Hound PodCast: Double U Hunting Supply

In this week’s episode Jason travels to the Prineville OR field trial to do some “in the field” recording with Wes York, a true dyed in the wool Houndsman that has been involved in hounds his entire life. They talk a little about the event and how it has become an annual gathering place for hunters near and far, as well as the comradery that is built between Houndsmen at events like these. It’s not often you talk to someone who has ran the same line of dogs for 30 years, but when you find something that works, you stick with it. Wes has some great stories of hunting with his Grandfather Ken Craddock, Uncle Ted Craddock and other influential Houndsmen in his life. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Bear and Brian Phillips get acquainted and talk short hounds. That's right, it's a beagle episode! We talk breeding, and training. Brian gives Bear a crash course (for dummies) in beagle trialing! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thehuntinghound Hit like and subscribe wherever podcasts are available. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Ernest Hemmingway said, “There is no friend as loyal as a book.” A longtime lover of books and especially those about hound hunting, Steve takes his listeners on a literary journey in this episode, an unusual “guest-free” trip in which he shares two old and dear book-friends from his personal library. A chapter from Steve’s book, Gone to the Dogs – A Coon Hunter’s Journey provides the basis for the first conversation centered upon a historic coon hunt in southwestern Michigan in the year 1924. Fielder builds his story upon the original story, published in Hunter-Trader-Trapper magazine from coon hunter Guy Beeman in which he and a friend capture a giant ringtail that stretched the tape to 50 inches, tip to tip. Steve embellishes Beeman’s tale with an in depth look at the times including the vehicles driven, the equipment used and the startling realization that the hunt takes place as the nation finds itself in the throes of an influenza pandemic the likes of which we have now experienced some one-hundred years hence. A second story from the aged classic turns comedic as Steve shares contributor Orma Winter’s tale of a city slicker on his first coon hunt with hounds.Also, in this episode Steve reflects upon three years of podcasting in which 157 episodes have been produced. Give this one a listen and we’ll celebrate together from our vantage point aboard a coon hunting time machine. Enjoy. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Michal is no stranger to the DU Podcast, but today he joins Jason one on one to talk specifically about the process of prepping a dog for that monumental day, its first hunt. There is a lot that happens between a pup’s birth and its first trip to the woods. We all want to give our pups the best opportunity possible to succeed, so the guys take some time to talk about the “behind the scenes” work that you can do to give your pup the best advantage possible. They talk about some simple things you can do to put the odds in your favor, and how the results will benefit you and your four-legged companion. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Dale kicks off today's episode with split bear trees on the first day of a big hunt. We also get to hear the story of “The lion that couldn’t be caught”, Dale tries to be a pistol instructor, and a heartfelt tribute to a true sportsman and his trusty 30-06If you haven’t figured it out by now, it takes quite a bit to shake Dale, but he paints a great picture of a hunt he will never forget. A hunt that Dale openly admits he narrowly escaped with his life! Make sure to tune back in for more excitement to come. https://www.youtube.com/c/InterviewsStoriesandTaleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/BrettVaughnCBVTVhttps://www.patreon.com/CBVTV?fbclid=IwAR3_ezq3oZf93eocipThrARo4zeuFGiMEzLbH0hxK--0K-IXn7rgXyEXax8http://www.specialty-feeds.com/valu-pak.html?fbclid=IwAR1lhK2rm6ftnTzEtkP7AozLvW6Z2vyH5tpNf_TdgzIWctcCAmAh2Sx5k4ohttps://podcast.dusupply.com/ We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Mark Dufresne is the quintessential outdoors renaissance man. Wildlife biologist, world-class taxidermist, professional Maine guide and hunter/breeder of some of the most-respected and acclaimed Plott bear dogs in North America are labels he deservedly wears without justifiable argument from his peers. In this episode Steve and Mark discuss his upbringing in the Massachusetts hill country inhabited by “simple hill folks,” and explore the varied aspects of the guest’s many-faceted and interesting life in the outdoors. But the conversation soon takes a hard turn into the realm of bear hunting with hounds and a lengthy discussion of Mark’s personal best hound to date, a female Plott dog named MD’s Elephant Mountain Brin. Lovers of hounds with heart and desire, that also appreciate a good story about just such an exceptional hound, will enjoy this podcast from beginning to end. Dufresne is a great storyteller with a resume as long as a cold trail and as exciting as a fresh jumped race. This one’s for bear hunters and it covers the sport from truck to tree. Enjoy. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Buddy and Jason got to sit down in person with Corey and Kim Siegler owners of Rough Cut Company to announce some great new products that we have teamed up for! We were able to record most of this podcast when we were at the WBHA convention where we got to know the people behind the business a little better. This was a great opportunity to let them tell the story of their family owned and operated business, humble beginnings and their hounds/hunting. Make sure to check out https://www.dusupply.com/double-u-cutting-board.html to see what we have been working together on.Also make sure to check out https://roughcutcompany.com/ for everything from antler products to wood signs, to some amazing photo engraving! We love working with fellow Houndsmen and just genuinely great people, Corey and Kim are exactly that! Make sure to tell them that you heard about them on the DU Podcast and show your support!https://roughcutcompany.com/https://www.facebook.com/roughcutcompany We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Steffan Kichta is a family man, dog trainer, and Jack-Of-All-Trades in the best sense of the term.He has bred and hunted over everything from Pitbulls and American Bulldogs to Beagles and German Jagd Terriers! A more varied background you would be hard pressed to find!We talk all the different types of dogs he has had, and dive deep into this fascinating guy and his fascinating life in dogs and Hounds.To end with a bang, Bear asks questions that are impossible to answer without upsetting someone! Check out Steffan on instagram @blackbeardkennel Follow us on facebook and intsagram @thehuntinghound Like and subscribe everywhere podcasts are available. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

