Tree Talkin' Time

If you missed the news C&H Publishing announced their closing at the end of May and that the June issue of their magazine Full Cry would be the last. After hearing this news, Jason and Dani Duby, quickly contacted C&H Publishing about acquiring the magazine. In this episode we talk a little about their life with hounds and what made them want to preserve the magazine. We also get a little bit of information about their vision and how they want to improve upon things. https://fullcrymag.com/ https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this episode Rick McDuffie the son of the late J. Richard McDuffie joins me to talk about his father. Richard was a self taught geneticist that shared his knowledge with the readers of Full Cry for many years. He also applied this knowledge in breeding American Leopard Curs, Camus Curs, and Old Time Farm Shepherds. The success he found with these different breeds was through his active promotion in the pages of Full Cry every month. Rick gives us a little peak into the life of J. Richard McDuffie. https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode I am joined by Shawn O'Neil. While Shawn is a die-hard coyote hunter I wanted to dig into his past. Before moving to Idaho he had a small pack of Mountain Curs that he hunted on bears. This pack in a short amount of time treed hundreds of bears. Shawn did this all while hunting on foot. Shawn has more experience with working dogs of various breeds than almost anyone I have ever talked to and we barely scratched the surface into his experience in this episode. https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

It all started with a picture of a Full Cry cover from January 2003. The Legends of the squirrel dog world all in one photo. Today's guest Allen Reeves was one of the men in that photo. HE was well known for writing the article about the Camus Curs. A breed that is no longer around today but Allen and I dive into the history and their hunting style. https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

I am joined today by Jason Duby of Double U Hunting Supply to discuss the new Garmin products that just launched. Of course we had to catch up at first but we rolled right into the new Alpha 300 and the TT25/T20 collars. If you are looking to upgrade click on the link below. https://www.dusupply.com/garmin-alpha-300-and-tt25-tracking-bundle.html https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

This weeks guest needs no introduction if you are familiar with the OMCBA. Merle Seeley has been following these little cur dogs for around 20 years and has made a huge impact on the breed. He has owned, trained, and hunted some of the best competition squirrel dogs known within the breed. His goal when he gets a young dog doing well is to win the Jr World Hunt. He has done this 9 times and I am sure he's not done. https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

I was finally able to corner my buddy Mick into coming on the podcast this week. I have known Mick for a 6 or 7 years through various social media and forums. Mick is originally from England and has an impressive resume of hunting all across Europe but is now over on this side of the pond in Canada. When he got here pursuing bobcats became his new obsession, and with that came tree dogs. Mick wanted the old style versatile curs that have almost been forgotten about. So while he had some luck with his Leopard Cur Ruby, he tried something a little different as well. Now on his third generation it seems to be working so make sure you listen about Mick's bearded bobcat, coon, squirrel, upland, and waterfowl dogs! https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

I ran into Tom Smith at a recent event and we struck up a conversation that lead to me heading over to the famous Farm Junk Kennels. After a short walk through the woods we decided to sit down and talk about Tom's journey of following hounds his entire life. https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

Zack and Corey are a couple of die hard coon hunters that are so dedicated that they hunt in the thick nasty swamps of Florida. We have a lot of fun as we talk about the snakes, gators, and mosquitoes. Check out their series called Making a Coonhound on Youtube. https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this weeks episode I went back to my old neighbors that laid my foundation for hunting. I lived next to Charlie and Anne Thorpe for about 3 years growing up. Charlie had 2 English Pointers, a couple of English Pointer puppies and a pair a Beagles when I moved in and I was instantly hooked. It only got better when I saw their taxidermy collection throughout their house. I went and caught up with them, reminisced, and learned a little more about how they got started hunting. https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this weeks episode I am joined by Patrick Weimer. Patrick is relatively new to running hounds but has jumped in head first. What started as a chance encounter with a lion hunter has turned into a whole new lifestyle. Patrick has also stepped up to the plate helping bring the South Dakota Houndsmen Association back to life and is the current Vice President. If he wasn't busy enough already he makes kydex holsters for guns as well as Garmin Alpha handhelds. Patrick is just what this sport needs, he is an advocate for these hounds and following them. https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

I sat down with Heath Phillips, Gary Bowen, and Katie Woodward this past weekend at the American Plott Association's Dixie Classic. We discussed some of the dilemmas and the growing pains that the association had to go through to change with the times. We also discussed how they have successfully adapted and how they plan to continue to grow. I also couldn't let them go without hearing a few good Plott Hound stories. https://www.americanplottassociation.com/ https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

Mark Booth of Southern Hound Hunting Magazine took a few minutes out of busy schedule to come on this weeks episode. Mark and his wife Dannyelle started the magazine 5 years ago and it has grown into more than they could have ever imagined. Mark tells all about how it started, how it's going and his goals for the future of the magazine. https://www.southernhoundhunting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/southernhoundhunting/ https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this episode I am joined by Marty Brown. Marty is one of the members of Crossfire Kennels. He has made quite the name for himself in the Feist world and is now the VP of the American Treeing Feist Association. Be sure to listen as we talk about baking a cake, swinging from vines like Tarzan and chihuahua sized Feist. https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

I am joined by Erik Rohdin this week from Sweden. Erik and I got connected a few years ago on Go Wild and have talked about the similarities and differences in hunting in Sweden verses the United States. We brought that very conversation to the mic this week and dive into what hunting looks like in Sweden. https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this weeks episode of Tree Talkin' Time I am joined by Chris Boone to talk about his Kemmer Curs. Chris was mentioned a few months ago in episode 51. He married into a family that raised cur dogs and that first one got him hooked. He has raised this line of dogs for over 30 years and continues to have a lot of success with them today.

In the last episode from the Great American Outdoor Show I sit down with Josh and Morgan Merschat from North West Montana. Josh a Pennsylvania native has an interested story of how he got into running big game with hounds and ultimately buying an outfitting business. https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In another episode from the Great American Outdoor Show, I sit down with George Nass from Montana to talk about running lions with Leopards, Leopard Curs that is. We also talk about a devastating blow George suffered a few years ago thanks to the Wolves in an area he hunted. This was a fun episode to record and I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did! https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this episode I sit down with Chris Tatum of Adventures Plus Outfitters at the Great American Outdoor Show. Chris guides bear hunts for a living but also has his own pack of deer and fox dogs he runs in his free time. He loves the sound of the hound and can't get enough. Chris explains some of the deer dog trials and has some great stories! https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In the first of the 2023 Great American Outdoor Show series I have Brandon Lane from Allagash Guide Service on. Brandon got his start with beagles but quickly transitioned to bear dogs. His mixed pack has led him on some very memorable hunts that he recalls on this episode. allagashguideservice.com https://www.facebook.com/AllagashGuideService https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

Dustin Clark of The Hunting Family and Cold Strike joins me this week. We discuss how The Hunting Family started and turned into Cold Strike Gear. We talked about Dustin's hounds and hunting in Utah as well. Cold Strike Gear https://coldstrikegear.com Tree Talkin' Time Apparel https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this weeks episode Lucas Gareau and I talk about hunting cats and other big game with Catahoula Leopard Dogs. Lucas has only been following these dogs for a few years but has proven to be quite successful. He has also had a few hounds and learned that the versatility eagerness to please of the Catahoula can't be beat. https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this weeks episode I sit down with John Saunders to talk big motor treeing curs and his journey in, out, and back into the tree dog world. He talks about some tragic losses his dad and he have had along the way as well. If you are interested in Tree Talkin' Time Merch click on the first link below https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

This is not an episode of Tree Talkin' Time. This is a family project and it is here to make it easily accessible for everyone in our family. This is the story of two sisters Ruth and Nellie who grew up in the mountains of Tennessee and made their way to Pennsylvania to build lives side by side and eventually after both being widowed together again. Ruth was called home to be with the Lord in May 2022 not long after recording this. We love you Mommom and always will Music by solarmusic from Pixabay

Just over a year after parting ways with Double U Hunting Supply I am teaming up back up with Buddy Woodberry and Jason Duby. In this episode we catch up and talk about all kinds of random things from Garmin antennas to US Geography. We also have a big announcement! https://www.dusupply.com/hound-hunting-organizations/all-podcast-apparel.html https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this episode I am joined by my friend Niklas Isaac from Hound on the Run and the author of Cat Dog Chronicles. Niklas has only been following hounds for a few years and his book is his journey of becoming a bobcat hunter. He started coon hunting and wanted to put himself and his hounds to the test and did just that and documented all of it including his mistakes. He is now also making YouTube videos and has a blog so you can follow along with him and his pack. Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Dog-Chronicles-Niklas-Isaac/dp/B0BCH39Q7B/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=HT5O7GCK2QGG&keywords=niklas+isaac&qid=1672886943&sprefix=niklas+isaac%2Caps%2C279&sr=8-1 Newsletter/blog: houndontherun.com YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@houndontherun https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

I found Jake on facebook pretty randomly but found what he said interesting so I wanted to know more. Jake and his father hog hunt with Norwegian Elkhounds. These dogs are a little different than hounds and remind me a lot of past episodes I have done with Laika hunters. https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this episode I have my son Charlie on to talk about his hunting experiences and his love of our hounds. It's a short episode and I added some highlights from past episodes onto the end. https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

Earl Reynolds has been hunting with dogs throughout his whole life but has been heavily involved with Mountain Feist for the last 15 years. He shares some about his dogs, their accomplishments. Earl's not one to brag about his dogs and I had to pry a little for him to open up about them. https://reynoldssquirreldog.com https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this weeks episode I went and sat down with local Legend Rocky Dillow. Rocky has had hounds and coonhunted forover 60 years. We talk about a few memorable dogs and how he got started with blueticks. We also talked about his career as a cowboy for the King Ranch right here in Chester County, PA. If thats not enough we even talk about a murder! https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this episode I am joined by my friend Jared Harrelson as we talk about his life following various hounds and tree dogs. He wanted to talk and suggests a few people as guest for the podcast but I surprised him with being this weeks guest. Jared has has bounced around through the years and has a wide range of experience. https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

I found Carson on TikTok and for all the garbage thats over there this was a gem. He has a new song titled Dog Tight and you're going to want to listen to it. We talk about the song and how Carson got started running deer dogs in eastern Virginia. He tells us about a few memorable hunts with friends and family alike. https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

It's not everyday that I get a guest suggestion and I am able to stop in and record with that guest along with the person who suggested them. When I first started getting Full Cry John Hileman was a frequent name I saw. I was very familiar with the Camp Run dogs in those pages. John had a long career running Treeing Curs and certainly made a lasting impression on more than a few people. *I will apologize for my frequent coughing that can be heard in the background, my allergies were acting up. https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this episode Redbone breeder Wade Kuhns joins me to talk about his line of dogs. He has qualified dogs the last three years for the Tournament of Champions. His goal is to see a Redbone consistently winning at top levels of competition. With almost 30 years invested in this line of dogs he is starting to see results. https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this episode country music singer JJ Lawhorn joins me to talk deer doggin', coon huntin', and saving our way of life. JJ got his start running deer dogs in VA and after moving to Nashville started coon hunting because he needed to hear the sound of the hound. Listen as JJ tells his story and gives a message about standing together to fight for this way of life. https://www.jjlawhorn.com/ https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this episode I visited the authority on hunting Laikas Mr. Vladimir Beregovoy. Vladimir was very generous to allow me to visit while traveling through his area. We talk about the history of Laikas and how they are kept in their native homeland of Siberia. Vladimir has first hand knowledge and was kind enough to share a little with me. If you are interested in learning more the link for his book is below. https://www.amazon.com/Hunting-Breeds-Russia-Vladimir-Beregovoy/dp/1644266962 https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

After all the competition talk we switch gears and talk to a pleasure hunter. This wasn't intended to be primarily about "Old Stock" Mountain Curs but the conversation with Kyle Baker kept coming back to them. Kyle has coon hunted since he was 3 years old and has continued the tradition of keeping it a family affair. He now hunts with his wife and kids on a regular basis. They hunt anything that can tree a coon and have multiple breeds of hounds and curs. Remember to go to the Tree Talkin' Media facebook page to enter the giveaway sponsored by Tier 1 Custom Calls and Midwest Laserworks. https://www.facebook.com/midwestlaserworks https://www.facebook.com/Tier1customcalls https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

With hearing rumors floating around I thought having Bryce Matthews on would be a great way to set the record straight. We start off with the World Hunt and go into his impressive run with Tree Shakin Jed. Last but certainly not least we talk about Midwest Laserworks. *If you would like a chance to win the Tier 1 Custom Calls squaller and a laser engraved collar from Midwest Laserworks click the link below for the Tree Talkin' Media Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/midwestlaserworks https://www.facebook.com/Tier1customcalls https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this episode Tyler Compton joins me to share about his recent win with Get Gone Jenna. Jenna is a five year old Treeing Walker that Tyler raised and trained. Tyler explains the process of how to get to the World hunt and then how he and Jenna were able to go through that process to ultimately win. It's an incredible story you won't want to miss. https://www.facebook.com/Tier1customcalls https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In episode 34 with Stacy Barger he talked about sending Barger Feist to Hawaii, it just so happens that I already knew the man they had sent them to and was arranging to talk to him. Willie-Joe hog hunts on the Big Island of Hawaii with his mixed pack of feist and poi dogs. He is an avid hunter and we talk about the wide variety of game to hunt in Hawaii besides hogs. https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this episode we go a little different direction than normal. Instead of tree dogs we are talking about mounted fox hunting. My friend Mackenzie is the huntsman for a local mounted fox hunt and with his help we set this up to discuss horses, hounds, and tradition. https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

Jimmy Tipton has lived his whole life in the Smoky Mountains and has been following dogs since he was old enough to walk. He has followed many different hounds but he has found Stephens Curs to be his breed of choice. He has had a lot of luck pursuing bears and coons in the rough mountains around his home. https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

With 34 World Champion titles won by dogs owned by Jukebox Kennels in a little over 30 years I'd certainly say they are doing something right. Chuck Gaietto, Ron Smith, and Blake Perkins took some time at Autumn Oaks to talk these dogs and their accomplishments. Chuck started squirrel hunting in the late 80's and bought Jukebox a few years later. Jukebox started the World Champion streak by winning 10 himself. In the following years and subsequent generations they just kept winning. If you're interested in learning more about Jukebox Kennels click on the link below. https://www.facebook.com/jukeboxkennels https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this special episode recorded at Autumn Oaks, I am joined by Cheyenne Cummings, Tyler Compton, Tim Deck, and last but certainly not least Austin Deck joins me as my co-host for this episode. Cheyenne has had this line for quite awhile and has put a lot of time into it. He is a hard hunter and part of his success is the team of people that hunt dogs out of his line. Listen as we learn more about Team Mafia on site at Autumn Oaks.

It took a little while to get this one lined up but I caught up with Eddie O'Dell. Eddie got into squirrel hunting to stay active after an injury left him unable to coon hunt. He had a rough start but finally stumbled upon a dog named Cool Whip, and the rest is history. Cool Whip has quite the resume that Eddie tells us about. While he has certainly proven himself in the woods he has also proven himself in the stud pen as well.

I'm not sure how I stumbled upon Luke on Instagram but I'm certainly glad I did. Today's guest Luke Houser is a coyote hunter but I didn't have him on because he uses a combination of scent and sight hounds. I had him on because of his incredible hound inspired art work. Luke is a welder by trade but in a short time has become a very talented portrait artist, engraver, and silversmith. Listen as we discuss his art and if you haven't seen his work already make sure to follow him. https://www.instagram.com/housersteelandsilver/ https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

With over 35 years of experience its hard to not have a few good stories and the Calvin didn't disappoint. We talk about the characteristics of his line of dogs and where the name Cajun Squirrel Dogs originated. Calvin was quick to give credit to the men that came before him and that had successful lines that were instrumental in creating the Cajun Squirrel Dog. https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

Bill Barger worked for many years to develop a line of feist that had the combination of brains, nose, and tree that could excel in both the squirrel and coon woods. His son Stacy joins me this week to tell us the secret family recipe of how Bill has done this and how Stacy plans to continue on with this line. https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

Todd has been breeding his line of Treeing Feist for over 25 years. We discuss the history of his foundation stock, his breeding practices and of course some of the dogs he has raised. https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia

In this episode Jason Duby from Double U Hunting Supply sits down and talks about his own pack of hounds. He is usually the one asking the questions so I turned the tables on him. We covered shifting from pursuing bears to fox and how his pack has shifted as well. Jason has been a huge help and support to this podcast behind the scenes and I wanted to make sure and have him on. https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia