Hound PodCast: Double U Hunting Supply

It's been a long time since Bear and Jared had a chance to catch up, but today they make up for lost time. Jared has been on several episodes of the DU Supply Podcast sharing his knowledge and perspective. Join Bear and Jared as they talk dogs 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

In this episode Steve talks with Corey Gruver of Greenville, Pennsylvania. Steve and Corey have a common denominator in their backgrounds, each having worked for United Kennel Club, the recognized chief registry of coonhounds worldwide. Furthermore, each worked with coonhounds and coonhound activities in what is now the Hunting Ops Department. Steve became interested in having Corey share the Gone To The Dogs microphone as he recognized Gruver’s wide interest in several breeds and combinations of breeds of tree dogs. Steve wanted to, and does, explore the reasons his guest has chosen to enjoy several breeds instead of being a single-breed hunter as most are. While at UKC Gruver wrote several articles that piqued Steve’s interest as well convincing the host that his guest would be an interesting speaker and he certainly doesn’t disappoint. He’s a very interesting guy and has no difficulty expressing himself on several subjects of interest to listeners of this podcast. Sit back and spend a couple of hours with Corey and you’ll readily see why Steve invited him to join the impressive list of hunters that have shared the Gone To The Dogs Podcast microphone with the old coon hunter. 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 cover a lot of ground on this one starting off with some Black tail studies, bad taxidermy and preserving pet ducks. We all have some good laughs, but it was also nice to hear Mark get deeper and explain what he looks for in a hound along with the true meaning of heart. He also talks about how some Plott dogs turned things around in the bear catching department. Some lion hunting tales and a couple guide/client mishaps get thrown in just for some more laughs as we wind things down. Thanks for some great conversation Mark, we hope you all 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

This TRIBUTE TO CAS WALKER episode will no doubt hit the mark for older hunters that remember Cas’ ads in Full Cry magazines over a span of many years. But everyone, no matter the age, should love the stories contained in this episode told by one of Cas’ closest associates, David West, a man that played in his tv show band and was his personal driver for many years. The stories are amazing! How Cas helped Dolly Parton get her start. How Cas fired the Everly Brothers from his show. How Cas lost a finger in a fight and retaliated by biting off his opponent’s ear. How he buried a man alive for 10 days in front of his store and how “Dog Dipping Day” grossed several thousands of dollars in grocery sales. And there’s the story of how Cas was the originator of the turkey drop stunt that became tv show WKRP In Cincinnati’s most famous episode. The story of Walker’s coon dog-selling technique alone is worth the listen and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Funny, funny stuff! 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 welcomes back his buddy Skip Conroy to just catch up after an eventful season. After what seemed like months of phone tag, they two decided to just jump on a podcast and kill two birds with one stone. The guys talk about dogs, their seasons trainwrecks and more so pull up a chair and join us. 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

Fresh off their $100 K first place win in the Pro Sport extravaganza, the guys were ready to roll with candid answers to my sortedlist of questions. Smith the engineer, Strickland the greatest competition mind in the game, and Sizemore, the relative new comer with a $100 K win under his belt, reveal the inner workings of a team that’s become the force to be reckoned with when it comes to today’s game of exorbitant entry fees and enormous purses. Breeding, training, handling, dog work and travel are all on the table with Steve dealing the question cards. It’s a great episode with these key members of a cutting-edge team, honed to razor sharpness at the absolute highest levels of coon hunting competition. Big names, big personalities, big results. You be the judge! 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 Sam Natole. Bear and Sam are both "tall-hounds" houndsmen, but we discover that we have a share passion for, wait for it... Beagles! Sam shares his history with beagles and his revolutionary (my words not his) method of training his big game hound puppies with his beagles. This is one you are not going to want to miss! 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 we jump into the fast lane of coonhound competition hunting to talk with the owner and the handler of the 2023 Professional Kennel Club National Champion Wipeout Pharmer. Owner Eric Henry and handler Steve Yant, each who hail from southeastern Missouri are veterans of the competitive coonhound circuit, having won prior National Championships. Yant is a two-time winner of the prestigious event.We talk about each hunter’s experience, some of the famous hounds they have owned and hunted, including two-time Super Stakes and one-time PKC Futurity winner Flatrock Thrasher. There’s a lot of meat on this bone and those that love to see hounds compete, want to know how the pros do it in the breeding pen, the training woods and out on the cast, and just have that ole hankering for some great coon dog conversation will enjoy this one for sure. 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 Buddy, Chris and Jason delve into the world of mapping options for Garmin equipment, including the highly anticipated new addition, the Garmin Alpha 300i. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, hunter, or a dog trainer, having reliable and detailed maps is essential for a successful adventure.In this episode, we not only discuss the advanced features of the Garmin Alpha 300i but also take a trip down memory lane to explore the older Garmin handhelds that have paved the way for today's technology. We reminisce about the discontinued "basecamp program," which was once the go-to platform for "Birdseye Imagery" downloads and the Garmin Huntview Plus map cards that are recently updated and currently available.If you're curious about the mapping options available for your Garmin equipment or interested in understanding the transition from the old "basecamp program" to the current solutions, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to unlock the potential of your Garmin devices and elevate your tracking and training experiences with advanced mapping functionalities.Tune in to gain insights, tips, and recommendations to make the most of your Garmin equipment's mapping features. This episode will equip you with the knowledge to navigate with confidence.If you would like more information, feel free to give us a call at 855-384-8687 and we would be happy to answer any questions. 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 invites Kesten Jessee to recap a recent trip to Lone Pine Kennels in western Pennsylvania instigated by Kesten’s good fortune in being the winner of a Lone Pine produced male puppy sired by popular stud dog, Davis’ Rosedale Phrogger. This was Jessee’s first hunt with Mr. Lone Pine himself, Randy Smith. He is currently hunting two Lone Pine-bred hounds and had lots of interest in and enthusiasm for the trip.Jessee recaps two nights of hunting with nine individual Treeing Walkers, all females, and has perfect recall of the events. A highlight of the hunt was watching 2016 UKC World Champion Lone Pine Biffy Sue tree a Keystone coon after a four-and-a-half -year sabbatical. YouTube producer Clayton Stark filmed the two nights of hunting for an upcoming Stark Outdoors production which will air soon. 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 finally get to talk about the all new Garmin Alpha 300i/300 handheld and the all new Garmin TT25 Track and Train collar/Garmin T20 GPS tracking collar. They go into the new features of each new product as well as what has stayed the same and will be familiar to current Garmin Alpha 200 and TT15/T5users. There is a lot of information packed into this one that you won’t want to miss! Check out our video review or purchas your Garmin Alpha 300i/300 Bundle with TT25/T20 Tracking Collars (dusupply.com)These are all great new products, and the guys spend a lot of time talking about the real world benefits, cost and long term expectations. We hope that this episode will help you in your decision to upgrade to the new Garmin Alpha 300i combo or not, but if you have questions or would like to get more information, please feel free to reach us at 855-384-8687 or check out our product page (insert link) Garmin Alpha 300i/300 Handheld Only (dusupply.com)The Garmin Alpha 300i offers a range of new features that we are really excited about. With up to 55 hours of battery life, a brighter color display, faster processing, better maps and better USB-C charging. The Alpha 300i also features group sharing, Outdoor Maps+ subscription mapping, and channel view scans to ensure accurate and reliable information about your dog's location. Additionally, the drag and drop screen menu and the ability to drag shortcuts to the bottom bar make it easier to access the features you need most.In this episode we also cover the all new Garmin TT25 Track and Train Collar (dusupply.com)The Garmin TT25 track and train gps dog collar as well as the T20 GPS Tracking only model. Both collars are packed with new features such as: 18 levels of continuous or momentary stimulation plus audible tone and vibration for training (Garmin TT25 only)Universally sized and slim design to fit large and small breedsUser-replaceable flex band allows you to customize the size of the Flex Band to properly fit your dog (mini or full size) . This is an easy repair that requires little mechanical ability. Broken GPS wire? No problem, and no need to refurbish the collar!Get up to 68 hours of battery life with dynamic tracking enabled.Large, easy-to-see multicolor LED for identifying dogs in the dark (tracer lights)Automatic updates through Wi-Fi when collar is charging and connected to a wireless network.Compatible with Garmin dog tracking handhelds such as Alpha series dog trackers, Astro 430 and Pro 550 PlusUser-replaceable and easy-to-change rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. Extended life battery is also available!Comes with collar strap, charging clip, USB-C cable, and short/long plastic contact points with wrench (contact points with Garmin TT25 GPS Track and Train Collar only) We hope this episode is enjoyable and most of all informative! We know a lot of our listeners are customers and we would like to thank you for your support of our podcast and Double U Hunting Supply! 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 Steve hits the mic solo for your listening pleasure. Gather 'round, pull up a seat and sit a spell with us. 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

Kuba hails from the great land of Poland, and we have a fascinating conversation about his black-and-tan Polish Hound, and the hoops a prospective houndsmen needs to jump through in order to hunt in Poland, where the hunting and land rights are still managed in much the same way as they have been for centuries. 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 finds Fred in the market for a new hound and coaxes him to spill the beans on a two-year-old Redbone (of course) female that Fred says is his only hound at the present. The old friends talk about Fred’s recent hunts with fellow coon hunter Patty Bizitch, about treeing bears while coon hunting, about hunting spots where he maybe shouldn’t ought to go and the perennial summertime nemesis of coon hunters, snakes. Fred was in rare form for this one and Steve struggles to get a word in edgewise. But that’s fine because like fine wine, Fred’s stories get better and better with age. 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 breaks down the new Tuff Skin 2.0 and explains how he got exactly what we were looking for in a long-range antenna. Since Tuff Skin antennas have been around for over a decade we can assure you, this re-design was not something that DU took lightly. Make sure to check out the Tuff Skin 2.0 if you are looking for a durable and reliable antenna. Now available in hi viz colors! Listen closely and you just might hear a couple of Buddies next big ideas for the antenna world. Check out the new Tuff Skin 2.0 here------------> TuffSkin Version 2.0 Colored Garmin Collar Antennas (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

The United Kennel Club’s annual Tournament of Champions, open to coonhounds that have earned the registry’s prestigious Nite Champion title, has rapidly become the most-sought-after competition in the realm of purebred coonhounds. Held annually in Greencastle, Indiana, the annual competition consists of more than one thousand eligible coonhounds competing for the overall win.Our guest in this episode is Jeff Ricklefs, a former guest on this podcast, who emerged the overall champion with a Treeing Walker Coonhound owned by John Strickland and Doug Galbreath of Kentucky named Grand Nite Champion Strick’s Hardtimes Hobo. Hobo took home the $50 thousand top prize for his owners in a commanding performance that is rarely seen at this level.. In this episode, Ricklefs recaps his exciting run for the title and the big check. Jeff is a podcaster’s dream, an articulate speaker with tremendous recall and the ability to put the listener in the truck and in the woods in the fast lane of competition as no one else can. This is a great episode! 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

Who is in charge? What does Becky tolerate and not tolerate? We also talk about finding a balance between positive reinforcement and effective discipline and how that looks different for each individual hound. 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 morning Lilly joined us in camp, he had come on foot through the thick woods, followed by his two dogs, and had neither eaten nor drunk for twenty-four hours; for he did not like to drink the swamp water,” said Roosevelt. “It had rained hard throughout the night and he had no shelter, no rubber coat, nothing but the clothes he was wearing and the ground was too wet for him to lie on, so he perched in a crooked tree in the beating rain, much as if he had been a wild turkey.” - Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, describing his first meeting with hound-hunting legend Ben Lilly.Our guest this week typifies the Ben Lilly persona as much as any modern-day hunter in existence. A single man, a man that hunts his pack of Treeing Walker coonhounds bear and coon on foot in the rugged environs of southwest Virginia, and a man that hunts alone. Frequent guest Kesten Jessee introduced Steve to Adam Barnhart and the result is this interesting episode that we’ve sub-titled, Going It Alone. If you’ve wondered how Lily was able to travel the great southwest on foot, enduring incredible hardship in following his hounds, this episode will provide some insight. Although armed with modern electronics to aide in following the hounds, which is considerably better than Lily’s method of tying a hound to his belt to provide direction, the mere suggestion of bear hunting alone as does Barnhart, should pique the interest of anyone that has hunted bears with hounds under today’s considerably better conditions. 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 your soon to be 5 year old says all they want to do for their birthday is go bobcat hunting, you know what needs to be done. You pack enough rations for 6 days, gather your best friends and say a houndsmans prayer for all the stars to line up… or at least not be a total train wreck. Jason and the boys recap the hunt that produced a lot more than just a bobcat. It produced memories with family and friends that will last a lifetime and beyond. 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 Fielder’s Coon Hunting Conversations group page, overseen by his friend Alan Bridges of Georgia, is the most popular gathering spot for coon hunters on Facebook. With 10,600 members and an active weekly participation by nearly 8000, the site’s popularity lies in the “friendly conversation” concept that has been the mainstay of the group since its inception. Coon hunters share stories of their experiences, post photos and video clips of their dogs and offer help to fellow hunters on a wide range of dog-hunting topics without fear of reprisal by fellow members.One year ago, retired Army Lieutenant Charles Pudil of Alabama began to post hunting stories on the page and immediately gained a wide audience of readers. Steve found Pudil’s (pronounced Pew Dell) stories particularly entertaining and invited him to join in this conversation on Gone To The Dogs. If you enjoy Pudil’s stories on the screen, you’ll enjoy them in this episode even 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

Bob joins from his new home, and shares his thoughts on plott hounds, plott folks, and surviving COVID by the skin of his teeth. We talk in length about Plottfest 2023, dubbed “PlottOber Fest” which will take place the 5th-8th of October in Canton North Carolina. (Bear is going to be there!) It's good to be back on the podcast horse and good to hear Bob is still kicking! For more information about Plottfest and other great events go to: https://www.mountainmemoriesproductions.com/ find them on Facebook and Instagram @mountainmemoriesproductions For more information about Bob Plott and his books go to: www.bobplott.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 guest Kesten Jessee catch up on the last week’s activities which include Steve’s recent trip to Tennessee and Virginia and a recap of Kesten’s coon season.The partners discuss their current projects Clyde, Phancy and Fever, confessing their strengths and shortcomings.The episode finishes with the boys describing their ideas of the perfect hound. This one is full of tips for beginning or novice hunters and comes off as a good old-fashioned bull shooting session of the first degree. If you’re looking for the deep and profound, you may want to move along. If you want some coon talk without the frills, pull up a chair and pour yourself a long one. Before you know it, you’ll be up to your boots and gone to the 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

The Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association convention is just one of those places you find a ton of familiar faces. Luckily this year Buddy and Jason were able to sit down with Mark Zepp and Ross Ellwanger for some unconventional shop talk. If you’re a listener to this podcast we assume you know who Double U is, but today Buddy dives a little deeper into the company, our values and more. This is a great episode for all of you that like to see what goes on “behind the green curtain”. 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 is joined by Plott breeder and fancier Bill Shininger and by Bill’s handler Alex Recker to discuss their attraction to the Plott breed, why they chose Plotts and why they continue to compete with them. Much of the conversation centers upon the differences in Plotts and other hound breeds.This one covers breeding, competition and pleasure hunting and unveils the secrets that have made Shininger a successful breeder in a relatively short span of time. He was recently named the American Plott Association’s Coon Hunter of the Year. His stud dog Saddle Up Lazarus has twice been named Coonhound of the Year. Recker presents the story from a handlers perspective and reveals the passion and skillset that makes him a successful handler.If Plotts intrigue you, this one is full of answers. 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

Before a fun filled night of great raffles, a couple cold ones with some great customers/friends, and raising some serious coin to support hound hunting in the great state of Idaho, Jason was able to sit down with IHA President Kolton Hines and past President/Vice President Cody Rollins. The guys had some time before things started to kick of to talk a little about IHA and some of the events they hold as well as their involvement in the fight to preserve hound hunting in in Idaho. It was really nice to get back to an IHA event, a huge thank you to IHA and your membership for the hospitality. 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 takes the opportunity to discuss legislation and legislative issues that affect hound people across the nation and particularly in Utah and Michigan. Guests include Corey Huntsman, President of the Utah Houndsman Association an Mike Thorman, Legislative Director for the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation. Huntsman discusses the immediately pending threat of Utah HB469 that if signed into law, will decimate the cougar population in favor of protecting mule deer numbers. Increased seasons and lax regulation may leave the state’s houndsmen and women out in the cold when it comes to running their hounds.Steve calls upon veteran hunting dog defender Thorman for strategies and tactics to help hound people build strong offence and defense in the ever going battle to save our hounds.Every one that runs a hound, no matter the game pursued, needs to be active and aware. If nothing more, listen to this podcast and use the information to encourage friends that actually want to do something to protect, preserve, and promote hound hunting now and for future generations 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 bill is sitting on the governors desk now we need to you call and ask for a Veto. Utah Governors Office: 801-538-6000 Please give one last push to call and email in asking governor Cox to veto HB469. 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 catches up with Strickland for a fast-moving, wide-ranging conversation about his latest sensation, Lone Pine Lady, which he co-owns with last week’s guest Randy Smith and with which he won the recent ProSport truck hunt in Claremore, Oklahoma. Strickland discusses his partnership with Smith, how Lady got his attention and how he and the three-year old Treeing Walker got on the winning track. This one is for listeners than wonder what it’s like and what it takes to play in the majors; an entertaining hour and eight minutes that you will probably listen to again. 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 Elijah recap the weekend at the MBHA banquet. It has been a while since DU had been to Michigan but Buddy and Jason made the trip out and had a great time with fellow houndsmen. The guys talk a bit about their new custom shirt program as well as tells stories of the trip home that rivals "Planes, Trains and Automobiles". We had a great time and cant say thank you enough to the MBHA for your hospitality and all your hard work. 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

Our guests for this episode are two of the most passionate among the ranks. One is an established veteran, a breeder, trainer and competitor, on the big stage and the other a pleasure hunter that lives for the hunt and “the locate” that quickens the heartbeat of coon hunters across the broad spectrum of the sport. The thing they share in common is a passion for coon hunting that can only be described as off the charts. Coon hunters at all levels of experience will enjoy these conversations. When done, there will be no doubt that our guests have gone to the 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

Pull up a chair and listen in to some great stories as told by a Southwest Sportsman. Brett, Jim and Mike cover a lot of ground in this episode. Stories ranging from guiding “Zorro”, to a real and honest conversation about why we hunt.... "for the dogs!"Mike is no stranger to making “big circles” and putting in days on the trail, so let him take you along this ride. There are lots of laughs, a little advice, and plenty of perspective! Make sure to check out “Born 100 years too late” on Youtube for the video footage of this great gathering. Thanks for another great bonus episode Brett! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVDfG3GPTm8FbNY0Bb-oBAhttps://www.mikerootguide.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

Guests Billy Dwyer and Charlie Butler bring the full range of experience, emotion and elation drawn from their personal experiences. This is one every hound hunter should absorb, just in case. 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

Paul kicks things off with a great story about one of the smartest bears he has ever chased. The guys also talk about the added challenges when hunting with clients and how not everyone has what it takes when its time to get down to business. Jason has Paul describe the conditions and terrain to paint a picture of what dogs/hunters face when chasing bears and Paul’s personal favorite, bobcat in the great woods of Maine. Paul even give an inside look into the bobcat playbook. If your ever find yourself in Maine make sure to look up Paul and the Grand Lake Lodge at https://grandlakelodgemaine.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

Special guests Jim Garrison, Morris Hardy and Nubbin Moore provide insight into what it means to reach the golden years in a sport many have enjoyed all their lives. Garrison shares his own experience at age 72 in addition to the life of longtime friend Warren Wilson who lived and hunted to the age of 97. Morris Hardy, a lifelong coon hunter and English fancier shares what keeps him going several nights a week at the age of 78. Steve’s traveling buddy Nubbin Moore, who just celebrated his 82nd birthday, shares his views on whether or not he’s too old to quit.This is an episode for all coon hunters and hound people. Humorous at times, the guests show the spirit that has kept them at it longer than most and reminds us, that if we keep at it long enough, we each will face the decision one day. 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

If you have been in dogs any time at all you know that it is a constant struggle to keep the next generation on the rise. Buddy and James give a little insight into what they are looking for from a young dog and how they expect it to behave. 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 keeping with the memory theme, Steve turns the pages of a coon hunting magazine printed nearly fifty years ago and shares the ins and outs of the sport when lights cost less than fifty bucks and a fifty-pound sack of dog food was eight. A trip to the first Leafy Oak field trial in 1927 is worth the listen. If trivia is your thing, this episode will have you hankering to turn back the clock to the pretty good old days. 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 talk with Rachae Stewart about her dogs recent “adventure” and give some tips and tricks to locate your dog even when there is no GPS. Sometimes you have to go a little bit old school with this new equipment when things go south. We hope you never have to use them, but just in case here are some tools to keep in your toolbelt. This episode is a true example of the special bond and determination of hound and Houndsman… or should we say Houndswoman. 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

Billy Dwyer of Slidell, Louisiana and Kesten Jessee of Lebanon, Virginia share a common goal; to finish a well-bred coonhound pup from scratch without help from other dogs. Both are accomplishing what they intended to do and this episode covers their stories.Billy’s hound Ruby is a Treeing Walker female and Kesten’s hound Clyde is a Treeing Walker male. Both are less than two years old and each of them had their owners often questioning their future outcomes. The boys discuss how they accomplished the goal of having each hound treeing raccoons on a regular basis and making their owners proud.This is a short list of basic steps that enabled the hunters to realize their goals. Each hound remains a work in progress but with more than one hundred coons treed to date, the plan is working to near perfection. This is an episode for the hunter that would rather have it his or her way than to purchase a hound created by someone else. Don’t let the title of this episode fool you. These guys know their stuff. 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

Garrett is more than just a houdsman, he is a dyed in the wool dogman with a passion for working stock, wide open country, and the cowboy life. todays episode has a lot of stories and history packed into a small package. Jason and Garrett talk hounds, curs, decoy dogs, walking in the footsteps of the greats 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

This week we have a great episode with Brett Vaughn that starts off with Brett's eyewhitness account of a lion picking its scent up and how the dogs reacted. We all speculate what happens out there when the dogs make a loose, but its not often you actually get to watch it happen. For the meat and potatoes of this episode Brett is joined by good friends and fellow dry ground lion hunters Jim Buhler and Steve Smith. Jim and Steve are a wealth of knowledge and great storytellers to boot! 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

Audible books, for many, are replacing hardcopy for many reasons but mainly for convenience. Hunters particularly enjoy the ability to listen while logging windshield time to and from the hunt. Testing the waters so to speak, Steve has chosen to read an essay from his book titled Time Travel. The piece spotlights Steve’s physical journey to the land of 1950’s author and self-proclaimed “perfect” hunter/houndsman Samuel J. Hunnicutt who wrote the cherished Twenty Years Hunting and Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains. Steve read the book in the 1950s and it remains one of his favorites.Additionally, Steve visits by phone with octogenarian coon hunter Fred Moran the Redbone Man to catch up on the night-hunting exploits of one of the sport’s oldest and most active hunters. The visit is vintage Moran with hunting stories and humor to burn. Want to hear the rest of Steve's story? Make sure to check out "GONE TO THE DOGS - A COON HUNTER'S JOURNEY" Steve Fielder BooksGone to the Dogs (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

Joseph and I dug into the ethics of long-range shooting in hunting, social media, hunting as a tourist, Joseph’s own adventures raising a pack of lion hounds, and Joseph Von Benedikts State of the Union Address on the politics of firearms. He also happens to hosts the Backcountry Hunting podcast, so make sure to check him out here -------->https://backcountryhunting.libsyn.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

Bear finally got the chance to sit down with Jon Steinar Vangen. Jon Steinar is one of scandinavia's most dedicated houndsmen and bear hunter. His hound of choice is plotts. We discuss bear hunting in sweden, plotts, and even talk about some pointy eared dogs and moose hunting. Follow Jon Steinar on instagram @nwot.noand check out his bear hunting videos at www.nwot.no 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

Jim Meeks was, at his peak, known as one of the hardest hunters in the sport of raccoon hunting.He is most noted for his association with the Yadkin River strain of Treeing Walkers. He takes no credit for naming the strain but no man has hunted and promoted more of the famous dogs from the line. Hounds like Yadkin River Tom, Jeff, Champ, Chico, and Tar Rattler lace his conversations like rawhide on a well-worn pair of Irish Setters. Jim Meeks and Yadkin River Walkers are forever intertwined. Jim and Steve have been sharing conversations around the barns at the Grand American for over forty years. This episode is but the latest collection of coonhound-related chatter that flows when the two get together. Readers have enjoyed Jim’s writing in coonhound magazines through the decades as well. Never claiming to be a competition hunter, his Just Coon Hunting columns are ripe with some of the most entertaining stories to be found. Coon hunters wet behind the ears and long in the tooth alike will enjoy this episode recorded live at the largest annual gathering of coon hunters in the nation, the incomparable Grand American. 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 would love to just go hunting and not have to worry about testing equipment, but after the last results kept him awake thinking about what could be the reasons behind the data, he just couldn't help himself. Buddy hit the woods again and changed some things around. We did not want to give the advantage to one or the other so we swapped units and the placement of antennas to make sure things were fair. Things may not have been as lopsided as we thought. follow along and checkout the data on our youtube video (1) Hound Podcast: Double U Bonus Follow up Test of the Antenna results - YouTube 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 we get to hear the rest of the story as Buddy was able to get out and do some testing of the Triple Mag Mount Ground Plane Antenna and the Browning Magnet Mount Antenna. Buddy Jason and James take a look at the data and break it down. So if you have been following the all the antenna talk lately, the results are in. Make sure to check out our youtube video to follow along! If you want to skip ahead here is a little cheat sheet for you! You can also follow along with us by watching our video version at (1) Double U Podcast: Ep 256 Results of The Great Antenna Debate. - YouTube 1:28 James tells a story of an Ice Rescue and why he is late.8:10 We start talking about the new handheld Antennas including the new Tactical flip and Stubby16:00 edge mount17: Triple Magnet bases19:50 we dive into the Results of the two antennas54:40 Buddy discussing why he was really nervous about the results, was it a KO..58:00 We learn to Measure the tracking points of each collar was received and do a side by side. 1:15:00 What could we do to improve antennas more??? 1:17:00 Signal loss1:19:00 Buddy gives a Million dollar idea.. 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 episode could be likened to a fur trapper’s rendezvous as Steve brings the dynamic trio of Daniel Felker, Ryan James and Dustin Faukner to the table in an end-of-day session that results in word-rasslin’ and yarn spinning and an hour and a half of mayhem and monkey business. The trio, a virtual Larry, Larry and Darrell combo of wit and wackiness, search out little furry forest animals, dogmen and cryptids, and the stories generated by same on a regular basis and serve them up on their weekly podcast titled Coon Hunting Confidentials on the Houndstooth Podcast Network, the creation of Felker.Fielder caught the show in the early days and became a big fan. He seized the opportunity to record with them on the evening of the first day of the Grand American Raccoon Hunt in Orangeburg, South Carolina, now in its 58th year, and this is the result. Funny business! 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 on a little "shop talk". Buddy talks about the common factor in collars catching fire, how to detect a bad battery, tips/tricks and more. But the PSA of the day is “CHECK YOUR BATTERY” if there is any kind of physical damage to your collar, it could save your dogs 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 Kevin had a great time while Kevin was in Norway, and thankfully Bear had the recorder ready to roll. Check out today's episode for round 2 with Kevin to talk about food, dogs, hunting 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

Steve joins longtime friend David McKee a trip down memory lane that includes David’s activities as president of the Grand American Association, hosts of the annual Grand American Coon Hunt in Orangeburg, South Carolina each January. McKee takes listeners on a verbal tour of the event including preparation, staffing, the phenomenal crowds and some memorable happenings over the years since 1995. Old friends discuss pleasure hunting, their mutual friendship with octogenarian Johnny Brinkley and their annual visits to hunt with their treasured friend. McKee relates a funny story involving Steve and a pair of cell phones. The discussion moves to younger hunters and a surprise confession and commitment from Steve going forward. A good one to help us start the year out right. 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