It’s old home week on the Gone to the Dogs podcast as Steve connects with his longtime friend and former boss, Larry Meeks. Meeks was the owner and served as CEO for Professional Kennel Club for thirteen years following his purchase of the popular coonhound registry in the fall of 1997. Fielder joined the organization in June of 1998 and served as its Senior Vice President through November of 2004. Conversation flows freely as Fielder urges Meeks to recall his meager upbringing in and around the Terre Haute, Indiana area. It’s a Horatio Alger story of a kid raised by a single parent, his dad, that was largely left to his own devices until he discovered his affinity to all things involving trucks. Meeks and his son Jeremy own and operate Gibco Motor Express, one of the nation’s top commodity haulers that haul, in Meeks’ words, everything from coal to bread.Meeks coon hunting background and an early affiliation with PKC led him to purchase the registry and catapult it into a thriving business in his 13-year tenure. He and Fielder relive the days and nights at the Tennis Center at Ken Lake State Park in West Kentucky where the Super Stakes and World Hunt were held back-to-back in a ten-day coon hunting marathon. Stories, some that include an inside look at the workings of a major coon hunting organization, abound in this entertaining episode. Enjoy. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Buddy, Jason and Stephan talk about risk and reward. It’s amazing how a “normal” day in the woods, doing the same thing you have done 1000 times can turn into a train wreck in a split second. Something that we have not mentally prepared for or catch us off guard can have very different results than expected. The three focus on “high risk, low frequency” events and how they leave the most room for error and for things to go south. How exactly can a low risk event make the rapid an drastic shift to high risk? The guys have a couple good examples to ponder. Check out this great explanation by Gordan Graham for a quick crash course in the risk/frequency chart for a better base understanding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Og9Usv82CdU&fbclid=IwAR3EU3CEswDzZuK7_SRodcEKvGdzXTM_t80n-HXgncIAyXddt1Z8P8yCmQE We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Today’s episode starts of with the story of ‘Ol Pilot. A fine specimen of a red-tick colored hound that Dale acquired from his brother Earnest. Dale offered pick of his next litter in trade, but it took more than one try to convince his own kin. Dale tells the story like no other could about this legendary hound. And if your into training tips, Dale has you covered. While working for the Forest Service Dale was able to take Pilot with him and gave him some unconventional training sessions to work his nose from a young age. We also get our weekly dose of bear and lion stories to round out the episode. One in particular will interest our Oregon hunters as Dale talks about running bears around Diamond Lake! https://www.youtube.com/c/InterviewsStoriesandTaleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/BrettVaughnCBVTVhttps://www.patreon.com/CBVTV?fbclid=IwAR3_ezq3oZf93eocipThrARo4zeuFGiMEzLbH0hxK--0K-IXn7rgXyEXax8http://www.specialty-feeds.com/valu-pak.html?fbclid=IwAR1lhK2rm6ftnTzEtkP7AozLvW6Z2vyH5tpNf_TdgzIWctcCAmAh2Sx5k4ohttps://podcast.dusupply.com/ We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Jeff Ricklefs is a professional handler in the rapid-fire world of competition coonhounds. From his home base in northern Indiana, Ricklefs has traveled the nation, wherever coonhound competitions are held, to handle some of best-known and biggest-winning hounds in the history of the sport. Over the past 25 years or more he has handled what could easily pass for a competition coonhound Who’s Who including truck winner Hardwood Henry, Bad Habit, Mr. Clean, Bellar Ann, Wipeout Clayton, Wild Bill Mayhem and many more. In this episode, Steve breaks down a career in which Ricklefs has posted $315,000 in handler earnings, placing him sixth on the PKC all-time leading handler’s list. Listeners aspiring to hit the big stage of competition hunting will do well to listen as Steve leads Ricklefs through each interesting and entertaining aspect of his amazing career. The host goes on record as declaring this to be one of his most enjoyable episodes to date. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Today Jason is joined by Eddie Patterson and Michael Ewing to talk lions, influential dogs from the west coast and hunting multiple game species with some dogs that have stood the test of time. The guys talk a bit about the line of dogs Michael and Eddie have been running and their history going back almost 50 years. This is a great episode for anyone interested in hearing about the west coast “running dogs” and the traits that make them appeal to hunters of all game species. www.notellumoutfitters.com https://www.facebook.com/NoTellumOutfitterUSA Camper Shell/Martin (909) 627-3556 We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

On This week’s episode of The Hunting Hound: We talk beagles! Bear has picked himself up a beagle pup and Clint Buckwalter from Bethel Hill Kennels (who inspired the new pup) was gracious enough to come on and talk. We talk Clint's background in Pennsylvania, and how he found his way back to beagles after a several decades long break. We talk about the difficulties and joys of combining the houndsman lifestyle with our responsibilities as fathers. We also talk about the beagles themselves, bunnies, and hares, and how the land-use problems facing many houndsmen don't always apply to beaglers. Also: Bear swallows his pride and admits he has made a mistake. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In 2018, Kentuckian J.R. Gray made coon hunting headlines by winning, in the short span of two weeks, coonhound world championships in two registries, UKC and AKC. GRNITECH, two-time World Champion Rack Em Willy became one of the most recognized hound in the sport overnight. Winning one world championship in a lifetime of coon hunting is something most coon hunters never realize. Winning two in that span of time is unthinkable. J.R. Gray, at 27 years of age, has compiled quite a coon hunting resume with his hounds. Prior to winning two world championships, Willy made the All- Grand Top 16 at Autumn Oaks and was named the UKC Male Performance Hound of the Year, both in 2017. Willy is also a PKC Platinum Champion having earned more than $20 thousand in that registry’s events.As if Willy’s accomplishments weren’t enough, Gray finds himself basking in the limelight of one of today’s most prestigious wins, the UKC Tournament of Champions with a son of Rack Em Willy called Grand Nite Champion Gray’s Conor McGregor. Conor captured the coveted first place win and a check in the amount of $50 thousand at the second annual UKC Tournament of Champions in Greencastle, Ind., in April.Steve catches up with J.R. to discuss his amazing career with Willy and Connor in this timely and extremely interesting episode. Listeners may be surprised at the perspective this young man has on the sport as he reveals what the sport means to him. This is a good one for the young hunter and seasoned veteran alike. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Buddy headed down to the Oregon United Sporting Dog Association banquet and found some time to catch up with fellow board members and houndsmen Jerry Myra, his wife Rhondi, grandson Randy, David Walker and Brad Mombert. Jerry has spent his life in the woods and has stories for days! Jerry is also a wildlife photographer who is willing to do just about anything to get the perfect shot. Listen in to some great stories, a little heckling, and some good times. https://www.facebook.com/ousda/ We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

We’re about halfway through the Dale Lee tapes with this episode so we hope you have all been enjoying them! If you are just discovering this series, make sure to check out our past episodes and make sure to subscribe to hear the rest to come! If you like what you hear, check out the links below for more from Brett Vaughn, Born 100 Years Too Late and Double U Hunting Supply. https://www.youtube.com/c/InterviewsStoriesandTaleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/BrettVaughnCBVTVhttps://www.patreon.com/CBVTV?fbclid=IwAR3_ezq3oZf93eocipThrARo4zeuFGiMEzLbH0hxK--0K-IXn7rgXyEXax8http://www.specialty-feeds.com/valu-pak.html?fbclid=IwAR1lhK2rm6ftnTzEtkP7AozLvW6Z2vyH5tpNf_TdgzIWctcCAmAh2Sx5k4ohttps://podcast.dusupply.com/ We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

One on One with Stormin’ NormanThe Gone To The Dogs Podcast this week features one of the most controversial figures in the sport of raccoon hunting, Norman Starling. From the State of Ohio, Starling is known throughout social media for his videos involving the 1 on 1 Coon League, essentially a challenge hunt with Starling calling out the owners of advertised coonhounds to go mano y mano against his flavor-of-the-day Bluetick in a three-hour competition where, in his words, the viewers are the jury as to who is packing the better hound. Starling’s outspoken demeanor, unorthodox views and flamboyant antics have divided his viewing audience into two distinct groups, those that disparage his flamboyance and in-your-face attitude and those that consider him one of the sport’s greatest influences. In this interview, Steve is determined to peel back the layers in an attempt to reveal the real Norm Starling and finds, to his surprise, that things are not always as they may seem. This will be one of the most-listened-to podcasts in the genre of coon hunting podcasts to date. To miss it is an admission that as a listener you really aren’t on the cutting edge of coonhound pop culture today. It may also mean you are a purist with no interest in the way that cookie crumbles.Either way, you owe it to yourself to see what Stormin’ Norman has to say when the record button turns red and Steve and Norm go 1 on 1. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

For today’s episode, Buddy and Don sit down and dive deeper into the topic of picking a pup. They talk about things to consider when picking your first pup, the family dynamic when picking a prospect, and the intuition of a bitch to select the strongest and most viable pups. They also touch on the topic of not just picking the best pup, but the right pup for you and your hunting/living situation around the 20 minute mark of the podcast. This one is full of great insight and perspective on a very personal decision. So if your looking at picking a new pup or want something to ponder until its time to add that next pack member, this is a great episode for you. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Bear and Nick talk a bit on beagles, bassets, and deer (not in the order). They also talk about the shrinking hunting opportunities around the US, and how it affects the average working class Houndsman. They also discuss crazy hounds that think they are Rambo at 5 months, and how Nick can tell his basset hound is getting tired by the tracks he leaves in the sand. It’s been a while since the two caught up, and that always makes for a great conversation. So Kick back and enjoy some good laughs along with some serious conversation. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thehuntinghound We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Readers readily recognize the work of one of the most prolific writers on the tree dog scene today, that of Missourian Amy Kovac Thomas. As a feature writer for American Cooner, Full Cry and Prohound magazines her articles appear regularly, whether breed columns for the National Treeing Cur Association or feature articles on major event winners, her ability to get the story promptly and tell it in the familiar vernacular of the sport, are well-established.Not only is Thomas a writer, she also breeds her family’s strain of Treeing Curs and also works closely with young coon hunters through Professional Kennel Club’s successful youth program for which she has served as National Director until her recent retirement.Amy is well-known throughout the coonhound world for her ready smile, love of a good laugh, and her contagious positive outlook on our sport and on life in general.Listeners will enjoy this episode as we discuss the many-faceted life of one the nicest folks I have had the opportunity to meet in my many years of involvement with the sport of tree dogs. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Jared recaps his hunt for a monster desert Tom and paints a picture of the country and true size of his cat. They also address a listener question about getting finished dogs to run different species of game and give their perspective. The guys also talk a little bit about the stress involved when hunting with clients and Jason issues a public apology. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Today’s episode starts off with the dream of any Houndsman, a bear hunting honeymoon! Dale and the crew set out to catch a big, stock killing bruin before it settles in for its winter nap. They pull out all the stops even bringing in some Hound x Bull Terrier crosses for this one, and even a half Shepard half Springer Spaniel. But after a long day, miles of country and a whole lot of grit they got it done. After several encounters with this monster boar, Dale and his brother were finally able to lay hands on the biggest bear they had caught to date. https://www.youtube.com/c/InterviewsStoriesandTales https://www.youtube.com/c/BrettVaughnCBVTV https://www.patreon.com/CBVTV?fbclid=IwAR3_ezq3oZf93eocipThrARo4zeuFGiMEzLbH0hxK--0K-IXn7rgXyEXax8 http://www.specialty-feeds.com/valu-pak.html?fbclid=IwAR1lhK2rm6ftnTzEtkP7AozLvW6Z2vyH5tpNf_TdgzIWctcCAmAh2Sx5k4o https://podcast.dusupply.com/ We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Steve calls it the Twilight Zone of coon hunting podcasts. It’s the new effort by South Carolinian Daniel Felker and his cohorts in crime, Dustin Faulkner and Ryan James called Coon Hunting Confidential on the Hound’s Tooth Podcasting Network. You can find it on all the podcast player apps on the world wide web. In Felker’s words, the show “explores anything and everything coon hunting” including “cryptids, the paranormal, the unexplained and a whole lot of crazy.” With all that going on in a one-hour podcast, Steve figured there had to be a lot of unchartered territory that he could explore and that’s just what listeners will find in this, the longest Gone to the Dogs podcast to date. Felkner and Company, to borrow from the Addams Family theme, are “creepy and they’re kooky” and “they’re all together ooky.” Check them out as Fielder and Felkner take a walk on the dark side of coon hunting, and we don’t just mean taking a walk in the dark of night. It’s as close as a coon hunter can get to “the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition…” It’s the Gone to the Dogs Podcast and it’s happening now. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In this episode Chip dives into what makes a quality feed, how to interpret an ingredient list, and how your dog process and utilize nutrients and minerals. Chip does a great job explaining fat, protein, and other nutrient sources. This is a crash course for anyone feeding a dog and packed with the tools to help you make your own decisions. How do you keep your working dogs in top condition? Take a listen for a crash course! https://joydogfood.com/https://histandarddogfood.com/https://www.facebook.com/dusupply/videos/314191930061557https://www.youtube.com/c/DoubleUHuntingSupply We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

On this weeks Hunting Hound.The boys are back in town as Bear sits down with Jason Duby, and Jared Moss. This podcast went off the rails before we were done saying hello. Topics discussed: Snow Mobile Wrecks, Snow, Hunting with kids and the ordeals we put them through, and how Bear's hound Buzz has a lot in common with a well know MMA fighter.Tune in for some laughs, and try not to hurt yourselves rolling your eyes. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thehuntinghound We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In this episode Steve visits with Deep East Texas coon hunters Ed Zorn and Kenneth Tulles.Kenneth, a former rodeo cowboy and Army veteran, attributes his love for coon hunting, and a world of experience he’s gained, to his association with octogenarian Ed Zorn. At age 88 years, Ed was born in the small town of Cloverleaf, about twenty miles from Houston. He still actively feeds, in Kenneth’s words, his blue dog addiction by coon hunting.Both Zorn and Tulles hunt Blueticks.It is veteran hunters like Ed Zorn whom Steve tries to seek out as potential guests, believing they hold a wealth of knowledge and information that will benefit anyone within the sport that cares to listen to their experiences. Our guest this week fits the mold perfectly. Listen as Ed tells how his coon hunting habit broke him of chasing girls, ruined his love life and launched him into a lifetime of enjoying hounds. Particularly enjoyable are his and Kenneth’s stories of hunts with Stagger Lee, a Bluetick of questionable parentage, suspect registration and devastating physical disadvantage that Zorn describes as being bad to the bone.This is a look back over time as Steve examines the life of a man that has enjoyed coon hunting for more years than many coon hunters of today can claim or imagine. You will like this one. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

We finally got a chance to meet up with Ross Ellwanger face to face and he brought a heavy hitter with him! His cousin Chris has been involved with hounds since a child and gives us a backstory on how their strain of dogs came to be. A real bear dog is something to behold, but to consistently produce them is a feat of its own. Ross and Chris talk about selective breeding, the traits dogs carry, and also have some great stories about running bear in the cornfields of WI. We also take a live call for some training tips on dogs that have a tendency to be game possessive and have a great round table discussion on some things to try to correct the issue. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

This week Dale takes us on a hunt from the early 50’s for a hard to catch tom. The tricky part is this client didn’t want to shoot the cat, they wanted him alive! But this tricky tom did not like to stay in a tree to much to add to the difficulty. We also get a step by step lesson in roping a lion as well as the rodeo that goes along with such a task. If you haven’t figured out Dale was a little bit of a crazy man, this episode should help convince you. https://www.youtube.com/c/InterviewsStoriesandTales https://www.youtube.com/c/BrettVaughnCBVTV https://www.patreon.com/CBVTV?fbclid=IwAR3_ezq3oZf93eocipThrARo4zeuFGiMEzLbH0hxK--0K-IXn7rgXyEXax8 http://www.specialty-feeds.com/valu-pak.html?fbclid=IwAR1lhK2rm6ftnTzEtkP7AozLvW6Z2vyH5tpNf_TdgzIWctcCAmAh2Sx5k4o https://podcast.dusupply.com/ We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Three years ago, Steve participated in a Freedom Hunters Outdoor Adventure with Native American houndsman and guide, Calvin Redhouse of Chinle, Arizona. The hunt was held in honor of Gold Star Family Member and Marine Corps veteran Tanner Babb and took place on the 17 million-acre Navajo Nation in Arizona. The target animal for the hunt was the mountain lion. The main objective of the hunt was to have Babb score a mountain lion. The lions proved to be illusive, but through his prowess and dedication as a houndsman, Redhouse managed to put the veteran under a nice bobcat that Babb harvested. Steve and Redhouse became friends on that hunt and have remained in frequent contact. This episode with Calvin covers a wide range of topics including Redhouse’s exceptional pack of hound dogs, his preferences in breeding those hounds and a general discussion of hunting in the vast beauty of the guest’s home territory.Also in this episode, Steve visits with Fred Moran the Redbone Man to discuss coon clubs and legendary event promoter and magazine publisher Eddie Ross. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Today Buddy and Jason get to catch up with Mark Zepp, aka "Big Mark". DU has built a great relationship with Mark over the years and the guys really enjoyed getting a chance to catch up with him in person at the WBHA convention. Not only is Mark our Garmin representative, he has worked for other leading names in the dog industry including Tri-tronics and the legendary John Wick. We talk a little about Garmin acquiring Tri-Tronics and the early days of the Alpha series as well as DU’s premonition of the Alpha 200. Mark gives us an inside look into hunting with and working for the legendary John Wick, making a move out west just to hunt predators out of a van, building top of the line predator calls/coon squallers and building a family. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we all did! https://www.dusupply.com/zepp-s-lifetime-aluminum-coon-squaller.htmlhttps://www.markzepp.com/ We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In this episode of The Hunting Hound, Bear sits down with Steve Fielder. It's taken a couple of years to get this one done but I guarantee it was worth the wait! We delve a bit deeper into Steve's start in hounds, and talk about specific dogs, men, and experiences that have meant a lot for Steve and the Houndsman he became. If you respect your elders, you might just learn something!Check out Steve's Podcast, “Gone to the Dogs” on the Double U Podcast Network anywhere podcasts are available. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thehuntinghound We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In this episode, Steve’s hunting buddy Gordie Schroeder of Oklawaha, Florida occupies the guest chair for a good conversation on all things Plott. Like Steve, Gordie prefers the brindle dogs and has had remarkable success in major UKC Nite Hunt competition with a Plott female named Bayou Banana. Nana has made her presence known in the winner’s circle at the Florida State Championship, the Georgia State Championship, Autumn Oaks, the UKC World Championship and as the three-night opposite-sex winner at the National Plott Hound Association’s annual Plott Days.Steve and Gordie each drive fifty miles to meet at a favorite hunting spot, a privately owned ranch in central Florida. In this episode, the friends talk about those hunts with Nana, Ole Hoss and with their longtime mutual friend Bob Frazier, a snowbird from Ohio. The Plott breed is the smallest in number of the originally-recognized UKC coonhound breeds but though small in number, the Plott fraternity is tightly-knit and doubly-proud when a Plott dog, regardless of the owner, makes the news.Having a Plott fancier as the host should warn listeners that a fair amount of Plott-related content will be aired from time to time. This one is especially for Plott enthusiasts but will appeal to anyone that loves tree dogs and perhaps are curious about the mysterious breed coon and big game hunters know as the Plott. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

This week Buddy and Jason are joined by the whole DU Supply crew and our extended podcast family. This episode is packed full with little nuggets and gems for all you Houndsman and Hound Podcast enthusiast We also announce our new podcast segments and you get to hear the trial run! From code words to podcast aliases, this episode is sure to have a little something for everyone. So unsaddle that steed, hunker down and pull up a seat at the fire because your going to want to be sitting down for this one. Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to podcast and remember to click the subscribe button. Also, like, share or follow our facebook, Instagram and Tick-Toc to stay up to date with all things Double U. And most of all, thank you to our loyal listeners and our new show sponsors. https://www.facebook.com/dusupply/videos/314191930061557https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D43FyDNeF3ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CvV-vNcyH0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXLqInP-IbIhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1150433228712336https://www.facebook.com/groups/1261416840966633https://www.youtube.com/c/BrettVaughnCBVTVwww.dusupply.com Special Notes:All actual Houndsman XP excerpts were pulled from episode 178 : The Truth about Training Multi Purposed Hounds. Make sure to check all their episodes and support our friends at HXP by subscribing to the Houndsman XP Podcast hosted by the Sportsman’s Nation at https://sportsmensnation.com/ We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Dale starts off by giving us a look into his family and reveals his brother’s death while hunting Mt. Lion. There was no lack of hunters in the Lee family. Between all the Lee boys they caught and documented 125 Jaguar, but Dale is quick to let us know he was personally on 120 of them . We learn he also takes his clients seriously. Listen in as Dale tells us about the time he literally tied up a lion for a client. We also get to hear about training pups on Ocelots, and the tale of the only “Onza” cat taken by an American! He describes the cat so well you can practically see it! https://www.youtube.com/c/InterviewsStoriesandTaleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/BrettVaughnCBVTVhttps://www.patreon.com/CBVTV?fbclid=IwAR3_ezq3oZf93eocipThrARo4zeuFGiMEzLbH0hxK--0K-IXn7rgXyEXax8http://www.specialty-feeds.com/valu-pak.html?fbclid=IwAR1lhK2rm6ftnTzEtkP7AozLvW6Z2vyH5tpNf_TdgzIWctcCAmAh2Sx5k4ohttps://podcast.dusupply.com/ We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

When Steve Fielder set out to produce a weekly podcast, the goal was to establish a platform upon which coon hunters could gather to talk dogs and to express their views on things that matter most to them. Through social media, hundreds of hunters have contacted the podcast to express their appreciation and to offer encouragement. Rarely has negative criticism been received. No listener has been more adept at the art of making the host feel the effort to be hitting the mark than the guest appearing this week, Billy Dwyer of Slidell, Louisiana. After exchanging several messages, Steve finally gets to sit down with Dwyer to delve into the listener’s refreshing philosophy concerning hounds and the people that hunt them. This is a feel-good episode that will, if nothing more, make the listeners feel good about themselves. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

This week Jason got to catch up with longtime friend and fellow Houndsman Garrett Fry while at the Elk Creek field trial. Some would say Garret is truly living the American dream, us included! From leading 35 horse pack trains into the most remote, rugged, and beautiful country in the US, to picking a 6 string, Garrett is carrying on in the ways of the great hunters of the past. Garrett is no stranger to hounds, curs, and terriers. In this episode he tells tales of using his Trapline Dogs, hunting coyotes for the government with use of his family’s Decoy Dogs, Grizzly Bear encounters and more. His cowboy lifestyle has led him down the path less traveled, but the stories, memories and friendships made along the way are a testament to a dying breed of man. So saddle up, settle in and enjoy the ride. https://www.facebook.com/hawksresttrailrideshttps://www.facebook.com/garrettfryandthecowboycharmbandpodcast.dusupply.com www.dusupply.com We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

On this episode of The Hunting Hound, Bear and George Lambert sit down and discuss Scruffy Feists, Flashy Mules, and the challenges of self-filming bear hunts in the Virginian hill country. This is one you aren't going to want to miss! Check out Georges Youtube channel “Mountain Music and Mules”.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thehuntinghound We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Heath Hyatt is a popular guest in the world of hound-hunting podcasts. He’s pretty much made the rounds preaching the gospel of obedience training as an essential element to having a well-handling hound, regardless of the type of game pursued. His job as a master trainer of police dogs for several agencies throughout the State of Virginia and his long-standing reputation as a master hunter of black bears with hounds combine to make him an interesting listen and thus his many invitations to appear online.Steve Fielder and Hyatt have been friends and hunting companions since their hounds each appeared in the winner’s circle at the National Plott Hound Association’s annual Plott Days event in 1997. Hyatt was the overall winner with Fielder taking the Opposite Sex win for the Isaiah Kidd Award, the event’s highest prize. Through the following years the pair have hunted coons in several states and bears in the states of Virginia and West Virginia where Hyatt and Fielder were respectively born.In this episode, Fielder takes Hyatt down a different path than his normal podcast appearance routine as the two friends discuss the hounds and the hunts that have bound the friends together for twenty-five years. The conversation centers upon coon and bear hunting equally and is a good listen if you are an ardent fan of either sport. In addition to our great conversation, we also had a brief intermission with Fred Moran, the Redbone Man to hear another one of his stories. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

The bonds built in the world of working dogs are pretty unique. Considering these guys have never met face to face, it was like picking up with old friends for a great cause. This episode is about much more than a single event, it’s about bridging the gap between sportsmen and those that do not understand our lifestyle. There have been a lot of bridges burned by both sides over the years. How do we build bridges out of ashes? How do we show them the entire story when people are so quick to just judge the conclusion? The guys also talk about being sportsmen in a time that it is not “popular” in society and Jason has a “dad brag” that leads to a conversation on the life lessons and values that our lifestyle offers to the next generation. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Dale kicks off this story telling session with chasing Arizona bears where his client learns the important lesson of “don’t oversell yourself to a professional”. I’m not sure what hurt worse, the battered ego or the saddle sores. We also hear the story of the hunt for a calf killing Jaguar. The chase starts off with a pistol about as worthless as a cap gun but sure ends with a bang. Dale really knows how to paint a picture of some beautiful country to take us along the trail with him. https://www.youtube.com/c/InterviewsStoriesandTaleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/BrettVaughnCBVTVhttps://www.patreon.com/CBVTV?fbclid=IwAR3_ezq3oZf93eocipThrARo4zeuFGiMEzLbH0hxK--0K-IXn7rgXyEXax8http://www.specialty-feeds.com/valu-pak.html?fbclid=IwAR1lhK2rm6ftnTzEtkP7AozLvW6Z2vyH5tpNf_TdgzIWctcCAmAh2Sx5k4ohttps://podcast.dusupply.com/ We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Steve and Sid Underwood met in 1983 when each was attached to the Field Operations Department of the world’s largest working dog registry, the United Kennel Club. Underwood’s role as a Field Representative, largely serving the expansive Texas territory, rapidly gained him national attention although his was already a household name among Lone Star State coon hunters. His involvement with coon hunting and particularly Treeing Walkers anchored him deeply, even as a young man, into the bedrock of coon hunting history in that part of the world. He hunted with, or at least found himself in the company of, some of the sport’s most significant hounds and the men that hunted them.In this episode, old friends talk about the UKC days, the fascinating aura of the Texas State Championship, and spend a whole lot of time analyzing the way things were and are, now and then.Texas is one of Steve’s favorite coon hunting destinations and he spares no effort to share with listeners the fascinating, unique style that is Texas coon hunting, something he first experienced way back in 1969. This one is as comfortable as a well-worn pair of Wranglers and as satisfying as a stop at a Texas crossroads café for chicken-fried steaks. Pour yourself a tall iced tea, settle back and we’ll go coon hunting Texas-style with one of the sport’s most interesting figures, Sid Underwood. Listeners will also enjoy the debut of weekly podcast visits by storyteller supreme, Fred Moran. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

This week we welcome back Buddy's long time friend and our very first podcast guest Don Gilbert. They spend some time talking about the hot topic of "rigging" bobcats. Don talks on some training tips, his thoughts on the ability to "make" a rig dog and more. Rigging cats is not something that has just always been a thing. But through selective breeding and true dedication to making the best dogs possible, varmint hunters of the Pacific Northwest have been able to open up a whole new world of hunting. So pull up a seat and listen in to some cat hunting tips and more! We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Hidde Van Der Kamp joins Bear for a rundown of the Cole's International Cat Hound. They discuss breeding, training, history and future of the Cole's Cat hound. Also discussed is hunting cats in Canada and why Bear and Hidde both didn't make it to the first time this podcast was scheduled. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

In this episode Steve is joined by a veteran competition-hunter who, among other significant wins including those at UKC Treeing Walker Days, placed third in the 2019 UKC World Championship. Despite his prowess in competition, our guest is evolving, as most hunters do with age, into a serious breeder and pleasure hunter with a dog-related commercial enterprise or two thrown in for good measure. This is a broad-reaching conversation on the hounds and the hunts of yesterday and today, enjoyed by two coon hunters as they talk about as many aspects of the sport as can possibly be crammed into a two-hour episode. At age 55, Monte Gusse of Fenton, Ill., has had more than his share of top hounds and has hunted with as many good ones through the years as any serious coon hunter can claim. The idea for this episode came to fruition when Steve decided there was a lot more he wanted to know about Gusse, and by golly, he got what he was hoping for. This one is a little longer than usual but worth every minute of your time. Enjoy. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

We have a full house again on this episode as Jess, Shannon and Olivia join Buddy and Jason to recap the hunting season. To start the trainwrecks, Jason recaps getting the DU Dodge stuck, and more importantly unstuck with a recovery system that would make MacGyver proud. Buddy had a goal to take our staff on a cat hunt for some hands on and real-life experience in the life of a Houndsman. Between busted sleds, boulder patches, and the “ghost cat” that Buddy has gotten to know quite well over the last 3 years, I’d say they got a pretty accurate representation of the life. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Join us as we listen in to more great stories from “The Greatest Guide”. Today we go way back to the days before WW2. We hear a heart wrenching boating accident resulting in the loss of over half his pack of top notch Jaguar dogs. But Dale made sure to save the best story for last and he relives the time he came face to face with a Jaguar and had to show it that he knew how to swing a rifle like he was in a home run derby! https://www.youtube.com/c/InterviewsStoriesandTaleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/BrettVaughnCBVTVhttps://www.patreon.com/CBVTV?fbclid=IwAR3_ezq3oZf93eocipThrARo4zeuFGiMEzLbH0hxK--0K-IXn7rgXyEXax8http://www.specialty-feeds.com/valu-pak.html?fbclid=IwAR1lhK2rm6ftnTzEtkP7AozLvW6Z2vyH5tpNf_TdgzIWctcCAmAh2Sx5k4ohttps://podcast.dusupply.com/ We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

It’s a question that has been asked 1000 times. “Can you use the same dogs on bear and bobcat?” Some say it cant be done. Others prove it can be done time and time again. So, what is the secret to having dogs that are successful with both game species? The guys have a great conversation that digs into when and how to introduce pups, how to give them the best chance at being a switch hitter, and the difference between dogs that will run a bear/cat, and a true bear or cat dog. What are your thoughts? Can you have your cake and eat it to? We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Bear sits down with Bob Plott to discuss the upcoming Plott Fest at the Meadowlark Smokey Mountain Heritage Center. Afterwards we discuss topics like, buckskin plotts, the NPHA and the APA, and how hard it is to hide genetics and how some genetics traits have a way of popping up years after the sire that introduced them has passed on into legend. Follow us on Facebook Instagram @thehuntinghound, and give us a like and follow wherever podcasts are available. We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Many listeners to this podcast got their start into coon hunting with hounds as a result of reading the classic American novel Where The Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls, published in 1961. The stars of the story are a pair of Redbone Coonhounds named Old Dan and Little Ann.The book can be found in virtually every elementary school library in the country and the movie has thrilled audiences, young and old since its debut in June of 1974. As a result, many coon hunters chose their first coonhound from the Redbone breed.The guest on this week’s podcast has been associated with the Redbone breed for most of his life which is a considerable period of time. He celebrated his 85th birthday this month, in February of 2022.Entering the competition realm of the sport while a teenager, Fred Moran soon acquired the nickname “The Redbone Man” due to his affinity for, and early success with, Redbones in the competition hunts.Moran, despite his age still hunts Redbones and, in his words, “I hunt a minimum of five nights a week, every week.” He further states, “I don’t hunt long, maybe treeing a coon or two unless someone is along that I’m trying to impress.” That’s vintage Moran. The stories are endless and they are immensely entertaining. We are delighted to be able to share several of them in this episode, told by none other than the Redbone man himself, Fred Moran. Enjoy! We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts