Houndsman XP - Sportsmen's Empire: Recent Episodes
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The Houndsman XP Podcast is the original podcast for the hunting houndsman. Lifelong Houndsman and host Chris Powell is joined by a an All Star cast every week to bring a you a podcast that represents the true lifestyle of the complete Houndsman. From leopard hunting in South Africa to catching mountain lions in the rocky mountains to raccoon hunting in the midwest Houndsman XP takes you to the wildest places on earth and introduces you to the men and women who partner with their hounds and represent our lifestyle of Xtreme Performance.
Is Car chasing in their genetics? Heath runs through the scent imprinting process he’s been posting on social media. He recaps the dos and don’ts of steps 1 through 4. If you want to keep your young dogs busy and challenge them, you better grab a pad and pencil this is a hot one.
Mark is no stranger to the podcast at this point and it's always nice to listen in as he and Steve catch up. Listen in as they talk Plott dogs, Coon hunts and more!
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On today’s episode Jason and Joe Yoder talk a bit about the different aspects and levels of involvement when it comes to hounds and other working animals. Not everyone is cut out to be a breeder, professional handler or trainer but the important thing is that you enjoy what you can to its fullest. The love of the hounds is what keeps us all plunging into the darkness, but we as Houndsmen should be the light of encouragement for each other.
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Project upland contributor and trainer, Jason Carter from Merrymeeting Kennels teaches us training techniques to help gun-shy dogs overcome fear. Heath also gets Jason to talk about his latest article in Project Upland Magazine about conditioning your dog for hunting season. This is a great episode you’re not going to want to miss.
Steve has been back on the road again and getting to the woods with longtime friend Randy Smith of Lone Pine Kennels. In between hunts Steve and Randy sat down to recap the week's events and talk some Lone Pine walker dogs.
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Finishing up training season, the 3-day early season, WV early season, and youth day Heath catches us up and recaps a few of the training conversations he’s had in the last month or so. Catch all the latest on What’s up Wednesday
Fred Moran, a frequent guest to the Gone To The Dogs podcast, is eighty-seven years old. The remarkable octogenarian coon hunter continues to hunt raccoons regularly with his beloved Redbones at an age well past the point most coon hunters have retired from the game. Not only is Moran still hunting, he continues the pursuit of good hounds wherever they may be found. In this episode he discusses going to Mississippi to try a new hound. This is a vintage Fred Moran conversation that listeners have come to appreciate over the life of this podcast. Enjoy.
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Jason had a chance to meet TJ at Autumn Oaks this year so the two take a little time to catch up, talk some red dogs and about stewardship. Jason was able to walk a cast with TJ and came out with a couple good stories to tell. If you spend any amount of time with, or listening to TJ you can tell that these dogs and our sport bring a true joy to his life. From his day job as a high school AG teacher to a Coon hunter and everything in between TJ has a calling to include and educate those willing to listen.
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The Outdoor Dream Foundation provides hunts to kids who have or had a terminal illness. Heath was invited to hunt WV youth season with a group of friends who volunteered to take a youth on a hunt, Reggie Woodrum puts the hunt together for the kids coming in. Reggie talks about the foundation and the things that go into the hunt. This was for a great cause and memories that won’t be forgotten.
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This week the podcast features a big helping of “Dog Talk At It’s Finest.” Steve brings one of the sports most respected and longest running breeders of Treeing Walker Coonhounds, the renown Jim “Wildman” Meeks to the Gone To The Dogs microphone. Meeks, a first ballot inductee into the North Carolina State Coon Hunters Hall of Fame, is possessed of a wealth of knowledge all areas of the coon hunting game.
This one literally oozes Old School coon hunting from the first drop to the final tree. Steve and Jim discuss a gamut of subjects from hunting gear to pup training and a little of everything in between. With hunting seasons upon us, this one is for the guys that do it simply for the love of the hounds, as told by one of the true purists in our sport.
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Wrapping up the Va training season followed by the 3-day early season, Heath walks us through some things he learned along with questions he’s been asked. He follows up on the Riggin episode and continues the conversation about slick treeing ending up on the backtrack. Want to better your pack then this is a must-listen. Like and share What’s up Wednesday.
Georgia's Peach State Shootout winner Gregory Mitchell joins his father Greg Mitchell and event founder Caden Riley to discuss Gregory’s recent success in capturing the prestigious year-long coonhound series designed exclusively for youth hunters.
Riley was a guest in June of this year to discuss the event already in progress. Barely out of the youth competition age group himself, Riley is the architect of the event which consisted of eight qualifying events across the State of Georgia with successful cast winners vying for one of the Top Nine spots in the final.
Listeners get the full account of the event from both the management and participant's perspective. This is big league youth hunting at its finest and the listener will realize it from the opening bell until the final tree is scored. Enjoy.
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Jones describes first hand what it’s like to see entire towns, bridges and highways swept away with no warning. This frank conversation exposes the insensitivities of those outside the region and the shear hopelessness felt by citizens of the region, many of them hound people themselves.
Jones describes the devastation and recounts the terrible tragedy as a fellow coon and bear hunter on a rescue mission with his boat is swept under a bridge and has not been seen. It’s not the average feel-good episode but it does reveal the importance of living each day as if it is the last.
I felt it important to do this podcast at this particular time if for no other reason than to bring help and comfort to those that are so badly in need. Jones emphasizes the importance of looking to those nearby that may need our help and doing what we can for them first. It’s a sobering episode but one that we all need to hear at this very difficult time.
In this podcast, we delve into the unique life of Chelsea Hansler, who balances her passion for hound hunting with her talent for painting. Join us as we explore her love for the outdoors and her way of life. We talk about going off-grid, and how everything we do is for, with, and because of the hounds. Tune in for a journey that honors both the hunt and the heart!
Hunting Leopards is dangerous and exciting. Enge Nel runs Nel Safari in Botswana with her husband. After a request from a hunter for a leopard, Enge knew she wanted to have her own pack. From the first dog to the first tree Enge tells Heath all about it and more.
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When the Autumn Oaks interviews suffered a hit by unexpected electronic foes, the onsite conversation with Plott aficionado Bill Shininger and youth handler/hunter Hannah Cable had to be rescheduled after the event. What would seem to be a disappointment, lacking the on-site flavor of the crowd at Oaks, the interview turned out to be an easy-listening episode that listeners are sure to appreciate.
Shininger is no newcomer to the podcast while Cable is a first-timer. The exchange runs the gamut of all things Plott dogs. Shininger is a breeder and fancier that has hitched his kennel’s star to a standout stud dog named Lazarus, winner of the trifecta for Plotts with three-in-a-row victories at the prestigious Plott Days event hosted annually by the National Plott Hound Association.
The name Cable is legendary in the coonhound world through the exploits of Hannah’s older brother Kevin, handler and promoter of the famed Big Money-line of Treeing Walker dogs. Kevin’s seventeen-year-old sister Hannah has also earned considerable acclaim but with her Plott dogs. Showing and sometimes hunting Gambler, her first Plott and Joe, brother to Shininger’s stud dog Lazarus, Hannah has compiled a long list of wins, largely in Bench Show competition but not all.
Shininger and Cable appear in this episode because of their demonstrated willingness to give back to the sport they love. Shininger’s efforts in encouraging hunters to preserve their hounds through frozen semen and Cable’s efforts to encourage and help other youth to excel in the hound sport she loves make them both worthy of your time. The inspiration and encouragement they bring is infectious.
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Heath gets everyone caught up on what’s going on and new things he’s learned from attending the HITS conference. Tune in for another What’s Up Wednesday.
Steve’s guest is Tennessean T. L. Jones. Many of Jones’ friends know him as Tracey. Tracey is a third-generation houndsman and bear hunter. He is also an ordained Baptist minister and a newly-published author. He appears as our guest in this episode because he is a great speaker and an altogether interesting fellow on many subjects. Tracey has written a unique book titled The Old Men. Born in 1970 in East Tennessee, much of his boyhood was spent in the company of old men, farming, hunting, fishing and as he puts it, “loafering” in the Appalachian Mountains. Jones’ book consists of eighty-four essays representing conversations with the old men of his experience that help boys become men. Steve and Tracey are longtime friends. They share a love for the Plott Hound and much of the conversation in this episode centers upon their experiences with the special old houndsmen in their lives. For Steve, it’s the many years he hunted with his dad. For Jones, the experiences with his dad and his grandfather continue to inspire his pastoral work and his writing. Each attribute their attitudes and accomplishments to the good sense to listen to the old men. Whether you are young or old, you are bound to find something to enjoy in this unique episode.
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Heath connects with the founder and CEO of Hunt Lift Eat Luke Cox. Luke is from Grayson Co just a couple of counties over from where Heath grew up. Luke now resides in Colorado. The conversation went off-topic but turned into just what we needed to hear. They did squeeze in some Hunt Lift Eat mentality just at the right time. Share it with a friend and leave us a review.
In this the first of the 2024 Autumn Oaks recordings, Steve is joined by Texan Sid Underwood and by Land of Lincoln coon hunter Doug Crawley. The conversations were recorded live in media center of the Kuhlman Center, headquarters for the Event Where History Is Made.
Underwood had the distinction of being the last Bench Show Judge to judge Autumn Oaks in its entirety as a single judge. The event now employs two judges and as many rings in the three-day event. The old friends discuss many aspects of Autumn Oaks, of coon hunting in the State of Texas and their association as co-employees of the Field Operations Department of UKC when Steve was there.
Crawley set a milestone in the UKC World Coonhound Championship that can never be replicated. His Treeing Walker Coonhound Crawley’s Louise became the first-ever female hound to win the UKC World Nite Hunt Championship. Louise accomplished the feat in 1989, thirty-five years ago. Steve and Doug take a nostalgic trip back to Montgomery City, Missouri, then headquarters of John and Linda Wick’s Wick Outdoor Works supply business, including accounts of the hunt that took place in the midst of a hurricane.
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Learning new training methods makes you a better handler. Heath dives into several questions he’s been asked over the past month. If you want to hear the secret to success it’s in this training-packed episode.
Glen Young is 89 years old. He has hunted with James Merchant, Joe House, John Monroe, Frank Giddings, Harold Trusty, Buddy Gilbert, Tam Young, and the list goes on, of famous hunters past and present. Glen is nothing if not frank in the accounts of hunters and hunts and is a no-nonsense storyteller that calls them as he sees them.
Steve recently spent an hour with Glen, with the promise of much more to come, to discuss his upbringing in rural Arkansas, his hunts with Deep River Mike, Merchant’s Banjo II (whom he remembers as the best competition dog of his experience) and a long list of hounds coonhound historians will recall. Despite his age, his mind is still as sharp as an Old Timer coon skinner and his vast knowledge of the coon hunting game will inform and entertain lovers of the tree dog as no other. You truly won't want to miss this one!
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Today's readings are from the March 1967 issue of Full Cry Magazine. Founding Editor Estell Walker had some very special words for a very special dog. Bawlie played a pivotal roll in many breeding programs through the years ranging from coon dogs to big game hounds across the country. The dogs and handlers of the past have paved the way and continue to shine a light for those continuing on their work today.
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Wesley Visscher owner and operator of Scent Imprint for Dogs (SIFD). Starting as a detection dog handler Wesley’s love is for tracking. Wesley helps with anti-poaching units, invasive species, and scat detection. He talks to Heath about keeping the dog calm while tracking. Methods that will help you pick a pup for tracking and much more. This one is packed with great information, you’re not going to want to miss it.
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Jamie Estep is the busiest man in the coon hunting game. He's a sharp guy with boundless energy and a winsome personality. Not only is he a Field Representative for United Kennel Club, he serves as an official interpreter of UKC rules, anchors the annual YouTube broadcast of the UKC Tournament of Champions, is President of the West Virginia State Coon Hunter’s Association, the president of his local coon club, the principal of a Christian school and serves as a full-time pastor of his local church. Recently Estep was the overseer of a very successful West Virginia Championship which he and Steve discuss at length in this episode.
Being from the State of West Virginia, Jamie and Steve have a lot of common memories of hunts and hunters of the Mountain State. This one presents Dog Talk At Its Finest, Appalachian style It's a good one.
This is part one of the Colorado/ California saga episode. We start of w/ Naomi Hersch w/ Sprtsmans Alliance to fill us in on initiative 91 and what that is going to do with Colorado and the houndsman. Then we tease you with some California hounds new that will eventually bleed into a part two! This is information you will NOT want to miss!
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Life long guide Nelson Cole shares his decades of experience with Heath. From guiding clients to the differences in cat and bear dogs and which can trail older tracks. In Nelson’s words, there’s always something to learn. Heath brings you some of the best of the best. Come join us.
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With UKC’s giant Autumn Oaks coonhound extravaganza happening this month, Steve calls longtime friend Lee Currens of Piedmont, South Carolina to discuss their plans for the big event.
The conversation moves to the topic of the Autumn Oaks shows. Currens is an octogenarian that was a hard hunter but remains very active by showing his Treeing Walkers in major competition.
We talk about the judges UKC has selected for “The Event Where History Is Made” and talk about Lee’s experiences having judged the event three times.
The “Dog Talk At Its Finest” mantra is well-supported in this episode as two veterans discuss many facets of the coonhound sport by way of their many years of experience, Steve as the manager and Lee as a major competitor. This one provides an enjoyable look at one of the nation’s most important coonhound events.
With training season in full swing, Heath is spending as much time as possible in the woods and working on the next wave of youngsters. This episode he follows up with a podcast Steve did on July 17th. He goes through how quitting was hard to overcome and the emotions that led to it. This one grabs you from all directions.
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In this conversation, Dan and Zach discuss their shared passion for hunting and fishing. Zach shares his background and love for the outdoors, including his media company, Growing Wild TV, and his role at Alpha Dog Nutrition. They also talk about the deep connections formed through hunting and the joy of sharing stories with fellow hunters. The conversation then shifts to their experiences with hunting dogs and shed hunting. They discuss the training and handling of dogs for shed hunting and the excitement of finding sheds in the field. They also touch on the importance of preserving hunting spots and the challenges of sharing hunting content online. The conversation revolves around hunting experiences and the challenges and considerations that come with it. The speakers discuss the drama and accusations that can arise when posting hunting successes on social media. They also talk about the importance of filming hunts to provide evidence and defend against false accusations. The conversation then shifts to the topic of selective harvesting and the shift towards more ethical and responsible hunting practices. They share their experiences of hunting on limited acreage and the unpredictability of deer movement during the rut. The speakers also discuss the importance of access and stand placement in hunting success. In this final part of the conversation, Zach and Dan discuss their hunting strategies and plans for the upcoming season. They talk about the challenges of accessing their hunting areas and the risk of spooking deer. They also share their experiences with trail cameras and the bucks they are targeting. They discuss the importance of trying new hunting tactics and not relying solely on past experiences. They also touch on the topic of food plots and the potential benefits of planting cereal grains for early season hunting.
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Most hunters believe the first line of responsibility in providing good dogs to hunt rests with the breeder. Others may point to the dog’s owner, commonly called the trainer, as the one chiefly responsible for the dog’s success or failure. And that’s just talking about performance. How about breed type in the show ring? Who decides what’s correct or faulty?
The boys engage in the usual “dog talk at its finest” in the opening minutes of the episode before cracking the lid on a can of mayhem and confusion centered on the age old “just who gives you the right” challenge. Triggered somewhat by comments on recent social media, Corey opens a discussion about who gets to decide what quality is in a given breed of hounds? And, beyond that, who has the authority to call the shots when it comes to breeding quality dogs? Does simply owning a great dog make the owner the be-all, end-all authority on the breed? Opinions in this episode are flying like starlings in the wind, the opinions no more authoritative than the flapping of wings yet no less passionate.
This is a lively discussion that’s bound to stir a reaction or two within every houndsman, color and conformation preferences aside.
Who would be crazy enough to put a lion in a sack? The list is short, but today's episode introduces you to a man who did just that.
Today's episode gives a new meaning to the statement “it’s in the bag”. The real question is what’s in that bag? Or even better yet, "were putting what in that bag?" For anyone who is familiar with the South West hunting/cowboy culture, you know there is a different breed of Houndsmen down in that region. The men responsible for the beginning of lion studies, stocking zoo’s and even capturing the big cats that crossed the Hollywood screen. This article is all about the feeling of success when you see all your training pay off and the true definition of a good friend and hunting partner.
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We’re taking about cheating. When Steve was with the registries he dealt with it on a fairly frequent basis. Determined to keep coon hunting in a positive light, he rarely wrote publicly about the subject, choosing to let the system deal with perpetrators behind the scenes. Now, unburdened by what was before, he and Corey spotlight the pencil crooks, the blind voters, the dog pitchers and catchers, and the movers and switchers in a sport that was built, and owes its very survival to the premise that honor belongs to whom honor is due.
You’ll enjoy this eye-opening look at the sport behind the scenes and, believe it or not, may come away feeling better about it in the process. There’s no substitute, no better remedy, for correcting the ills of dishonesty in competition than a good working knowledge of the rules of the game by all participants. The problems and solutions of keeping a level field are all here in this episode. We not only see the elephant in this episode, we skin it out and tack its hide to the wall.
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I had a the opportunity to interview Youtuber Kirk Price, where he shared his recent hunting trip to Africa. Renting animal recovery drones and we wrap it up with puppies, training and hunting dogs. You’re not going to want to miss this one.
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It’s that time of year again and it couldn’t come soon enough! Ross decided to come home from catching bears to grace us with his presence. The guys have a few rabbits to chase. Ross and Jason talk about finished dogs starting to slick tree, working through problems and even dog turds. It may be semi-random, but it was fun!
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Where did the Leopard Dog come from? That is a question we may never know the answer to. Were Leopard Dogs and Plotts crossed? While opinions differ, today’s author proposes that is exactly what happened. On the quest to make the best bear dogs in the land, there are lots of twist and turns. But to sculpt a masterpiece a sculptor must use a combination of the finest materials and the highest quality of tools. Building a bear dog is no different. It takes the keen eye of the sculptor to seek out the greatest raw material and then work his magic. Did Henry Plott have the same vision in mind for the Plott dogs? Did Henry Plott see the Leopard dogs as a vital piece of the Plott hounds we know and love today? Listen up ladies and gentlemen, class is in session.
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Heath starts another litter of pups and walks you through the (ENS) Early Neurological Stimulation process and the pros and cons according to several peer reviewed articles. Dirt roads and tracking deficiencies. This one will make you think.
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They’re here folks. The hot, sultry, dog days of summer, considered by the ancient Greeks to be connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs and bad luck. Hound hunters will agree with that Hellenistic view, adding mosquitos, poisonous snakes and humidity to the mix as they try to keep a hound in shape or to attend competitions at this time of year.
Steve and Corey touch on track dogs and tree climbers in this episode from the front porch on a dog day afternoon. Steve has some pretty serious views on the subject of climbing trees when training hounds and offers a strong admonishment to those tempted to apply the method to their training regimen in a single word, don’t!
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Today Jason and Josh have a great conversation on the importance independence in a dog. Some on the other side of the spectrum feel there is a point when independence becomes a fault. Same coin, two different sides. The guys get a chance to catch up on the EHS standings, what’s coming up and just talk dogs for a bit. Make sure to check out CaneStream Media for more from Josh and the guys. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552624856662
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To be successful, many companies and businesses require you to cross-train. Heath and Liberty Canine’s Owner, Randall Lykins have taken a page from that book and are applying it to their canine training. Randall a retired Army Ranger and kennel master now trains bird dogs and companion dogs. The two talk about using other training methods from other dog disciplines to their advantage. The cross-training begins now.
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In this episode Steve is joined by bear hunter Wes Woodyard of Narrows, Virginia to roast, if somewhat mildly, their mutual friend, professional trainer and Double U Hunting Supply podcast personality Heath Hyatt.
Wes and Steve have known and have made many hunts with Heath over several years. It was on a Freedom Hunter’s Adventure with Heath that Steve and Wes became well-acquainted. This week the two come together to discuss some “Hyatt-style Adventures” that adequately spill the beans on the professional trainer. Woodyard credits Heath with bringing him into the hound sport and when he asked for the opportunity to give credit where credit is due on a podcast, Steve was glad to comply. The episode illustrates the importance of mentoring new hunters into the sport.
This is a feel-good episode that just goes to show that while bringing someone into the sport isn’t always easy, it can pay big dividends. Woodyard, formed in the Hyatt mold, is an extreme hound hunter that never shirks the hard stuff when it comes to hunting and harvesting black bears. Every hunting party needs one like Wes. You’ll enjoy this one.
We all make mistakes in picking, handling, and training dogs. Sometimes experience goes a long way. Heath has seen dogs being washed because of shyness. He tells us more about the behavior and what to watch for. Hunting young dogs together is another topic discussed in this episode. How does selling a hound affect you? Letting go isn’t easy.
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Corey Gruver is back and he and Steve have the porch rockers humming like the treadle wheel on Grandma’s sewing machine as they talk about a wide assortment of topics this week.
Hot weather is abundant and so are summertime tales in this episode. Recent exploits of the boys Plott dogs as well as the announcement of the upcoming nuptials of Corey’s female Goldie to Bill Shininger’s stud dog are front and center. The talk moves to the latest accomplishments of Steve and Mark Miller’s Plott Fever in field and water events and progresses to the realm of deep-thinking about how to decide when and to which stud to breed with an admonition to owners of females “not to wait too long.”
With Autumn Oaks less than two months away, the boys share some of their favorite humorous stories from experiences at “The Event Where History Is Made.”
This one is jam-packed with good information concerning how to improve club membership, explores the dangers of a once-common practice of climbing trees and culminates with a very interesting conversation on the importance of track dogs in the sport. The boys discuss the all-important question “which is more important, the track dog or the tree dog?” If you don’t listen to anything else this week, check out this portion of the podcast. It’s good stuff!
For hunters, our passion for the outdoors has led to more life-long relationships than many can count. Eighteen years ago a red Toyota pulled up and joined Heath and a good friend on a morning hunt. Today Heath and Ben talk about that day and the many following hunts. The start of a life-long friendship between Ben Gadway and Heath started that day. Join us as the stories begin.
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The podcast moves this week down Texas way, to the northeast Ark-La-Tex region for a visit with longtime coon hunter and Bluetick enthusiast Dexters Whatley. Dex has been on the podcast a couple of times in our on-the-spot interviews at major coonhound events the likes of Autumn Oaks and the UKC Winter Classic. Co-host Corey Gruver and Steve have been addressing various aspects of treeing in reference to coonhounds in previous episodes. In this podcast, Whatley joins in a discussion based on exploring the many aspects of trail or track dogs in our sport. Whatley, in his competition days was well-known for following some mighty-good Bluetick hounds and Steve is not hesitant to explore with the man that fed them, the attributes of those dogs in regard to whether or not they could be identified as good track dogs. All the aspects of what it means to be recognized as a “track dog” are explored in this episode. Dex is very knowledgeable, can be extremely humorous and speaks with an accent and with the demeanor of one that is definitely Lone Star to the bone. Enjoy.
On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate sits down with Jake Vogel for part 1 of coon hunting. They recorded this episode before their coon hunt. Nate and Jake connected 5 years ago rabbit hunting, and that's the year Jake got his first coon dog.
Now Jake is a serious houndsman and has multiple hunting dogs and has his fair share of experience chasing coons.
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Don’t poke the bear, or in this case the bear spray! Jason and Heath have a good laugh at Buddy’s expense as he tells his story of an accidental discharge that resulted in being escorted home by the game warden. The guys also talk a little about Heath and Buddy’s trip to Canada on a mission for bears. Buddy also answers some questions about the new Garmin LTE collar available now.
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Check out this week's episode of Free Castin hosted by Chris Watson. Dan and Chris get down to the nitty gritty details and updates on the mission to save lion hunting in Colorado. Dan is a great advocate for hounds and we would like to tip our hat. Thank you for all your doing Dan!
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Time to talk some Canada bear hunting and some other cool stuff along the way. You're not going to want to miss this one!
On a road trip to the Canadian Northwoods for Heath’s first spring bear hunt with his pack of hounds, Wayeshkad guides Nick and Sarah are the hosts. The three give a detailed replay of several hunts throughout the week and discuss hounds, hunting, and the way of life as most houndsman live. Follow this episode to find out how Heath makes out in the water-soaked landscape and if the mosquitoes carry him off, you need to listen until the last words break.
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Caden Riley is an extraordinary young man. At nineteen years of age, the Georgia coon hunter has reached levels of vision for, and an understanding of, our sport usually attained by individuals well beyond his years. In a word, Caden is a young hunter who cares.
Caden Riley is an extraordinary young man. At nineteen years of age, the Georgia coon hunter has reached levels of vision for, and an understanding of, our sport usually attained by individuals well beyond his years. In a word, Caden is a young hunter who cares.
Desiring to do something to stimulate activity and participation in coon hunting among Georgia’s youth, Riley approached Professional Kennel Club’s National Youth Director Chris Freiberger for ideas. The result is the Peach State Shootout series of qualifying events held throughout the summer that will advance the overall winners to a championship to be held in the fall.
This episode spotlights coon hunting from the perspective of a young man that totally enjoys and totally gets it. You are going to be energized by the demeanor and knowledge of a young man possessed of ways of thinking usually reserved for hunters much older than he. If you love the sport and I know you do, you are going to especially enjoy it from the perspective of Caden Riley.
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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.
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A three-hour Racoon race? Most would consider their dogs to be running trash, but sometimes you stumble across a wise old boar coon that knows all the tricks. Dogs of that caliber are not easy to find but part two of today's reading give you some good rules to remember when searching for such a dog.
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Learning makes us better, in dog training we pick up bits and pieces along the way. During a week-long school called On Target with Randy Hare, Heath took more than pieces away. Randy Hare is the owner of Alpha Canine Training Center. With over 40 years of handling and training dogs, this episode is packed full of information that we all can use.
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It’s been a minute since Steve last talked with octogenarian houndsman Fred Moran of Pennsylvania. Now well into his eighties, Moran is still following the breed that gave him his famous moniker, Fred Moran the Redbone Man and doing so on a regular basis.
In this episode Steve picked up the phone on the chance that he talk with his longtime friend and was lucky enough to catch Moran before he headed to the woods. The conversation that ensued was vintage Moran with stories of hounds and hunts of the past, humorous antic dotes and amazingly detailed trips down memory lane that winds through virtually every states when raccoons are pursued with hounds..
As listeners will see, Moran’s mind is a sharp as a double-bladed axe fresh off the grinder permitting the vintage coon hunter to hone his stories, including names and places, to a fine razor’s edge. If you are a Moran fan, and we know you are, you’ll really enjoy this episode.
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We have been scouring through vintage issues dating all the way back to the first issue back in 1939! Join us as we pay tribute to the hard work and dedication to the men, women and dogs that were the lifeblood of the sport and traditions we carry on today.After 85 years of publication, there is bound to be a little something for everyone! If thoughts of the classic Full Cry fill your childhood memories, this is the podcast for you.
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Are you looking to improve your hound training tool-box? Do you want to start the season with hounds that are tuned in and turbo charged? Blood trailing is the way to do it! Bear talks about his experiences with blood trailing both as a tool to get hounds past deep seated issues, and as a way to build up pups and keep your adults firing on all cylinders headed into the season.
Time is flying by as Heath prepares to travel North to Canada for the spring bear season. If you want to be in the know catch all the details in this episode.
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With a little help from Elijah’s PR Manager we were finally able to get connected. But all joking aside Jason and Elijah have a great conversation about Murphy’s law and hunting trucks, those 1 in a million "legendary " dogs and what happens when they are gone. Thank you Elijah and MBHA for all you do!
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Today we’re on the hunt for a lion! Join us in the pages of Full Cry as we follow along for a ride up horseshoe canyon.
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In this, the second episode about tree dogs, the boys are dealing with problems that occur at the tree. Everything from tree jacking to chewing to guarding the tree are discussed in detail.
In their years of experience with tree dogs of all types, the pair has experienced and have attempted to correct all manner of issues that make what should be the sublime experience of walking up and seeing game in the tree at the end of the trail, a stressful and often worrisome experience for the hunter.
The episode is ripe with common sense approaches to dealing with tree problems and is a program most any tree dog enthusiast will appreciate even if they don’t recall as personal experiences. Admittedly, there may be more problems identified than resolved in this issue with a promise of more solutions to come. Tree problems are complex and the hosts don’t take them lightly, being careful to present only useful, commonsense remedies.
Prepare to hear discussions on milling at the tree, dogs that become jealous at the tree and dogs that become hunt sour after entering too many competitions. There’s a lot of information packed in this issue and it’s all intended to make the experience of hunting game with tree dogs more enjoyable. There is also an admonishment that if the listener is afraid to correct problems at the tree, he or she may well need to find another dog or at the extreme, another sport.
When you talk about training dogs nothing is more catching than doing it yourself. Nick Adair from Gun Dog it Yourself talks about training mistakes with Heath. They get into so many interesting things they have done or learned from other guests, not counting their mistakes. If you’re a trainer or dog enthusiast this is one hot episode.
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Today's story may be from the February 1966 issue of Full Cry, but is just as relevant today as it was back then.
"Let me take him home” is a great representation of a houndsman’s heart. Even when surrounded by evil in the big city, a country boy has the courage to stand up and take on an angry mob to defend one of his own kind. While those that do not understand our way of life cry for blood, this young man goes to blows to protect a veteran coondog that is as misplaced in the city as himself. Though he has never seen this particular dog before it is clear he “knows” him and his kind. This young man was willing to put his life on the line against the mob to give the respect and decency that this old hound deserves. Our world would be a lot better if everyone could see through this young man’s eyes.
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Todays episode dives into the true meaning of a tree dog. Everyone has their own idea of what makes a tree dog, so today Steve and Corey give their two cents.
“A brace of cane-backed rocking chairs invited the pair with oaken arms and soon the rough-sawn wood floor was creaking with the ebb and flow of their rocking.” Taken from “Too Old To Quit,” an essay from his Gone To The Dogs – A Coon Hunter’s Journey book by Steve Fielder.
In this week’s episode, Steve and Corey participate in some summertime front porch-sitting and the conversation turns to the core of the sport of hunting furbearers with the quintessential tree dog.
As sure as pointing dogs point birds and waterfowl dogs retrieve ducks, tree dogs tree game. Tree dogs come in all sizes, styles, mouths and a plethora of preferences by the hunters that follow them.
How long is long enough to stay treed? What is locating ability? Are layup dogs really just hot-nosed dogs that work air currents instead of scent on the ground? Which is more preferred, a chop-mouth or a bawl-mouth tree dog and is there really a difference are but a few of the subjects explored.
If you consider yourself a tree dog man, we’ve got the tree. We just need you to help us find what’s up it this episode.
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Heath catches us up with everything he’s been doing over the past few weeks. From Turkey hunting miscues, mad muskie action, and what not to do with your dogs during training. Tune in for a hunting experience and a training insight that will change your perspective.
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They just don't make them like Mr. Ben Lilly anymore. Here is a little bit of Houndsman history for you.
Ben Lilly is without a doubt one of the icons of our past. His dedication to his hounds and the game he pursued was something most of us could never express. Todays reading includes notes from Mr. Lillys personal diary when working for the US Government along with a story of a Colt killing lion that he tracked for 4 weeks!
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The bees are humming and the hoot owls are wondering who’s doing the cookin’ in this episode from the front porch as Cary returns to the Gone To The Dog Podcast after welcoming a new daughter into the Gruber household.
While he was gone, Corey joined the fund-raising ranks with his involvement in a charity called Wags for Kids. His plan involves raising money for deserving kids needing therapy dogs and such and it produced the idea of a coonhound stud dog auction. Thirty owners agreed to provide stud service on social media to the highest bidder with all proceeds going to the benefit. The plan is working great and the boys talk about that in this episode which naturally leads into a much broader discussion of the ins and outs of running a stud dog in today’s tree dog market.
The discussion runs the gamut of pros and cons and provides a lot of insight and information for anyone thinking of putting a nice hound up for public stud. Pull up and rocker, sharpen up your Ticonderoga #2 and let’s talk stud dogs with Corey and Steve.
Who doesn't love talking lions? Lion hunters are a different breed for sure, but when you narrow that field down to the world of dry ground lion hunters its a pretty small circle. Today Brett sits down with Mr. Ottis Lewellen to talk dogs, lions and more. We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode. Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the website!
While on a short trip to Kentucky chasing a few birds with longtime hunter Jerry Barker, the conversation gets deep. Heath and Jerry touch on everything from conservation to tree-climbing hounds. You may even learn how Ole Tom Turkey gives them the slip with the help of a snitching squirrel. This one is full of tailgate talk you won’t want to miss.
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Today Buddy and Jason sit down with Brandon White to talk some dog food. The guys talk about the process and the safety measures put in place to ensure a quality and safe product. We had no idea just how much dog food is being produced in this country but when you think about the capacity of just one plant it’s mind boggling. Make sure to check out https://nextlevelpetfood.com/ for information on their products and if you want to check out the videos Buddy is referring to check out next level super premium pet food on facebook.
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We all have had to stretch a dollar at some point but some people take it to the extreme. The funny part is we all seem to come up with the money for the things we want most. In this case it’s a “Coon hunting Mule”.
We hope you enjoy this story filled with trainwrecks, an unusual chase and one raunchy mule. Ol” Milo has really got himself into a mess on this one! Sore feet, broken ego and some fence repairs are just the beginning for Ol’ Milo.
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Hunting in the U.S. has become increasingly challenging due to various factors, including stricter regulations, diminishing wildlife populations, and the anti-hunting advocates trying to disregard the North American wildlife model over emotions and feelings. Seth Watts is a well-known and accomplished bear hunter from Northern California. Seth tells us about some things going on with the bear management plan in CA. He also believes hounds are the best way to manage bear and tells us a cool story or two.
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When your dad’s the most successful Treeing Walker breeder in recent history with major money wins, World Championships and Hall of Fame inductions at every turn, it would appear that sharing the big stage, the limelight if you will, would be a long time coming in the shadow of dad Randy’s success. When you have the attitude, work ethic and the respect for the game of a seventeen-year old Troy Smith, being recognized for your own achievements seems as natural as summer rain.
In this episode, Steve heads up to western Pennsylvania to hunt with Troy and Randy and to record Troy’s story. The trip entailed two nights of hunting with a pair of Lone Pine yearlings, Lone Pine Phara at seventeen months and Lone Pine Phalse Profit at fourteen months. A total of nine raccoons were seen on as many trees on the two-night hunt. The second night was a short one as Steve respected the early departure time for his homebound flight.
This recording is worth your time for a number of reasons, especially if there are young hunters in your family or circle of friends. It presents the opportunity to view the sport and what it holds for young ones that indeed will inherit it and carry it forward. Refreshing is the word that comes to mind.
A boys first coonhunt is a big deal, especially when he apparently has no idea what to expect! Who wares white pants hunting? We hope you enjoy this reading from the pages of Full Cry
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Heath rants about how destructive dogs can be and the cost of maintaining a hound lifestyle. He gives some great gear info in this one too.
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When host Steve Fielder was a young hunter attending coonhound events in Virginia and West Virginia, prior to his registry days, he often hunted with John Sturgill and Les Bolen. The duo were coon hunting buddies and were a force to be reckoned with in competition and on the numerous pleasure-hunts our host enjoyed with them in those days. Each man was noted then and now for having world class Plott Hounds.
Recently, Jamie Estep, who joins Sturgill and Bolen in this episode, designated the annual National Plott Hound Association’s West Virginia Plott Sectional the John Sturgill Tribute Hunt and Show. Sturgill was honored throughout the recent three days of hunts, shows and bear events. Estep invited Steve to judge the bench show on Friday, setting up the perfect opportunity for the friends to get together and recall old times.
This is a feel-good conversation centered upon hunting in the rugged West Virginia mountains with Plott dogs. Estep recalls Sturgill and Bolen as role models for his own career which now includes the title of Field Representative for UKC and anchor for the YouTube video coverage of the popular Tournament of Champions for coonhounds.
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No doubt Cur dogs are responsible for a lot of meat on the table and a valuable part of our hunting dog history. We hope you enjoy learning about a not so well known breed to modern hunters, but a dog that helped pave the way for treedogs.
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Bear talks about what unites us as houndsmen. There are people who will divide us, and there are those who will unite us. Support the uniters!
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You never know where the conversation will go on these live chats. let's see what Brett and the boys have to say this week. This weeks live from Brett Vaughn and Born 100 Years Too Late covers a lot of ground. Chaga bugs, new kennels, cowboy stuff and more!
Does a hound have more drive and stamina than a police K9. This is a question Heath gets asked all the time. Travis Legler is a 24-year Law Enforcement veteran who works for a federal land management agency. Travis is also an experienced hound hunter. Heath and Travis discuss the differences in what they see in the two types of dogs. From tracking groups crossing the border to chasing some of the most mystic creatures in North America. You’ll want to listen to this one twice.
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There are 118 species of reptiles in Florida. The largest, the American alligator is the state reptile. The most common is the brown anole, a commonly seen lizard. Within the gauntlet of creepy, crawly things are rattlesnakes, cottonmouths and the fairly recent invasive threat, the Burmese python. Living, and hound hunting in Florida is an exercise in dealing with reptiles on a regular basis.
Florida coon hunter Mack Britt of Parrish, Florida, an unincorporated community in Manatee County near Sarasota on the west coast, began coon hunting with his dad as a boy. He was bitten by the hound dog bug at an early age and has remained true to his calling for nearly fifty years.
The reasons Mack was chosen as a guest for this podcast are manifold. First and foremost, he is a “good old boy.” I’ve never heard a disparaging word uttered about Mack among his peers within the community of Florida coon hunters. I’ve driven thousands of miles with him to PKC hunts, his hunt of choice, and have enjoyed every mile. I talk with him regularly by phone.
Secondly, Mack is a veteran coon hunter in an area the is not for the faint of heart, an area where the numbers of coon hunters has dwindled over the years. He knows Florida coons and their habitats as well as anyone and better than most. He isn’t afraid to brave the hazards of hunting alone in a jungle swamp and does so regularly. When a dog trees, his or yours, he will hack, crawl, and crash his way through palmettos, cat-claw briars and soft-bottomed, snake-infested swamps to get to the dog.
If you’re wondering what it would be like to hunt coons in Florida, here it is. It ain’t pretty, but if you are the adventurous type, there ain’t nothin’ like it!
We start todays episode with a poem titled "Your Son” by O.L. Beckham and end up with some thought on the word “Proven”. Just what exactly does that word mean?
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Brett has been back in the saddle again and on the road to make podcast like this happen. Listen as he and Benny interview the man, the myth, the legend John Klump. John is known for being one of the great dry ground lion hunters of the Southwest and thanks to Brett we all get to hear his story.
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Heath continues to bring you along on the training process as he switches tasks with the pups. 5 minutes a day puts you ahead of the pack.
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Spring has sprung across the podcast sphere and the boys have moved the Gone To The Dogs operation to the front porch where the air is fresh and the conversation flows a little more freely.
This episode will be Corey’s last for awhile as he and his wife Kayla welcome their second child, another girl, into the Gruver household. It could happen at any time. It’s an exciting time for sure and one that will demand a little more of Corey’s attention than usual. He’ll rejoin the show as soon as things settle down a bit over there in Greenville, PA.
In this parting episode, the discussion moves to the winners of the UKC Tournament of Champions briefly before plunging headlong into the interesting realm of multi-purpose hounds. The boys explore every conceivable application of the term from competition versus pleasure dogs to targeting multi-species with the same breed and virtually everything in between. Imagine a dog that you can leave the porch and with which you can catch anything from a gray squirrel to a big ole stinking bear before the sun sets and turn around and hunt nocturnal furbearers with until the first gray streaks of dawn! Now that’s what we’re talkin’ about! Pull up a rocker. Things are finna start.
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Things have come a long way for Alpha Dog since things started in Joe’s garage. Their commitment and reputation of providing the tools our dogs need to perform at a top level has resulted in a very loyal customer base, and some very happy dogs. With a background in waterfowl hunting, both Joe and Zach know that all dogs can benefit from balanced nutrition, but after one bear hunt Zach knew that hounds were a different breed. His appreciation and respect for what our dogs do sparked a fire for hounds, bringing him back to bear camp year after year.
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Tracking game with hounds takes a good hound. Tracking game without takes mad skills. Legendary tracker and Big game hunter Rick Labbe has done both. Rick has logged thousands of miles tracking deer through the north woods. He has also run hounds on coon, cat, coyotes and bear. Heath and Rick discuss topics from types of dogs to what Rick sees with animal habits while he’s tracking. This one is jam-packed with training tips, advice, and wild stories.
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Bear and Becky jump in with both feet on this one. They discuss breeding mistakes in general and how to avoid them. Becky shares her experiences breeding hounds and Bear compares with his notes from breeding racing Alaskan Huskies. If you are considering breeding your own hounds, this is not one you are going to want to miss.
Heath did a turn and burn to Greenville Tn to catch up with some old friends and make several new ones. This episode will bring you into his conversations and introduce you to everyone he met. Enjoy this short trip to one of the best hunts of the year.
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The boys are baking their bones by the stove again in this episode that covers everything from cross-bred bulldogs to the UKC Tournament of Champions.
Steve is on the road for a couple of weeks to New Jersey for family time and some fly fishing. The only dogs he’ll see is the daughter’s hound/pit bull mix and the family Dachshund Louie who accompanies Ella everywhere. But the combined efforts of Ma Bell and Al Gore provide the opportunity to keep Gone To The Dogs on schedule while on the long and winding road.
The boys discuss the format, breed breakdowns and the ambiance that makes the TOC the premier coonhound event that it is, an event that boasts a purse of $250,000 distributed among winners at the finals held on the weekend following the airing of this episode. The overall winner captures $50 grand! Who would have thunk it?
Things get interesting, even humorous, when the boys throw another chunk in the stove to discuss recent posts on the Coon Hunting Conversations Facebook group page. Moving stud dogs around the country, deep-and-lonely dogs being born that way or manmade and what is seemingly causing smaller heads in some coonhounds. It’s all here and as the cliched phrase admonishes, “You won’t want to miss this one.” Heck, we don’t want you to miss any of them. Give that log a little more air, son.
The DU Crew made the annual pilgrimage to the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association banquet and had a chance to catch up with Sara Meinert and her husband Chris to talk a little bit about The American Plott Association (APA) to talk about their recent Breed Days event. Double U always enjoys seeing the APA crew and continuing our longstanding “Shirt war”. We talk about all the events they host including the bear bay, sprint race, nite hunt, water race and more.
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In this episode co-hosts Steve Fielder and Corey Gruver are joined by coon hunter, trainer and handler Mark Miller of Taylorsville, North Carolina. Miller recently completed the Holy Grail of coon hunting, the United Kennel Club Grand Nite Champion title with a Plott dog co-owned by Steve and himself, Bear Pen Fever.
The trio drill down into Fever’s success story discussing the young hound’s progression from a five-month-old puppy to reaching the pinnacle in competition hunting at less than two and one-half years old.
Corey leads the interview leaving few stones unturned in terms of exactly what’s involved in achieving the Grand Nite Champion and other UKC titles. Fever currently holds titles in Field Trials, Water Races, Nite Hunting, Hunt Tests and Bench Showing in UKC as well as Nite Hunting in Professional Kennel Club events. The expense, the determination, the challenges and the setbacks are all fair game. Of particular interest to listeners will be the reasons a confirmed, highly successful Treeing Walker fancier would embark on the arduous journey with a Plott of all available breeds. Steve wades the murky waters of why Plott hunters may be more prone to breed to dogs in their own backyards. You expect dog talk at its finest on the Gone To The Dogs Podcast and there’s plenty to enjoy in this episode.
This past summer Bear and his hounds avoided a natural disaster by the skin of their teeth. Hear about it and what Bear has in his hound-bug-out bag and his plan for getting the hounds out safe and sound. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
In this episode Steve and Corey put on their legislative caps and address a piece of current legislation in the State of Pennsylvania that portents big problems for the dog hunter. The bill comes under the umbrella of anti-trespass legislation and provides exorbitant penalties for hunting dogs and their owners that find themselves afoul of the provisions of the bill, whether advertently or not. The boys hash out the bill and provide information for hunters in Pennsylvania and elsewhere that want to let their voices be heard before the bill reaches the dangerous environs of the Senate floor.
The conversation takes on a more pleasant vibe as the boys cover the oldest and one of the most-popular breeds of trail and tree hounds, the American Black and Tan Coonhound. The boys’ love for history is evident as they discuss early history, early founders and a long line of movers and shakers, human and canine, that have played such an important role in the breed’s seemingly timeless reign of popularity. If you like black dogs, or if you just like to look back over the many years of our tree hound sport, this is a good one for you. Them ole black dawgs!
This week we welcome Heath Hyatt of “The Journey” to the DU Hound Podcast Network! Today Buddy, Jason and Heath talk about some changes to DU Podcast and how listeners will be able to find all of the content Double U has to offer.
The DU Podcast is shaking things up! New host, new locations and new content for our listeners. The Double U Podcast has always been about connecting with our customers and the result of that has been some great content from fellow Houndsmen for all of us to enjoy. After 3 years of podcast we are still adding to our roster to continue bringing you new content from even more perspectives in hopes of guiding you on your own journey.
Do you have kids that hunt with you? Do you offer to take kids hunting? Is hunting a family affair? Mark Booth, the founder and CEO of Southern Hound Hunting Magazine, dedicated the next issue to youth hunters. This issue will explore the world of hound hunting through the eyes of the next generation of hunters. Heath and Mark talk about Mark’s trip out west to chase mountain lions, they hit on trailing, and scent. So grab your hounds and get ready to hit the trail with us on this exciting new issue of Southern Hound Hunting. All about the Youth!
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Chris was browsing articles on Field Ethos when he came across an article about hunting mountain lions with hounds. Of course, he had to read that one. What Chris found was a fascinating, well written article that took a deeper dive into the nuances of hunting mountain lions written by Nick. The article was almost poetic and it was full of articulate details.
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Bob Newland is a lifelong hunter, the president of the Safari Club International Lehigh Valley Chapter in Pennsylvania and international hunter.
Bob joins Chris for this bonus episode on the Houndsman XP Podcast on the all new Xtreme Performance Outdoor Network. Bob gives his background, and the guys discuss Bob’s book Following Footsteps. Chris and Bob discuss his roles and duties as the chapter president of the Lehigh Valley Chapter of SCI.
The main feature of this podcast is Bob’s story about hunting mountain lions in the Book Cliff Mountains of Utah. Bob describes his adventure from a non Houndsmen perspective. Chris drills Bob about his expectations and Bob reveled how his pre conceive ideas about hunting with hounds was dispelled.
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If we want to continue our tradition and way of life in the hound world, we are going to have to come together. On this episode, Heath talks with James Hudson from the Hounds Tales Podcast, who is from central Virginia. They talk about breaking barriers, representing houndsman and as the Hounds Tales Podcast says shining a good light on all things hounds. Don’t worry there’s plenty of dog talk mixed in here. Join us on the Journey as we take this trip together.
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Dan Gates with CRWM (Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management) drops in to update everyone on Colorado Initiative 91, a ballot measure that would eliminate the hunting of mountain lions and bobcats in Colorado.
This episode is not old hat or a repeat of the same old message. Chris and Dan break down the current info regarding CI-91. They also dive into some funny stories about historical floods in Friendship, IN and reveal that Dan and Chris have chewed the same dirt so to speak.
Topics:
- Current info on CI-91
- Develop a ten year plan
- Get in the fight
- Optimism for a victory
- How you can help
- Airstream Campers floating down Laughery Creek
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Tanner Herr, Ed Barnes and Cody Jenkins hunt the Rockin’ 4D Tournament with Clay Mindemann, Luke and Ty. It was an exhausting three day ordeal hunting in central Oklahoma. Despite getting away from the mountains of Northeast Oklahoma and going where it is relatively flat we still ended up in some rough hills wearing out our boot leather. We caught some good hogs but nothing big enough to put us over the edge and into the winners circle. On the drive home we recorded a run down of the hunt and ideas for future hog hunts.
Topics discussed:
Logistics of hunting tournaments
New terrain
Hog/catfish/coon contest
Footlong coneys
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Show Notes: Shop talk at its best. This episode makes its way around the training spectrum. Doug Devost joins Heath again to talk about all the different things they have experienced during their time as houndsmen. Topics such as:
- Podcasts
- Follow up on AI
- Breeding selection
- Pup mistakes
- A rigging issue
- Old tracks
And much more. There are so many things discussed in this one you may have to go back and listen twice. The Journey is all about learning, come join us.
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Dries van Coller is a Professional Hunter (PH), owns Dries van Coller Safaris, the former president of Professional Hunters Association South Africa (PHASA) and a veteran tracker and Dog Man.
Dog Man probably doesn’t even describe him accurately. He’s full blown ate up with hunting dogs. With roots tracing back to germany, dries has become a student of European hunting dog history and culture and he has turned that energy into a complete safari experience for clients in South Africa.
Dries joins host Chris Powell for this in depth discussion about hunting traditions from Europe to South Africa. They discuss how he uses his Bavarian Mountain Hounds and Jagdterriers in concert to hunt and track the most dangerous game in the world.
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AMA Friday is back! On this AMA Chris flies solo to answer some questions that have come in from emails and social media messaging.
Topics
- Walkers vs Blueticks
- Training young dogs
- Network moves
- Nutritional supplements for your dog
- .357 vs 10mm
- Bullet selection
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There were three Bills introduced in this legislative session in Va. Heath and a familiar guest Sean Clarkson from the American Bear Foundation go over each bill and what it says. Sean goes over what it takes to make or break a bill. The two discuss what this means to hound hunters across the state.
Tune into this episode of The Journey if you want the most up to date information.
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Houndsmen every where should be encouraged by what is going on in Colorado. There is a movement taking place that is truly uniting the outdoor community all in an effort to preserve protect and promote responsible and science based wildlife management, including hunting with hounds, of mountain lions and bobcats.
Naomi Hersh joins Chris on this optimistic look at what is going on in Colorado and how that effects coonhunters in Indiana to fox hunters in Alabama to lion hunters in Montana. The conversation is uplifting yet challenging to each one of us as Houndsmen.
- Colorado Commission decision on April mountain lion hunting
- The momentum behind fighting Initiative 91
- Stop Shooting Holes in the Boat
- How you can support the efforts
We Can Win!
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Folks! It Finally Happened! Chad made it down to my place here in southern NM and we had ourselves a dog hunting fiesta! In this episode of All Mixed Up we take a deep dive into our awesome time hunting together with his and my sighthounds, his terrier, and his bird dogs. There is a lot of fun to cover so strap in, it’s gonna get (south)western!
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Have you ever considered getting you dog collected but didn’t know where to start. In this episode Heath gets the low down from Erin Dove, who specializes in collection and insemination. Erin works at a veterinarian clinic in Elkins, WV where the process is becoming more popular. Erin runs through the complete process and things to avoid. They finish off the conversation talking about Erin and Chris’s Bluetick Coonhounds. Her favorite hunt and best memories. The Journey is just getting started, come and join us.
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The sun is just beginning to rise over the distant ridge. The air is crisp and the road bumpy. The hounds are hooked up on top of the box and the anticipation is high as we wait for the iconic rig strike. A good rig dog is a highly prized asset to any big game pack.
In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Chris and Heath get together and talk rig dogs.
- what makes a good rig dog
- How to train a rig dog
- Traits and characteristics
- How to break a dog from rigging trash
- Stories of good rig dogs
- Rig Dog disasters
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Hosts Bryce Matthews and Steven Basham are joined on this episode of the Semper Doggin Podcast by none other than Lane Denny of Jay, Oklahoma. The guys recap the amazing career that Emmy has enjoyed as well as her personal accomplishments and those of her offspring. Lane is a class act who has held himself and his hounds to the highest level which is evident through their accolades and accomplishments. Some of these include a World Championship Title, pup earnings over $100k, winning a new truck, and so much more! This fun and lighthearted episode is full of laughter and entertainment which is good for the whole family. Whether you are an experienced coonhunter, green as grass, or somewhere in between this episode is for you! We hope you enjoy this episode of the Semper Doggin Podcast presented to you by the Houndsman XP Network. Please remember to support our amazing sponsors that are listed below!
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After a long season and a few weeks rest Heath and Bryce recap the week Bryce spent hunting with Heath. There is a lot of picking and laughing in this one. These two always have a good time. Bryce runs through his week running through the Appalachian Mountains—the two break down the scent imprinting method Heath uses with some dos and don'ts. If you're trying or using this method you want to listen. At the end of this episode with Bryce’s best hunt, it got a little western. Come on along and join us on the Journey.
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Can you survive a bear attack? Bridger Petrini of Tri State Outfitters found himself in the fight of his life when his hounds bayed a 400 pound cinnamon phase Black Bear. The bear turned on him and he battled the bear with all his might.
This episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast features Bridger and his amazing story from beginning to end of this life threatening encounter with a bear that was bent on killing him.
There are so many layers to this one and Bridger does an outstanding job of telling the best story, HXP Creator, Chris Powell has ever heard and captured on recording.
Bridger covers all the details:
- The will to survive by man and beast
- The awesome power of the bear
- The warrior mindset
- The rescue
- Post attack medical care
- Dealing with the aftermath
Listeners will be enthralled and on the edge of their seats to the very end.
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Tanner, Ed, Cory Rhode and Stoney go hog hunting to talk about hunting hogs and rabbits. This is a sneak peak into a hog hunting trip as the podcast was recorded as the guys drive around chasing dogs all over Cherokee County, Oklahoma. There are some laughs, some razzing, and some actual thoughts on hog dogs and beagles. This is a laid back episode that was fun.
Topics discussed:
- Rabbit dogs
- Getting dogs run over
- Running deer
- Drinking whiskey
- and much more
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The Hound World seems so vast, but in reality, it’s a small tight-knit community. Doug Devost is the President of the Vermont Bear Hunters Association. Doug has been running hounds since he was a kid. This week Heath and Doug talk about what’s going on in Vermont with a new bill to eliminate coyote hunting. Heath and Doug talk about dogs, bear and bloodlines. Although Heath and Doug have never met, Heath’s group has a dog that came from Doug through a mutual friend. As big as hound hunting stretches it’s a small world after all. Join us on the Journey.
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Elite Nutrition is the hottest product line on the market for dog and equine care. Products that are seeing results that totally eliminate tick borne disease, unbelievable wound care and for gut health.
Chris travels to the Elite Nutrition Training and Therapy Center in Shipshewana, Indiana to get the whole product breakdown and how to use it. The Therapy Center boasts state of the art equipment and cutting edge therapy practices to resolve digestion, joint and performance enhancement in horses and dogs.
If you are looking for Xtreme Performance, have health issue with your hound or horse or just want to get the most out of your feed you need to listen to this podcast.
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The Deep & Lonely Podcast has officially rebranded to the Semper Doggin Podcast!! We are so glad that you, the listener, have decided to follow us on this new journey! Your hosts Bryce Matthews and Steven Basham are thrilled to be able to produce a podcast that will appeal to the masses. If you like dogs, THIS PODCAST IS FOR YOU!
Join the guys on this introduction episode as they lay down the foundation for going forward. Hear where the name “Semper Doggin” originated, where the duo plans to take this podcast in the future, how they are going to get there, the goals and mission behind all of this, and even catch a good story or two along the way. You are not going to want to miss out on these podcasts!!
“Some succeed because they are destined to, but most succeed because they are determined to” Henry Van Dyke.
Ariel Peldunas and Taylor Cuevas haven’t been in the hound hunting world very long. They have started out just like the rest of us with plenty of ups and downs. If you want some solid advice from these two who have been successful within a short period of time.
- Mentorship
- Dogs
- Finding bear
- Getting dogs hunted
- And time
The Journey requires time and patience if you want to be successful.
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Chris goes solo in this episode to lay out exciting new improvements to Houndsman XP for faithful followers. Houndsman XP is moving forward to expand and improve on the rapidly growing voice of the Houndsman.
I this episode Chris will breakdown the direction of Houndsman XP and its expansion to include an exclusive network including:
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More podcast options
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Expansion to YouTube
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Column writings for hound and outdoor publications
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Winning against the Animal Extremists
Houndsman XP has always been the leader in this podcasting space and will double down on our long time motto to Preserve, Protect and Promote the Houndsmen, hunting and our one of a kind lifestyle.
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Bob Melville and Jeremy DiCesare come down to Va to hunt a couple days with Heath. The three catch up on Bob’s training season and trip to Maine. Bob talks about why the decision to get into the Black and Tans and the bloodline he is hunting.
Jeremy talks about his testing process on his Bavarian hound and what was discovered while there.
You are also going to hear about the three exciting days chasing dogs through the Appalachian Mountains with Heath. When these three are together it’s always a good time. Come and join us on the Journey!
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All Mixed Up is taking to the air this month with our friend Jonathan Munnier, past host of Falconry Told and now Falconry Chronicles, to have a fun chat about all the fun that is to be had past and present with birds on the glove. Chad and Jonathan have lots of laughs poking fun at their own, talking about great hunts, and explaining why Jonathan has a taxidermized coyote on his wall.
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Hunting is more than spending time in the woods taking in all of mother nature's wonders and pursuing our passions. You meet people along the way that end up being life long friends, some even close as family. One such person Heath met in 2000, Anthony O’Neill. It started over a phone call set up by Dale Cameron, to one of the best western big game hunters of his time. Heath and Anthony talk about how they met, dog trouble, how Anthony’s kids took their first bear with Heath and some of their most memorable hunts. They finish up with the deer hunt they were just on. Hunting is so much more than meets the eye. It’s all about the Journey we partake in.
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Heath and Chris have a conversation about bear dogs, bear hunting, new trucks, rusty trucks and putting lipstick on a hog.
Virginia Bear Season is in full swing as listeners pick up this conversation and the legislative season is heating up. We talk about and recap the political games being played across the country.
- Virginia recap and update
- Colorado Update
- Heath gets new bumpers
- Chris gets a newer truck
- Infomercials and podcasts
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Tanner, Ed and Cody sit down and shoot the bull about deer gun season shutting off our dog running. This is a light hearted episode and just a casual conversation that wanders everywhere from beagles to hunting for the table.
Topics discussed:
Rabbit dogs
Hog hunting tournaments
Coon population
Hide prices
Selling hogs
Taking kids hunting
And much more.
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If you own dogs of any breed, raising and training them is one of the greatest
rewards of being a dog owner. Heath and Jared Moss talk about how little things go a long way.
Jared runs a kennel and trains dogs for a living. They touch on how important it is to build a
solid foundation. Here are some of the topics.
● How to use feeding time as training
● What is the first thing Heath and Jared teach first
● How to mix and match training
● How 5 mins a day can change your dog's behavior
● Little things last a lifetime
And that list goes on. This podcast is filled with nuggets of gold, share it with dog owners you
know.
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How many times have we seen something but didn’t act? We will never know if we missed a golden opportunity to make a life altering impact. Seth Burgett saw a young boy selling snack cakes for a dollar to earn enough money to buy a coonhound. Seth sprang into action to make this young man’s dream become a reality.
You are going to hear a story of a community of dedicated Houndsmen coming together to ensure helping this young man begin his life long journey to become a Houndsman was not a missed opportunity. You are going to hear how these folks rallied around a kid and got him completely set up with a top young hound, equipment and mentors to hit the woods with.
This is an encouraging story on so many levels. This is what a good job looks like.
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Can you imagine winning over $1 million dollars as a professional coonhunter? Imagine everything that would change in the time span that it took you to win that kind of prize money. Join your host, Bryce Matthews, as he sits down with one of the most iconic names in modern coonhuting, Jeff Ricklefs. Bryce and Jeff discuss the differences from when he first started competition hunting to how things are now. Jeff has been playing this game for over 45 years and has no plans for slowing down. This episode is jam packed with experiences from Jeff’s career and we even get his thoughts on where the sport is headed in the future. Join us for another episode of the Deep and Lonely Podcast presented to you by Houndsman XP. This is an episode you will not want to miss! (Oh, did we mention there is exciting news for the future of Deep and Lonely??? Be sure to tune in to get the full scoop!)
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As the Maine season comes to a close, Heath talks bears, cats, guiding, and hounds with Outfitter, Kirk Rogers. Kirk gives the run down on how his season went, the good and the bad. They hit on some great topics.
- Client success
- Mountain bears
- Mixing packs
- Old school bloodlines
- Running trash
- And much more
There’s nothing like having a good conversation about hounds and hunting. Don’t miss this episode of the Journey.
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Clay Newcomb and Brent Reaves shouldn’t need any introduction. But, in case you’ve been living under a rock Clay and Brent host two wildly popular podcasts called Bear Grease and This Country Life. Clay and Brent are good friends and good folks and we get to have fun recording this episode from the MeatEater South Bear Grease Global Headquarters in Arkansas.
- Why doesn’t everyone coonhunt?
- How did Clay and Brent get their starts
- Brent’s daddy was a famous foxhound man
- Brent and Clay try to sell everything in the Houndsman XP Store
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The crew here at HoundsmanXP are avid users of OnX. I personally use it almost daily between hunting and work. You will hear some of those stories in this episode. Heath talks with Ben Brettingen, regional manager for Onx. Ben is a dog advocate, chasing birds all over the midwest. The two touch on:
- All the ways Heath uses it
- How to add layers
- New range finder
- 3D map
- Tree overlay
- New features coming
This is one of the best hunting apps on the market. There are so many applications for OnX you have to listen in. If you want the most out of your journey get OnX and know where you stand.
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Austin Tomlin is law student, author and deer Houndsman. He has grown up deer hunting in Virginia both still hunting and with hounds. Austin is so passionate about his hounds and deer hunting that it motivated him to write a book. The book titled Deer Hunting with Hounds - A Southern Tradition is more than a tale of heritage and tradition. This is a well written book with cited works that addresses some tough issues facing all Houndsmen.
It matters not if you are hunting deer, raccoon, opossum squirrels, bears…you name it. This podcast showcases some great information that will help us succeed and sustain our passions.
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It’s no secret that Seth and Chad are always looking for some new thrill! And what exciting news is coming to Houndsman XP from the All Mixed Up Crew?! You’ll have to tune in and find out! In this fun and fast paced episode Seth and Chad discuss the next page of All Mixed up, along with a breakdown of the best way to feed hogs, eating prairie dogs, and Chad’s upcoming pack of superstars! Fans of action will not be disappointed, this one is for you!
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After a crazy week of misinformation, disinformation and political posturing concerning Virginia’s right to retrieve law, it’s time to get the facts straight.
Heath Follows up with the American Bear Foundation, Va chapter president Sean Clarkson. Social Media has been on overload about what's taking place on the land owners advisory committee. Sean explains what has taken place, goes over the proposals that have caused a lot of chatter throughout the hound community. Sean finishes up with what happens now. If you are a hound hunter or not and want to know exactly what’s going on you need to listen to this episode of the Journey.
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Cody Fox came in from Arkansas to hog hunt with Ed and Tanner in Oklahoma. The guys give us a run-down on the hunt and how Codys’ hounds fared, as well as discussions on running catchdogs, open dogs, female vs male dogs and catching wild cows. They also dip into a jar of pickled pigs feet for a taste.
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Open hounds on hogs
Running catchdogs
Pickled pigs feet
Catching wild cows with bulldogs
Bear hunting North Carolina
And much more.
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We all start somewhere. You’ve heard how Heath got his start in the hound world.Hounds were why Heath was allowed to run dogs in his Law enforcement career. Along the way, one person has attended, traveled and trained with him more than anyone, Rob Stultz is that person. They have been all across the country to seminars and trainings together. They tell their story and how every time Heath has been bit, Rob has been the common denominator. They tell
some funny stories and things they have learned along the way. There are a lot of laughs in this
one. Join Heath on the beginning of his LE K9 training.
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The Houndsman XP Crew comes together for this Point Blank episode where we get unhitched to run wild and talk about recent hunts, episodes and all kinds of crazy stuff.
Topics Discussed:
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Hunting Hallowed Ground
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Visiting Ben Lilly’s grave
- Hunting Group break ups
- Hippies vs Hillbillies
- Marriage Advice for Houndsmen
- How to truly evaluate your own dogs
- Houndsman XP Bear Camp Recap
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We all know there is a huge divide between the ever-growing number of “trophy” deer hunters and the elusive coon hunters of the night. With coon hunting starting to make its way into mainstream hunting circles how do we bridge the gap between the two parties who stand on their own mountains of beliefs? Join your host, Bryce Matthews, as he sits down with a man of many outdoor talents to discuss this topic. Shane Smith is a coon hunter, deer hunter, trapper, and owns a forestry / habitat management company. He and Bryce have an in-depth discussion on how deer hunting and coon hunting can hopefully exist with the same respect in the upper echelons of the hunting world. This is a podcast you’re not going to want to miss!
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A year later Heath follows up with Brandon Mitchell. Last year Brandon was struggling being a new hunter; having young dogs, learning on the fly, and not catching any bear. Brandon now has another year under his belt and with some mentorship, things are headed in the right direction. If you're new to the sport follow Brandon on his journey, we all start somewhere, it’s just part of the process.
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Why do we hunt? Have you ever had that conversation with yourself? Maybe you have a well thought out explanation. Perhaps you have been asked hundreds of times and been able to explain it. Hearing other people’s story helps us build our own story. It causes us to self examine our values and our goals.
Kody Lostroh is back and he is joined by Justin Angelovich to have a laid back chat with Chris. Its a deep dive into individual humble beginnings and a look at this journey they have had as Houndsmen. Kody talks about how hunting with hounds saved his life and encouraged him after professional bull riding. Justin talks about growing up in a family of Houndsmen and having great mentors. Chris throws in with some stories of long ago, hitching rides, trashy dogs and early competition hunts.
All Houndsmen have individual reasons for hunting but, in multiple ways, we hunt for life.
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Ask Me Anything Friday on the Houndsman XP Podcast is rolling your way. Another great round of questions have been submitted for this month and Chad Reynolds joins Chris to take on these questions that need answers.
- Scent training
- Why some quit
- Prairie squatch vs Mountain Squatch
- Handgun carry
- Much much more
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Heath and Brent finish up the do’s and don’ts of group hunting. There are many things to cover that couldn't be covered in just one episode. They finish off talking about:
- Equipment
- Non-hound guys
- Radio etiquette
- Dogs getting together
- Knowing where you stand
- Collar interference
Another great episode to help us all along on The Journey.
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The Sportsmen’s Alliance is on the move. The organization has been around for decades and continues to build upon their support of hunters, particularly, hunters who hunt with hounds. The sole purpose of this group is to keep us informed of the threats and fight for hunters.
Todd Adkins is in charge of government affairs at Sportsmen’s Alliance. Todd is an expert in political issues, campaign strategy, legislative actions and he likes to fight. More importantly, he fights to win.
Chris and Todd have deep discussion on the might and power of Sportsmen’s Alliance. They discuss past track records of victories and losses. They discuss the current threats that are facing us now, such as:
- Colorado Initiative 91
- The petition to Delist Wolves in the Western Great Lakes
- The lawsuits challenging California’s governor and laws
- New threats
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It is no surprise that Chad Reynolds is a Wildman. I guess maybe to one person, there is. Enter Jeff “Scary Nickname” Nader; former Bellator Light Heavyweight fighter, now Air Traffic Controller and Comedian. Jeff tells the story of his first time hog hunting with Chad and the hilarity and mayhem that follows. All Mixed Up is back after the pigs, and as always, we love to have as many laughs as possible!
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After training season and a trip to Maine a conversation came up about helping make the hunt successful hunting as a group. Both Heath and Brent hunt in groups. Knowing how to navigate group hunting etiquette can mean the difference in being successful or not. The two break it down from:
- Training season
- Trip to Maine
- Equipment
- The best road men
- Knowing the dogs
- PACKING
- And the dreaded hole
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned houndsman, the excitement of the chase sometimes clouds our thinking. This is a great chance to make your journey a little bit better.
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In this prequel episode, Houndsman XP welcomes Dan Gates to the show. Last week we ran an episode laying out the urgent issue of Colorado Initiative 91 that, if passed, will make it illegal to effectively and scientifically manage wildlife by hunting lions and bobcats. In this episode, we introduce you to Dan and the work he has spent 30 years doing.
The Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management (CRWM) is a premier organization that has built sustainable relationships with professional wildlife managers and Colorado Legislators. Through this laborious endeavor, Dan has placed himself and the CRWM in a key position to have a credible voice with policy makers and battle the onslaught of irresponsible wildlife management policies of the animal rights groups and their allies in state government.
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Ed, Tanner and Cody sit down with Scott Hampton after a morning of calling in coyotes and watching Scott’s dogs work. Decoy dogs are a blast and you can still hear the fun and excitement in everyone’s voices. Well, for Scott it may be old hat, but the rest of the guys were pumped!
There is a lot of information on decoy dogs for both the guy that is starting out and the experienced decoy dog hunter. Scott holds a wealth of knowledge and is very open about sharing what he knows with others.
Topics discussed:
How decoy dog hunting works
The types of dogs used
Coyote behavior
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And much more.
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Heath had the opportunity to take a lifelong coonhunter on his first bear hunt. Jerry Barker tells about his first experience following Heath and the rag-tag pack of dogs through the Virginia mountains. Being from Kentucky, Jerry wasn’t phased from the dirt track circuit Heath took him through. Wes joins Heath to run over some training season questions.
- Short pup update
- Pack issues
- Females in heat
- Rigging problems
- Heavily pressured areas
It’s always a blessing to share first-time experiences with people who have never had the opportunity to pursue some of the most majestic animals on the planet. We can all do our part by taking one person at a time to be a part of your journey.
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There will be no more important fight in 2024 in your world as a houndsman than this one. This is the battleground. The lines have been drawn and all of hunting will be affected. In particular, the anti hunting groups will use this victory to create a road map to eliminate hunting with hounds in your state. This will be a multi million dollar blood bath and Houndsman XP wants to know are you in the fight or not?
Dan Gates with Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management (CRWM) joins Chris in this first of many podcasts to bring you up to speed on what is going on with an introduced ballot initiative to eliminate mountain lion and bobcat hunting in the state of Colorado. We are in the beginning stages of what will be an epic battle. Dan gives the listener as much info as he can at this point.
It is simple; you are either with us or against us.
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On this episode of the Deep & Lonely podcast with host Bryce Matthews he is joined by Mr. Caleb Griffin of South Carolina. The pair enjoy a lighthearted conversation surrounding the success he and Bad Habit Preacher Man have enjoyed in the 2023 competition year. Topics include the UKC Tournament of Champions, UKC World Championship, habits acquired by hunting a dog solo for two years, bear hunting, and everything in between. This is an episode you’ll want to be sure to tune in for.
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Do you like to spend time in the woods with your dog during the off-season, then grab your coffee and listen up. Hunting sheds with your dog is becoming more and more popular. Heath has Jeremy Moore from Dogbonehunter back on to talk more dogs. They touch on several subjects such as:
- How fast odor changes
- Setting your dog up for success
- How important is foundation work
- Starting the dog on sheds
- Knowing when to stop
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Shorty and Chris dive deep into caring for your hounds. Admittedly, neither are veterinarians. However, they have decades of experience with hounds, livestock and administering meds and preventative treatment to animals.
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From the hard woods to the show ring, having a hound that can excel in both is a complement to any breed. The Woodward’s, Jason and Katie do just that. They are plott enthusiasts, who are heavily involved in the plott world. Katie is vice president for the APA. You can’t go to a major event and not see the two around the grounds or in the show ring. Heath gets an inside on what drives them and talks about things like:
- Running their local club
- Winning at the top level
- Hunting the dogs they show
- All things APA
- Bear hunting
If you are in the hound world this is just the episode you’ve been waiting for. Come join the Woodward’s on their journey.
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Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) is the largest outdoor publishing company in the world. With multiple magazines such as In-Fisherman, Game & Fish, Bowhunter and Petersen’s Hunting and the TV Network the Sportsman Channel, they have a lot of influence in the hunting world. So why would they take on producing a magazine for such a small segment of the hunting public? It’s because of these guys;
- Adam Heggenstaller: Houndsman and Editorial Director for Game & Fish
- Joe Ferronato: Houndsman and Managing Editor of Petersen’s Hunting
- Brad Fitzpatrick: Houndsman and contributing outdoor writer for OSG
Hear their stories of why they they felt it was so important for a media giant like OSG to showcase the lifestyle of the houndsman and tell our story.
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Do you remember how you felt when you were just starting out?! The Excitement? The Apprehension? That feeling of looking forward to all the great experiences? In this episode of All Mixed Up Chad and Seth have on the ever lively Niklas Isaac to talk about reflections on his last season and challenges facing the one ahead with his pack of young bobcat dogs. Then we head to the desert plains and talk to Jake Wagner who has just stepped onto the path of Hare Coursing dogs after purchasing his first set of infant coursing hounds.
This episode is going to bring back those all those feelings!
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Listen in as the most recognizable voices in Hound Media and podcasting come together to discuss media and its importance to hunting with hounds in 2023 and into the future.
Special Thanks to Ben Sheets of Tree Talkin’ Media for hosting Josh Michaelis of Fueled by Joy, Jason Duby of Full Cry Magazine, Clayton Stark of Stark Outdoors and Chris Powell of Houndsman XP.
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With deer season right around the corner we have learned that dogs are an instrumental part of the recovery process across the states. Robert Miller of Miller Deer Tracking talks dogs with Heath. They hit on several topics you are going to want to hear about.
- Dog breeds
- Dash hounds
- Why the change
- Using 1TDC
- Knowing odor
Dogs are making hunts successful no matter what game you're hunting. We love to hear about how dogs make that happen. It’s all apart of the Journey
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BK is the owner of Coondog wear, the one and only Treeing Walker - Apollo and an ambassador for coonhunting in the most unlikely place-the Hip Hop Industry. BK and Chris talk about a ton of stuff on this one.
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- Lessons learned from Competition Coonhunting
- How to buy a dog
- Being in business in the hound hunting community
- Repping the lifestyle to the Rich and Famous
- Understanding competition coonhunting
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On the kickoff episode of The Dogmen Podcast, hosts Ed Barnes and Tanner Herr catch up with Carter Shultz of Boars-N-Broads in Ringling, Oklahoma at the September Mudcreek Hog Bay. The group gets some insight into Carter’s start with hog dogs and where he is today. They also discuss the past, present and future of hog baying as a sport. Carter sprinkles hunting stories, smoke shows and run-ins with the law into the mix as well as real dog insight. It is a light hearted, funny conversation among friends. Enjoy “The Dogmen” only on the Houndsmen XP Podcast Network.
Topics discussed:
Woods class hog baying
Starting hog hunting
The start of Boars-N-Broads
Origins of his dog pack
Heirloom tomatoes, Grandma and a smoke show
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Preserving our right to hunt; our way of life has become a consistent fight throughout America. The American Bear Foundation stands at the gate helping us on all fronts. Sean Clarkson is the president of the Virginia Chapter. Born and raised in Virginia, and an avid hunter, Sean believes bears are the premier big game animal in VA. Heath and Sean talk about what’s going on in Virginia.
- What is the American Bear Foundation
- How did Sean become chapter president
- Where they stand on the right to retrieve
- Discuss the Ad Hoc Committee
- Stakeholder Advisory Committee
- Bear Management Plan
- Manage
If you love hunting no matter what species - you should get involved.
Take this Journey with us!
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Gavin Lipjes returns to the Houndsman XP Podcast for a recap of leopard season in Africa. Chris and Gavin talk about the challenges of rebuilding an effective pack of Xtreme Performance hounds that are prepared and fit for any hunter.
Topics discussed:
- Pack rebuilds and makeovers
- Evaluating hounds
- Pack dynamics
- Being honest with yourself
- How to get to the top of your game
- Recap of leopard season
- Advice for beginners
And much more.
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Online sports betting has taken the U.S. by storm in recent years. From boxing, horse racing, golf, football, MMA, and everything in between, people are logging in to place their bets. Why are the competition coonhunts at the elite level of our sport not getting the same recognition on these online platforms? Join your host Bryce Matthews this week as he sits down with one of the founders of the Coonhound Calcutta, Wes Hamilton, to see where our sport is headed with online betting. This episode is jam packed with topics ranging from the Dash for Cash, working as a team with a dog to take $5,000 and turn it into $200,000 plus, and the future of our sport possibly landing on the main strip of Las Vegas. If you have a competitive nature, this is one episode you will absolutely not want to miss!
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On the East Coast Chippokes Island is a highly sought after deer hunt. Whitney Clements grew up running her family’s hounds who host the one day exclusive hunt. Whitney has been running hounds for as long as she can remember. Which fueled the fire for her love for hunting.
Whitney tells Heath about her love for deer hunting and how hound season is the highlight of the year. They talk about all things hunting and even hit on some scent running work. Get a look at hunting from a female perspective. Glad you can join us on the Journey.
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To overcome conflict, find things to agree on. Nick Pinizzotto grew up coonhunting with hounds in Pennsylvania. Nick has kept hounds into his adult life and has a deep admiration for hounds and ethical houndsmen.
Nick also sits atop the most recognizable deer hunting organization in the Country. He is the President and CEO of the National Deer Association. The NDA represents thousands upon thousands of deer hunters.
On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast; Chris Powell and Nick Pinizzotto discuss the relationships and conflicts between deer hunters and houndsmen. They discuss the future of hunting and the importance of breaking down barriers and building a strong untied front for all hunters.
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If you want to help your hounds recover faster, listen to Heath, Olivier Morin, owner and CEO of Works So Well, and Dr. James Anthony, Head of Veternirnary Dentistry - University of Saskatchewann, talk about 1-TDC. 1-TDC is an amazing summplement that promote healing and recovery in your hound. You will get the complete scoop on the product and how it works (so well).
The entire Houndsman XP Team has been using has been using the supplement for a year now and seeing amazing results. Heath will talk about his experience with it. You will hear from Dr. Anthony about his research and how it changed his mind. The gang will be at Autumn Oaks this weekend, stop by and see us at the Houndsman XP booth in the main vendor barn.
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We’ve all said it, done it and often regretted it. “Just one more drop” is often closely followed up with “We should have quit while we were ahead”
On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, host, Chris Powell is joined by two great Houndsmen Wade Hollerman and Hunter Mecham. The trio recaps a solid week of bear hunting on the Paloma Ranch in Northern New Mexico with Escondido Hunting. This recap includes some great hunts, solid dog work and good shooting. There is always enough time for “Just one More”
Topics Covered:
-Houndsman Spotlight with Wade Hollerman and Hunter Mecham
-breakdown of seven mature boar bear hunts
-chasing running bear
-breeding for great bear dogs
-introducing hunters-young and old to bear hunting with hounds
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All Mixed Up is once again on the road! Seth and his best buddy Justin head to Kirtland, NM to correspond LIVE at Horses, Hounds, and Mules. Seth and Chad catch up, talk about plans for their upcoming season, and then go straight to the great times at Horses, Hounds, and Mules. Ask yourself while you listen; “What’s 3 things you like in a good hound?!”
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Have you ever thought about what happens if you go down in remote country while hunting? Do you have a plan, are you carrying anything that would help you? Heath gets advice from an expert in extreme rescues, Chief Master Sgt Chad McCoy. Chad spent 23 years in the military as a para rescue, responsible for over 1000 rescue missions. Chad goes over things such as:
- Having a Plan
- Being prepared
- Talking with your group
- Things to have with you
- And much more
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Seth Swerczek is the marketing manager and host of the Hornady Podcast for Hornady Ammunition. Seth and Chris talk bullets, bullet design and how important picking the right bullet for the job at hand really is.
Hornady started out as a bullet dieting company before getting into ammo manufacturing and they have been a leader in their field and hunter favorite since the 1940s.
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- How do bullets work
- What should hunters be looking for in bullet performance
- How to pick the correct bullet for our hunting situations
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Jeremy Moore has been running a professional dog training outfit since 2013 (Dogbonehunter). Focusing on pointing, flushing, and retrieving dogs, he also trains companion dogs. After college, Jeremy realized there was a certain dog that fit his life better than others. Heath and Jeremy discuss the importance of liking the dog you hunt/handle. Jeremy trains blood tracking dogs and shed dogs. They touch on topics like:
- Versatile dogs
- How we keep learning
- The right fit
- Do dogs make you better
- Don’t rush the young dogs
This is a great perspective from another trainer who sees multiple dogs a year. We are so glad to be a part of your Journey.
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Kevin Hall introduced the world to the Long Walker in 2019 in the Facebook group Dogs R Treed. It was instantly a crowd favorite. The tales of a wandering tom lion and its adventures had the audience begging for more.
Kevin Hall has expanded the tales into a full book. It will have photos and actual tales and adventures of lion hunters chasing the Long Walker, regional historical events and so much more.
Kevin and Nancy Hall join Chris on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast to announce the upcoming release of this much anticipated book. Before they get into the book though, the gang talks about hydration and the product dogsRhydrated. Kevin gives a complete breakdown of what the product is, how it works and how to use it.
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Do you ever have something you just need to get off your chest? Something you want the world to know is on your mind but have nowhere to spread your message? The Deep & Lonely Podcast is here for YOU during those times with our new LIVE CALL IN!! Join host Bryce Matthews and his guest Steven Basham as they discuss rules and rule change proposals in the sport of competition coonhunting with three individuals from different parts of the country. Our guests joined us via phone call to discuss the rule change proposals they feel need to be addressed and how they would go about doing it. A light hearted podcast with two buddies who love to debate each other coupled by LIVE input from our listeners made for a show you are not going to want to miss out on. Lace up those boots….it’s about to get deep!
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JR Lanham of Bunker, MO doesn’t remember a time that he wasn’t chasing critters in the Ozark mountains with his family. Heath continues to learn more about the running dog world. JR is a 4 time National July field champion and is a highly decorated turkey caller. He is the 2009 US Open Champ, 6 time National Champ, 6 time National King of Champions and the list goes on. JR is one of two people to ever win the National Field Championship with the same dog. JR is going for 3.
- Turkey talk
- Hog hunting less dogs
- Slow starting dogs
- Back to Back National Championships
- How much is enough
The Journey to Teach, Train and Learn continues on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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Preaching to the Choir? Not on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast.
Chris is joined by well known outdoor writer Joseph von Benedikt. Jospeh ahas published works in nearly all major hunting publications and has a big interest in hunting with hounds. Joseph and Chris talk about messaging and the importance of having the right message and getting it to the right crowd.
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- Spring Bear Camp 2023
- Taking new folks hunting with hounds
- Understanding hounds
- Importance of building relationships across all hunting groups
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Ask Me Anything Friday! You ask the questions and we provide the answers. This episode is Highly entertaining but dials it down to provide serious responses to help you train better hounds, maintain health in your dogs, and increase your enjoyment while hot pursuit.
Topics:
- Reproductive Health in Stud dogs
- Effective corrections: Quality vs Quantity
- Can Tuff dominate the Bigfoot population?
- Possum hunting contests
- Leg wrastlin and much more.
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Training hounds, and summer time hunting present a risk for severe and damaging injuries to our dogs. Heat Stroke, snake bites and bee stings are always on our minds. Hunting veterinarian Garrett Bailey breaks down the things we need to know about hunting in hot weather. Sprinkled in are several laughs and the favorite hunt of last year.
You will want to take notes for this one. So, Grab a pen and paper and get ready to start writing down the essentials you should have in your war bag.
Topics covered:
● Heat Exhaustion
● Heat Stroke
● How to prevent
● Cool boxes
● Snake bites
● Bee stings
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Casey Stutzman joins Houndsman XP Podcast host Chris Powell for this face to face interview. Casey drove from the Rockies in NW Montana to Wisconsin Swamps to chase bear and then through the corn mazes of Indiana to have this conversation at the Houndsman XP Base Camp in South East Indiana.
Chris and Stacy talk about the differences between bear hunting in the Rockies to the Wisconsin Northwoods and swamps. This podcast goes deep into the different cultures of bear hunting in different regions of the country. It is packed full of straight talk about hunters and hounds.
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Beer first Bear’s a bonus
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Straight talk about dog training and behavior
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Getting the most from your hounds
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On this month’s episode of All Mixed Up we ask the tough questions. Do you keep or cull your friend based on his performance as a novice hog hunter after we listen to his side of the story? The next thought: You hear a strange sound coming from your attic, what do you do? Call Tyler Sladen and let him turn his terrier loose to solve said problem! Seth and Chad talk to Tyler about using terriers in the workplace along with some great stories of the mayhem and crazy characters you meet in that line of work. Stay tuned folks All Mixed Up is going to get wild!
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Do you run big motor dogs?
This week on The Journey on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, Jim Ronquest VP of development for Drake Waterfowl systems gives Heath the skinny on the retriever world. Jim, a world champion duck caller, owner of 5X GRHRCH White River Witch Woman MNH, (Charlee) Jim and Heath talk about what makes a champion and a hunting phenomenon. With Jim working on a new litter out of Charlee and Chosen, they get into some puppy talk. You want to learn from the best, where here's your chance.
- Breeding best to best
- Big motors
- Thinkers
- Puppy picks
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Colorado Houndsmen, the house is on fire. Are you going to grab a bucket or sit back and watch it burn?
Naomi (Yates) Hersh with the Sportsmen’s Alliance and the Colorado Trappers and Predator Hunters joins Chris on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast to discuss the upcoming attack on predator hunting in Colorado.
- recap of SB 31
- Fur bans in Boulder
- Ballot issues
- Outdoorsman Days Convention
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On this week’s THE TRUTH Josh sits down with friend and regular contributor Jed Finley to bid farewell as the show’s host. The duo discuss all of the changes both good and bad that have taken place in not only the world of competition coon hunting, but their own lives over the last two years since The Truth made its debut. Josh and Jed both give thanks to the Houndsman XP team, and talk about the path that their area of the sport has taken them, as well as where it is headed. It is a comical, yet heartfelt farewell that is worth listening to. So as always, tune in, and enjoy another episode of THE TRUTH, only on the HOUNDSMAN XP Podcast Network!
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Do you have people you rely on for advice? Do you have an open mind when it comes to improving your hounds and hunting experience? Jeff Barrett is one of those people Heath goes to for advice. Jeff is co-owner of Handler, instruction, training seminar better known as (HITS). One of the largest K9 training affiliates in the LE and Military world. Jeff is retired from Lakeland, FL after 33 years of service, 31 being a K9 handler and trainer. Heath and Jeff hit on topics such as.
- Mentorship
- Egos
- Circles of influence
- Dog training mistakes
- Advice from someone who sees 1000s of dogs a year
If you are serious about becoming better Jeff will point you in the right direction. This is a part of the Journey to becoming better!
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Point Blank July is chock full of great info and laughs. The Houndsman XP Team; Seth, Chad, Bryce and Chris get together to talk about recent travels and recap recent episodes.
Listeners will get more in depth stories about:
- Chris’s New Mexico trip
- Seth returns from British Columbia
- Chad talk about his newest puppy project
- Bryce talks about his competition hunting exploits
- Dog Training talk
- Hound Genetics
Since Heath is not here to protect himself we make fun of him too.
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On this week’s episode, host Bryce Matthews, is joined by Dr. Bronk McDaniel on Deep and Lonely. Bryce and Bronk talk about everything you need to know from raising a new puppy to playing with the big dogs at the elite level of competition coonhunting. Not only is Bronk a veterinarian, but he is also one of the top players in today’s major money earning events. Hear about how Bronk, his dog Jed, and full-time handler Jason Daugherty have found themselves competing amongst the best of the best, weekend after weekend, and letting everyone know they are a force to be reckoned with! This episode is packed plum full of great information. You don’t want to miss this one only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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Canadian houndsman Luke Somles travels south to meet Heath. They crash an on-air radio station and make a new friend. Luke, a bluetick man at heart, got bit by the bear bug several years back, in his words it’s been all downhill from there. While sitting on the front porch of 107.1 radio station the conversation touches several talking points
- Dual purposes hounds
- Success of a litter
- Injuries during season
- Respectful hunters.
This episode is down to earth, realistic and fun. Houndsman XP is on the road and taking you on The Journey.
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Kirtland, New Mexico is the place to be July 21& 22!
Come out and meet some of the great southwest Houndsmen at the 2nd Annual Horses Hounds and Mule Sale.
Trey Narramore and Wade Hatch had a vision to put on an event to bring Houndsmen in their region together; a SW Houndsman Rendezvous. There will be food, drinks, top stock and hounds for sale and plenty of top story telling going on in Kirstland this weekend.
Don’t miss out!
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Join us this week as host Josh Michaelis is joined by Eddie Simmons, Jessie Lively, and Michael Ward to honor and tribute their friend, Mr Michael Moody. Recorded at the Michael Moody 100k Pro Classic.
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No need for a big introduction. Heath and Brent Reaves, host of This Country Life talk about country life. They add a little dog talk into the laughs and life digs.
- Thieving hounds
- Waylon the wonder dog
- Air condition living quarters
- Tacos
- And country living
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Can you survive a bear attack? Bridger Petrini of Tri State Outfitters found himself in the fight of his life when his hounds bayed a 400 pound cinnamon phase Black Bear. The bear turned on him and he battled the bear with all his might.
This episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast features Bridger and his amazing story from beginning to end of this life threatening encounter with a bear that was bent on killing him.
There are so many layers to this one and Bridger does an outstanding job of telling the best story, HXP Creator, Chris Powell has ever heard and captured on recording.
Bridger covers all the details:
- The will to survive by man and beast
- The awesome power of the bear
- The warrior mindset
- The rescue
- Post attack medical care
- Dealing with the aftermath
Listeners will be enthralled and on the edge of their seats to the very end.
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All Mixed Up is international yet again! Seth and Chad talk about Seth’s exciting Freedom Hunters trip to British Columbia hunting with veterans from Canada and America with the great folks of Babine Guide Outfitters. Seth never fails to bring his excited energy to a great story and there is no shortage in this episode! In true All Mixed Up fashion, Seth and Chad keep the episode diverse with talks about boot reviews and the unveiling of the new segment: “Keep or Cull”. Start dreaming of cool temperatures and a badass bear rug on your wall, things are about to get mixed up!
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Trailing Off the Charts part 1&2 (episodes 351 and 354) brought in a flood of questions. Heath and Houndsman XP favorite, Mark Dufresne, breakdown the concepts that were covered in these in depth and highly informative episodes in a way that makes it easy to understand.
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- When to introduce odor
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- Do s and Don’t s
Cut through the chatter and get straight talk about proven methods for getting the most from your pups from and early age. Heath and Mark help us Teach, Train and Learn on this episode of The Journey on the Houndsman XP Network.
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Jim Shockey is one of the most influential hunters of our time. With several decades circling the globe hunting, Jim has pursued jaguar in Central America, leopard in Africa and lions and bears in North America and he has developed a special admiration for Houndsmen.
On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Chris Powell is sharing the hosting chair with co host Chad Reynolds. Jim Shockey joins the conversation mid stream to talk about a lifetime spent hunting, protecting wildlife and hunters. Jim and Chris discuss his experience hunting with hounds all over the world in pursuit of the planet’s most dangerous predators. They discuss a sustainable message for the future of hunting. Jim is preparing for the release of his first novel Call Me Hunter and the work he has done on an unparalleled museum in Maple Bay, British Columbia. The Hand of Man Museum brings together more than fifty years of collecting relics from across the world to display for and educational and interactive experience for visitors.
This is a dandy folks. We talk hounds, hunting, novels and science with the one and only Jim Shockey.
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To win the July National Field Trial Championship you have to know what it takes. Heath takes a deep look into the running dog world with 5 time National Champion Howard Owen, from central Missouri. Howard’s love for hounds goes back to his early childhood while coon hunting with his grandfather. Once his grandfather passed, Howard took over his hounds and the rest is history. Howard and Heath talk about the style of dogs and the traits they look for. Howard breaks down the competition world and explains the judging and point system to Heath. It doesn’t matter what type of hounds you run, we all have things in common. Listing in to see how much we are all striving for the same things. The Journey is off to the races.
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The Houndsman XP Podcast is recorded from camp in Northern New Mexico with Kody Lohstroh, Shorty Gorham and Chris Powell. Shorty has co hosted several episodes of the Houndsman XP Podcast and is always a crowd favorite. Kody is making his second appearance on the Houndsman XP Podcast. Kody is Xtreme Performance in every way. He is the 2009 PBR World Champion Bull Rider, accomplished stock breeder and has carried his constant drive for just being an excellent bad ass into being the most extreme Houndsman that is humanly possible.
The trio discuss Kody’s recent trip to Africa to hunt Leopard. They get the full story of this trip and get Kody’s perspective on on hounds, scenting conditions, terrain and much more. There are several comparison’s made to hunting with hounds in the United States. They dive into cold nose hounds and what that really means.
If you enjoy great stories by a great story teller and hard core houndsmen, you are going to thoroughly enjoy this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast.
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On this week’s episode of Deep & Lonely on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, join host Bryce Matthews as he makes his way over to the PKC Black & Tan Days event in Monticello, IN.
Bryce is joined by Billy Anderson and Cavin Collins to discuss why they choose to hunt Black & Tan Coonhounds and what made one of them switch over to the Treeing Walker Coonhound after years of devotion to the B&T breed. The three have a great time catching up with each other and cover everything from registry rules to stubborn cliques within breeds. As you sit back and enjoy this episode ask yourself one question……IS IT GOOD TO YA?!?
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This is our one year anniversary of The Journey on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network. Heath and Chad Wheeler, his long time friend, bird dog enthusiast and first guest Heath recorded with on The Journey go back to the beginning. They circle back to the beginning of Heath’s hound hunting escapades. There are a lot of laughs down this road Heath and Chad have taken over the years. Chad tells how he tied a deer to a tree to go find Heath. They talk about carrying a shoulder mount camcorder to video what they explain as chasing dogs, not coons. Chad touches on a young female he’s starting and they take a trip back in time. Chad traveled with Heath to Plott Days in Pomeroy Ohio, 1997. Heath’s first trip to any major hunt, which you will hear how luck and a little Plott female named Brandy covered Heath’s spontaneous utterance that came out of nowhere that put Heath in the winners circle. Enjoy this time travel episode on The Journey.
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The relationship between Houndsmen and trappers is unique in a way that makes us very closely related. We have a deep respect and understanding of the same wildlife species, we share certain romantic view of our lifestyles and we share the hatred from the animal rights fanatics that want to shut us down.
On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, host, Chris Powell, talks with life long trapper Charlie Maschek and his son in law Justin Jett. Charlie is also the owner of Hoosier Trapper Supply, one of the countries oldest and largest trapping and outdoor trap supply businesses. Charlie has been a licensed fur buyer and buying agent for the old Hundson Bay Company.
Charlie, Justin and Chris discuss the fur market, what has happened to it and where it is headed. They talk about the glory days of the 20th century fur boom and the characters who participated. They tell old stories and predict the future for trappers and Houndsmen.
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This week on THE TRUTH Josh sits down with Texas Houndsman and Competition Coon Hunter Chris Collins to talk a little competition coon hunting, and what it takes to compete with the same dog for over a decade. Chris and his dog Moss Hill Smoke Ring have been a staple in both the state of Texas and nationally for a decade, and Chris continues to hunt Ring Sparingly still at 12 years old. Josh and Chris talk about his beginnings in the sport, Ring Pups, Leash lock, and much more in another fun filled conversation that you can only hear on the Houndsman XP podcast network!!
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The Journey on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network is on a quest to find the most elite trainers in the world. Heath goes to Spain,via interwebs, to visit with one of the premier man trailing experts of today's time, Miguel Carbajal Porto. Due to a language barrier Heath has Louis Baglietto translate for Miguel.
They cover things from odor foundation to the issues that visual stimulation causes in trailing training. Miguel walks Heath through the three stages of training a dog to cold trail. They discuss how important it is to finish each step of training before moving on. Heath ends this episode with a question that every hound hunter questions. You’ll have to tune in to the learning packed hour to find out.
Louis is a retired British K9 police instructor with over 30 years in the dog training world. Miguel is a school teacher that was raised with hunting dogs. Miguel switched to man trailing because of the love of trailing. He has written two books, while he is working on the third. Miguel has also invented an awesome tool to help assist him in the training of trailing dogs. (Listen in to hear about it) Louis and Miguel travel around teaching and trailing dogs throughout the country. Miguel's training method is embedded deep in the natural instincts which drive a dog to trail. The three barely scratch the surface on Miguel's training methodologies. There is so much information in this, you may want to listen twice. The Journey is just warming up, you don’t want to miss this one.
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When the Utah Houndsmen Association faced an attack on the mountain lion they searched for all of the allies they could. Among the biggest, baddest and well armed is Safari Club International (SCI). SCI stepped up to the plate and offered support to continue the fight for Houndsmen in the State of Utah.
On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast host, Chris Powell is joined by Chris Tymeson from SCI and is covering issues in our western states. Chris describes his advocacy and the mission of SCI as covering everything from rabbits to rhinos.
Once again Houndsman XP is bridging the gaps between our hound hunting community and the most powerful allies we can have as hunters.
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It is no secret that Seth and Chad love a great Hare course and in turn love to meet great folks who represent our lifestyle to a high level in interesting ways. Welcome to the stage, Mr. Ernest Abresch. Ernest has run different breeds over his long tenure of coursing but has focused on a breed that is little represented in American coursing; the Afghan Hound. Ernest keeps it fun, interesting, and entertaining as he tells us about this beautiful and very ancient hunting dog and how they are being used in the desert southwest of modern America. Get ready folks, this episode is off and running at full steam!
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The Journey on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network is on a quest to find the most elite trainers in the world. Heath goes to Spain, interwebs, to visit with one of the premier man trailing experts of today's time, Miguel Carbajal Porto. Due to a language barrier Heath has Louis Baglietto translate for Miguel.
Louis is a retired British K9 police instructor with over 30 years in the dog training world. Miguel is a school teacher that was raised with hunting dogs. Miguel switched to man trailing because of the love of trailing. He has written two books, while he is working on the third. Miguel has also invented an awesome tool to help assist him in the training of trailing dogs. (Listen in to hear about it) Louis and Miguel travel around teaching and trailing dogs throughout the country. Miguel's training method is embedded deep in the natural instincts which drive a dog to trail. The three barely scratch the surface on Miguel's training methodologies. There is so much information in this, you may want to listen twice. The Journey is just warming up, you don’t want to miss this one.
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Let us remember America’s Finest on this Memorial Day 2023.
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You ask the questions, we find the answers; It’s AMA Friday.
Josh and Heath join Chris for this edition of AMA Friday. Josh thinks he’s a movie star, Chris breaks down some law interpretation, several questions about dog training and trends for competition coonhunting and Heath a southern born and bred Virginian talks about sugar in cornbread.
- Rough Dogs
- Independent dogs
- Slick treeing dogs
- Pack dogs
- Worthless dogs
- What breed of dog would Chuck Norris hunt?
- Little Debbie Special Olympics
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The Journey on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network dives deep into getting started as a new Houndsman and some tips and tricks how to get in the game as well as keeping initial expenses down.
Brent Bunch, a Virginia houndsman and repeat guest, joins host Heath Hyatt for this step by step tutorial to ensure you are coming into the lifestyle fully aware and prepared.
What does that include?
-Heath talks about how he just decided on a whim he was going to buy two dogs without any thought.
-How much thought goes into owning, housing, hunting a hound did you put into it?
-How will it change your life and become a lifestyle?
Heath and Brent go through owning a hound from start to finish. Things that you should take into consideration. This is one every new owner, handler or potential hound owner should listen to. This is all a part of The Journey.
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The Spirit of the hunter and the tenacity of the dog is a mutual bond that transcends languages and cultures.
On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, host, Chris Powell is joined by Per Englund. Per is a contracted government hunter, hound handler for bear research and hardcore bear hunter and he is from Sweden.
There may be many differences in the language, customs and culture but listeners will get a full understanding that the excitement of hunting with great dogs is the same wherever we call home.
Chris and Per have a great chat about bear hunting, the style of dog that is desired and the challenges of hunting brown bear with hounds. Per talks about his government work and how his plotts respond to recovering wounded bear and hogs. The two chat a bit about bear research and the importance it plays in human medicine.
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Join us for this great conversation with Wyatt Monen on Deep and Lonely on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network. Host, Bruce Matthews, talks with one of the most outgoing personalities in the sport of competition coonhunting, Wyatt Monen.
Wyatt hails from the north west corner of Iowa and frequently makes his way to the Midwest in search of winning the next big hunt. Being from such a remote area of the country, when referring to the competition coonhunting world, has proven to have its challenges for Wyatt. He travels far and wide most weekends to find a place to compete. How bad does he want to win, you ask? Join us in this episode to find out for yourself! Bryce and Wyatt talk all things coonhunting. From Wyatts first dogs, losing a hound to the harsh elements of hunting in the north west, making it to the final cast in the 2022 UKC World Championship, and more. Join us here as we navigate what it takes to be a top level competitor in todays ever evolving sport of coonhunting. If you’re still not sure just how hard it is for Wyatt to compete at the level that he does merely by his remote location by the end of this podcast, make sure to pull up the OnX app and see for yourself? Once you’ve done that you can then ask yourself if you were in his shoes, How Bad Do Want It?
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Warmer spring temps bring out the patio chef in all of us. What greater opportunity is there to share your wild game with family and friends than the next summer cookout or family pitch in?
On this Episode of the Journey on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, host Heath Hyatt features elite wild game chef Shelly Meyer of Shelly’s Montana Table. Chef Shelly will break down how to turn those harvested game animals into delicious and covetous dishes for even the most skeptical eaters.
Chef Shelly has her own TV show, specially blended, private label line of spices and a ton of knowledge and experience that she uses to prepare meals for the cast and crew of the worlds biggest TV Show, Yellowstone.
Chef Shelly and Heath will reveal all the secrets of making your next wild game or fish entree a hit and have folks rooting for seconds like a wild hog in a turnip patch.
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There is no doubt that money is a dominating force in everything. When the money dries up, companies go out of business. We are seeing unprecedented times in a world where a social media influencer with no real skill can become rich. Money drives politics and policy makers. Money is important but when is it too much?
In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris and Shorty sort out the complicated and controversial issue of money and its influence on hunting, particularly how it affecting houndsmen. Shorty spent has spent a lifetime in professional rodeo. Chris and Shorty talk about the comparison of rodeo and hound competitions. Topics discussed
- How does rodeo effect ranching
- How does competition coonhunting effect big game hunters
- How has rodeo sustained ranching
- Will competition coonhunting sustain the average hunter
- Is the sudden influx of money going to hurt or help us
- Mountain lion hunting stories
- Much much more
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On this week’s Episode of the Truth, Josh sits down with good friend Lane Denny at his home outside Grove, Oklahoma to talk coonhounds, hot streaks, and legacy! Lane has been in the winners circle often in all the registries; Pro Sport, PKC and UKC, but lately he has been doing it with a different dog, in a different way. Lane talks about his Treeing Walker coonhound Shot, the adjustments he’s made, and his plans for Shot’s future, both in the woods and the stud pen. This is a highly informative conversation that you definitely won’t want to miss, and it is only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network!!
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It all starts with why, why we do what we do.
On a short trip to North Carolina for a spring bear chase, Heath and Brent have a great conversation. They talk about the why, why do you hunt with dogs? why do you train dogs? They talk about what drives their why.
As the conversation continues they get into their most memorable hunts. Brent tells the story of having his granddad on a hunt and was able to harvest his first bear. Heath reminiscences how hard it was to catch his first bear by himself, which took years to accomplish. They finish off with one of the most scary moments they’ve had while chasing one of the most magnificent animals the east coast has to offer. This is all about the Journey. How did yours start?
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What part of our lifestyle is not under attack?
Guns..yep.
Ammunition…yep.
Wolf introduction…yep.
How you house your dog…yep.
So what is the Sportsmen’s Alliance going to do about it? Raise money by giving away GUNS and CASH!
Brian Lynn joins the Houndsman XP Podcast host Chris Powell for a complete breakdown of what the %&!! is going on. In this episode it gets fired up as Chris and Brian dive deep into what bills are being pushed by the anti crowd and the real reasons as to why. It’s not what you may think. You will want to tune into this episode and understand what is going on in this crazy world right now.
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All Mixed Up is not done wrestling monster boar hogs! Chad and Seth head to the land down under to have a chat with Mr. Ned Makim about his style of Aussie pig hunting in the Outback. Ned has written a book about training pig dogs and runs a school for hog hunters of all experience levels to enhance their abilities and maximize their success in hunting this most formidable of creatures. Geet ready, the dogs have a rank one caught!
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The Journey is rooted deep in teaching, training and learning. While on a recent trip with Freedom Hunters, Heath met a veteran with a medical alert K9. After a conversation with the owner, Brian, Heath decided to learn more about how we are using dogs to prevent medical emergencies. In this episode Heath talks to Dr. Jennifer Cattet about the process of selection, training and the vital roll these dogs play in the medical world. Dr Cattet received her PHD in animal behavior and psychology. She started a K9 program in the prison system in 2008 and quickly learned how the dog could assist on the medical side with inmates. What we learn is no matter what task, function or purpose we all use the dogs for their superior senses and abilities. The natural instincts of the dog are going to blow your mind on this episode of the Journey.
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Do you have annoying neighbors, abundant stimulants, and a bunch of freeloading deer on your property? If so, get ready for this Point Blank! The HXP crew has a hilarious and wild ride through recent developments in Arkansas and Chad breaks down what to do if you find yourself in that same predicament. Heath and Bryce talk about Bryce’s massive vegetable garden, Chris’s famous owl call and slamming monster Muskies. The crew rolls through dream fishing trips, Noodling, Carp Hunting with a Samurai Sword, and why is Seth in a loincloth in the Amazon?!
You won’t need a cup of coffee for this episode, folks! Enjoy!
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On this Circle Points segment of The Truth, Josh sits down with sometimes friend, and all the time host of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Mr Chris Powell for a lively discussion. Josh gets back to the Roots of “The Truth” as he and Chris talk about bridging gaps, large predator love, as well as even re-visit one of the most controversial episodes Josh has done concerning raccoon contests. It’s a fun, possible fact filled, and always entertaining conversation that you won’t want to miss! Only on THE TRUTH, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network!!
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Without a strong and solid foundation nothing can be built; not houses, not character, not dogs. Dog training success is a building block process that must rise from a well constructed foundation.
The Journey, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network is all about helping you achieve the highest level of success in your training and ultimately in hunting and catching more game with your hunting dogs. Host, Heath Hyatt features Darren Petty on this most recent episode.
Darren Petty is from Indianapolis, IN, a military veteran and retired school teacher. Darren has been a life long hunter and houndsmen and owns and operates a professional dog training facility. Darren hunts with West Siberian Laikas but has numerous breeds over his lifetime and trained them to Xtreme Performance levels.
Heath and Darren have a load back chat between professional dog trainers. Listeners will get the opportunity to increase their knowledge when they hear how the pros do it.
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Game Wardens and Houndsmen have always had a special relationship. Albeit, adversarial, it is a relationship that is steeped in mystery, misunderstanding and at times; outright hatred. It is a relationship that also comes with a long history and tradition. For way too long it has been widely accepted that the Houndsman’s job is to outsmart the game warden and the game warden feels it his job to outsmart the Houndsman. An ignorant game that needs to be resolved.
Seth goes to work in this episode to pry some of those tales from Chris. Being a Houndsman and a game warden Chris lays out some entertaining stories about his professional encounters with hunters and also talks about his frustrations in dealing with an ignorant bureaucratic machine known as government.
This episode is filled with tones of laughs but also touches on the serious topic of how houndsmen can gain ground and earn respect from other hunters and policy makers. Chris also challenges game wardens to do better. No one is innocent and there is plenty of ignorance on both sides of the issue.
The LAW is DOWN the ROAD! Only on the the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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From racing dirt bikes to handling dogs for the biggest names in competition coonhunting, Duell Murphy has strived to be a professional at everything he has been involved in. Host, Bruce Matthews, corners Duell for this in depth interview. Duell will discuss growing up in the coonhunting capital of the world, Indiana and how he developed a passion for hunting Treeing Walker Coonhounds at the highest levels of competition.
Making his way to the top has not always been easy for Duell. It has taken many long nights, setbacks, and perseverance to reach the highest levels in competition coonhunting. We will talk about his triumphs in the sport of competition coonhunting including winning two trucks and an AKC World Championship. Duell has had his share of setbacks, including the loss of a special hound he called Melvin.
Old timers and youngsters alike will be inspired by Duell and will be able to sense how much this lifestyle means to him. Duell Murphy is Xtreme Performance in every sense of the word and you will hear it all here on Deep and Lonely on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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On this episode of The Journey Heath gets a lesson in coyote hunting. Brett Hilliard gives Heath the rundown on the ins and outs of the coyote world. Heath’s only experience with the ever elusive creature is trying to prevent his dogs from trashing on them. Brett talks about some behaviors the coyotes display when the race is on. He goes into the dogs they run and some qualities they look for. He credits some of the guys he hunts with for helping him get to where he’s at today. Let the Journey begin.
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On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris has a heart to heart with you. Go Wild’s Brayden Ware joins midstream to talk about some newly added and seriously cool features for Houndsmen in the Go Wild social media community.
Chris Breaks down the goals of Houndsman XP and his philosophy on:
- making hunting with hounds “mainstream”
- Why they produce the shows they do
- A complete breakdown of the shows and hosts
- Why you shouldn’t hide
- How we can be more effective as a hunting community
It’s rare that you get to hear from Chris on this level and get to know what makes him tick.
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Let’s just cut to the chase. Do you want to catch more stuff with your hounds? Do you want increased success rates? We cannot achieve that if we do not understand what is causing barriers to that success. The old man down the road that has been hunting for fifty years may be a able to help, providing he hasn’t been doing it wrong for fifty years. It’s no slight to him if he didn’t understand what the real problem was.
After their last conversation, Heath follows up with Clinton Cillers from South Africa. They had barely scratched the surface on dog behavior and training a trailing dog. After the dry season a rain shower makes trailing seem easy. Heath and Clinton talk about how the different weather elements and the climate changes everything from the style and speed at which the dogs move to how they react when they make lose. The discussion gets very technical on behavior during a proximity alert and how air blown scent is stronger than ground scent. They give examples of what this means to all types of training. Clinton and Heath believe that self discovery is the ultimate teacher of any training. The two finish up the hour with scent pools and what it means, how the dogs struggle to work through them and what you may be witnessing without knowing what is actually taking place. This episode is packed full of knowledge and valuable information if you want to train better dogs and enjoy more success. Glad to have you along on the Journey.
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There has never been a bigger impact for Houndsmen than the WOLF. Houndsmen have had their futures and breeding programs altered, changed the way they hunt, changed areas they hunt, even moved their families to new areas of the country hundreds of miles away all because of the wolf.
The Foundation For Wildlife Management (f4wm) is a group that is taking on the weaponized, politicized and mischaracterized issue of the invasion and impact of the Canadian Grey Wolf in the Northern Rocky Mountain Region. Justin Webb is the CEO for the f4wm. Justin saw the impact the wolf was making on native wildlife populations, how it was affecting recreation opportunities and destroying hunting opportunities in areas that were once teeming with wildlife. He was not willing accept that. He recognized that the wolf is a project that is weaponized by the anti hunting community, a political hot potato and was being forced down the throat of every hunter. His efforts have created an organization that has taken the issue straight on. The f4wm has worked with many sporting organizations and wildlife managers to put aggressive management plans in place that has reduced wolf numbers by over 1600 wolves and paid out over $1 million in reimbursement to hunters and trappers taking wolves.
This is a must listen podcast for every Houndsman that is serious about preserving our lifestyle. This is Fair Chase.
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Seth is a man on a mission; a mission to find the coolest folks with Xtreme Performance hounds and share in their world. In an earlier episode of All Mixed Up Seth traveled to East Texas to blood trail wounded game with Danny Butts and Dustin Machado and had an amazing time and made lifelong friends with these 2 great gentlemen. Now he returns except this time to hunt hogs with Danny’s Xtreme Performance team of Hog Dogs. Seth brings his classic enthusiasm with Chad on the mic as he recounts this entertaining trip of his first time hunting hogs with curs and bulldogs. We also hear from Danny Butts himself about his thoughts on hog hunting and special guest Riggin Lane “The American Eagle”!
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“There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter.” - Ernest Hemingway
Clinton Cillers is playing a deadly game. He is tracking armed poachers in Africa with hounds.
Heath is able to connect with Clinton Cillers from South Africa. Clinton runs Tactical K9 Africa. He offers an array of K9 training to include Patrol/guard dog, bloodspoor, wildlife protection and man trailing. Clinton is now contracted to track down wildlife poachers in and around the area he lives. With 12 years running the Tactical K9 training facilities, Clinton has transitioned from the common police K9, Mali and Shepard to hounds. After some issues with the Bloodhounds, he now runs a bluetick cross that originated in the US. Clinton talks about how, and why he now runs this style of hound. He even throws in a few training tips from across the pond. This one is jammed packed full of gold, literally.
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Recorded LIVE from Uncle Earl’s Hog Dog Trials; these are The Dog Men.
Houndsman XP host, Chris Powell, travels to the Pelican State, The Bayou Country, The Creole State, Sportsman’s Paradise, the one and only State of Louisiana to record this episode with two bona fide dog men. In seat number one we have the elusive, yet intellectual and philosophical Ed Barnes. Ed is the publisher of Tuskers Magazine, author of the Dog Man favorite book In Pursuit of Hog Dogs and bladesmith, making heirloom quality pig stickers and hog skinners. Raymond Plummer is second only in the seating arrangement. Raymond is working on 28 generations of catahoulas, author of fine poetry and master storyteller.
This episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast is one for the ages.
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On this week’s “The Truth” Josh sits down with rookie competition hunter Colby Reagan. Colby is a perfect example of the mindset it takes to go from the pleasure woods to competing at a high level, and having success from the start. Inspired by competition hunting podcasts, Colby decided to dive into the world of competition hunting and has had immediate success with his Treeing Walker Coonhound, Rage. So join us this week as we discuss what it takes to go from hunting for pleasure, to winning, Only on THE TRUTH, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network
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Bird Dogs, Hounds, Terriers, or Cur Dogs all learn the same. The techniques for getting Xtreme Performance from your hunting dogs are transferrable. In all cases, understanding the basics of training, dog behavior, selection for breeding pairs and puppies and how to manipulate and control behavior will make your time hunting more enjoyable and successful.
On this episode of the Journey on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network we are going across the country to the state of Utah in order to learn more about what it takes to make a top notch bird dog. Heath meets up with Tyler Smith from Eagle Mountain, Utah to talk about the Deutsch Kurzhaar. Tyler is the Vice President of Deutsh-Kurzhaar Group North America (DKGNA). He’s been hunting DK’s since he was in grade school. That turned into training dogs full time. Tyler’s passion for DK jumps out during this conversation between Heath and Tyler. They talk about the DKGNA and what it stands for. Heath and Tyler touch on puppies, training, breed selection and holding an above average standard. Tyler gets into how important temperament is to him. This is a trip you don’t want to miss. Join us on The Journey.
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Point Blanks are wild, they are unscripted and the Houndsman XP Crew talks about whatever comes to mind.
Chris is joined by team Houndsman XP Team members, Heath Hyatt and Seth Hall. They recap current events and happenings on the Original Podcast for Houndsmen.
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If there is one thing for certain, it is that no matter how hard we try to slow it down, time marches on. The same goes for Dick Brothers and his line of Charley Creek coonhounds. They keep marching on.
On this episode of Deep & Lonely Bryce sits down with veteran competition coonhunter, Dick Brothers, to discuss his impressive career in the sport. For more than 60 years Dick Brothers has been a competitor and breeder of coonhounds. Dick takes us down memory lane talking about his start with coonhounds, winning the 1994 United Kennel Club World Championship, and the stroke that tried to knock him down and how that event motivated him more than ever to get back in the woods.
Any given night of the week you can find Dick and his hounds deep in the woods of Indiana in hopes of treeing the next raccoon. Dick has been at this sport for several decades and has no plan of slowing down any time soon. Pull up those chaps and turn up the volume. It’s about to get deep.
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Since the first of the year Heath has been able to do a little traveling. Along the way he has been blessed meeting great people. Heath met fellow podcaster Pete Rogers in Las Vegas at the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) SHOT Show. Pete is a Minister, writer, podcast host of the Christian Outdoor Podcast, and photographer. Pete has published over 1,000 articles and 4,000 photographs in his career. He is also the author of 6 books, including his most recent work; Do You Enjoy God? 12 Steps to Enjoying God Every Day. Pete is a Keynote speaker for colleges and universities, corporate events, conferences, and civic groups.
Heath and Pete talk about the commonalities in the hunting world. No matter what species you pursue, we are in it together. They share some experiences and stories. You might be surprised about the other things Heath spends time outdoors doing. They touch on how to deal with conflict with others while afield. Pete explains how the outdoors and enjoying God everyday is how he lives. This is a great conversation about everything outdoors. Come and join us on our Journey.
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If we are to rise above the chatter, tell our own story and know how to defend our way of life we have to be intentional and intellectual. TL Jones has blessed the hound hunting community for years with his short yet precise speculative writings that make us think and reflect on ourselves and upon that which we love; hunting with hounds.
TL Jones is at least a fourth generation bear hunter from the mountains of East Tennessee. His grandfather Berry Tarlton is a notable bear hunter and breeder of plott dogs. Berry resided in the Houston Valley near Greenville, TN and his strain of bear dogs is known as Houston Valley Plotts. That lineage has been passed down in the family and now TL and his son Ben carry on the family legacy.
TL joins Chris on this episode to have a deep discussion about hunting, the perception of hunting with hounds and how Houndsmen can improve the often mischaracterization of the Houndsman and hunting with hounds.
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The mountain lion and Utah Houndsmen are in the fight of their lives. Utah HB469 has passed both houses of legislature and is on the governor’s desk. It is up to us take action now.
Cory Huntsman, the President of the Utah Houndsman Association joins Houndsman XP host, Chris Powell, to break the whole issue down; what’s going on, what the behind the scenes looks like, what needs to be done and how to do it.
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On The Journey we cross paths with people who put us on certain paths. In 2009 Heath started with a new line of hounds he wasn’t familiar with, Topper Again. Mike Leonard was the one that pointed him in that direction. Mike has been a horseman and houndsman for more than 5 decades. From bird dogs to hounds Mike has spent the majority of his life following game all over the West. Heath and Mike talk about a training method Mike told Heath about 14 years ago that Heath still uses today. They talk about what Mike thinks the differences between a good Lion dog and a good bear dog is.
Heath asks Mike the infamous question, can a lion shut off its scent? The two discuss theories, science, and what the heck is actually going on. The Journey is just getting started, listen up this is the diamond in the rough.
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In this crazy world Houndsmen need all the friends they can get. With legislative assaults, whacko extremists, Karen complains about your tethered dog, fur mommies worried about your kennel and the anthropomorphic wildlife disillusionists the world seems like a pretty lonely place for Houndsmen.
On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast host Chris Powell is joined by the world renowned conservationist and widely accepted spokesman for true wildlife management, Ivan Carter. Ivan has hosted multiple television shows on multiple networks to tell the true story about wildlife, management of wildlife habitat and how hunting plays a valuable role in the process. Ivan has traveled the world showcasing efforts of wildlife experts. He recently traveled to Utah from his home in Zimbabwe to work on a project with the Utah Houndsmen Association and Brigham Young University to collect data on mountain lions. He has been a strong voice and supporter of the anti poaching K9 teams in Africa that have made a huge impact on Rhino poaching. He worked with the Wildlife College in Africa to develop the program.
Most importantly for our efforts as Houndsmen, he is willing to stand shoulder to shoulder with us, to tell our story and showcase our value to the entire world.
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Chad and Seth are always on the lookout for their next great adventure. When the YouTube star Python Cowboy reached out to Chad the All Mixed Up crew knew some fun lay ahead. Listen as Python Cowboy talks about hunting wrestling pythons, shooting iguanas, tapping sleeping pigs on the head, hot tub surprises and much, much more!
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New houndsman Aaron Kelly of Missoula, Montana joins Heath on this episode of The Journey. Aaron had the itch for a new adventure. As a life long hunter, he decided to research and work towards accomplishing the goal of being a houndsman. After building a pack of older dogs and training puppies, Aaron saw early success and was enjoying his journey, only to see his work and investment demolished by wolves. Aaron talks about the fateful day and the emotional impacts it had on him. He questioned whether to even continue.
Heath and Aaron talk through it and listeners will see where Aaron is today. New houndsmen will be inspired by this story and seasoned veterans will be reminded of their own early struggles. This is a good reminder that we all start our journey with the first step. We all have trials that test our mettle. We all face forks in the road and have decisions to make. Aaron shares his story and Heath offers insight and mentorship.
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Whether you are looking for an outfitter, you have your own hounds and are traveling west to take a shot at treeing mountain lions or you are an outfitter these are things you need to know for what many consider “A Bucket List Hunt”.
Cleave Dwire returns to the Houndsman XP Podcast with valuable tips and pointers for you. You work hard for your money. You deserve to be treated right and you are hiring an outfitter for his knowledge and skill to assist you in fulfilling your dreams. This episode will help guide you through the process.
Chris and Cleve discuss:
- Questions you should ask an outfitter
- Caliber and bullet selection
- As a client what you should expect
- What your outfitter expects from you
- Field care
- Shipping lions back home domestic and international
- Choosing a taxidermist
- Budgeting for your hunt
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Raccoon killing contests have the hound hunting community in an uproar. Social media has been on fire since late winter decrying the slaughter of raccoons by coonhunters.
On this week's THE TRUTH, Josh is joined by fellow houndsman and Turkeys For Tomorrow board member Dan Braman. Josh and Dan sit down and talk about the recent controversy regarding predator contests in the Midwest involving Raccoon, and the reasoning behind it. Dan not only talks about T4T’s purpose behind sponsoring these events, but also where, how, and why they are held, but like any other good Houndsman XP podcast, we also talk hounds! So sit back, relax, and enjoy another informative and entertaining episode of THE TRUTH, Only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network!!
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Teach, Train and Learn every week on The Journey on the Houndsman XP Network.
On this episode of The Journey, Heath features another installment on the progress of litter of pups that were whelped in 2022. Forest Redd and Wesley Woodyard join Heath for discussion to reach the 2022 bear season and the progress the pups have made so far.They talk about the good the bad and the ugly.
Listeners will get a full breakdown from professional trainer Heath Hyatt and his buddies to discuss the training of these young hounds. Where they are and where they should be. This is a great episode packed with valuable information about training hounds and performance dogs.
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Everybody has nosey neighbors. Everybody has delivery drivers coming in their driveway. Tethering laws are constantly being introduced nationwide from the local level to the federal level. Are you prepared to defend the practice of tethering your dogs at home?
In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris and Chad break down the benefits of tying hounds as a preferred housing system.
Listeners will get:
- tips and strategies to safely secure hunting dogs
- The reasons why hunting dogs should be tethered
- How to combat the Karens
- Kennel versus Tie Out
- How to keep dogs happy
- Dos and Don’ts of tying out dogs
This episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast will prepare you to have a conversation with people on a higher level about the subject of tethering your hound.
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Some people spend their whole lives wondering if they ever made a difference in the world. Brian Calvert does not have that problem.
On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris is joined by Brian Calvert and his better known and world famous Bluetick Dixie the Praying Dog. After a series of tragedies in his life Brian developed a plan to make a positive impact on the world. His plan included getting a Bluetick puppy, Dixie, to use as a multi purpose hound. He had plans to track some deer and do some local therapy work for veterans and Riley Children’s Hospital. What happened next far exceeded those expectations.
Dixie has been involved in multiple Honor Flights, flying U.S. Military veterans all over the US. She has recovered hundreds of deer for deer hunters and a few days later walked Hollywood Boulevard filming movies. She makes regular appearances at Children’s Hospitals where she drives a scaled model of her Jeep, bringing smiles and comfort to parents and their children.
Dixie and Brian appeared on the Amazon Prime Reality TV Challenge show called The Pack and quickly became a fan favorite. Brian and Dixie travelled around the world competing with other dog teams in multiple challenges.
Dixie is no ordinary dog and Brian has found a higher calling for his Bluetick companion.
Listeners will get a behind the scenes look at;
- what it is like to be involved in Hollywood production
- what it is like to spend every minute of every day for 54 days straight with a hound
- How Dixie is making a positive impact for houndsmen to the non hunting public
- How dixie is honoring America’s heroes with Honor Flights, military funerals and service as a therapy dog
Stay tuned folks, this one has it all, joy, humor, and tears. Dixie the Praying Dog is on the Houndsman XP Podcast.
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Heath catches back up with Jason Carter from Merrymeeting Kenneland author for Project Upland. Jason is a NAVHDA judge, NADKC member, director of youth development, secretary of NAVHDA’s youth committee, clinic leader and trainer at Merrymeeting Kennels. Heath and Jason go over several articles Jason has written for Project Upland. They start with having a plan when training dogs, to food reward. They finish off with five different mental states of your dog and how it affects your training. There is so much information, tricks and tips packed into this one, you’re gonna have to listen twice. Come on along on this Journey with us!
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Seth Hall HXP Team member and Co-host of his own podcast, All Mixed Up, joins Chris in this continued discussion about fair chase, the importance of defining who we are as houndsmen and being able to rise to the occasion when challenged.
In this episode listeners will pick up talking points to talk about:
- Why we hunt
- Why hunting with hounds is relevant
- Why hunting with sight hounds is a noble pursuit
- Why houndsmen must equip themselves for the hard conversations
- Why we can’t allow non houndsmen to define who we are
This is a deep dive into something very important.
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On this episode of The Truth Josh sits down with good friend and long time houndsman Bobby Merchant. Bobby is well known in coonhunting circles for his ability to raise and train coonhounds. Bobby raises and trains the same puppies that he competes with at the highest levels.
Josh and Bobby come in after a little hunting to have great conversation about Bobby’s techniques and philosophies about training young coonhounds. We can all learn a thing or two from an every day working man that loves to take dogs from babies to the winners circle. So sit back, relax and enjoy another fact filled episode of THE TRUTH, only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network!
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Janis Putelis is one of the most recognizable names in hunting today. An accomplished hunter of hooved game on the North American Continent, Janis is well known through his work with MeatEater. Why would he want to transition his hunting style and a large portion of his life to include hunting with hounds?
Listeners will get the full story on The Journey on the Houndsman XP Network. In this episode listeners will hear the insights from Janis and the path he has chosen for his journey. Where did he get is hound? Where did he get information for training a scent hound? Did he have mentors? What resources did he draw from? How have his opinions changed from an almost specific ungulate hunter to becoming a Houndsman?
This is an awesome episode of The Journey and a must listen for new and seasoned houndsmen as Janis helps us teach, train and learn on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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Larry Anderson
Born: 03-22-1975
Died: 02-07-23
This podcast is dedicated to Larry Anderson, my friend.
Larry had more people that considered him their best friend than anyone I know. I know I am not the only one that called him that. What does that say about a person? Friend seems like such an understatement for the relationship I had with Larry. It was more like a kindred spirit type thing. Larry and I had some great times in a relatively short period. We hunted together, we traveled together, we even ran a business together and I lived with him and his family for a few months.
Larry set an example for our close knit family of houndsmen. He demonstrated friendship, loyalty, humility and love. He loved his friends and family. He loved his hounds like no other. Larry was not a wealthy man. He sacrificed personal lcomforts and luxuries to ensure that his hounds were fed the best feed, got the best medical care and the hunting they needed to be a great pack of bear and lion dogs.
Please join me in remembering a great houndsman and human being.
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Chad and Seth have a fun chat recapping their recent success hunting while moving into Chad’s recent trip to central New Mexico to hunt birds with his great friend Tyler Sladen. While Chad was there he interviewed Tyler to hear his awesome adventures travelling across the lower 48 to hunt every species of upland bird available in this vast and beautiful country. Get ready to learn a lot, the fun is going to burst up like a covey of quail!
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Craig Koshyk is a photographer, writer, hunter, and historian of hunting dogs. His podcast and magazine; Hunting Dog Confidential is heralded as a top resource for hunting dog enthusiast who want to know what lies beneath the surface of these great breeds we hunt.
Heath and Craig take a deep dive into the history of our hounds, where they came from, how they got their names and how they were bred. Listeners will be drawn in to the conversation as Craig lays out how the hounds came to North America and what their functions and use was in colonial America.
On this episode of The Journey on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, instead of looking ahead, we take a look at the past. After all, how can we get where we’re going if you don’t know where we’ve been?
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Chris and fellow Houndsmen descend on Cody, Wyoming for a cold day to support a premier conservation organization, The American Bear Foundation for their second annual bear banquet.
Joe Kondelis, the President of The American Bear Foundation joins Chris for a recap of an awesome weekend where tens of thousands of dollars were raised to support bears and bear hunting in North America. They recap the banquet, the prizes given out, the kids that received lifetime conservation stamps, where the money raised is going and what the future looks like for bear hunters in the United States.
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Join us this week as Josh has the pleasure of sitting down with long time South Carolina Houndsman Mr Steven Green. Josh and Steven discuss the unique hound culture in the state, from deer dogs to tree dogs, his upbringing and history in the sport from both the pleasure hunting and competition hunting circuit. This is a conversation that dives deep into Southern Hound culture, as well as other topics ranging from the future of the sport, raising kids in the outdoors, and most importantly, how Mr Steven got the nickname, “Honey Bun.” So sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode of THE TRUTH! Only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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Jerry Bradshaw joins Heath Hyatt for this episode of the Journey on the Hounds XP Podcast Network.
Jerry Bradshaw is a professional K9 trainer and owns Tarheel K9 in Sanford, NC. Jerry has written a book titled, Controlled Aggression and has his own podcast. With over two decades of experience training, police, military and service dogs for the public, Jerry has a down to earth approach for training dogs.
Heath and Jerry talk training philosophies and how those training philosophies transfer to our use as Houndsmen. They discuss the importance o foundation training, e collar use and much more. This is a great episode, packed full of advice and tips for Houndsmen at any stage of The Journey.
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The Houndsman XP Team comes together to dive in deeper and discuss the finer points of the hottest topics of the day. On this episode, Chris, Heath and Chad come together to give their opinions, unapologetically and in Point Blank fashion.
Chad shows up malnourished and wearing a tag cuff beanie to preserve the sparse energy he has left after three days of “business” that involved a lot of hunting, game birds, bird dogs, long dogs and falcons.
Heath and Chris recap their recent trip to the SHOT Show in Las Vegas where they represented Houndsmen to several hunting industry leaders. They talk about their trip to Hoover Dam and the hurricane like conditions.
The whole crew dives in to recap and give their thoughts on the recent episode featuring the Boone and Crockett Club and the hot topic of Fair Chase. The crew really peels back the layers on the topic and discusses the impacts of the B&C position on the use of GPS collars.
These are the best episodes for listeners to get to know the Houndsman XP Crew and hone their skills in the arena to defend this lifestyle we all cherish so much.
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Ask Me Anything Friday January Edition featuring Chris Powell and Shorty Gorham hosting.
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Jeff Shetler is world renowned as a professional man tracker and tracking dog expert. Jeff is a retired police officer, former FBI Hostage Rescue Teams K9 Assistance Program. He has written numerous books pertaining to scent, scenting dogs and the applications of dogs in tracking.
On this episode of The Journey, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, Heath catches up Jeff after Jeff and his family spend three days in the mountains of Virginia chasing bear with Heath and the guys. They recap the hunt and talk about how weather and the elements play a huge part in tracking, whether it is police dogs or hounds. Jeff explains how dogs can smell more than just the odor of the animal from a real life experience. They get into a humidity discussion that you don’t want to miss. With all the knowledge Jeff brings to the table we glad to have him along on The Journey. The Journey is just heating up.
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Most people in the lion hunting world will recognize the name Doug Boykin. You know him on Facebook as Carl Boykin and his Instagram account is @azhuntingguide. Doug and his family are native to the state of Wyoming and now living in Arizona. Doug has been a professional out fitter and lion hunter for decades.
Doug is most noted for his story telling of epic hunting stories with friends and family. Chris is drawn in to the tales of catching lions in the dirt to deep snow, as only Doug can tell them.
Chris askes Doug about the difference in dry ground dogs and hunting in snow. As an outfitter working in the deserts of Arizona and The mountains of Wyoming, Doug is well qualified to answer the question.
Chris also asks Doug the BIG question; “Can lions pick up their scent?”
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Imagine a cast of coonhounds that have won trucks, world hunts in both major registries, and enough money to buy a small island…..and now imagine it’s at a local FFA big coon contest.
That’s what you may get if you go to the golden triangle area of northeast Oklahoma, southwest Missouri, and southeast KS. It is bar none, the hardest place to win a local hunt in the world, and what makes it so is a unique story in itself. On this episode of The Truth, Josh sits down with good friend and hunter Vic Hurley. Vic gives us a history on the area and its fantastic hound hunting culture, and history. So sit back, relax, and enjoy, another fun filled episode of THE TRUTH!
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Bryce Matthew is a dedicated coonhunter from Indiana. He placed in the top 10 of the UKC Coonhound World Championship in 2022. He has been instrumental in the revival of the Hoosier Tree Dog Alliance, serving as the president. He is well respected in the coonhound world and is crowd favorite due to his winning personality and attitude.
After a week down in Virginia chasing black bear, Heath catches up with good friend Bryce Matthews. Heath and Bryce have spent weeks together over the past several years. The two have spent hours discussing the differences in how they hunt, training and expectations of the dogs. Bryce talks about the coonhound needing to get deep and lonely, where as Heath needs his pack to work as a team. They touch on tones and pitches depending what game the hounds are pursuing. Bryce talks about the Hoosier Tree Dog Alliance and some upcoming events they are chartering. Jump on in and join us as we talk dogs.
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The Boone and Crockett Club originated the term “Fair Chase”. TL Jones a third generation bear hunter wrote an epic piece about fair chase and how it applies to hounds and houndsmen. The anti hunters and many in the hunting community call the use of hounds unfair, too easy and a lazy way to hunt.
Justin Spring of the Boone and Crockett Club joins the podcast. Chris and Justin discuss a brief history of B&C, its purpose and function in historical and modern day wildlife management. The topic of trophy hunting is discussed and how many terms such as fair chase, trophy hunting, even the word conservation is misused, misinterpreted and used against us as hunters in the 21st Century.
The big topic discussed is the B&C position on the use of GPS tracking equipment in conjunction with hounds. Chris asks some tough questions and Justin explains the position in detail to bring clarification for houndsmen.
This episode is for the houndsmen that want to protect hound hunting, see it flourish and preserve it. This episode is for houndsmen that want to be informed and defend our way of life. This episode is for the few, the warriors among us. Thi episode is for Xtreme Performance Houndsmen.
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Chad takes us to the great state of Texas to recount his good times at a NAFA meeting to fly birds and run dogs with other aerial hunters and their teams of dogs. Chad interviews many of these hunters about their dog/bird teams as well as has a very fun and exciting chat with Seth about the many incredible ways that these amazing winged predators can be used in service of man. Birds of a feather, in fact, catch game together!
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We’ve all heard the epic “There I was Story”. Heath Hyatt goes in depth on his 2023 big bear catch. All the details, drama, adversity and victory captured in this epic battle for the natural struggle of survival kick off this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. This part alone is worth the listen.
In order to get to the places and have epic stories to tell, Chris and Heath breakdown their personal gear. From the ground up they talk about all of their gear from clothing to firearms to packs to first aid. It has taken decades of combined experience to get this information together and it is all free for your listening and learning. You will never have a “There I was Story” if you were never there and you can’t get there without the right gear.
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Scott Engle is one of the most prolific winners and best known handlers in the competition world of our time. He has multiple championships and high level earnings to his credit and has owned and handled the most well known hounds in recent history, if not all time.
Josh Michaelis, host of The Truth on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, catches up with Scott on location at the Pro Sport Truck Hunt in Good Springs, AL for this one on one interview.
Scott opens up about his introduction to hunting with hounds, as well as the competition aspect of the sport. He also talks about the greats he’s handled and owned throughout the years. Scott also talks about his suspension from PKC and how it affected him and his dogs at the time. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another smooth, informative conversation on THE TRUTH, Only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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Jason Carter is the owner and operator of Merry Meeting Kennels, professional trainer, author for Project Upland and a teacher. He fits perfectly into our theme on The Journey: teach, train and learn.
The Journey, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, is all about bettering the hounds we hunt. That starts with the decision to breed and the crosses we make. Jason recently wrote an article about making the hard decision on not breeding your dog. When you cherish the hounds you run and want to carry those memories through time it’s a common practice to try and replicate those hounds.
Heath and Jason start at the decision that drives us to breed our hounds. What is it that we are looking to accomplish by breeding and some ways to evaluate that decision? This is a hard conversation, as Heath and Jason discuss, that is sometimes avoided. This is a must listen if you have dogs and are interested in continuing to hunt. Sometimes the hard decision is the right decision.
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For the new comers bear hunting with hounds comes with a lot of unknowns and questions. What gear to take, what to expect, how do hounds operate, what do Houndsmen do, and the list goes on.
Brad Luttrell, CEO of Go Wild, joins Chris to recap a bear hunt that he and Derek Towles took with Heath Hyatt and the crew in Virginia. Brad dives into the full details from gear failures to an all day pack out after the bear was down. He describes the feeling of abandonment when the hunters had to round up dogs, the epic struggle against some wicked weather conditions and his feeling of accomplishment after the day was done.
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Sit down with Chris, one on one. No guests, no distractions, just plain talk about Scent and how your hound uses its nose.
Chris covers the importance and the urgency to get involved in your local, state and national hound organizations before he dives into an in depth talk about the very basics of your hounds nose. Chris talks about scent, what it really is and how your hound uses its nose to trigger deep instinctive behaviors.
This episode will get you started on the path to being a better trainer, hunter and ultimately an Xtreme Performance Houndsman.
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Ed Bates entered his first competition coonhunt in 1953. He has won two world championship, has numerous dogs that have earned their spots in the Hall of Fame, won national championships and has owned the. Most iconic dogs in the history of coonhounds and the English Coonhound breed.
Scott has won one World Championship, competed at every level and has walked among the giants his entire life. Scott loves to compete with a line of English dogs with a rich history. You will hear about his life and the priorities he set for his life.
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We left you hanging but, the wait is over!
Chris and Shorty catch up and talk about how to care for your hound and other hunting critters on a budget. The economy is in the tank, gas prices outrageous and dog food is expensive.
Shorty runs through a list of antibiotics, the types their uses and where to get them. Chris and Shorty have been caring for hounds for decades and have found sources for antibiotics that may not be labeled for hounds but they contain the same ingredients.
DISCLAIMER: Chris Powell and Shorty Gorham are not veterinarians. The information provided in this podcast is for reference only. Dog owners should do their own research and consult a veterinarian for any medical questions. Houndsman XP is not liable for any misuse of any antibiotic or for the medical care or treatment of listeners hounds.
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PBR World Champion Bull Rider Kody Lohstroh joins Chris and Shorty for this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. Kody has been hunting his entire life. His professional bull riding career kept him busy, consuming a large amount of his time and mental focus to rise to the top of the sports world. However, he never lost his spark and passion to hunt.
Hunting is a life sport. When we train our children and mentor young people into the hunting culture we train them for a lifestyle for a lifetime. Long after a person has to hang up the cleats, put down the ball or hang up the bull rope, hunting can fill the need to achieve excellence.
Kody will talk about what it took to get to the top of the bull riding world and the crew will discuss the parallels that can be applied to hunting and success with hounds. Having a top hound or pack of hounds to catch large game or win a world championship in the coonhound world the same lessons apply. Maybe you have an up and coming sports star that wants to achieve greatness and needs some motivation and inspiration; get it from a world champion with a great message.
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Do you use supplements for your hounds joints?
While in Orlando, Heath sits down with the Co-owner, Olivier Morin, of 1-TDC and talks about how oral and joint care can add years to your hounds performance. Olivier goes over how dental care boosts the dogs overall health. He explains how 1- TDC works and all the different uses for it and how it differs from other oral and joint supplements. There is a surprise use that may put your hounds back in the field faster than other products. Olivier talks about how some of the top dogs in agility- frisbee and sledding are using this product. Heath is going to use the product on several dogs and give updates on how it is working. This is something we may overlook in our everyday maintenance of our hounds.
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Have you ever had an in depth conversation with a high level executive from an animal rights organization? Do you really know what is going on in executive board rooms? Do you wonder what the real strategies are?
Meet John Bolin. John is a career law enforcement officer that went to work for one of the most recognizable animal rights organizations in the world. He sat in executive board meetings, he read company email, he saw sensitive and secret documents. He saw the evil from within.
After brief employment he knew he needed to get out and disassociate himself from the animal rights movement.
You will hear an amazing story about graft, corruption, and the dishonesty that is an everyday practice for the animal rights movement. Never before has anyone from this level or with this much involvement shared the true facts about animal rights agendas with the hunting community.
John is dedicated to exposing the corrupt practices of the movement.
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Seth hits the road for another Houndsman XP adventure, this time in the dense thickets of East Texas! Seth regales us with the exciting stories and unforgettable dog work he witnessed with Dustin Machado and Danny Butts of Southern Trackers of TX recovering wounded whitetail for hunters in East Texas. This is a high energy episode with Seth’s passion and excitement of full display. Join us! It’s time to go recover some deer!
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The Houndsman XP Podcast and Sportsmen’s Alliance is recruiting you to the winning team and giving you a chance to win $500,000 in cash and prizes. Brian Dowler with the Sportsmen’s Alliance joins Chris to discuss this exciting offer and how you can be a part of a team that is dedicated to not just fighting the animal extremists but fighting with a WINNING STRATEGY.
Brian breaks down his recent black bear hunt in Maine with some hard going Houndsmen. Chris and Brian discuss the recent attack on hunting in New Jersey and the new found favorite strategy of the animal extremists; legislating from the bench. Brian breaks down the HUGE Sportsmen’s Alliance Raffle that will put money in war chest and puts cold hard CASH and prizes in your pocket. Check out the link below.
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Looking for gift ideas to avoid getting that ugly Christmas sweater from your mother in law this year? Chris, Seth and Heath share their ideas for great gists for houndsmen that will fit the budget.
Houndsmen are tough to buy gifts for. Our interests are so unique and gear specific, unless you drop some very good hints you end up with stuff you really never use.
Houndsman XP is here to help. Have your family listen to this podcast and avoid the awkward moments and fake gratitude when you get that subscription to the monthly beard club.
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The Journey is about the process of becoming better houndsmen, better hunters and better people. On this Episode of the Journey on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, host Heath Hyatt discusses a very important topic with Brandon Mitchell of Morrell, Maine.
Do you remember how you got started? Do you remember the frustration and struggle to become consistent and successful with your hounds? Heath and Brandon cover all of this and more. Brandon discusses how he almost quit and the importance of finding a mentor to learn the craft of hunting hounds from.
The Journey starts with one step and continues with each step we choose to take. Brandon and Heath talk about putting one foot in front of the other and how to enjoy the journey.
If you are long in the tooth and have some valuable experience to share; there is a new Houndsman out there that needs you.
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Joe Kondelis, president of the American Bear Foundation (ABF) joins the Houndsman XP Podcast host, Chris Powell, to discuss black bears, bear management, bear hunting and what the ABF is working on all across the United States.
Joe lives in Cody, WY and has led the organization from a regional organization, formerly known as the Western Bear Foundation, to a national organization that is creating grass roots chapters in many states. The ABF is an all encompassing conservation group that represents all bear hunters regardless of region or method of hunting. The ABF is more than a pro hunting group. Hunting is a valuable tool in wildlife management however, the ABF works on many fronts of wildlife management. These efforts include overall bear health, human/bear conflict mitigation, grizzly conflict mitigation in the lower 48 and much more.
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AMA-you submit the questions and we find the answers.
Josh Michaelis sits in with Chris for the December Addition of AMA Friday.
-Can bears smell gun powder and gun oil?
-Can dry ground lion dog make an eastern bear dog?
-Should we mess with Mother Nature and heat cycles?
-Realistic expectations for puppies and young dogs
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Heath traveled to North Carolina to spend a few days with Brent and Doug for their early Black Bear Season. The guys already had a good few days before Heath arrived but they still had a great time and caught some nice black bear with the hounds.
Brent Bunch joins Heath to recap the North Carolina season and a few of the hunts. Heath and Brent talk about the bear sizes and the difference between coastal / low land black bear and Virginia mountain bear.
As expected when houndsmen get together; they break down the dog work and get into a little dog talk. It’s a great time on the Journey, you should come along.
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Houndsman XP travels to Springboro, Ohio to hunt with Chris Allen. Bub Blackwell also makes his second appearance on the podcast as Chris Powell hosts this great conversation about coonhunting with Chris Allen and Bub. There are a couple of Chris’s in this one so pay attention.
Chris Allen tells the story of his lifelong career of being a top tier coonhound handler. Chris also recounts his legendary run with Millcreek Molly. Molly sat atop the all time PKC money winner list for almost a decade. Included in this were to wins for two different trucks. Chris tells the story how he came up short, by a hair, on a third truck. Molly was a special hound but was not Chris’s favorite. You’ll get to hear that too and it might surprise you.
This episode is fun, lots of hunting stories and recounts of what this lifestyle has meant to these three houndsmen. Buckle up for some laughs and fun Chris Allen style on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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The Journey gets into the heart of deer season and this an episode that every deer hunter should hear. As game (deer) recovery dogs become more and more popular The Journey is giving you real information that can increase your success while deer hunting. After the shot; help the people that want to help you. Recovery is as crucial as tree stand placement, scent control and other Whitetail Deer tactics.
Heath has a great conversation with Shon Butler of Longspur Tracking and Outfitting from Buckhannon, WV. We’ve talked about tracking deer with different types of hounds. In this episode Heath and Shon discuss several ways to help preserve the track, tips on things deer hunters can do when sign is found at the hit location and much more. Shon has over 30 years of hound experience, holds a Masters degree in Biology, and operates his own tracking school for animal recovery. This is invaluable information that may help you assist with the recovery of animal that you have invested so much time and money to pursue. Come along with us on the Journey.
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Chris is joined by Allen Gingerich on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. Allen makes an annual family trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for a week full of chasing snowshoe hares with his beagles and brothers. Allen and Chris recap a week with the Gingerich Family for Beagle Camp 2022.
Allen talks about the 2022 UKC Hunting Beagle World Championship. Listeners will get an in depth look at the dedication of the local club members as they prepare and present this premier event for lovers of the smallest hound with the biggest heart - THE BEAGLE.
Chris and Allen discuss the differences in hunting beagle, small pack option and brace competitions.
Who doesn’t love a beagle?
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On this episode of The Truth, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network Josh sits down with friend and fellow houndsman Zane Allen, as they talk everything Deer Hunting…….
Wait…….what?
Josh and Zane have a hound friendly conversation about getting along with those that pursue America’s most sought after big game species, and how houndsmen and women can do their part to get along with those that only seek to enjoy the outdoors as we do. Zane is a deer hunter, houndsman, and rancher, with a unique perspective amongst those in whitetail country, and the info given could possibly help you avoid a confrontation, or even perhaps get more acres to turn a hound loose. So sit back, and enjoy another episode of The Truth!
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On this episode of The Journey, Heath is joined by Chris Powell and Paul Frederick. Paul is a life long coonhunter, a former employee of UKC, past president and director for the iconic Flora Coonhunters Club and now serves as a pastor for a church in Laurel, Indiana. All three have served in multiple leadership positions and have studied and taught leadership at different levels in the course of their lives.
On this episode of The Journey the crew discusses the most important aspect of developing a high level of houndsmanship. When one recognizes the importance of improving their character; training hounds is easier, the hunting experience better and an overall fulfillment of life’s journey enjoyable.
The Journey begins now on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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Just how versatile is a good bay dog? Can it bay a T-Rex? Is a jagdterrier a good hog dog? Can Seth win a debate with Chad about what dogs are best for hunting hogs? So many questions on this Point Blank episode only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
Chris, Chad and Seth come together to recap a great weekend in Texas. Listeners will get Chris’s opinion about hog hunting with staghound crosses and a breakdown of a great hog hunt with Rigo Garcia. The crew will recap the American Hunting Terrier Association-Jagd Breed Club events. Listeners will get plenty of laughs and entertainment and a teaser for the T-Rex bay up.
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Show Notes: The Houndsman XP crew made it to Tyler, Texas for the Terrier Trials at a place called the Boar’s Nest. This episode has Seth and Chad recapping their experiences, what they thought of the competition, and the good times they had. They also bring you the current news in the hunting world and Seth debuts his interviews with the folks of the trials asking, “3 Things You Need In a Hunting Terrier?!”
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Heath catches up with friend and Maine guide, Mark Dufresne. Mark is a familiar voice on HoundsmanXP. They talk about rank Bull Moose, and how the hound community is a small world. Heath asks Mark about a post he made about taking in the small things while out hunting. The two discuss how things have changed their perspective about nature's wonders. Mark gets into the hunt the post was about and how the season went. They even get into improving their current hounds. It’s always a pleasure to talk to houndsman who continue to grow no matter how many years they’ve been doing it. This is all a part of the Journey in this thing called life.
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Ryan “Cowboy” Karl is a Texas native. His social media pages clearly state his goals “God, Family, Boxing” and it would be a safe bet to say that hounds come in next.
Cowboy is a professional boxer and competes as a welterweight. He has boxed in the biggest arenas for the most prestigious titles in boxing. Ryan and Chris discuss his upbringing, his boxing career and of course, coonhunting with hounds. Ryan is one of those guys that has taken his life experiences and developed a value system for his life that he gladly shares. His professional sports career has taught him valuable lessons that he carries into his hunting. With such a busy training schedule he has not had the time to dedicate to competition coonhunting but it will be game on when he does.
Ryan is anchored with his faith, family and career and he shares a great story with us…how to win.
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Josh and Chris start off this October Circle Points episode with a debate about distilled spirits. From moonshine to bourbon to Canadian whiskey, Josh tries to brag about his patriotism and Chris explains where Pendelton is actually made.
Josh and Chris recap and discuss the blockbuster episode featuring Chris Saunders. They discuss aggressive dogs in particular the American Pit Bull Terrier, mountain lion sightings and expansion of their modern range and basic dog training.
This is a good episode to just sit back and relax and listen to some small talk from two houndsmen. It’s all here on The Truth on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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Dr. Garrett Bailey is a bear hunter and houndsman from Virginia. He is a crucial part of the hunting crew that Heath hunts with. Being a hunter and houndsmen, Garrett understand what our hounds go through and is always there to provide crucial services for the area's hunters and houndsmen.
Heath spends the evening with Veterinarian Garrett Bailey. Heath and Garrett break down canine pregnancy to included pre natal and post natal care of the bitch. They also go into the details of puppy care, to include vaccination schedules, parasite control and nutrition. They cover proper puppy care and what is important during the different stages of immunity up to 16 weeks old. You get a little extra on heat stroke at the end.
For those who are planning their first litter of puppies or for the seasoned breeders this is straight talk from a Vet that knows who we are and what we do. Enjoy the ride on the Journey.
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Shannon Raska is a third generation houndsmen from the state of Texas. His grandfather and father were both members of the South Texas Wold Hunters Association. Shannon is still raising, training and hunting the same family line of coyote hounds that was started in the late 1930s.
Chris travelled to Texas and hunted with Shannon and this podcast was recorded in the field in the middle of what Shannon refers to as “Live Action” and it sure was. At several points Chris and Shannon pause to listen to hounds and hope to catch video of the Texas wolf stretching the legs of these young hounds.
Shannon’s hounds consist of mainly Running Walkers with touch of July mixed in. Chris and Shannon discuss his family’s philosophy on breeding, what his goals are for his breeding program and how Texas hunting has changed in his fifty year hunting career. Shannon runs in and outstiside of the pens and discusses the benefits and problems with doing both.
Shannon Raska is an old school Houndsman at heart but is perceptive enough to understand how to take advantage of modern technology and how to continue to enjoy his lifestyle in a changing world.
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On this AMA Friday episode we field your questions and find the best answers from the most qualified people in the business.
- Do Chris and Tuff look alike?
- Should brood stock be used in breeding programs?
- When and how to cull for better hounds?
- How many dogs should be on a mean bear?
- How to ensure success when buying puppy?
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Heath hosts Chris Powell and Chad Reynolds for this episode of The Journey on the Houndsman XP Podcast network. All there are or have been professional dog trainers and they come together to discuss common problems we all face. It doesn’t matter who you are, you will always have problems to solve on this journey.
Heath notices that one of his up and coming young dogs is a little timid about gun shots. The crew discusses ways to overcome it. Is it noise related or odor related? What methods can be used to help overcome the issue before it grows into a real problem?
Chris shares some issues about recall and his Jagdterrier blues. How do you train a smart dog? Chad and Heath weigh in on techniques to train in a good handling dog and solid recalls.
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LW Nixon comes from a long line of hunters and business men. His family has been hunting the coastal area of North Carolina for multiple generations. From deer dogs to coonhounds; LW grew up hunting and chasing hounds. He was also born into the seafood business and the family story sounds familiar to the Hollywood story of Bubba Gump. Cajun Lights is a long standing brand that coonhunters have been familiar with.
LW and Chris talk Southern hunting, seafood, and high quality hunting lights. LW shares what business principles he has brought to the hunting light industry and what made in America means to him and his company at Cajun Lights.
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Join us this week on The Truth as Josh is able to catch up with fellow houndsman Chris Saunders. As one of the few that breed, raise, train, and compete at the highest level with their own Treeing Walker Coonhounds, Chris has a unique perspective about hunting for big money, as well as a unique story as to how he got involved with hunting for large purses. We will learn about the style of dog Chris hunts and prefers, as well as what it takes to compete at the highest level from his point of view. So sit down, relax, and prepare to be informed, only on The Truth, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network!!!!
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The Journey is all about learning more about our hounds and making things better all the way around. The more time we spend with the dogs, the more we learn about them and ourselves. Heath gets together with hunting partners and good friends Wes and Forest to recap what the season entailed; what they learned, what they worked on and what they want to improve in the future. They assess their packs strengths and weaknesses. Each talks about issues they had or are having and what the plan is to correct it. The 3 discuss future plans and maybe an upcoming breeding. Heath touches on what goals they want to reach by the end of the year. They finish out with an update on how the pups are coming along. This is going to be a fun one. Come on and join us on the Journey!
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Blood Origins is on a mission to “tell the truth about hunting.” A non-profit organization that produces a podcast and highly acclaimed video works, Blood Origins and its efforts are led by Robbie Kroger. Robbie holds a PhD in Biology with an emphasis on wetland ecology and has worked in this field for 20 years.
Blood Origins was started by Robbie after he saw the gross misrepresentation of hunting on a global scale and was motivated to give an accurate portrayal of hunting.
Blood Origins is an international organization that tells the true story about hunting, its effects on wildlife populations, the values it holds for wildlife management and its impact on local cultures and the human population.
Chris and Robbie have a great discussion about the recent movement surrounding mountain lion management in Texas, over all issues facing the hunting public and a special project that will have a direct positive impact on Houndsmen and mountain lion hunters. This is a good one and every Houndsman needs to know about Blood Origins.
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Ever wonder how your dog sees the world?! Seth breaks down dog eyesight in a fun and energetic style to help you understand our hunting partner’s way of interpreting the world. Then Chad takes us on a journey with Shawn O’Neil to hear about an all American creation, the Truck Terrier. As always, Seth and Chad have a load of fun stuff to talk about in another exciting install of All Mixed Up.
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Heath travels to the Virginia Coast to hunt black bear with good friend Brent Bunch and a hunting Icon Doug Temple. After a great 3 days, Heath sits down and talks dogs with BB and Doug. Doug tells how he got started with hounds at 5 years old. Now 72 Doug hunts most of the year. He talks about his thoughts on raising young dogs to how hunting one species truly makes a hound. BB, Doug and Heath talk about the differences in styles from the Mountains to the coast. Listening to Doug talk about the years of experience is well worth the listen. Enjoy cruising the coast.
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Have you ever chased a mule through the dark in your underwear and boots? Have you ever been kicked in the guts by a mule that was happy to leave slobber knockered laying beside the trail? Have you ever tried the help your hounds on a track only to be the one to blow it up? Can lions really pick up their scent?
Cleave Dwire returns to the Houndsman XP Podcast. Chris and Cleave discuss all these topics plus; catch up on last winters hunts and lay out some new topics for conversation. Cleave shares his experiences and techniques to increase you lion hunting success. They talk about tough tracking conditions and some ways to overcome the conditions that bad weather throws at us.
There is plenty of humorous stories, debate and value in this podcast for all Houndsmen.
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Join us this week on The Truth as Josh sits down with his friend, and UKC Coonhound World Championship Finalist Wyatt Monen. Making it to the final cast of the world championship is quite an accomplishment. It takes a special hound and a handler that is willing to dedicate themselves to the task.
Coming off the heels of his run at a world title Josh and Wyatt talk about his past, how his location hinders his ability to go to hunts, the dogs he’s lost, and the dogs that he is currently hunting. So tune in and enjoy, only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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As houndsmen we all dream of the perfect dog. We are striving for perfection from first strike to final tree and everything in between. We want dogs that have high drive but have great kennel manners. We want gritty dogs but not mean dogs. We want top strike dogs but not track straddlers. We are looking for great tree dogs but not slick treeing idiots.
On this episode of The Journey on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, Heath and Chris dive into this topic of expectations. Are they real or unachievable goals? Whether you are hunting scenting hounds on bear, raccoon, boar or rabbits, sighthounds on hare or terriers. If you want to understand what real expectations are for training your Labrador retriever or pointing dog this conversation will help you set goals for your performance dog and yourself as the trainer.
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In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris is joined by Theresa Lucas McMahan of the advocate for food security organization - Protect the Harvest. Protect the Harvest tackles tough issues that are working against America’s security and freedom. From food shortages to ranching and farming practices the world is being misled. The PLAYERS are the same as those who villainize hunters and hunting.
Chris and Theresa breakdown issues that are affecting policy making in our governmental bodies such as Green New Deal, American Prairie Reserve, ESGs and what they really hold for our future.
To break it down simply, Houndsmen need to be aware of these multi faceted assaults on freedom. Protect the Harvest is a great friend to have in the fight.
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You ask the questions and we provide the answers! Chad Reynolds, co host of All Mixed up on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, joins Chris to answer listener questions.
Topics covered:
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-inter pack aggression
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-young dogs and hunting drive
Listeners will get answers to help overcome dog training issues in coonhounds, big game hounds and terriers. These are common problems that can be addressed and you will get the straight answer from life long Houndsmen and professional dog trainers on AMA Fridays on the Houndsman XP Podcast network.
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Heath chats with Alex Kurashev about a unique dog that Alex runs on bear, the Laika. One of four different dogs within the breed. Alex tells about the origination of the Laika and the purpose behind the breed. Alex takes us through his love for hunting and how he ended up with the Laika. Heath has Alex tell about how he trained his pack without any help or mentors. The Laika is an interesting breed, they bring a different perspective to a long history of using a hound. Alex has shown two Laikas and determination and you can catch bear just like the rest of us. It’s all about the Journey.
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Houndsman XP, the original podcast for the complete houndsmen, is joining forces with the Sportsmen’s Alliance, the world’s premier defender of hunting freedom.
Chris is joined by Todd Adkins, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Sportsmen’s Alliance. They discuss the new partnership, what it will mean for Houndsmen and the projected impact it will make for houndsmen in the mainstream conversation about hunting.
Chris and Todd also discuss the lawsuit that has been filed in the state of Vermont on behalf of Vermont houndsmen, the ammunition ban on federal wildlife refuges and how important knowing the facts is to effect change in current policy making.
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Robbie Rhodes and Bad Habit Sambo are names that most that have been following competition coonhunting and the nite hunts for any amount of time will know. As the only UKC Coonhound World Champion that has ever been stripped of his title, Robbie’s name, and that of the x bred coonhound he handled during his notorious run have been discussed everywhere houndsmen gather. So join us this week as Josh sits down with Robbie as he tells THE TRUTH about Sambo, his hunting past, and most importantly, what happened on that fateful night in 2017.
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Hang on Folks…this is a wild one! The Houndsman XP crew comes together for this gut busting episode. Chris, Lauren, Seth and Chad gather for a hilarious conversation about Lauren’s recent road trip to get her bluetick coonhound bred. From Wisconsin to Kentucky, Lauren develops lasting and intimate relationships. Chris gets called out to play some Jaw Harp music, and the Houndsman XP reveals their new found affliction “Hound Brain”.
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Every coonhunter at some point in their lives has dreamed of raising and training a world champion coonhound. From the very beginning as a hunter is selecting the puppy from the litter, somewhere there is that thought: “Will they be the greatest ever?”
On this episode Josh and Chris are joined by UKC Coonhound Programming Manager Trevor Wade. The guys recap Autumn Oaks and layout the upcoming 2022 UKC Coonhound World Championship.
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Deer hunters, have you ever loosed an arrow on that buck of a lifetime, watched it run away and then not been able to find it? The feeling of panic sets in as you lose the blood trail and as you work feverishly to find it again you get a sick feeling deep in your gut. As hunters we want to recover our game, it is our duty. Stack the odds in your favor by calling a blood tracking hound!
Heath joins up with Ken Parker of Central Georgia. Ken is a Fire Specialist with the Georgia Forestry Commission. Ken started blood tracking game animals with cur dogs and as he became more involved transitioned over to the Bavarian Mountain Hound. Ken has been working (BGS) for over 25 years. Ken is one of the co-founders of United Blood Trackers and served on the board for many years before stepping down to focus on the BGS club. He has been the chairman of the KBGS-GNA or Group North America for the last 13 years. This is a working group associated with the BGS club in Germany. Ken is also currently the only judge in America for the preliminary test and is working on his 3rd BGS recovering wounded game for hunters. On average Ken takes 65 calls a year to help hunters. Heath and Ken discuss the history of the BGS and talk about the testing process and how a Breed Master decides on the breeding. If you are wanting to better your line or get into Blood tracking this is a must listen. Enjoy your Journey.
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Who doesn’t fantasize about wielding a pistol like Doc Holliday? Pistols and hunting are controversial. Loathed by some hunting groups to the point of “you ain’t using it” to celebrated by others. The pistol’s effectiveness is dependent upon the individual shooter’s experience and willingness to put in the reps to train with it.
Caleb Barnett of Underwood Ammo is back. Chris and Caleb discuss handgun training choice, training tips and where and how to carry. Each shooter is unique and requires different things from a handgun but we all share the same end result…proficiency! Being able to draw, shoot and hit the target is the most important aspect of carrying a handgun.
In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast we break it all down from handgun choices, training tips and the importance of where the pistol is carried.
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Getting your crew from point A to B is one of the most fundamental tasks to hunting in partnership with animals. In this episode Chad went on a spree with interesting guests ranging from mule men training their equines to jump into the back of trucks, to Chris Powell and his ever-interesting life, to how to get our feathered missiles to the field to take flight! This episode had so many exciting guests we ran out of time and took more of them to the Patreon page so make sure to go there and check out elite pig dog training and homemade Sighthound boxes!
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Heath interviews Dr. Nathan Hall, PHD, Assistant professor of Companion Animal Science at Texas Tech University. Dr. Hall is the director of canine olfaction research and education laboratory department of animal science. Dr Hall talks about how previous experience with odors can influence odor learning and generalization. Heath and Dr Hall break down how physiological factors are involved in odor detection. They also talk about a study on how dogs get demotivated to search (Hunt) after periods of no reward. Last, Dr. Hall tells how fast a dog can learn to recognize an odor or scent, it’s mind blowing. Enjoy this nerd out episode of the Journey.
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Being right or trying to be the authority on every topic is not the goal. Getting the best info from the most qualified people is; even if it means admitting we got it wrong.
DVM Taylor Young, also known as Tree Dog Doc, joins host Chris Powell to go deeper into antibiotics and their proper use. They discuss the issue of evolving antibiotic resistances, the cautions about dexamethasone and much more.
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Host Josh Michaelis is joined by Houndsman XP creator Chris Powell for some straight talk about Coondog stuff. Josh and Chris talk about how they choose dog names. Is it ok to recycle names? How many Hammers are there?
Are we still stuck at 20% success rates in breeding? If so why? Can we do better or is the theory outdated?
Super Stakes is approaching rapidly. Chris and Josh talk about when and where it is. The format and what it takes to get there, pay outs and predictions of who will win.
Josh inquires about a few rule interpretations and gives a full report. It’s all in the episode of The Truth on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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Heath Hyatt, host of The Journey on the Houndsman XP Network, is a master trainer. In this episode he and Chris Powell discuss the developmental stages of pups.
The conversation, provoked by Professional Outfitter Leon Brown, covers the different stages and the crucial timing to teach your pup. Listeners will get a breakdown of each developmental stage and what hopeful trainers can teach during those stages.
The information in this episode is a must listen for anyone training performance dogs that wants to develop Xtreme Performance.
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To describe Asa Briggs, it would have to be unassuming. His accomplishments do not reflect in his character. He is a quiet guy that doesn’t draw a lot of attention to himself when he is at an event until he turns a hound loose. People, when asked, describe as “always packing a nice dog” or “if he shows up at an event he has a real chance of winning”.
Houndsman XP host, Chris Powell traveled to north central Michigan and had a chat with Asa about hounds, competition coonhunting, bobcat hunting and hall of fame dogs. Asa shared a bit about his breeding philosophies and preparation for big events.
Listeners will get a real treat to hear from this Xtreme Performance Houndsman.
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Ask Me Anything Friday, for future reference AMA Friday, is an opportunity for listeners to submit questions about hounds, training, hound lifestyle, hunting, get questions or what to buy your wife for Valentine’s Day. There is nothing off limits.
On this first edition of AMA Friday, host Chris Powell and Heath Hyatt, who is hosting the Wednesday edition of the wildly popular “The Journey”, tackle the questions from listeners. Heath and Chris discuss:
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- Finished bear dogs
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Do you use supplements for your hounds joints?
While in Orlando, Heath sits down with the Co-owner, Olivier Morin, of 1-TDC and talks about how oral and joint care can add years to your hounds performance. Olivier goes over how dental care boosts the dogs overall health. He explains how 1- TDC works and all the different uses for it and how it differs from other oral and joint supplements. There is a surprise use that may put your hounds back in the field faster than other products. Olivier talks about how some of the top dogs in agility- frisbee and sledding are using this product. Heath is going to use the product on several dogs and give updates on how it is working. This is something we may overlook in our everyday maintenance of our hounds.
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Do you want to start a good argument at bear camp? This is a topic that will get folks fired up. It rivals Ford vs Chevy and what color of hound you hunt with. We are talking caliber selection and bullets.
Caleb Barnett is the Firearms Trainer and Instructor for Underwood Ammo. Underwood produces high quality, deep penetrating, high performing ammunition for rifles and handguns. Caleb is here to discuss bullet types, their performance, design and their real world applications.
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We will stack up side by side comparisons of popular handgun calibers and bullet designs that are being toted to the bay ups and break them down with real world info.
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Josh Michaelis is back and is joined by the creator of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Chris Powell and the Host of The Journey, Heath Hyatt to discuss the current state of coonhunting. The crew will challenge every coonhunter to step up and join the fight against animal extremists that want to cancel hunting with hounds.
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Heath welcomes Ariel Peldunas back to The Journey. In this episode they dive into the tone usage in hound training. There have been lots of questions about the tone since Ariel last appeared on the Houndsman XP Podcast (episodes 207 and 213). They break down every part of the tone and explain how houndsmen can use it for different applications. Ariel explains how trying to do too many things with the tone causes confusion. Heath and Ariel break the recall down step by step and pairing it with the tone. They talk about common mistakes in all dog training with the tone. Heath talks about capping drive when the hound is in its highest level of drive ( Prey Drive) and things to think about when using the tone and E-stimulation. This is shop talk at its best. Pull up a seat and grab that cup of coffee. Heath and Ariel get down to business on this one. Enjoy the Journey with us.
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PBR World Champion Bull Rider Kody Lohstroh joins Chris and Shorty for this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. Kody has been hunting his entire life. His professional bull riding career kept him busy, consuming a large amount of his time and mental focus to rise to the top of the sports world. However, he never lost his spark and passion to hunt.
Hunting is a life sport. When we train our children and mentor young people into the hunting culture we train them for a lifestyle for a lifetime. Long after a person has to hang up the cleats, put down the ball or hang up the bull rope, hunting can fill the need to achieve excellence.
Kody will talk about what it took to get to the top of the bull riding world and the crew will discuss the parallels that can be applied to hunting and success with hounds. Having a top hound or pack of hounds to catch large game or win a world championship in the coonhound world the same lessons apply. Maybe you have an up and coming sports star that wants to achieve greatness and needs some motivation and inspiration; get it from a world champion with a great message.
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All Mixed Up takes the HXP faithful to all new ground, downtown Boston! In this episode we listen to Mark Donovan talk about blazing his own trail hunting rats in the big city. This is a prime example of the desire to hunt expressed and doing high level dog work with what you have! Before we get there, we talk to Scott Allan of SA Fieldsports photography on the basics of capturing the best photos we can of our dogs in action. Scott is a true artist and a wealth of knowledge with his craft, and very interesting to boot!
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As the days start to shorten and temps drop, we all know what that brings, DEER SEASON. Heath makes another trip to the Empire State to talk with good friend Jeremy Dicesare about blood tracking with hounds. Jeremy talks about what started his love for hounds and how this was an avenue to keep him in the woods after running season ended. Jeremy imported a Bavarian Mountain Hound from Slovakia. Heath and Jeremy talk about the strict breeding selection the BMH clubs have and how the club votes on whether a dog can be bred according to a set of tests the dogs have to pass. Heath references a lot of parallels between hunting hounds, his law enforcement deployments and animal recovery process. We are kicking off deer season right. Pull those boxes of stored hunt gear off the shelves, the Journey begins here.
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Have you ever thought of yourself as a hard hunter? Do you know when the last time you missed a night in the woods with your hound? Bub Blackwell is a HARD hunter and his wife Jane and son Austin are no slackers either.
The Blackwells come from several generations of hard coonhunting families and they bring it all together to carry on the tradition. Chris has known Bub and his dad, Doug, for many years and has respected their hunting prowess and the work they are willing to put into making a nice hound and keeping them right.
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Steve Yant needs no introduction. His accolades are many, and his hunting experience is well known. So join us this week as Josh makes a return to Houndsman XP to sit down with one of his good friends and mentors as they talk about everything from Zeb 3, to Flatrock Thrasher, to the current state of competition coon hunting and how it has changed over the years. As always Mr. Yant holds nothing back, and as always it makes for more hard hitting truths that Steve and Houndsman XP are known for!
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Heath takes a trip up into the Catskills to spend a few days chasing bears, with good friend Bob Melville. Bob has been in the retriever world over forty years and hunted with Heath for over twenty. Bob judges AKC junior and seniors hunt tests, along with competing in the AKC field Trials, qualifying dogs at each level. Heath and Bob talk about the hounds they are hauling this season. What they are and what they expect by season’s end. Bob and Heath walk back in time with dogs of the past. They wonder how dogs of today compare. Better grab your leads, pull boot laces tight and get those garmins charged. It’s that time of year we all wait for. IT’S GO TIME…
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The Houndsman XP Team comes together to discuss the hottest topics facing Houndsmen. This Point Blank is fun and light but also get down to business and discusses the mange outbreak that is devastating the American Black Bear population in the Shenandoah region of Virginia and spreading out to regions beyond to include bordering states.
The team goes on to discuss a topic that will have a deep impact on Houndsmen that routinely hunt in the state of Virginia if success is found in the courts. Right to Retrieve is a term that is common to houndsmen and it has been challenged and is under attack.
Houndsmen across the country need to pay attention and tune in. This podcast is an example of what can happen in your home state.
Know the facts; control the narrative.
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We left you hanging but, the wait is over!
Chris and Shorty catch up and talk about how to care for your hound and other hunting critters on a budget. The economy is in the tank, gas prices outrageous and dog food is expensive.
Shorty runs through a list of antibiotics, the types their uses and where to get them. Chris and Shorty have been caring for hounds for decades and have found sources for antibiotics that may not be labeled for hounds but they contain the same ingredients.
DISCLAIMER: Chris Powell and Shorty Gorham are not veterinarians. The information provided in this podcast is for reference only. Dog owners should do their own research and consult a veterinarian for any medical questions. Houndsman XP is not liable for any misuse of any antibiotic or for the medical care or treatment of listeners hounds.
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Rally Point is a place where people come together to recap the adventure, share stories, determine the direction and discuss plans for the future of The Journey. Military units, bikers, hikers and now houndsmen will come together at the Rally Point to talk, review and plan the next move.
Heath and Chris hit the Rally Point to discuss and recap The Journey we have been on. The Journey has featured the highest level trainers and experts in their field and Heath and Chris boil it all down and talk about how police dog training and working dog breeding applies directly to houndsmen.
There is a lot to discuss, so, tie those hounds up, grab a seat and break out the Jet Boil and brew you up cup. Welcome to The Rally Point on The Journey.
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This is your midsummer wakeup call! We are all looking forward to cooler temperatures and cool autumn weather to get those hounds in the woods. However, are you prepared for the attacks from the animal extremists in the next legislative session?
Brian Lynn of the Sportsmen's Alliance makes another appearance on the Houndsmen XP Podcast to recap a successful year and discuss current and upcoming challenges we will face in the near future.
Brian also rolls out one of the coolest programs to hit the ground in recent memory. This program is a sustainable action that if fully implemented will change the tide in our war against animal extremism. You need to check it out!
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On this week's episode of The Truth Steve sits down with long time houndsman and World Champion Dick Brothers. He shares from his early beginnings of trapping with his Grandad to getting introduced to hunting with hounds. Steve and Dick discuss winning a world championship with a hound of generations of his own breeding. He shares about some health issues he faced and the many friends he's made through these hounds. Follow along as we unravel the trails along Charly Creek of the last 50+ years.
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The Journey takes a trip to Auburn University, Heath chats one on one with Bart Rogers, the Chief K9 Instructor over the K9 performance program. Bart oversees the training and development of their working dogs, the breeding and selection program, validation tests for the puppy and working dog selection, all for their Vapor Wake program. Bart recalls his childhood where his grand dad had redbones and walker dogs and where his love for dogs started.
Heath and Bart break down the breed options, out crosses, line breeding and inbreeding. What to look for in making the different crosses. Some of the things Bart uses when picking the breeding pair, from traits, genetics and deficiency. They break down the two outcrosses Heath has made with his male and talk about the litter he is raising now. Bart gives his opinion on how Heath should make the next cross with the two litters he has. This is the podcast for you if you want a better hound and breeding program. Come join us as the Journey continues.
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Tony Beals has spent a lifetime serving the citizens of the United States as a professional soldier. Tony, in his retirement, continues his service as the president of the National Plott Hound Association. He has also served as an officer with the Michigan Coonhunters Association. He maintains a local squirrel dog club. Tony Beals also has terminal cancer.
Chris and Tony meet up at Bluetick Days in Salina, Ohio for this deep dive into Tony’s lifetime of hunting and tree dogs. They discuss the challenges of being active duty military and trying to be a houndsman at heart. THey discuss the sacrifices made by military veterans and how we can all step up to pay back the price paid for freedom.
At the risk of being self-serving, Chris and Tony share military stories and how they have found peace through hunting and helping other military veterans heal some emotional scars by becoming involved in hunting.
Tony’s story should inspire listeners to do a gut check and ask themselves how they could be more involved to preserve, protect and promote this lifestyle of being a houndsman.
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This episode is HXP walking down new paths, focusing on the care and training of animals that help Houndsmen and their dogs succeed. Seth sits down with Brett Vaughn to discuss Mules and desert lion hunting; then as usual we keep you on your toes as we shift gears and head to the sky with Joshua Pool who explains how to capture a wild bird and the necessary training to make it a superb aerial hunter. Sit back and get ready, this is All Mixed Up!
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The Journey travels to Las Vegas, Navada to talk with Cameron Ford of Ford K9. Cameron runs his own K9 training facility and is the host of the K9 talking Scents Podcast. Cameron’s path led him to the military where he worked a dog for the Air Force. While overseas he worked with the German Police and attended forensic school in Holland. Cameron was a police officer, then ended up as an instructor for the U.S. Navy SEALs. He has been very involved with numerous studies on how dogs learn through cognitive testing. He follows up the testing process with a training plan depending on how each dog tests out.
Cameron and Heath discuss how cognitive studies show how dogs learn and different methods for training depending upon the results of the test. Does your hound learn through memory or inference?
Let’s get this Journey started, drop the tailgate and grab a seat. This is a class full of information.
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When Houndsman XP host Chris Powell was searching for someone to talk to about the multi purpose and versatile Drahthaar, all roads led to Chad Reynolds. Chad is a professional trainer and hardcore hunter of all types of game. From speed dogs chasing desert hare to terriers incorporated into his falconry to big game with hounds, Chad maximizes the use of his Drahts.
Chris and Chad discuss this largely unknown breed by most Houndsmen. Chad gives the whole breakdown from breed history and testing to actual hunting. We even talk about how suitable a Draht is for most hunters.
It’s all here, in this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast.
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Every well known bloodline of coonhounds has special people that invested their time and effort into making the dogs famous. Great breeders need a solid supporting cast that know dogs and how to bring out the talents in those young hounds. Larry Harvey of Clearwater, MI is one of those people. The most well known lines of blueticks have passed through his hands and went on to achieve greatness and fame.
Steve and Larry discuss the good times they spent hunting together. Larry discusses his early involvement with Ed Meade and the original Jet dogs, Dave Dean and the early Hammer dogs and famous dogs he actually started like Northern Blue Bingo and many more.
Larry Harvey has been in the game for decades and has enjoyed success at every level. Larry is the King Maker.
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The Journey takes Heath to Edisto, SC. Heath shares his experience he took from training at Georgia K9 and the many classes he has sat in with Jeff Schettler. Jeff is a retired K9 handler, author, and K9 trainer. Jeff has a spot on amazon called Mantracker radio. He runs one of the most sought after man tracking schools in the world, since 2008. Jeff was drawn to the tracking world when he was introduced to bear hunting in California over 40 years ago. He has harnessed what he took from the hound world and leads the way in the tracking K9 industry, today. Heath and Jeff talk about some of the parallels they both use in both disciplines. The environmental effects of sunlight on the age of the track, how bacteria breaks down the scent pictures, and one of the most valuable things Heath took away from a training session in downtown Charlston. So sit back and devour the experience in the episode of the Journey.
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Tradition is what being a Houndsman is all about. What we do with our hounds is one of the oldest forms of hunting known to man. In that same vein, most houndsmen long to be left alone to live a simple and free life. In these unprecedented times of high fuel prices, threats to food supply chains, energy blackouts and inflation; houndsmen will survive.
John Bolin returns to the Houndsman XP podcast for a conversation that discusses traditional and self sustaining lifestyles. John has toured extensively across the country, meeting folks who live the life of self sustainment from homesteaders to backyard grdeners. Chris and John tell some old stories about growing up in a different era and how they live now to ensure a thriving future, regardless of the current economic and political climates.
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Heath and Ariel pick back up the conversation with a few training tips and break down the science of the olfactory system of the hound, (the dog's nose). They talk about the scent receptors and some things we can do to help give our hounds the edge on becoming a better hound. Ariel explains things that are transferred from the mother to the pups before they are even conceived. This episode is loaded with valuable information you’re not going to want to miss. The Journey just got hotter.
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John Broadhurst joins Chris in this historical and highly informative podcast to discuss the traditional hunting techniques from the Old Country-Britain.
John grew up hunting in the countryside of the Lakeland District on England. He got an early start in life hunting fox and mastered the art of both hounds and terrier work. He was a professional huntsman and terrier man for with fox hunting clubs. He has written two books titled Terriermen and Terriers Volumes 1 and 2. John also was one the only Redcoat houndsmen hunting hare with Beagles in his professional career. He also was a judge for terrier trials and shows, which he continues with toady in the U.S.
John moved to the United States approximately 25 years ago and lives in North Carolina. He has multiple terriers that he hunts and breeds. He has Plott hounds that he hunts Black Bear in Coastal Carolina near the Dismal Swamp.
This is a good one folks and we don’t even scratch the surface in this interview featuring John Broadhurst.
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Last time on The Truth on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, George and Susan Peeryman shared their experience hunting in the early days of their marriage, shared stories of raising their children in the woods chasing raccoons with their hounds.
In this episode we sat down with James Perryman,son of George and Susan, a third generation outdoorsman and houndsman. He shares what it was like growing from his earliest memories to transitioning to competing at a high level with their hounds. Also he shares what it means to have his sons enjoy the outdoors and hounds with him.
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Heath and Chris discuss the progress of the “A” litter that Heath is tasing to become supreme critter gitters. If you are looking for tips and training techniques to get that special pup on the right track at an early age, this episode is for you. Listeners will be drawn into the conversation as Heath talks about the nuances of raising puppies, what he is doing to increase the chances of high quality serviceable hunting dogs.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran, whether you are raising coonhounds, big game hounds or upland game dogs; this podcast is for you.
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- Individual puppy evaluation
- Tips and tricks to accelerate learning
It all here folks. This is the episode you’ve all been asking for and you get it on The Journey on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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Ed Bates entered his first competition coonhunt in 1953. He has won two world championship, has numerous dogs that have earned their spots in the Hall of Fame, won national championships and has owned the. Most iconic dogs in the history of coonhounds and the English Coonhound breed.
Scott has won one World Championship, competed at every level and has walked among the giants his entire life. Scott loves to compete with a line of English dogs with a rich history. You will hear about his life and the priorities he set for his life.
Listeners will cherish the story as the admiration between this dynamic father and son duo is apparent.
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In this episode of all mixed up Seth and Lauren discuss some new trending news, and then Seth takes us back to Canada for an interview with an interesting and loquacious veteran, Matt Fortin who experienced hound hunting for the first time. Then we shift into high-speed gear and welcome Mr. Randy Tivis; a well-known coyote hunter with sighthounds, to hear his thoughts on what makes a great coyote coursing dog and preparing for the future.
This episode has something for everyone, and you won’t want to miss it!
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Ariel Peldunas was a USMC Military Working Dog handler, private contractor working a cadaver dog overseas looking for remains of fellow service members. Once, back, state side she received her degree in biology and minor in neuroscience. She worked for Tarheel K9 and Logan Haus Kennels implementing puppy programs and working directly with detection dogs. She continued her training experience opening her own K9 training facility and working for Ridgeline K9. Ariel has extensive background in the olfactory system our dog use.
Ariel Discusses her beginnings as a bear hunter and houndsman. As a new hunter she talks about the terminology and compares it to her working dog experience. She also discusses her early impressions of hounds and hunting.
Heath and Ariel dive into some of the testing exercises they use to select pups they have not raised and work are some things to be aware of. They talk about what experience they use from the Military and police training to help them select and train their hounds. Ariel talks about what got her into hounds and the gaps between the two disciplines. This is a part of the Journey you don’t want to miss.
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Chris catches up with Micah Ayers on his home turf in southeast Kentucky to discuss the iconic Batman. Batman holds the top spot in historical reproducers for the Black and Tan coonhound breed.
Listeners will get the back story of how Micah and his brother Shane came to own Batman, the network of people that made his rise to success achievable and what it takes to stay on top.
If you like to hear from good people with a good story that don’t just talk about themselves, you will love this episode. Micah is a genuine good guy and it was a pleasure to capture the episode for your enjoyment and information.
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Host, Steve Burkholder, will begin this three part series on The Truth by telling the stories of how this family has maintained a southern living lifestyle that includes hunting and hounds for four generations.
George and Susan Perryman were raised in hound hunting families. Hounds and hunting have been a part of their lives since birth. George and Susan will tell the stories about hunting in the early stages of marriage on to being parents and taking their children and grandchildren with them to the woods. There are campfires, hot dogs, smores, southern Georgia swamps and coonhounds in this one. Developing young hounds and raising the next generation of houndsmen has been their life’s mission.
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Heath sits down with life long friend and bird dog expert Chad Wheeler. Chad is recognized for judging some of the bigger bird dog trials, like the Grand National Grouse Championships, several Regional Championships and most recently the Southern Bird Hunters Association (SBHA) Mega Invitational.
Chad and Heath take a deep dive into selecting breeding stock, selecting pups and evaluating pups from a young age. They talk about some training methods to prevent some disqualifying faults such as gun shyness and aggression.
This is a great episode to find out how bird dog breeders and trainers continue to have higher success rates in litters for solid working dogs and how we can apply that knowledge to our hounds.
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In this Point Blank Episode the Houndsman XP Team recounts recent travels. Chris makes a loop through the South East, Lauren travels to West Virginia and Seth returns from an epic bear hunting trip.
Seth will give the total breakdown of his trip to BC, courtesy of our partners at Freedom Hunters. Six U.S. military veterans and Seth traveled to the Babine region and hunted with Babine Guide Outfitters in a vast wilderness area that is chock full of bears. The group treed several bears and had encounters, in total, with sixty three bears +/- in five days. The HXP team talks hound work and discusses a newcomer to the Houndsman XP podcast; the Karelian Bear Dog. Seth breaks down the whole hunt and goes into detail of how professional outfitter Lloyd Hooper utilizes his Karelian Bear Dog, Gomer, to put the heat on a running bear.
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Nikki Hale joins Josh for this episode of The Truth on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network. Nikki and Josh cover it all in this one. They talk about the dogs, the winning, the losses. Listeners will hear about Nikki’s humble beginnings to his rise to fame in the competition coonhunting world.
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Brad Luttrell joins Heath for this special episode of The Journey. When Brad and his buddies saw that traditional social media did not really help them in their search for knowledge to become better hunters, they developed Go Wild.
Go Wild is a social media platform designed specifically for hunters, fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts. It is much more than that though, it is a retailer for industry leading hunting equipment. Where can you get discounted Garmin tracking equipment? On Go Wild.
Brad and Heath share their stories of the beginning of their hunting lifestyles. Break down using the Go Wild app and how to properly post in a way that represents our hound hunting heritage in a tasteful and effective manner.
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1.5 million members of the United States military have died to secure freedom across the world. Memorial Day is the holiday that Americans honor the sacrifices of a nation’s best. While the debt can never be repaid , each citizen shares in the responsibility and duty to live a life that brings honor to their sacrifice.
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Steve Burkholder has spent a lifetime with hounds and coonhunting. He has owned and hunted top hounds his entire adult life. As a top competitor in competition coonhunting sports, he has forged relationships and friendships throughout the coonhunting community.
Chris and Steve sit down to talk about how they both got started with coonhounds, funny stories from when they were kids to where they are now. This is a relaxed and fun episode that will introduce you to the new host of The Truth on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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The Hottest Health issue for Houndsmen??? Thyroid. Heath talks with Dr. Jonathon Bradshaw who specializes in sporting dogs.
Jonathan Bradshaw is a University of Georgia graduate. He owns and runs two veterinary clinics with his wife. Dr. Bradshaw focuses on hunting dogs and their health. The Bradshaw Veterinary Clinic located in the heart of Little Rock primary focus is on hunting and sporting dogs, while the South Arkansas Veterinary Animal Hospital focuses more on companion animals.
Dr Bradshaw discusses the Thyroid issues that seem to be a hot topic in the hound world. He gives his experience and take on what is going on with it and steps to eliminate it through panels of bloodwork. We look at other factors and how to combat it. We dive into the myth of too much protein, and helping the hound prevent joint issues. Hear it from a vet that runs in the sporting dog world and is an advocate for hunting dogs.
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Two Part Episode! We are talking about amazing dogs and amazing feats!
In part 1: Chris travels to Somerset, KY to interview an authority on terriers in the United States. James Mills is the founder and President of the American Hunting Terrier Association-Jagdterrier Club. James is an authority on the history of terriers, especially Jagdterriers. Listeners will be intrigued when we talk about versatility and temperament of this intense breed of terriers.
In Part 2: Calvin Redhouse accomplished something that more than likely has never been done when hunting with hounds. Not only did he tree a lion and bear in the same tree, he recorded the event on video for the world to see. Long time friend to Houndsman XP, Calvin will tell the whole story of this amazing feat.
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Nyle Bartling is a special case. Houndsman, Mixed Martial Artist, and a tenacious competitor.
Join Josh as he and Nyle sit down and discuss what hunting with hounds does for Nyle and how it has enhanced not only his Mixed Martial Arts career, but also his perspective on life. Nyle is a young man that has already overcome a lifetime of adversity, and the lessons that he has learned in his short time are something that every Houndsman and Woman can learn from.
So Join us this week as we explore life and hunting with someone that has what we all should strive for: Heart
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“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” ~ ancient proverb
Professional K-9 trainer, life long hunter and houndsman Heath Hyatt rolls out this new show for the Houndsman XP Podcast Network titled; The Journey.
Heath will bring his experience, knowledge and training to every person who is on The Journey to become a better houndsman. He will expose you to cutting edge training techniques, experts in dog training, veterinarians, geneticists, expert breeders and nutritionists to expand your knowledge and improve your skills.
Heath will stress the importance of his philosophy: Teach-Train-Learn. He will give you takeaways for not only your hounds but more importantly for you to apply to yourself so that you can achieve your goals as a houndsman.
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Jeff Woods is a long time friend. He and Chris competed head to head in competition hunts around the country. Jeff is a dyed in the wool Black and Tan man. He’s hunted the same line of dogs for thirty plus years.
Jeff shares his philosophies on breeding, training and hunting. He talks about the current state of the Black and Tan breed and how they stack up in today’s competition coonhunting game. He’s not blind and his comments may draw some fire from his fellow Black and Tan enthusiasts.
The conversation is wrapped up with a story about Jeff and Juice and their Hollywood debut.
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The ever rambunctious and energetic Seth and Lauren debut their new variety show that promises to give something interesting and entertaining to all listeners. Every month they will be airing different segments that follow a central theme. With this month’s theme being “Moving Forward”, Lauren will be presenting an interview with a brand new and excited hunter coming in to our lifestyle, Kendel Wynne. While Seth will be talking to Mr. Nate Valley about the future of the Jack Russel Terrier as a top notch hunting dog. There’s lots more to hear in this episode folks! So grab a cup of something delicious and enjoy!
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In this Point Blank Episode the original crew gets together on Cinco Da Mayo and is in a festive mood. Join Chris, Seth and Lauren for a deep dive into some HXP adventures. We talk about:
- getting thrown in Facebook Jail
- terrier trials
- getting chased by livestock while coonhunting
- Seth escaping abduction by a maple syrup guzzling Captain Hook
- BIG announcements for stuff in the pipeline
- Chris sings the 4H anthem
We were not as think as you drunk we were.
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Josh and Jed are as giddy as little kids on Christmas morning. Coming off a big win with Rain at the Pro Sport hunt in Missouri and bringing home a NEW TRUCK, Trader Inc. is in rare form as they recount the action.
- Strickland gives an impactful Sportsmanship Speech
- Jed gives away a cast win
- Josh lets a winner handle his dog
- Rain bings home a new truck
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Whitaker Brothers Hunting Company is a premier hunting outfitting company. Josh and Jason Whitaker and partner Eric Schlukebir offer the hunting public premier adventures for a high quality experience in great places. Chris spent nearly a week with the Whitaker Brothers owners. What a great experience it was. There is no doubt about the deep commitment they have for hunting and its future.
The listeners will hear of the unique turkey Chris shot on this adventure and then the conversation rolls into hunting old Mexico and, of course, hounds. In particular we get into a discussion about special hounds. Those hounds that add more to the experience than just hunting ability. Josh, Jason and Eric describe Ruckus, a hound with special skills to catch game but also his indifferent and rude behavior. It’s hilarious.
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The United Kennel Club is setting the bar for premier events in competition coonhunting. The Tournament of Champions, commonly referred to as the TOC is formatted in a way that is affordable, accessible and achievable for anyone who aspires to achieve greatness with their coonhound.
In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Chris dissects this innovative, premier event. Interviews with the youngest competitors to elder statesmen to the behind the scenes operations and key personnel, Chris looks at every aspect of the most innovative and exciting hound focused event of the 21st century. Listeners will ride in the truck into the grounds, get a full visual of the venue, feel the excitement of the competitors and go behind the scenes to see the details of this successful and premier event.
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Mike Worley is a wildlife biologist and now serves the sportsmen of the State of Georgia with the Georgia Wildlife Federation. He spends weeks in the state capitol fighting for the rights and freedoms of hunters and fishermen.
Georgia recently passed legislation that allows the year round take of raccoons. This is a highly controversial issue among Georgia Houndsmen. Mike and Chris discuss the dynamics of the recent passage of this law and how it will affect coonhunters in Georgia.
There is plenty to hear for Houndsmen everywhere. Mike will discuss the importance of understanding the legislative process and why Houndsmen need to be involved.
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Brent Roberson is one of the most notable handlers on the circuit today and has had his hands on some of the best dogs in the sport. Brent is also a working man, that allows the dog to pay for itself, and his talent and that of his dogs have allowed him to compete on the highest levels.
Known as being one of the most pleasant and agreeable handlers in the sport, Brent has made a name for himself as someone that is both enjoyable to compete against, while also being hard to beat.
So come sit down with Josh and one of Arkansas’ favorite sons, and one of the state's great competitors, only on THE TRUTH!!!
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Cleave Dwire is a professional lion hunter and joins Chris to discuss how to successfully build a pack of dry ground lion catchers. Cleave discusses the value of diversity in his pack. He talks about trail dogs, strike dogs, swing dogs, anchor dogs and the value each has for a successful lion hunter.
This is a fun episode that really gets down to business and there are plenty of takeaways for Houndsmen of all types.
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The Houndsman XP Team is at it again. Chris, Seth and Lauren bring this laid back mosh pit of content to the audience.
We get an update on:
-Seth’s indoor grow, his travels to Texas for hog rastlin, and his high fat, high protein hare milk diet.
-Lauren explains her sanity being tested by bitches in heat and intact males.
-Chris reveals a bear hunting secret about himself.
The team recaps recent episodes and showcases the wildly popular GoWild social media platform for hunters.
They also discuss the event dubbed the Mecca for big game hunters; APA Breed Days.
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On this week’s The Truth Josh is lucky enough to be able to sit down with one of his Heroes, and a true legend in the sport of Raccon Hunting, Mr Jess Dickerson. Josh and Jess sit down and talk about some of his great dogs Jess has owned and hunted over the years.
National Champion Mable
World Champion X jr
GR NT CH Nocturnal Nailor
Silver Champion GR NT CH Nocturnal Skipper
And Josh’s personal favorite and the wildest hound to ever walk the earth. Gold Champion, GR NT CH Nocturnal Tipper.
Hear Josh and Jess describe hunting with Tipper and some of the predicaments Tipper got Jess into during her storied Career.
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Mike Cauley has been breeding and hunting with bulldogs his entire life. For more than forty years Mike has been using American Pit Bull Terriers as the clean up crew for his hog hunting adventures.
Chris and Mike discuss the history of bulldogs from the farm, working free range livestock, to the marsh, catching wild hogs. They talk about game bred pits, hunting stock, socialization and training. Mike discusses the prime age to introduce bulldogs to training and hunting, how to handle bulldogs at an early age and throughout its entire life. Finally, Mike gives us a peak into the sentimental value he places on his bulldogs and this is not to be underrated.
The American Pit Bull Terrier is by far the most controversial breed of dog in the history of mankind. Their traditional uses have been outlawed in most countries but their practicality still lives with hunters that need this warrior class canine to catch and anchor dangerous game.
Mike Cauley is an experienced dog man with decades of experience in dog training and hunting.
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Are you tired of tip toeing around social media? How many times have you been in Facebook Jail? Has your hunting content been censored on social media? Go Wild is a social media platform that was created for hunters by hunters. CEO Brad Luttrell joins Chris for a complete breakdown of how we can use social media for our benefit in this crazy world. Go Wild is not your grandpa’s Facebook. Go Wild is a cutting edge platform that operates in a totally different way, protects your date, offers you smokin deals on outdoor gear and supports the future of hunting. “It’s time to Go Wild”
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What makes a bear dog?
What traits do bear hunters need in a hound to successfully track, trail and catch the American Black Bear?
Chris travels to Greeneville, Tennessee to the American Plott Association’s annual Breed Days. Breed Days is held in the heart of bear bear hunting country. Chris calls it the “cradle of Civilization for North American bear hunting”. Greenville is situated at the foot of the Great Smokey Mountains and is in the heart of Appalachia.
In this episode listeners will hear from legendary bear hunters. These men have hundreds of years of combined experience in hunting black bear and breeding top bear dogs. Men like Ira Jones, Roy Clark, Ray and James Brown and Rodney Burris share their experience with the hunting public in this one of a kind episode. The Plott Historian, John Jackson, shares his views and perspective.
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On this Circle Points episode Josh and Jed cover a lot of different topics, from youth cast ethics, and what we can do to help, to keeping a dog in the winner’s circle, Jed and Josh dive deep. We also have two big Announcements! A new partnership between Joy dog food and PKC, as well as a Pro Sport Truck hunting coming to the rolling hills of North MO!
The gang also discusses the previous training episodes of The Truth, as well as talk about tree habits in our dogs, and the differences between them. And finally, Jed talks about the re-implementation of the Leash Lock rule. It is a lively discussion, on THE TRUTH!
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Durrel Smith is a bird dog trainer, writer, CEO of the Minority Outdoor Alliance and host of the Sporting Life Notebook Podcast.
Chris and Durrell draw the parallels of dog training between hounds and bird dogs. Durerell gives us a history lesson that brings perspective to the involvement of the African American Community in the performance dog legacy. Finally they discuss the current climate in hunting and barriers that need to be overcome if we intend to be a sustainable solution for the future of wildlife management.
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Josh and Chris are at it again. This time it is a much more civil conversation. Chris and Josh compare notes on the differences between training hounds that can be run on a variety of game in various conditions and hounds that focus solely on competition coonhunting.
Listeners will be entertained and informed as they discuss different and similar training techniques, the intelligence of hounds, gear association, the importance of consistency and many more interesting topics.
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Gavin Lipjes, Professional Hunter, Xtreme Conservationist and Xtreme Performance Houndsman is back! Gavin will take listeners deep into the bush of South Africa and describe what hunting leopard is really like. Chris and Gavin discuss the styles of hunting leopard and the necessities of for science based management and conservation of this iconic specie.
Houndsmen from across the world will be able to relate to this episode and have take aways to implement in their own individual hunting adventures and training regimes. Gavin lays out the skill and nuances of hunting in a way that showcases the dedication and personal and emotional investments it takes to be a true houndsman.
This is a must listen for every hunter that wants to secure the future of our lifestyle. Being able to talk about why we hunt and use hounds to do so is an important responsibility for every person who wants to call themselves a houndsman.
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The list goes on and on. Ryan Crowson is one of the best handlers of our time, and this week on “The Truth” he sits down with Josh and talks about his humble beginnings, the great dogs that he has owned and handled, and the relationships that this wonderful sport has brought him.
- 5x Superstakes Finalist
- 2x Superstakes Champion
- 2x World Hunt Finalist
- Truck Hunt Winner
- World Champion
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The Beagle Queen, Becky Dwire gives an insightful and in depth tutorial on the the importance of socializing puppies early and often. While most folks may think that socializing means taking your dog to Rural King and dog parks, Becky lays it out there and talks about what an Xtreme Performance working dog needs.
Becky talks about stimulation, over stimulating and how to have well mannered dogs that are a pleasure to hunt and be around. She explains how a dog learns and why early socialization is so important to getting years of great service and dogs that can flat out hunt.
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On this episode of The Truth Josh sits down with renowned big game houndsman and Houndsman XP team member Shorty Gorham to talk puppy training.
Hound puppy training is one of if not the most difficult type of dog training there is, and there are many differences between training a dog to compete in the east, and training a dog to trail lions in the arid southwest.
Josh and Shorty discuss those differences and how they go about the challenges that puppy training presents in a very fun and informative conversation between two guys that just love hounds.
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As I was walking across the grounds of the 2022 Grand American in Orangeburg, SC, hungry as a stray dog, my nose detected the unmistakeable aroma of hog meat being prepared on a hickory slow burn fire. Putting my nose in the air and following the scent into the wind I found myself looking at a white food truck complete with blackened oil drum smokers, a line of hungry coonhunters and tables full of people devouring lip smacking food. I had found it: The Holy Grail of the south…BBQ.
As I got closer to the truck I could read the lettering on the side and it read “Hunting for a Cure; Drakes Hope”. Adjacent to the ordering window was a write up about the purpose of this traveling Mecca of delicacy. It told the brief story of Drake Bryant, a fifteen year old boy who is inflicted with severe autism.
On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, you will meet Curtis Bryant, the father of Drake Bryant. You will hear Drake’s story and the struggles and hardships of finding treatment and comfort for this South Carolina Family. You will hear how the coonhunting community has rallied around the Bryant Family. This is an inspiring story that sets an example for all of us. It is a story worth telling and showcases the true fiber of the hound hunting community and what we can accomplish for the greater good.
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On this week’s The Truth Josh is Joined by Jed and Chris as they discuss some of the previous episodes and have a lively discussion on many other topics!
- Are money hunts good or bad for the sport?
- Is the little man being left behind?
- Is Chris going to make a competition comeback?
- Does Josh know what he’s doing?
We are also going to debut a future star in the podcast and coon hunting world……Jase Michaelis, as he talks about his new dog and her first cast with the Trader-Inc crew!!
So sit back, relax, and enjoy this laid back, fun conversation. Only on The Truth, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network!
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This week we take the Houndsman XP faithful to the blackberry thickets of the Pacific Northwest hunting rabbits with beagles.
Seth traveled to Oregon to experience a wide variety of hound hunting styles and techniques and on the last day came to hunt rabbits with those tiny troopers of the brush, Beagles. Seth experienced a day of great success with David Church’s and Missy Fix’s dogs bringing in 2 different species of rabbits caught by the beagles in those harsh thickets. Seth was very enthusiastic to sit down with David and hear his story with these wonderful little hounds to pick his brain about the unique aspects of hunting in the Pacific Northwest with these dogs and much more!
You won’t want to miss this one everyone! Sit back and listen to the roar of the beagles!
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This week on the Truth we are lucky enough to be joined by PKC World Champion Joe Manning Jr.
Joe sits down with Josh on location at the Jarvis Umphers Memorial and the conversation is a good one. Everything from Joe’s beginnings in the hound world, to his epic run in last years PKC world hunt is discussed as well as the effect money has had on the sport of competition coonhunting.
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On this bonus episode of Houndsman XP we are lucky enough to be joined by Michael Moody and $100,000 winner Scott Engle to talk about the largest purse ever given away at a wild raccoon hunt…….
Nearly half a million dollars was dolled out last weekend and Houndsman XP was fortunate enough to be there to cover it!. So sit back, enjoy, and behold the future of competition hunting, only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network!!!!
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Josh Whitaker is the kind of guy you just immediately like. He is fun to talk with, he is a hard hunter and dedicated Houndsman. He and his twin brother Jason co own Whitaker Brothers Hunting Company out of Trinidad Colorado.
Josh and Chris talk lion hunting, how he and Jason got their start and styles of hounds they prefer. They hunt diverse terrain from high mountain to high desert, from dirt to snow. Josh shares his philosphies and experience with HXP faithfuls without hesitation.
Chris and Josh wrap up the conversation with discussing Josh’s experience in Denver last week. Josh and hundreds of other houndsmen were joined by ranchers, trappers and hunters to make a solid stand opposing SB22-031. This bill would have made it illegal to hunt mountain lion, bobcat and kill any future hopes f hunting Canadian lynx in the mile high state.
Houndsman XP is excited to share this success story and we applaud Colorado Houndsmen for organizing and standing up for freedom and science based wildlife management.
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This week on The Truth Josh is lucky enough to once again be joined by National Champion, Super Stakes Champion, and good friend, Mr Jason Daugherty.
Josh and Jason touch on a myriad of subjects including dogs that are too smart for us, Males VS Females for the competition circuit, competition dogs vs meat dogs, and much much more!
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Chris is joined on this podcast by Kevin and Nancy Hall of dogsRtreed. DogsRtreed is the industry leader in the highest quality hunting equipment for the serious Houndsman.
As a kid growing up in a self employed, self sustaining family, my grandparents taught me early in life about the value of a dollar. Grandpa would pay for the best tools on the market because those tolls were important to the survival of his business and family. I can remember him and my father saying “You can spend your money now on the best or you can spend your money multiple times later on junk.”
For houndsmen there are some tools of the trade that are essential for our success and the safety and peace of mind for our valuable hounds; dogsRtreed doesn’t sell junk. The equipment you buy isn’t going to break when you need it most. You can sleep easy in camp when you have your hounds on one of their tie outs and the leash isn’t going to fail at the critical moment when you are tying dogs back at a bay up in a dangerous place.
dogsRtreed is setting the standard in the industry for high quality gear.
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Aggression, man made or genetic? Can you recognize aggressive behavior? Why does your hound growl? Have you put your hound in a situation that may manifest itself into full blown fight mode?
Heath Hyatt joins Chris for this in depth discussion about dog behavior and how it effects houndsmen. Heath explains the why it is important to be able to identify what type of aggression your hound is showing. Once we know why the dog is being aggressive we can take step to redirect behavior. Heath identifies key areas that are of the utmost concern for houndsmen. Finally Chris and Heath discuss real life situations and how to avoid a reaction to a negative event.
There is no definitive answer to how to correct aggression. Each situation is different and should be approached on its own merit. Listeners will have some valuable take aways and will increase their houndsmen skills with this one.
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The old rule of thumb for new employees until there is someone hired after you - you are the new guy. Trevor Wade has crossed that threshold and is the not so new guy now.
By now you have heard of Trevor, from Trevor, or met Trevor. Hired by UKC in 2019 as the Coonhound Programs Manager, Trevor has made a huge impact on the coonhound program at the United Kennel Club.
Chris caught up with Trevor for a sit down at the Grand American in Orangeburg, SC. Anyone that spends more than a few minutes with him sees that he is a dedicated, hardworking young man. With down home roots and values to match, Trevor is easily likable and he is quick to talk about his love of family and his passion for coonhounds and hunting.
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When people think of a destination raccoon hunt they think of many places.
The White River Refuge in Arkansas
The rolling hills of North MO
The fertile farmlands of Southern IL
The Pecan Groves of Oklahoma
East Texas……wa…..wait……….What?......East Texas?
Yes folks, believe it or not, East Texas has some of the best hunting in the world, and in this podcasters opinion…..is home to the best PKC raccoon hunt in the world, the LONESTAR 5000!
On this episode of The Truth Josh and Jed sit down with camp director, friend, and county Sheriff Mr Kevin Ellis. Kevin has dealt with Jed for longer than he cares to admit and the hospitality that he and his family have shown us over the years is hard to fathom, so we were thrilled when he agreed to sit down and talk about all things Lone Star!
You won’t want to miss this, only on “The Truth” on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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If you enjoy freedom, if you want to sustain your lifestyle, if you believe in science based wildlife management, this is a must listen episode.
With the recent assault on hunting freedoms and the attempt by the animal rights zealots to divert wildlife management from a science based model to an emotional anthropomorphic model, the hunting community needs friends and we need them now. Protect the Harvest is a strong organization that has taken the fight to the animal rights movement effectively. Focused mainly on the Farm and Ranching community, Protect the Harvest has also fought and defended the rights of dog owners all across the country.
Chris is joined by Theresa Lucas McMahan joins Chris for this in depth discussion about Protect the Harvest and its work in defending freedoms across the globe. Listeners will be introduced to the Global initiatives to end traditional farming, ranching and animal ownership. Hunters should take note that these initiatives include the end to hunting and self sustaining lifestyles.
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In this week’s The Truth, we are joined by local coonhunting historian, and master storyteller John W. Brookman. Since the mid early 70s John has been a fixture in one of the premier coonhunting destinations in the United States, Mercer County Missouri, and most notably the tiny hamlet of Ravanna MO.
Ravanna at one time held some of the best dogs and houndsman on the planet, and the hunting history of the town, as well as the county surrounding it is a rich one. John knows this history like no other, and to get this history on record is something that I hope everyone enjoys as much as we do.
So join us this week for “The Truth,” only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network!
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If you are going talk to David McKee you better be able to walk and talk at the same time. David takes a rare break at the 57th Annual Grand American in Orangeburg, SC to sit down and chat with Chris.
David McKee is the president of the Grand American, the President of the South Carolina State Coonhunters Association and the AKC Coonhound Program’s coordinator. David shares the behind the scenes efforts of putting on a major coonhound event. He also discusses the coordination of success for the South Carolina State Coonhunter’s Association. David talk about youth scholarships, the challenges facing small club events and how to influence law makers in his home state.
Hold onto your hats, this is an episode that should inspire hunters across the nation.
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Ryan Smith, from the state of Arizona, joins Chris in this important episode to break the news about the attempt by animal extremists to end the hunting of lions, bears and bobcats in Arizona. The Trojan Horse tactics that the animal extremists are using to disrupt science based wildlife management of large predators will have wide impacts on all hunting and ranching in the state.
Ryan Smith manages an account on Instagram; @hunt_az. Ryan broke the story of a potentially leaked email to his followers. Since the release of the initial story Ryan has used his platform to rally the stake holders to stand against this intrusion on freedom and the irresponsible disruption of wildlife management.
To get involved; follow the link below to email the Arizona Department of Game and Fish. Tell them that you do not support any changes to the existing regulations and science based wildlife management practices. Tell them to ignore the efforts of the animal rights movement and stand against identity politics and emotionally charged wildlife management.
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In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, we pay tribute to two pioneers in the coonhound world. Chip Kosher Sr and Chip Jr. tell the story of how Joy dog food has been instrumental in the development of coonhunting as we know it today.
Chip Sr. was there when the idea of youth events was developed. Listeners will hear how the original concept of Super Stakes was developed and pushed forward. Chip tells the story of a late night meeting at the home of Jarvis Umphers and got the infamous “Truck Hunt” started.
Chip pays tribute to the late Jarvis Umphers. As a close personal friend Chip knew Jarvis on a level that only a select few did. There is a lot of emotion and admiration in the conversation as Chip remembers his friend Jarvis Umphers.
From the feed mill floor to paying for college tuitions to giving away new pick up trucks, the Kosher family has supported the lifestyle we all cherish so deeply.
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This week on the Houndsman XP podcast, we are lucky enough to be joined by the Director of Field Operations Mr Shane Patton. Join Josh and Shane as they touch on a variety of topics and also give Shane and the Professional Kennel Club a chance to fire back at Josh over his criticisms over the last couple of weeks.
Shane talks about what PKC does for the youth, The $100,000 purse coon hunt, the future of the sport, as well as his beginnings and experiences both in the woods and behind the desk for PKC.
And most importantly, we pay homage to the Late Jarvis Umphers. A man that can truly be described as a legend!! You won’t want to miss this one! Only on THE TRUTH, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
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Happy New Year!
Heath Hyatt and Chris recap a little December bear hunting and then dive deep into Slick Treeing!
-Inherited or trained?
-Does a hound self reward?
-Self discovery for hounds?
-Should training sessions always end on a good note?
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Merry Christmas from Team Houndsman XP. 2021 has been a wonderful year for HXP and the team gets together for the annual Christmas Party and recaps the highlights from 2021.
- Lauren recaps her adventures. From falling off of horses to Truck Stop Showers, the mother of all chaos will have you laughing at her crazy adventures.
- Seth takes about speed dogs and scarce jack rabbits
- Josh wants to start a world war and invade Norway
- Chris challenges Josh on competition coonhounds vs big game dogs
- Rifle choices
- Toughest game animals
- Cold nose vs hot nose vs brain power
It’s all here. Grad a cup of eggnog and join us in the Christmas celebration.
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On this week’s episode of The Truth, Circle points, Josh and Jed sit down and talk about some of the biggest issues in the world of competition coon hunting.
- What kind of dog can win $100k?
- Are big game dogs as good as competition coon hounds?
- What are the best dogs Finley has ever hunted with?
Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's The Truth!!!
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Chris is joined by Former State of Indiana Chief Deputy Attorney General Aaron Negengard. Aaron is a hunter and has raised his sons to hunt. Aaron will walk listeners through the legal process step by step.
- What should you expect as a victim
- What is you dog worth
- How do you get a true value
- Is a plea bargain injustice
- what is the difference between civil and criminal cases
All of that and more in the Episode of Houndsman XP
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Nestled in the up and down hills and hollers of Southwest MO lies one of the coonhuntingest men, and families on this green earth. Cheyenne Cummings has not only had great success, but by some miracle has done so without making a single hunter mad. His son Dalton……….well Dalton is a different story.
Join Josh as he is hosted by this wonderful family, and talks about everything from Jennifer's fantastic cooking, Cheyenne's humble beginnings, and everything in between. All of which led to some of the biggest wins, on some of the largest stages, for three of the best people in our amazing sport.
Only on THE TRUTH!!!
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The Houndsman XP Podcast brings you expert advice on how to deal with this tragedy and real expectations for what will transpire in a real world criminal investigation.
In Part 2 of this three part series, Chris is joined by Indiana State Police Detective and life long Houndsman Brent Miller. Chris and Brent take listeners step by step through what a real world investigation.
Some key points:
-Are you prepared
-Real world expectations
-Understanding physiological effects of stress
-How to preserve evidence
-How to be a credible witness
-How to assist in a successful investigation
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By request, Chris sits down with Donny Walston and Steve Burkholder for this prequel episode of the Big Country story. They discuss the life of one of the most controversial coonhounds of the 21st Century and give the whole story-no holds barred.
-Where did Big Country come from
-What influential breeders and hunters played the big role
-The greatest completion run of any blue tick alive
-What is wrong with the blue tick breed
-Why can’t blue ticks win on the big stage
-Are winners really talented or do they have great financial backing
It’s all here and discussed between these great friends as they relive and reminisce one of the best coonhound partnerships ever.
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The first of a three part series; the Houndsman XP Podcast dives deep into the criminal act of shooting a hunting dog. In Don’t Shoot My Dog; Part 1, Chris interviews a victim of a tragic event.
Brad Hall was coonhunting with his father in a place they had hunted for years. That night became complete chaos as shots rang out in the night. Listeners will get a first hand account of what happened, the details of the criminal case and its successful prosecution.
Chris and Brad lay out some keys to success for managing chaos, assisting investigators and prosecutors to ensure justice prevails. Brad gives listeners some great advice about being prepared for tragedies such as these.
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Chris is joined by the Gingerich Family on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. Allen and his brother John extend an invitation to Chris and his brother Matt for a few days of hunting snowshoe hare with their gritty beagle pack in the crown jewel of eastern US hunting; the Upper Pennisula of Michigan.
Recorded under the stars of “Pure Michigan” listeners will enjoy this organic conversation around the evening fire. With bellies full of good camp food and worn out from a full day of hunting, they discuss:
-How hares run vs cottontail
-Hare dogs and cottontail dogs
-Shooting sticks
-Matt’s shooting
-Gritty beagles
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On this week's “The Truth”, join Josh as he once again sits down with friend and regular contributor to the show, Mr Jed Finley. Josh and Jed, as per usual, touch on a myriad of topics that affect the hound hunting public and cover everything from big news to painful truths on this hard hitting Podcast. We guarantee you won’t want to miss this one!!! So Join us for THE TRUTH! Only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network.
- Are the hunts losing their prestige?
Is Texas its own country? - Do the Kennel Clubs do enough to support us?
- Are there Trader Pups on the way?
- Has Josh ever cheated on a cast?
- Is BIG COUNTRY COMING OUT OF RETIREMENT?
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Houndsman XP listeners will enjoy an in depth look at one of the leaders within our community; Mr. Alan Bridges of Athens, Georgia. Alan is a dedicated coonhunter, hunting a successful line of English Coonhounds at high levels in competition events. Alan serves as the President of the North Georgia Houndsmen Association. Alan and his family are also leaders in the beef industry. Alan and his family own and operate Bridges Angus Farm LLC.
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In this week's recap episode Josh and Zane discuss the last few episodes of the Truth, as well as touch on some other topics relevant to today's houndsman. This week the guys sit down without Finley and tackle a few of the topics discussed in the last three weeks, as well hot button issues like Thyroid dogs, hunting regulations, and deer hunter/coon hunter relationships in the midwest. So please join us this week for another informative, laid back discussion between two hardcore houndsman on “The Truth,” only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network!
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Join the Houndsman XP Team as they wade into this Point Blank. Josh, Lauren and Chris discuss the ridiculous conflict that exists between whitetail deer hunters and Houndsmen.
- Josh gets a new job.
- Chris shares his deer hunter anxiety theory.
- Lauren brings the chaos.
- This is an entertaining episode with the goal of bridging gaps in the hunting community.
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This week Josh is lucky enough to sit down at the PKC World Hunt with Mr John Strickland, and Mr Ashley Oxendine, owners of one of the most notorious dogs in coonhound history, Platinum Champion BIG COUNTRY! Josh sits down and talks with John and Ashley about everything Country!
Is Big Country better than Bad Habit?
Is Ashley ever going to take a vacation?
What’s next for Big Country?
Country would dominate Airplane?
Find out the answer to all of these questions and more!!! Only on “The Truth!” and the Houndsman XP Podcast Network!!
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Jacob Koons and Brandon Auflik of Hyde Holler Kennel swept the 2021 UKC Hunting Beagle World Championship by bringing home the world champion and the reserve world champion awards. Listeners will get the full story about how they did it.
Jacob and Brandon explain competition hunting with beagles, breeding winners and the value of team work.
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In this episode of The Truth on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, Josh was able to catch up to the owners of the winningest dog of all time. Wes Hamilton, and Brett Meyers. While on location at the Woodshed Pro Classic the guys sit down and discuss topics such as Strike Points, barking dogs, mommas, being addicted to coon hunts, and their humble beginnings in this amazing sport. We also go into all things Halftime Ruby, and talk about what has made her, as well as their partnership with her so successful. So sit down and enjoy a laid back conversation with two titans of the midwest coon hunting circuit!!!
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Alex Krstic joins Houndsman XP Podcast for another in depth and entertaining episode. Alex is a professional nuisance wildlife control specialist, Xtreme Performance hunter of Australian bush critters and expert breeder and trainer of the most intense hunting dog God ever put on the earth; the Jagdterrier.
Listeners will get an in depth discussion about the history of the Jagdterrier and the progression the breed history to modern day uses. It is a no holds barred description of the temperament and intensity of the action packed terrier.
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Live from the PKC World Championship in Salem, IL; Chris sits down with Wade Graskewicz. Wade is the owner of Joy and Hi-Standard Dog Food. Listeners will hear Wade’s story of competing at high levels with coonhounds in the most prestigious competition hunts of the day. His deep desire and interest in hounds and hunting dogs led him to become the creator of Hi-Standard Dog Food and eventually, the owner of Joy Dog Food.
Houndsman XP fans will enjoy this informative conversation about dog food, the process of making it and how Joy/Hi-Standard has become an industry leader and a favorite among Houndsmen.
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Cleave Dwire returns to wrap up the two part episode. Accomplished lion hunters have to work everyday to master they craft. When mountain lions make a kill they leave several clues behind.
Cleave breaks down several key points that Houndsmen should be looking for to increase their success rates. Through careful evaluation around these kill sites, Houndsmen can determine lion size, sex, direction of travel and much more.
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On this episode of the The Truth Josh sits down with good friends Zane Allen and Jed Finley as they talk everything competition hunting. Sit back and relax while we have a casual discussion about burned out dogs, Jed and Josh arguing, babbling dogs, and how easy it is to train a puppy.
Learn how Jed and Josh have blown nearly every male dog up that they have ever hunted, how Zane can stand being around us, and our thoughts on some of the previous episodes of The Truth!! You won’t want to miss this one!! So join us for THE TRUTH only on the Houndsman XP podcast network!!
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Shorty and Chris dive deep into caring for your hounds. Admittedly, neither are veterinarians. However, they have decades of experience with hounds, livestock and administering meds and preventative treatment to animals.
In this episode Chris and Shorty will discuss numerous products that will be helpful for the Houndsman to prevent and eradicate parasites from hounds and kennel space.
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Join us this week on “The Truth” as Josh sits down with the one and only Curt Ahring. The often controversial, but always entertaining man behind one of the most legendary stud dogs in our sport. Trackman!! Curt welcomes Josh into his home as they sit down and talk about everything. Money men, stud dogs, high dollar hunts, UKC vs PKC, you name it, Curt and Josh cover it. So sit back, relax, and be entertained by one of, if not THE greatest coonhunting storyteller of all time.
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In this episode Seth and Steve Downs sit down for a great conversation about the aspects of sighthound competition hunting and how it has added dimension and depth to the coursing lifestyle. Along the way Steve also talks about his life with sighthounds, how incredible the humble Hare is, and his very interesting and successful breeding of old school hunting Greyhounds. This is an episode that has something for everyone no matter what you are hunting, so strap in and get ready, these dogs can really run!
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Jerry Moll makes his final appearance on the Houndsman XP Podcast as a PKC Employee. Jerry is “mostly” retired and will be fully retired soon. After working for 17 years with two different registries, AKC and PKC, Jerry is hanging it up.
Jerry Moll is a familiar face to competition coonhunters. A life long houndsman and competition coonhunter for 40 years, Jerry has made a lasting impact on the sport of coonhunting. Chris and Jerry talk about the changes in hounds, rules, equipment and the culture of competition coonhunting.
Jerry will be missed as a registry professional. His straight forward and honest approach to the sport make him a perfect guest for “The Truth About Coonhunting” on Houndsman XP.
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In a world where people are working hard to be InstaCelebrities, Facebook Famous and host their own YouTube channel, Butch Spear is a bear hunting celebrity without even trying and probably against his will.
Butch found himself thrust onto the world stage by a YouTube channel producer with over 2 million followers. He was only trying to retrieve his bear dogs from a piece of private property. While he legally could have entered the property to get his hounds that were treed, he chose to go to the land owner out of courtesy and respect to inform him of what was happening. What happened next was beyond his wildest expectations. The YouTube channel owner got more than he bargained for as well. Butch Spear is the president of the Vermont Bearhound Association and was well equipped to handle the situation.
Listeners will find pearls of wisdom in how Butch Spear handled this situation.
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Join us this week as Josh sits down with National Champion, Two time Super Stakes Champion, and co-owner and trainer of one of the most talked about dogs of the last decade, Insane X-Con. Jason has been gracious enough to share with us his powerful message, and there is no better story of redemption. Jason has reached the highest of highs in the competition coonhound world, as well as the lowest of lows in life, and his story is one that is so unique we feel it must be shared. So please join us for “The Truth” and a man who speaks it, Mr Jason Daugherty.
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Cleave Dwire returns to the Houndsman XP Podcast for a two part segment of mountain lion hunting. Joined by Shorty, Chris and Cleave discuss locating and evaluating kills, sorting out tracks and how to read sign in and around a mountain lion kill.
Listeners will benefit from part one as the crew discusses several aspects of hunting mountain lions with hounds.
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What is it like to win three…..yes three….trucks by the age of 30? To professional handler Michael Ward it is just another day in the office. On this episode of The Truth we talk with Michael about everything being a true professional entails, how he got his start, and what made him decide that being a handler of hounds was not just what he wanted to do as a career, but how he made it into a stellar one. We also ask Michael to answer the age-old argument of North vs South, and what it takes to win in both areas, and as always we discuss social media and the myths surrounding his chosen occupation. So join us for another insightful and interesting podcast for a look inside the life of a professional competition hunter and houndsman!!!
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The Houndsman XP crew shells it right down to the cob on this episode. Point Blank is an episode where we discuss random topics that are highly important and great topics that lead to passionate discussion among houndsmen. We we get into breeding, genetics, training and how all of that impacts our success as hunters and houndsmen.
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On this Episode of “The Truth” portion of Houndsman XP Josh is joined by Mr Jed Finley of Bethany Missouri. Jed is a well known handler whose accomplishments include, PKC National Champion, PKC Super Stakes Champion, Top 5 UKC World Hunt Finisher, PKC and CHKC World Hunt Finalist, as well as being a top breeder of dogs that continually do well on the competition circuit.
Join Josh and Jed for a laid back, no holds barred conversation on what it takes to compete at the highest level for both man and dog. Josh and Jed also address a few of the many myths surrounding competition coon hunting today, as well as answer a few questions that many may have that want to get started in this facet of our beloved sport.
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Have you ever had an in depth conversation with a high level executive from an animal rights organization? Do you really know what is going on in executive board rooms? Do you wonder what the real strategies are?
Meet John Bolin. John is a career law enforcement officer that went to work for one of the most recognizable animal rights organizations in the world. He sat in executive board meetings, he read company email, he saw sensitive and secret documents. He saw the evil from within.
After brief employment he knew he needed to get out and disassociate himself from the animal rights movement.
You will hear an amazing story about graft, corruption, and the dishonesty that is an everyday practice for the animal rights movement. Never before has anyone from this level or with this much involvement shared the true facts about animal rights agendas with the hunting community.
John is dedicated to exposing the corrupt practices of the movement.
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The Houndsman XP Podcast welcomes a new addition to the original podcast about hunting with hounds. The title of this Thursday segment will be called “The Truth About Coonhunting” and will be anchored by our good friend Josh Michaelis.
Josh is a natural fit for this new initiative at Houndsman XP. He is a well respected hunter among competition coonhunters, hosts his own YouTube Channel called Big Show Productions and “The Show to be Named Later”.
This new segment of Houndsman XP will feature current news from the competitions coonhunting world, feature the most successful hunters and handlers, breeders and trainers whose names will be highly recognizable and define Xtreme Performance.
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Seth and the President of the New Mexico Houndsmen Association, John Rutter, sit outside in the beautiful woodlands of southern New Mexico to have a great, laid-back conversation about all things central New Mexico raccoon hunting, setting up a good bowfishing rig, dealing with people messing with your dogs, and the resurgence of the New Mexico Houndsmen Association as a force to help Preserve, Protect, and Promote our great state’s hound hunting rights. If you like hearing about the unique situations and wild stories that other hunter’s face in a unique and versatile landscape, then this episode is definitely for you!
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Cleave Dwyer returns to the Houndsman XP Podcast for a deep dive into locating and evaluating mountain lion tracks. Chris and Cleave discuss where to find tracks, how to age tracks and evaluate them.
Listeners will get to hear how Cleave, a professional lion hunter uses landscape, light and weather to find a track that his pack of lion hounds can work and ultimately catch lions.
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Mark Dufresne joins the HXP Crew for this Point Blank episode. Bizarre encounters with wildlife, wolves killing hunting dogs in Wisconsin and fighting to maintain wolf management plans lead the topics of discussion. Did we mention that Chris gets a prison name?
There are plenty of laughs and fun in this episode as the crew dissects the most current topics impacting our lifestyle as Houndsmen. Grab your favorite beverage, relax and enjoy this wild bunch in an informative yet entertaining conversation.
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What a wild and fun episode with Lane Denney and Tyler Compton of Tier 1 Custom Calls. Lane and Tyler introduce the hound hunting community to their newly formed custom call company. Tier 1 coon squallers are a tried and true design and a leading call for coonhunters that are serious competitors. Lane is a repetitive world champion in different coonhound registries and Tyler is an accomplished and passionate competitor. Togther they know what it takes to be successful in the woods at night.
Every Houndsman should have a Tier 1 call in their hunting vest. The unique sounds and rich tones draw reaction from a raccoon when valuable plus points are needed to moving a black bear around in a tree to trigger a young dog. I have even used a smaller to find bobcats in trees at night.
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Adam O Donnell and Chris talk about squirrel dogs. From the original purposes and traditional uses on the early frontier to modern day high performance tree dogs, the mountain cur is truly an American original.
Adam is a director for the Original Mountain Cur Breeders Association (OMCBA) and an accomplished competition hunter with beginnings in the hound world and then transitioning to squirrel dogs. Adam and Chris discuss the history of the mountain cur and how it has evolved from a utilitarian type dog in the colonial and early American era dog to a high performance tree dog in modern times. They discuss the rocky and questionable past of the largest cur dog registry, the OMCBA and get into training tips and strategies for cur dog owners.
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The invention of competition raccoon hunting or nite hunts, as they are commonly referred to, is the most impactful facet of the Houndsman lifestyle. Any and every hound that is being hunted today has been impacted in some way by the competition coonhunting game. Dale and Clel Lee hunted hounds from Elbert Vaughn and Berton Oney. Who hasn’t heard of Dave Dean and his Hammer line of Blueticks? Nance bred hounds, Lipper, Albert bred Black and Tans from Gene Hicks and Warren Haslour and his Smokey River hounds are or were all coonhunters. Even the all American bred Plott hound has been influenced by competition coonhunting.
In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris is joined by Josh Micahelis of Big Show Hunting Productions and a well known competition coonhunter. Josh recently published a top ten list of things every coonhunter should know. That list took social media by storm. Chris and Josh discuss each point in depth. After this discussion the excuses are over. This is straight talk about competing with our hounds.
This is a must listen for every coonhunter that has entered a competition coonhound event, those that aspires to and the big game Houndsman that needs to know what is affecting and influencing the hounds we all enjoy.
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There is nothing quite like the spirit of a family from the Old South. That spirit embodies the self reliant, utilitarian and productive lifestyle. From the Sportsmen’s Paradise of Louisiana, Chad Wall sits down with Chris in this face to face interview to tell a story of generational Houndsmen that settled a rugged swampland. Lizard Creek is truly at the end of the road. The only thing beyond is miles of endless swamp, coastal marsh and ocean.
Listeners will be drawn in as Chad proudly talks about his family history, settling the last piece of high ground before the impending swamps. The story includes generations of houndsmen that hunted out of necessity for food, the styles of hounds they developed and techniques they used to hunt in the swamp. They settled their own community and lived off the land through trapping, alligator farming and growing strawberries.
Out of that experience, the Wall family has capitalized on building successful businesses, building equipment to fit their needs. From the highest quality boat manufacturers to custom made dog boxes each item is built on experience and with southern hospitality.
So hold on tight as we race through the bayou country of Louisiana in a Gator Trax boat. The dogs are loaded in an Old South Dog Box and we are ready to go hunting.
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Saddle up a mule and ride along on this adventure into the high desert of Nevada to chase some lions.
Cleave Dwire and Chris have an in depth discussion about hunting mountain lions. Cleave has over twenty years of experience chasing lions with hounds in the most diverse region of the Untied States. He unselfishly shares his observations with listeners. Houndsmen at any level of experience will enjoy this conversation as Cleave talks about Mountain Lion behavior, interpreting sign, where to look for sign and tracks to increase your odds and how your hounds interpret that sign.
Listerners will get Cleave’s opinions and experience on highly talked about and debated topics such as; do lions make scratches with their front feet or back feet, lions “picking up” their scent. Chris doesn’t give him a free pass and a debate ensues on these and few other topics
Join us at the fire in the high country and grab a buckskin out of the cooler, we have a lot to talk about.
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Lauren catches up with Naomi Yates for this must listen episode of Houndsman XP. Naomi is a lion hunter living in northern Colorado, a college student studying wildlife management, a seasonal employee with Colorado Fish, Wildlife and Parks and a dedicated Houndsman.
Naomi is dedicated to the Houndsman lifestyle. With a family dedicated to hunting with hounds and living the dream of a total outdoor lifestyle, she has a solid social media game and goes by @outdoorrevivalist on Instagram. Naomi caught national attention when she posted a picture of her first lion kill on social media. She defended herself with poise and insight that should be a model for hunters everywhere.
Lauren and Naomi have a high energy chat about hunting and hounds and defending the lifestyle we all care so deeply about.
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Seth travels to the central New Mexico bosque forests to capture the voice of a man who is well known in the New Mexico hound world and a long time hunter of Raccoons, Mr. Fred Moore.
Fred has been active in the New Mexico Houndsman Association for over 50 years and has been instrumental in helping keep laws on the books that make sense for Houndsmen and conservation goals. Fred has a very lively and fun attitude that has kept him not only relevant, but also with a large circle of great friends by side. This is an episode that is for expert and novice Houndsmen alike that you won’t want to miss!
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Jim Ridge defines Xtreme Performance in coonhound breeding and he and his team have backed it up with consistent appearances in the winner’s circle, historical reproducers lists and the Hall of Fame.
Jim and Chris have been friends for decades. Listeners will enjoy this historical review and updates to the present day of Briar Creek English coonhounds. Jim gives listeners insights into breeding and consistent winning and performance of his hounds.
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The Houndsman XP crew is joined by guest Josh Michaelis of Big Show Productions (available on YouTube). A wild and raw conversation about topics that Houndsmen talk about, the crew has fun with this episode.
Listen in on this conversation about the most highly debated topics in the hound hunting world. Dog prices, puppy prices, ages to start pups, and breeding practices. It’s all here and it comes from Houndsmen that walk the walk.
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The Houndsman XP crew is joined by guest Becky Dwire of the Nevada Sporting Dog Alliance, for the first official “Point Blank” episode. Point Blank is an unfiltered discussion about the hottest topics in the hunting community.
The group discusses and explains why we hunt and the importance of being able to tell people why we hunt. Hot topics that directly affect houndsmen such as Trojan horse billboards, misleading news stories and humorous news releases, are shelled down to the cob in this Point Blank discussion.
Unedited and raw, this episode will get people thinking about the important issues pertaining to the world we live in and how it affects us as houndsmen directly.
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Mark Dufresne and Heath Hyatt return to the Houndsman XP Podcast for a discussion about how to breed the best, select the best and behavior conditioning for Xtreme Performance hounds.
Heath is a professional K9 trainer and has done in-depth work, to include building relationships with breeders around the world, to achieve a Master Trainer title. He currently serves a police department in Virginia in that capacity and is crucial in performance dog selection. Heath shares the strategies that professional police dog trainers use in selection and the conditioning of dogs in preparation for a lifetime of dangerous and high stress service. He is also a hardcore bear hunter and has bred and trained generations of his own hounds. Heath has the ability to draw parallels from his professional training and experience and bring it to the hound hunting community.
Mark is a professional guide from the state of Maine. He has decades of experience using hounds to put clients in positions to be successful with the use of his hounds in pursuit of bear and bobcat. Mark has dedicated a large portion of his life to understanding breeding and training Xtreme Performance game catching hounds.
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Gavin Lipjes returns to Houndsman XP. This episode features Gavin Lipjes, a Professional Hunter from South Africa and proprietor of Panther Trackers. Lauren cohosts with Chris as Gavin recounts real life Leopard hunts from South Africa to include a leopard attack.
This is an in depth discussion about native trackers, the culture they live in, the effects and properties of scent, the scenting hound and the environmental effects on a hound and hunter success rate.
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Casey Stutzman and Chris slay some sacred cows in this podcast. A talk with Casey is always a straight shooting, point blank discussion. Casey is a hard hunting, dedicated Houndsman. He is also an intelligent, critical thinker that is always looking for more knowledge.
Chris and Casey talk about how good were the old hounds, how has technology changed hunting. They talk about mountain lion studies, hound performance, being honest and just general stuff that Houndsmen always talk about. It’s good talk and nothing held back. It’s Point Blank.
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Chris and Shorty are joined by Bubba Allen of South Texas for this deep dive into hog hunting, dog breeding and damage control work in. Bubba Allen is a dedicated dog man that hunts the toughest hogs around. Ranchers, farmers, even golf course owners depend on Bubba and his pack to catch the out of control population and devastating masses of feral hogs in South Texas.
This easy going conversation covers topics of breeding, hunting, the changes in technology and war stories. Any Houndsman will appreciate this episode of Houndsman XP.
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The American Plott Association (APA) represents Plott enthusiasts throughout the world. Their motto “A Breed Apart” can easily represent the rugged Houndsmen that hunt the Plott hound as well as the breed of dog itself. The APA is an inclusive and forward thinking organization that is dedicated to promoting the Plott hound and hunting big game.
Chris is joined by APA President David Williams and a supporting cast for this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. Recorded live at the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association, the guys talk about the widespread membership of the APA, what it takes to keep a premier organization running and the historic Brindle Book the annual publication of the APA.
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This is an episode of HXP you will not want to miss. Chris sits down with Carl Schoettel and Lucas Withrow at the yearly gathering of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association to talk about their excellent success as an organization and current issues facing Houndsmen and other conservationists alike; all the while having thoughtful insights on unity, conservation, and the continuity of hound hunting for all in Wisconsin. Then after that great conversation Chris sits down with the Lobbyist working for the WBHA, Mr. Bob Welch, to talk about how an effective hound organization can take their agenda to the next level in their state’s legislature.
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Houndsmen and deer hunters find common ground in this one of a kind Houndsman XP Podcast. Travis Land has developed his skills as a 3rd generation houndsman to use his specialized hounds as deer recovery specialists in the South Texas Brush Country.
This podcast has something for everyone. Shorty and Travis sit down with Chris in a South Texas Cantina for an in depth discussion about scent, genetics, South Texas houndsmen, deer hunting and blood tracking. It’s all here.
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From the Dark Continent; leopards rule the night and Houndsman XP takes you on an adventure with Gavin Lipjes, a Professional Hunter and houndsman. South African native Gavin Lipjes will draw the listener in with his experience and knowledge of African game and his use of specialized hounds to pursue one of the most dangerous cats on the planet.
Gavin and Chris get down to it in this episode and talk about the history of hounds and hunting in South Africa. Gavin made Chris’s head spin when he described the tracking skills required of men and hound to pursue the elusive big cats.
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Kevin and Nancy Hall have developed a product line of essential gear and equipment for Xtreme Performance Houndsmen. The customer can see the experience in every product they sell. Operating a premier and innovative business that makes customer service a hallmark, Kevin and Nancy are taking houndsmanship to a new level.
Chris, Nancy and Kevin discuss the great product line at dogsRtreed, the thought and experience that goes into its development. Kevin takes a deep dive into explaining the impact of heat casualties and dehydration in your hound. Kevin and Nancy introduce a new product that will help prevent it.
As hunters we expect Xtreme Performance from our hounds. DogRtreed is developing products that keep our hounds safe, healthy and in the woods. More time in the woods means more game caught and better hounds.
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Hunter Nation is taking the fight to the anti hunting / animal radicals. With a lineup of heavy hitters on board at Hunter Nation, they are proving they are willing to do what it takes to fight for hunters rights and freedoms on every level.
Hunter Nation CEO Luke Hilgemann sits down with Chris and Lauren at the WBHA annual convention for a discussion about the all out warfare to defend hunting. This is a great episode and a must listen for every Houndsman.
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Having the knowledge to treat traumatic wounds in the field could very well be the difference between life and death for your hound. This can be a rough lifestyle and hounds are tough but they do get injured, just like in any action sport.
Sheridan Myer of Colorado lives the Houndsman lifestyle and brings her 20 years of experience in the field of veterinarian medicine to this podcast to give some valuable information for Houndsmen. Traumatic wounds, treating for shock, heat casualties, gun shots; it’s all in this episode.
Every sporting dog enthusiast needs to listen to this important podcast.
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The HXP Team gets together for a great conversation about Lauren’s desert dwelling and coonhunting experiences. Listeners will get Seth’s perspective of hunting raccoons barefooted in the land of cactus needles and mesquite brush.
As always when the HXP Team gets together it is a wild conversation. What would it be like to put a Garmin on a legendary hound? What is it like living in an eleven foot camper with 4 hounds? How do hounds from Wisconsin preform in the deserts of the southwest? So many questions and so many crazy answers.
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In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast listeners ride along with Shorty Gorham and Chris in the early morning hours in south Texas in pursuit of bobcats. This is a fun episode filled with laughter. Chris and Shorty talk about the future of the Houndsman lifestyle, wildlife management, hound training, and maturing as a houndsman.
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Are you looking for a conversation from a great hunter and impactful breeder of performance hounds? Are you trying to hone your skills and increase your knowledge about breeding hounds? This episode is for you!
Chris travels to southern Louisiana to hog hunt with good friend, legendary hunter and breeder Mike Cauley and his Bayou Cajun Plotts. This hunt was really a homecoming. Not for Chris, but for two plotts that were born in the Bayou Cajun Plott Kennel owned and operated for 39 years by Mike Cauley. Lotsagrit Bayou Cajun Bull and Diablo went home to run hogs with Mike and crew in their ancestral homeland. And the crew stacked them up.
From breeding plotts to hog and bear hunting to bare foot skiing on the Tchefuncte River, Mike has lived a life of Xtreme Performance. Mike represents the ideal Houndsman. He is soft spoken, humble, yet humorous, dedicated and an expert on breeding and catching dangerous game with his plotts. Chris and Mike have a great conversation about hunting but really drill down on breeding Xtreme Performance hounds. Recorded after two hard going days of hog hunting, Chris and Mike fight off sleep to bring you this impactful episode.
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Big Show Game Calls owner and head coonhunter Josh Michaelis joins the podcast for an awesome discussion. Josh is a coonhound competition hunter that doubles down on his passion with custom game calls, particularly coon squallers. He also produces a Youtube Channel for Big Show Productions, featuring “The Show to Be Named Later”. Josh has interviewed the most recognizable and successful competition coonhound handlers in the game.
Josh and Chris go in depth about bridging the gap in the hunting world for the future of the Xtreme Performance Houndsmen. Josh lays out the recipe to success for interacting with hunters of other genres and how to gain and maintain access to private property to run his hounds on.
Josh, being a professional call maker, gives listeners a step by step instructional talk about how to properly blow a coon squaller for optimal success. He wraps up the session with a live demonstration of professional coon squalling.
Listeners will be entertained, while gaining valuable insight on hunting group interaction and successful hound handling skills.
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Chris Mason is an icon in the Saluki community who’s stellar hunting dogs are known far and wide for being some of the best. Chris has been hunting sighthounds for hares for more than 40 years and is still going strong hunting her hounds more than most people dream they can!
Chris and Seth sit down after a long and fantastic day’s coursing to hear the story of Chris’s interesting life with hounds, philosophies on hunting and training them, and how her opinions and techniques have evolved with time and knowledge gained. This is an episode that has a huge number of takeaways for sighthound hunters and those folks who just love to hear about hunting with the fastest canines in the world.
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Mark Booth had a vision to create a magazine that showcased the heritage of the southern houndsman. Southern Hound Hunting Magazine is a quarterly magazine that captures the rich tradition of hunting in the southern United States.
Chris and Mark have and depth discussion about hunting deer with hounds. This often overlooked tradition of southern lifestyle is captured in this fun episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. Listeners will get a peek into the dark swamps and southern wooded plains as they listen to Mark talk about hunting with his hounds.
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Becky Dwire with the Nevada Sporting Dog Alliance makes her second appearance on the podcast, representing the Nevada Sporting Dog Alliance. Becky is a houndsman of Xtreme Performance in every sense of the word. She and her husband, Cleave, own a professional outfitting business, Bull Creek Outfitters. Becky is an accomplished professional dog trainer.
She also dedicates a substantial amount of her time to Preserve, Protect and Promote hunting with hounds.
Becky and Chris have a fun and lively conversation about mules, horses and the pleasure and pain they bring. The heart of the conversation is about bear hunting in Nevada and the attack it is under. Emotionally charged animal rights groups are attacking the use of hounds as a legal pursuit method for black bears. Chris and Becky discuss this and anthropomorphism of dogs and bears in this episode.
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Joe Kondelis, founder and CEO of the Western Bear Foundation, makes his second appearance on the Houndsman XP Podcast. Chris and Joe discuss the work that continues to preserve bear hunting. Bear baiting is under attack in Idaho and Joe and Chris have an in depth discussion on how it effects Houndsmen and bear hunting with hounds.
The Western Bear Foundation is a non profit organization that is committed to black bear research and habitat improvement for the conservation of black bears in a way that promotes hunting as the number one management tool in black bear conservation.
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Kenneth Adkins was a dedicated disciplined breeder of Bluetick hounds. Ken Fischer and Jacob Campbell join Houndsman XP host Chris Powell for an in depth look at the man, Kenneth Adkins. Ken and Jacob have dedicated their lives to continuing Mr. Adkins work. Listeners will enjoy their historical journey that includes a look at the most notable men in blue tick history.
Listeners will hear about the character of Mr. Adkins and how he successfully bred his line of Bluetick Coonhounds that are currently being used for bear hunting, lion hunting and coonhunting.
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Kolby Morehead also known in the right circles as the “Bear Tech”. Kolby is the producer and often times co-host of the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast. He also works for Bear Hunting Magazine, a high quality, premier print magazine. Bear Hunting Magazine encompasses all things bear hunting and has feature articles discussing bear hunting with hounds.
Kolby is a bright, insightful person who has added dimension to the Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast. As you listen to this episode you will get an inside look at his depth of understanding and passion of the hunting culture.
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In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Chris takes the gloves off. There has never been a more outright and blatant assault on Freedom in our culture. Chris is joined by Australian Houndsman and defender of hound hunting rights, Alex Krstic. Alex is making his second appearance on the Houndsman XP Podcast for an unabridged discussion about Freedom.
With recent events unfolding in the U.S. and what could be perceived as a the greatest divide in the U.S. population since the onset of the U.S. Civil War, Chris and Alex look at what is happening square in the face. The discussion covers how the erosion of freedom on a large stage will ultimately effect individual freedoms and lead to attacks against hunting and the ability to hunt with hounds.
Without sounding like alarmists, Chris and Alex talk about solutions to the problem. The discussion includes some well thought out plans for defending the freedoms of Houndsmen across the globe.
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Chris chats with good friend and Freedom Hunters CEO Anthony Pace to kick off a new year for the Houndsman XP and Freedom Hunters collaborations. Chris and Anthony recap the Freedom Hunters event for 2020 that include bob cat hunts, lion hunts, deer hunts, bear hunts and coon hunts; all with hounds to honor America’s heroes.
This episode is one Team HXP is ver y proud of. Freedom Hunters is an organization that allows us an honorable opportunity to honor our U.S Military Veterans. “From Field to Field” Chris and Anthony discuss how Houndsmen can Preserve, Protect and Promote the life style we live all while supporting a worthy cause.
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Happy New Year Houndsman XP fans! In this episode, the HXP Team gets together and catches up on recent bear hunts, coonhounds and coursing dogs. The conversation quickly goes to the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions.
The Houndsman XP Team lays out five New Years Resolutions that every houndsman should keep. Whether your a coonhunter in southern swamps, rabbit hunter in the thickets of the Midwest, bear or cat hunter in the mountains or a high octane Houndsmen chasing game with sight hounds, there are valuable take aways for you here. Each Resolution will serve our mission to Preserve, Protect and Promote the houndsman lifestyle.
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West Virginia Bear Season is in full swing and Chris is joined by Evan Workman, Carl Schoettel and Johnny Hager. Evan and Johnny have been long time friends and have made their mark on the plot breed with historical reproducing plott hounds, winning in competition nite hunts on some of the sport’s biggest stages. Carl is the president of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association.
The four discuss bear hunting, plott pedigrees, and successful hound organizations. Listeners will enjoy this conversation between these experienced and effective Houndsmen.
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In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Chris talks with Megan and Danny Perez. Megan and Danny are no stranger to the coonhound community and are familiar with the getting their picture taken at the big coonhound events.
Listeners will enjoy this informative episode that is full of great advice for coonhunters at every stage of their development. Megan talks about the importance of conformation in our hounds and how that translates into performance in the field. Danny talks about how to prepare a hound for competition and what the vital traits he looks for to keep them in the winners circle.
Get a cup of coffee, sit back and take in this episode. Be prepared to laugh, learn and take your hounds to the next level of Xtreme Performance.
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The Houndsman XP Team discusses eating critters. To eat or not to eat? That is the question. With the recent Covid issue and an infusion of newcomers to the outdoor lifestyle, this episode is a fun but in depth discussion about eating wild game.
The team discusses recent trends in wild game cooking and the culture surrounding it. What animals are taboo? Is it a fad? Is it a recurring tradition that is resurfacing in modern man? Listeners will get the Houndsman XP answers to all of these questions and more. The team also discusses pitfalls to avoid and some real health hazards that potential wild game chefs should consider before eating the critters they catch.
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Chris heads to the North Country for some fast action snow shoe hare hunting in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with Allen Gingerich. Most know Allen from his role at UKC and he is making his third appearance on the Houndsman XP Podcast. What you may not know is about his lifelong passion for chasing hare with his own pack of beagles.
This episode is light and recorded on the road while the thrill of the hunt is still fresh. Allen and Chris talk about beagles and the heart and soul of the noble beagle. Allen describes what he looks for in a beagle, training and how a new comer can get a firm start as a beagle houndsman. You’re gonna love it.
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The Houndsman XP Team tackles hot button issues about dog training, the practice of culling, and wolf management. It’s complicated.
The Houndsman XP team is not afraid to tackle tough questions and give listeners the straight talk about complex issues. Chris answers some listener questions and expands on the recent episode about scent and training. Culling is an effective practice among the most astute breeders and has become a sensitive matter that is in direct conflict with modern cultural trends. The team has an open discussion about the practice and how it fits into modern society. With the gray wolf being recently delisted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the team discusses the future processes, the cultural impact and the broader picture of wildlife management.
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In this special episode of Houndsman XP, Seth premieres his archival interviews of old timers who tell about their upbringing with dogs and share their stories about their long and interesting lives. Seth’s mission was to capture the voices and stories of these verteran houndsman so that their knowledge and wit can be with us for decades to come.
Dean Bohannon is the kind of person that a young houndsman is lucky to find; he is kind, knowledgeable, helpful, and always willing to share fun stories and get excited talking about his passion for running hounds. Dean catapulted Seth into the hound world by selling him his first set of coursing hounds and has been there to help, give advice, and receive Seth's excited phone calls since the first day. Dean is a true blue American Houndsman that is always great to have a conversation with, and I know you will like listening to this one. Enjoy!
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Sit down with Chris, one on one. No guests, no distractions, just plain talk about Scent and how your hound uses its nose.
Chris covers the importance and the urgency to get involved in your local, state and national hound organizations before he dives into an in depth talk about the very basics of your hounds nose. Chris talks about scent, what it really is and how your hound uses its nose to trigger deep instinctive behaviors.
This episode will get you started on the path to being a better trainer, hunter and ultimately an Xtreme Performance Houndsman.
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A conversation with houndsmen that defines Xtreme Performance. Casey Stutzman and Larry Anderson sit down with Chris for a face to face interview. Casey is a hard hunting dude with high expectations for his hounds but, more importantly, for himself.
Casey talks about how wolves have changed hunting in the west, his high standards for hounds and breeding, and helicopter logging. Casey is extreme in everything he tackles. Listeners will be inspired and encouraged to keep reaching for the next level of performance as the gang talks about high performance hounds, lion studies, and discriminate breeding of hounds.
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Chris sits down with Luke Worthington of Gillette, Wyoming. Luke is Xtreme Performance in every aspect of life. His hounds are extreme, his energy is extreme, his work is extreme, the country he hunts is extreme and the weather in North East Wyoming is extreme!
Listeners will enjoy this high energy conversation between Luke and Chris. They talk about the versatility of a hound, bobcat and lion hunting, predator management in ranch country, and animal husbandry in harsh conditions. This episode is a gem and features one of Houndsman XP’s faithful supporters.
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In this fun and casual episode of Houndsman XP our founder and great friend Chris Powell comes out of his brief hiatus to catch up with Lauren and fill in the fans with his whereabouts. Chris and Lauren enjoy talking about the dichotomy of Western and Eastern hound hunting, treating injuries to hounds, Lauren’s brush with a bear and her hound, and much more. Enjoy!
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Alex Krstic is a man who embodies the guiding principles of Houndsman XP: Preserve, Protect, Promote. Alex was instrumental in reestablishing the legality of hound hunting for Sambar Deer in Australia and to this day is championing for Hound hunting in his state of Victoria, Australia. Alex hunts with sighthounds, scenthounds, and terriers and is very well travelled and as such, has an extremely wide breadth of experiences that I know we will all enjoy hearing about in this fun filled and thoughtful episode of Houndsman XP.
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Long time fan and friend of the show Charlie Merrifield joins the Houndsman XP team for a fun filled and casual talk about hunting Raccoons and Bobcats in the densely forested areas of the Pacific Northwest as well as the importance and benefits of local and state hound clubs such as the Fern Ridge Treehound Club; of which Charlie is a member.
Along the way we also talk about the dangers facing hunting dogs, the feeling of the inside of a cow’s rumen, is bigfoot real, and asking the serious question of what is worse for hounds to catch: Skunks or Porcupines? Let the debate begin! Enjoy!
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In this special episode of Houndsman XP, Seth premieres his archival interviews of old timers who tell about their upbringing with dogs and share their stories about the old days. Seth’s mission was to capture the voices and stories of these verteran houndsman so that their knowledge and wit can be with us for decades to come.
David Hise is a true living legend. His influence in the coursing hound community in the western united states is undeniable. He knew all of the famous dogmen as a young man, then grew to become one in his own right. In this episode David talks about his life hunting coons, hogs, coyotes , and hares with all different types of hounds. He talks about some of his views on things in the past, present, and future, and gives us some great laughs along the way.
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Seth and Lauren take the Houndsman XP faithful on a ride through a wide variety of topics and subjects ranging from the hurdles some beginners face, the value of a good mentor, first hound love, dogs addicted to licking toads, and much more.
This is a fun and lighthearted episode of Houndsman XP that has something for everyone and a lot laughs along the way!
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Seth and his friend Corbin Geyer sit down to talk about all things hounds and southern Australia. Corbin is a houndsmen, terrierman, and ferreter who never misses an opportunity to get some dogs out and enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. Seth and
Corbin discuss Sambar drives, bolting rabbits, super sized crocodiles, and of course; a houndsman’s view of invasion of non native wildlife and how it affects them in the unique and amazing continent of Australia.
Make sure to have google handy so you can see the incredible critters we talk about during this exciting episode of Houndsman XP!
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Brooke Lanning of Medina, Ohio joins Lauren for a 1:1 conversation about Brooke’s journey into the lifestyle. Brooke enjoys many hobbies including working with horses, hunting upland game with English Pointers, shooting trap, and enjoying what the outdoors have to offer.
Starting with horses, Brooke’s journey has taken her from a love of barrel racing, herding dogs and upland hunting to currently following two American English Coonhounds into the woods at night alone among huge patches of poison ivy and crazy coyotes. Lauren and Brooke talk about how she handles, trains, and uses her hounds, what she’s learned along the way, and the way outsiders can negatively perceive things and what we can do to help that. They talk about the great ways the lifestyle has changed their course in life.
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Scott Allan of SA Fieldsports Photography joins the Houndsman XP Team for a chat about hunting in jolly old England. Scott is a professional photographer that has travelled around the world photographing outdoor activities but truly loves hunting dogs and lives the houndsman lifestyle to the fullest.
Listeners will enjoy Scott’s stories about lurchers and earth working dogs. Scott explains how the freedoms of European hunters have been diminished. From the outside looking in, Scott explains how important for Houndsmen in the United States to protect the freedoms they have. Scott also talks rodent control.
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Do you want better hounds? Do you want to catch more game, have more pleasurable experiences, and enhance your total experience in the field with your hounds? Log it with the Stic Bow Outdoors “The Hound Log”!
Bart Hogge, an accomplished Houndsmen and dedicated bear hunter from Virginia, has built a company that produces products that can enhance your skills as a houndsman. Bart joins Chris to talk bear hunting and his re-invention of an age old technique specifically created for Hound doggers of every stripe; The Hound Log.
Bart and Chris give the listener a complete overview of the benefits of using the Stic Bow Outdoors Hound Log in this episode.
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Are you tired of being misrepresented or under represented as a houndsman? Are you waiting on someone else to preserve our lifestyle? Houndsman XP is setting industry standards, once again, with this introspective discussion about our individual obligations to ourselves, our hunting community and the lifestyle of being a houndsman.
Dr. Brad Henson joins Chris in a very practical discussion about how to take a look in the mirror and improve our position within the hunting community. They discuss real world examples of how to improve the perception of houndsmen thru simple principles of personal leadership. There are plenty of real life stories that give the listener examples of how to accomplish this.
If you are concerned about our future, if you do not want to continue to watch as our freedoms are stripped, one by one, this is a must listen podcast.
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Team HXP has a candid conversation about a variety of topics in this very relaxed episode of Houndsman XP. Topics range from Flintlocks, being a hunting snob, how big game quotas are set, bathing hounds and things that are questionable for the dishwasher.
Listeners should have a good time listening and get a few laughs as Chris, Lauren and Seth break away from the traditional interview style podcast to discuss topics that come up around the tailgate.
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A Houndsman in every sense of the word, Scottie Williams takes the Houndsman XP crew into new territory by hunting coyotes and feral pigs with sighthounds. Scottie explains how he hunts coyotes with his Staghounds in north Texas, what he likes in a good coyote sighthound, and how fast and tricky the ol' wily coyote can be! This episode is exuberant and exciting but also takes time to talk about the important aspects of modern houndsmanship in America and the great rewards of hunting with friends and family.
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Listeners will ride along on an Idaho bear hunt with Chris and Michael Richie of Steel Creek/ Richie Outfitters. Michael is a third generation and houndsman. His grandfather, Gerald, his dad, Mike, and now Michael are carrying on a family tradition of outfitting hunters from across the world and hound doggin’ in the eastern Idaho mountains. Chris and Michael drill down into the outfitting business, hound training, the future of hunting and so many other topics that houndsmen discuss.
Richie Outfitters and Steel Creek Outfitters are family run outfits with an impeccable reputation in the hunting world and among the outfitting community. Backcountry camps, packed in on horses and mules for elk and mule deer to hound hunts for lion and bear, Michael Richie and his family can satisfy the most adventurous spirit in the most rugged and beautiful places in the world.
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Chris introduces two of his long time friends to the audience in this face to face interview. Steve Slack and Shane Koons join Chris in a conversation about growing up in a small Indiana town and how their passions for all things hunting and fishing developed.
Steve and Shane both are lifelong residents of Ohio County, Indiana. Ohio County is known as the smallest county in the United States. Its northern border, Laughery Creek, is the longest creek in the world and its eastern boarder is the Ohio River. Ohio County’s history dates back to pre Revelation War times and is home to one of two Indiana Revolutionary War battle sites.
Ohio County and its County Seat of Rising Sun is a peaceful town and some describe it as going back in time to a better lifestyle. As kids growing up in Ohio County, Steve and Shane describe how they became obsessed outdoorsmen. The group also discusses the changes that have been seen and what the future holds. Shane and Steve, while not dedicated houndsmen, have owned coonhounds in the past and can add that to their vast experiences living the lifestyle of an outdoorsman.
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Chase Rickard, a United States Marine Corps veteran, coonhunter, Black and Tan enthusiast and family man, joins Chris in a down to earth discussion about coonhunting in North Carolina. This episode takes some twists and turns an covers a wide array of topics. Listeners will hear about some legendary B&T breeders, how to get permission to hunt on private property, how Chase became so passionate about hunting with his Black and Tans but most of all how it changed his life. Chase was headed down a path to a dark future. You will hear how hunting and hounds changed his life.
Chase flips the podcast on its head when he puts Chris on the spot and starts shooting question at him about scent, breeding and drills down into some of the most asked questions and sought answers pertaining to the Houndsman lifestyle.
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This edition of the Houndsman XP Podcast is recorded in action as Chris and Larry Anderson search the Rocky Mountains of Idaho in search of spring black bear. The conversation is typical of a conversation had while driving mountain roads waiting on the epic box shaker, rig strike. You will be along for the ride as Larry does his best to drive the truck off the snowy, slushy mountain. No holds barred and editing for the sensitive ear, because Chris lost his religion in the presence of the possibility of dying or becoming seriously injured in this wreck.
Chainsaws buzzing, winches humming, hounds firing off and great conversation about hunting, breeding dogs, gritty bear dogs and good hunting partners, we cover it all in this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast.
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In this episode of Houndsman XP Podcast houndsmen and deer hunters sit down together to discuss the elephant in the room. Do coonhunters mess up deer hunters or do deer hunting or do deer deer hunters mess up coonhunting?
Chris sits down with Dan Johnson, the owner and producer of Sportsmen’s Nation, the mother ship of the Houndsman XP podcast. Dan hosts his own podcast, Nine Finger Chronicles. Dan speaks to deer hunters every week and has finger on the pulse of all things deer hunting. Join us as we have civil discussion about how to reduce conflicts between user groups, dispel some myths and most importantly bring gaps between deer hunters and houndsmen.
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Join the Houndsman XP crew with our new friend Paul Domski as he broadens
our horizons by talking about the ancient style of hunting by combining Saluki and Falcon to
capture elusive and athletic desert Hares. Paul elaborates on his ideas on breeding superb
desert coursing hounds, his thoughts on what makes a good hound, how to handle a powerful
bird of prey, keeping ancient traditions of Falconry alive, and more. If you want to learn how to
combine the awesome predators of the earth and the sky into a successful hunt then tune in for
another exciting podcast!
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Kenny and Melissa Nash are a dynamic hunting team from the mountains of Maryland, They
discuss mountain living, hunting with hounds and fiests, pickling ramps, ramp dust, ramp
omelettes, French fried ramps, ramp gumbo....
The Houndsman XP Podcast is a podcast that brings all houndsmen and hunters together to
discuss all things hounds and hunting. Scent hounds, sight hounds, terriers curs or feists we
cover hunting with well trained dogs. Whether you are chasing raccoons with a coonhound,
chasing hares with greyhounds and long dogs to chasing big game with cold nosed track
driving hounds, this podcast is for you. If you are a hunter that wants to listen to topics about
conservation of North American wildlife and current wildlife management practices, you will
enjoy the Houndsman XP podcast. This podcast is about building bridges and tearing down
walls. We Preserve, Protect and Promote the Houndsman Lifestyle and the ethical hunting of
game animals with hounds.
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The Houndsman XP Podcast is a podcast that brings all houndsmen and hunters together to discuss all things hounds and hunting. Scent hounds, sight hounds, terriers curs or feists we cover hunting with well trained dogs. Whether you are chasing raccoons with a coonhound, chasing hares with greyhounds and long dogs to chasing big game with cold nosed track driving hounds, this podcast is for you. If you are a hunter that wants to listen to topics about conservation of North American wildlife and current wildlife management practices, you will enjoy the Houndsman XP podcast. This podcast is about building bridges and tearing down walls. We Preserve, Protect and Promote the Houndsman Lifestyle and the ethical hunting of game animals with hounds.
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Chris and Gary talk about surviving the Hopi Nation Mudfest 2020, trashing car washes in Las Vegas, hunting cold nosed dogs, Bluetick history and breeding, how to stick your buddy with the dinner check and much much more.
Gary Roberson is a well known name in the hunting industry. With a career spanning decades, he represents some of the most recognizable brands in the outdoor industry; Mossy Oak, Ruger, Trijicon and Hornady to name a few. His TV show, CARNIVORE, is the number one hunting show on the Pursuit Channel and they are filming the 10th Season. Gary recently finished writing a book, EYES FRONT, about calling predators and rattling whitetails based on his experience as a hunter and owner of the premier predator call business; Burnham Brothers. His book will be available later this year.
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Chris and Kevin Harlander, Community Manger for First Lite, talk about how to avoid Monkey Butt, blisters, over heating (hyperthermia) and hypothermia by dressing properly in the field.
There is no doubt that houndsmen have a need for high performance clothes. We live extreme performance lives and need gear that can stand up to the elements and perform to meet the challenges of houndsmanship.
First Lite is a technical clothing company that offers high performance clothing for the most serious outdoorsman and woman. This podcast will be a break from the traditional thinking of clothing for the houndsman that has been dominated for decades by cotton canvas and briar proof plastic clothing. Kevin lays out his thoughts on a complete high performance kit, explains the properties of high performance materials and the value they have in the field. Chris throws in his first hand experiences wearing First Lite as his primary hunting clothes for the last few years.
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Catching Cats to save Numbats! Luke Pywell takes Houndsman XP along for an exciting talk about how he and his versatile Sighthound patrol the Australian bush looking to catch Foxes, Cats, Goats, Pigs, and Rabbits. Luke explains the style and training he utilizes to meet the unique challenges and situations an Australian hound hunter faces on his missions to fill the freezer, eliminate destructive feral animals, and keep the tradition of Aussie Houndsmanship alive and well.
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Lee Currens is one of the best-known personalities in the wide world of coonhounds. Noted for his big-winning Treeing Walkers at major coonhound shows, Currens is a strong proponent of dual-purpose hounds that hunt as good as they look.
Growing up on a central Kentucky dairy farm, Currens developed a skill set for showing livestock early on with his family’s registered Jersey cattle. Always taking pride in the animals he presented, the transition to coonhound showing and winning big while doing so, was an easy transition.
In this interview Chris and Steve cover myriad subjects with Currens including coon hunting as a boy on the Kentucky River, attending early competition hunts, meeting and hunting with many of coon hunting’s most famous personalities, John Monroe, Elmer Harrod and Billy Stinson to name a few, and his involvement in building foundations of popular strains of Treeing Walkers that endure today. Lee discusses his commitment to never hunt an ugly dog. Perhaps his crowning achievement is revealed in discussions about his mentoring several young people into the lifestyle.
The interview spotlights a side of the guest that his extensive exposure as a show person has not revealed before. Currens’ experience with, and knowledge of hunting with hounds supersedes his many accomplishments in the show rings. His winsome personality, understanding of hounds and his longstanding involvement as an extreme houndsman is all here to enjoy in this episode.
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Houndsman XP is honored to welcome Brian Lynn, Vice President of Marketing and Communication for the Sportsmen’s Alliance to the podcast. The Sportsmen’s Alliance has been a leading force to protect the interest of hunters in the United States for decades. Their work combating overreaching and unreasonable laws that impact hounds, hunting with hounds and hound ownership is unparalleled.
Since the inception of the Houndsman XP Podcast, it has been the mission of HXP to Preserve Protect and Promote the tradition and lifestyle of hunting with hounds. Being able to sit down with Brian and tell the story of Sportsmen’s Alliance fulfills this mission and gives our listeners some valuable direction in how to be prepared to meet the challenges and battles coming from the anti hunting movement.
From coonhunters in the east, bear hunters in the mountains, coyote hunters in midwestern plains to coursing dog enthusiasts of the southwest this is a must listen to podcast if our lifestyle is to be preserved, protected and promoted.
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Two great guests join the Houndsman XP host for this two part podcast. Jerry Moll and Allen Gingerich join Chris and Steve to talk about how operations are affected during the pandemic that is stifling business and what each registry is doing to overcome the obstacles presented in competition coonhunting, hound registrations, coonhound reward programs and the like. Jerry and Allen each discuss how houndsmen can carry out business in the most convenient way in these difficult times.
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World Champions, Historical reproducers, Hall of Fame inductees, and there is plenty of hope in the future for the Isch Family and Red Ruby Hardtime English Kennels. Not only is Seth Isch planning for future history making English coonhounds, he is building a team to help him accomplish it.
Chris sits down with Seth Isch and and his daughter Izzy, age 11, and Eli, age 6, and the group talks about the history of Red Ruby Hardtime English hounds. The group, reminisces about past hunt and hope for future coon hunts. Eli is planning, 4 wheeler rides, fishing adventures and swims in the pond and Izzy is planning a strategy to win the Coonhound World Championship. Seth and Chris talk about breeding strategies and the future of the coonhunting lifestyle.
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This is an episode that offers a chance for listeners to unwind, to lay aside the stresses of world news and events and to get in touch with their inner houndsman. Steve describes it as “getting at the heart of the reason I follow hounds and enjoy the houndsman lifestyle.”
Recorded at a coon hunting camp in southeastern Alabama in February, Steve and longtime friend and fellow houndsman Arnold “Nubbin” Moore drill down into the reasons they enjoy the many aspects of hunting with hounds by recounting their experiences. The episode contains a wide range of subjects including White River coon hunting stories, eating raccoons, a profile of Hank, Nubbin’s Autumn Oaks-winning Black and Tan coonhound of a lifetime, a story about a coon hunting horse, tales of their roles as peace keepers at competition events and saying goodbye to a longtime hunting friend. As the old friends recap their travels, which consist of thousands of miles hauling hounds and hunting together, there’s something in this episode for anyone that enjoys hound hunting at the most basic of its many levels.
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The HXP Team welcomes Jared Moss back to the show for another installment of e-collar training. Jared, the owner of Best Gundog Kennel and training facility, Beaver UT, talks about getting the most from our hounds using the e-collar in the proper manner.
The crew talks about Jared’s recent hunt as he hosted an American Hero in conjunction with Freedom Hunters. They also talk about the current situation in the U.S. and how hunters can seize the moment as providers to feed our country, prepping, and living off of the land.
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Steve and Chris chat with Michigan Bear Hunters Association Tim Dusterwinkle. Tim shares his passion for Preserving, Protecting and Promoting bear hunting in an Xtreme Performance way.
The Michigan Bear Hunters Association talks about the wild success they have had in raising money to fend off the relentless attacks to end bear hunting and Michigan. This plain spoken bear hunter lays out what drives him to his continued leadership of the organization and lays out an easy strategy for houndsmen across the country to preserve our lifestyle.
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HXP’s March for Bear Hunters continues! In this episode Chris hosts returning
guest Kevin Hall of dogsRtreed, apparel and lifestyle brand. It won’t be long before bears will be waking up and walking around and Chris and Kevin talk about preparation for spring bear season. From hound conditioning to personal fitness to gear, this episode will stoke that fire for warmer days and hot races.
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The Houndsman XP Podcast welcomes Clay Newcomb of Bear Hunting Magazine to this episode!
Chris, Steve and Clay discuss squirrel dogs, luxury mules and story telling. The listener will be drawn in by Clay’s personality and his delivery of the message as it pertains to the art of story telling, the value it serves and rules surrounding it. Steve, an expert story teller himself and will give his insights on the art of story telling and how it has made him an effective communicator and successful in his career as a professional Houndsman.
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Forces are in motion to end the houndsman lifestyle. Tethering bills, animal competition bills, outright assaults on the freedom to pursue game with a hound are flooding the social media sites.
Chris sits down for an interview with Gene Hopkins, President of the Indiana Sportsman’s Roundtable, to discuss what it really takes to be effective as an outdoor organization. This episode is one to listen to if one wants to form an effective, proactive organization that gets things done and sustains the lifestyle we have chosen as houndsmen.
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Houndsman XP welcomes Mr. Van Johnson of Cortez, Colorado. Van, who served as a USDA-certified wildlife specialist, chats with Chris and Steve about his life’s journey as both houndsman and professional guide that spanned more than sixty years. He was an outfitter for forty years of that time. Van Johnson has written a book titled The Houndsman, the story of his life of professional outfitting, guiding, doing large carnivore management in the West for the State of Colorado and of the friends he met along the way.
From the very opening, listeners will be drawn in by Van Johnson’s humble delivery of the remarkable story of a lifestyle that certainly qualifies as Xtreme Performance in every way.
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The traveling gypsy Houndsman returns home after 4 weeks of hunting the west. In pursuit of big cats Chris tells Steve about his adventures with great houndsmen across the Rocky Mountains.
Chris and Steve talk about the real value of the “Houndsman Lifestyle” and the challenges of choosing this path. Chris gets on a rant about wolves and shells it down about the way the forced introduction of Canadian Grey Wolves is impacting the western hunter and the animals that live on the landscape.
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In this episode Houndsman XP hosts Steve and Lauren are joined by Nick Gilliland as the trio fields questions from podcast listeners appearing on various social media sites. The panel vetted a multitude of questions choosing those that should draw the greatest amount of interest and would provide the greatest benefit to listeners. Podcasts that deal with training and care of hounds routinely draw a great deal of attention in the podcast sphere.
Gilliland regularly hosts question and answer sessions on his Nite Life Kennels YouTube channel and has been an earlier guest as well as a staunch supporter of this podcast since its inception. The session with Nick is free-flowing and comfortable. The answers come easily making this an easy-to-listen-to experience. Experience matters and it’s evident that the panel is not only up to the task but also enjoys the opportunity to discuss subjects that matter to hound people.
Questions run the gamut from how to start puppies to the best type of kennel flooring to choose, from the differences in GPS locating devices to the optimum age to start a pup or when is it time to give up hope for the dog. The panel also addresses time-honored questions such as how to deal with backtracking and should pups be started hunting game other than the intended target on which they will be hunted as mature hounds. Nick talks about hunting lights with lasers and the panel addresses a sobering question about the decline in the coon hunting lifestyle. All in all, this is an interesting discussion that will be appreciated by hound people of all persuasions.
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In this episode, recorded at the Houndsman XP/Freedom Hunters Extreme Hound Adventure headquarters at the Thunderbird Lodge on the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona, Chris and Steve are joined by Extreme Hound Adventure recipient Tanner Babb and by our guide Calvin Redhouse to discuss the week’s hunt for bobcats and mountain lions with hounds. The energetic discussion revolves around the five-day hunt engineered and carried out by Redhouse and his Rez Hounds pack of lion dogs.
Early in 2019, Houndsman XP partnered with Freedom Hunters, a non-profit organization, to provide an all-expense paid mountain lion hunt for a veteran or Gold Star family member. Freedom Hunters has conducted outdoor adventures for veterans or veteran families since its inception. Chris and Steve are veterans and after meeting with Freedom Hunter’s CEO Anthony Pace, decided upon the project which proved to be a very rewarding choice. The event was held with the help and support of several major vendors in the outdoor industry and was conducted during the third week of January of 2020 on the Navajo Nation.
Tanner proved to be an excellent choice for the hunt. Fully outfitted by the many sponsors in a full complement of hunting gear, from his boots to the rifle he would ultimately use to harvest his cat, Tanner came to the mountain fully prepared. He performed admirably, both physically and mentally, in taking on the rigors of the terrain and the cunningness of those illusive Navajo Nation cats. Listeners will hear the entire story in this episode, not only from Tanner’s perspective but also from the event’s planners and the guide himself.
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Ancient breeds of Persian Royalty scorch the terrain at mind boggling speeds in pursuit of athletic hares. Seth Hall, a wildlife biologist, hound and coursing dog historian and hunting hounds of the most extreme performance, joins the HXP team for a high octane conversation.
Seth takes the Houndsman XP faithful along on a hunt at blazing speeds. His greyhounds and salukis could be described as the top fuel racers of the hound world. Reaching speeds of 44 mph, the coursing dog has been used for a variety of quarry in its ancient history. From gazelle to jack rabbits, Seth talks about the mind blowing capabilities of the coursing dog.
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In this episode Steve joins longtime friend Heath Hyatt for a bear hunt with hounds in southwestern Virginia, a hunt in which five bears were treed in five days. Back in camp, the friends discuss Heath’s job as a Master Trainer of police dogs, managing 13 canines for various law enforcement agencies in the New River basin.
The boys recap each day’s hunt and the conversation drifts into the fundamentals of building a firm foundation of training including levels of control, recognizing the role genetics plays in training and the importance of a hands-on approach in building the firm foundation. Hyatt shares things he has learned as a canine trainer in police work and how he applies those skills to training his successful pack of bear hounds
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In this episode Steve joins successful English Coonhound breeder Murray Ragan of
Tennessee in a discussion that explores the nuances of coon hunting in the 160-
thousand acre Dale Bumpers White River National Wild Refuge. Steve and Murray
recap their experiences hunting the refuge and discuss the changes they have
experienced in their combined sixteen years of hunting there.
The conversation turns to a discussion of Ragan’s English Coonhound Hatchie River
Dottie and his quest to achieve a reproduction record for female coonhounds. Dottie
has, to date, produced thirty pups that have earned the United Kennel Club’s coveted
Nite Champion title, more than any other coonhound female in the history of organized
competition.
The interview with Ragan, staged in a wooded setting along the banks of Arkansas’
famed White River, runs deep into many areas of hunting and breeding coonhounds
and the camaraderie between these two friends, brought together by the love of a good
hound, flows as smoothly as the mighty river itself.
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Lauren, Steve, and Chris get together for a tailgate session. Mid Season hunting trip recaps, finding and being good hunting partners and why you shouldn't get butt hurt if you get left behind, finding and acquiring new hunting territory and a Freedom Hunters Hound Adventures gear up.
Among the many topics the team dives, into some common but no often discussed important things. Happy New Year from Team XP.
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Houndsman XP goes international! In this episode Chris sits down with Bear Siragusa and Jorgen Larsen of Norway. The trio discuss the long tradition of the use of hounds in the mother land. Norwegians, being a culture that dates back a couple of thousand years, have been using dogs to pursue game, put food on the table, and manage wildlife resources for a long time.
This discussion is about the history of hounds in Europe, modern hunting practices and gives the listener some insight into hunting abroad. Bear and Jorgen have a few questions of their own about hunting in the USA and Chris shares some insight into the diversity of the hound breeds. The discussion is sure to please the audience with discussions of hunting hares, fox and moose with hounds in the frozen north woods of the old country.
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Chris and Steve sit down with Professional Gundog Trainer Jared Moss of Best Gun Dogs Kennel. Jared is a full time trainer of high quality German Shorthair Pointers and a dedicated houndsman. Residing in the state of Utah, Jared puts his training skills to the test hunting upland birds with his GSPs and big game with his pack of hounds.
Listeners will benefit from this episode and be able to develop solid foundation for the future of their hounds. Jared lays out his thoughts and techniques for optimizing his training. By laying a solid foundation when a puppy is young, houndsman will reap the benefits in later training and the overall hunting experience. Best Gun Dogs
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Kevin Hall joins the All Star lineup of Houndsman XP Guests in this episode. Kevin has lived a Houndsman’s life to envy. From his southeast Idaho stomping grounds, he has made a name for himself as a hunter, Plott breeder, wildlife research specialist and now writer and hound dog wear entrepreneur.
Chris and Kevin talk about legendary plots, mountain lion studies, and hunting lions. Kevin gives listeners an inside look at his newest series of writing he calls “The Long Walker” which describes his personal hunting escapades as he matches his wits with his hounds against the elusive tom lion.
Kevin and his family own a business that focuses on hunters and their passion for hounds. DogsRtreed is becoming a household name among houndsmen for apparel that has a sporty look and represents all of the hound breeds.
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In this episode of Houndsman XP, Chris visits with Jason Duby of Double U Hunting Supply. This is a fun conversation that covers several aspects of the Houndsman XP Title Sponsor. Double U, an industry leader in Garmin dog tracking products, offers top quality tech support for all houndsmen. Jason covers topics such as trouble shooting, field fixes and things that make you hmmm. The listener is sure to pick some pro tips to keep their systems running and hound tracking at optimal levels. dusupply.com
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Brett Vaughn joins the Chris and Steve for a conversation about lion hunting in New Mexico, hunting from mules and producing videos for his YouTube Channel-Born 100 Years too Late.
Brett has established himself as a high tech renaissance man through his YouTube Channel- CBTV: Born 100 Years too Late. Astride his mule following his hounds in pursuit of mountain lions through some of the toughest hunting on the continent, Brett captures the intrinsic values of the hunt through video. His honest and straight forward approach to hunting does not focus on the “grip and grin” to measure the success of the hunt. Brett talks about his desire to preserve the tradition of hound pursuits in the southwest by celebrating the legacy of legendary southwest houndsmen on his YouTube channel.
In this interview Brett explains that he continues to be a student of hunting and wants to take viewers with him on his never ending quest to become a Houndsman of Xtreme Performance.
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In this episode the hosts sit down with accomplished musher, veterinarian and lettered animal nutritionist Dr. Arleigh J. Reynolds in an informative talk about feeding and conditioning the canine athlete for optimum nutrition and performance. Reynolds believes that working hounds most closely resemble sled dogs in terms of the levels of work they are called upon to do. He is a two-time Fur Rendezvous Open World Sled Dog Race Champion and Open North American champion. Reynolds shares a wealth of knowledge on topics such as how to determine your dog’s body condition score, how to properly hydrate dogs for optimum performance and what to feed the performance dog year-round for best results. This is a must-listen episode for anyone desiring to provide optimum nutrition for their hounds and desiring to achieve superior performance no matter the work the dog is called upon to do.
Chris and Steve discuss details of the upcoming mountain lion adventure Houndsman XP will be taking with Freedom Hunters, Rez Hounds’ Calvin Redhouse, Carnivore TV’s Gary Roberson and special guest, Marine veteran Tanner Babb. More information about how to participate in this great event is available at: http://freedomhunter.org/houndsman-xp/
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Mayhem is the word of the day! On this Veteran’s Day 2019, Houndsman XP brings you a two part podcast. In the first part, Lauren endures an episode with three Marines as they discuss the upcoming Freedom Hunters/Houndsman XP Houndsman Adventure to take place on the Navajo Nation in January of 2020. In this crazy podcast Tanner Babb, Marine and Gold Star Family member gets introduced to the outfitter, Calvin Redhouse of Rez Hounds, also a Marine, that will be making the magic happen on the Navajo Nation. Lauren gets a lesson in equipment management and Chris gets a workout in the post production process. There is a lot of hound talk, story telling and information passed around.
In the second part, Chris catches up to Steve who got a pass from the retirement community to wander across the eastern United States. Chris finds Steve in his home state of West Virginia, hopped up on caffeine and pure adrenaline as he is cutting down the miles to be reunited with his Treeing Walker pup Cruise. From the road Steve and Chris discuss the Houndsman XP/Freedom Hunters project in depth. Also discussed is the news from Houndsman XP-Double U partnership and the unrelenting support of the listeners.
Basically uncut, because it couldn’t be, this is a raw and crazy episode that is pure Mayhem.
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In this episode of Houndsman XP, Chris and Steve stretch the “Xtreme” credo to the max with a visit to the South Texas ranch country to hunt bobcats with Professional Bull Riders (PBR) celebrity, bullfighter Shorty Gorham. Shorty is not only known the world over for his professional bullfighting and his popular bullfighting circuit and company American Freestyle Bullfighting, but also for his crack pack of running Walker cat hounds. Chris and Steve see firsthand how Shorty’s hounds approach their big cat-catching work with every bit the energy and gusto that their master exhibits in the bull ring.
Gorham, growing up on a southern California ranch was in his words, “a cowboy in a surfer school.” Being a guy that has always met danger head on, Shorty has been a natural at fighting 1,700-pound tornados in bull flesh, major event after thrilling major bull riding event.
Learning that Shorty was also an accomplished houndsman, Chris and Steve, with an introduction by Carnivore TV producer and former Houndsman XP guest Gary Roberson, seized the opportunity to go to Texas to hunt with and to interview Shorty Gorham, a major win for the Houndsman XP audience.
In this episode, recorded mid-hunt on a south Texas afternoon, the boys are joined by Gorham and Roberson in what is an interesting and very entertaining look at the exciting and very dangerous world of bull riding. They also dig deep into the background and abilities of the pack of running-stock hounds Gorham uses to consistently catch bobcats and mountain lions for his enjoyment and for that of the clients that book guided hunts with him. Airing on the week of the PBR World Finals are held in Las Vegas, listeners will be able to closely identify with the TV coverage of the epic event. This is an episode for the listener that likes his hound-hunting on the razor edge of excitement and that’s no bull.
In this episode of the Houndsman XP podcast, the boys renew a longtime friendship with Louisiana’s Mike Cauley, best known for the successful exploits of his Bayou Cajun Plott Hound pack on wild hogs and on bears, both the blacks of the Northwoods of the US and Canada and the giant browns of Sweden.
Cauley primarily hunts hogs in the swamps and bayous of southeastern Louisiana where he has caught hundreds of the species over the years. He has also made three trips to Sweden to hunt the country’s huge brown bears after shipping several Plott Hounds to hunters there. One of the bears taken with Cauley-bred Plotts ranks fourth among Sweden’s largest trophy bears. Cauley’s experiences hunting brown bears in Sweden are thoroughly examined.
Discussions move to questions about why he chose hogs as his game of choice and why he chose the Plott breed over other breeds of hounds. An in-depth discussion evolves concerning the bulldog’s role in hunting hogs, what makes a good catch dog and how hounds and bulldogs are trained to work together. Cauley’s favorite bloodlines of bulldogs and curs used for catching dangerous wild boars are also explored.
Our hosts implore Cauley to describe the typical Deep South hog hunt with dogs, the type of territory he hunts and the type of equipment he uses on the hunt. Cauley also discusses the advantages and the pitfalls of using the same dogs on hogs and bears. Realizing many of the hogs Cauley catches are taken alive, additional questions emerge about how hogs are caught and what are the risks to hunter and hound. An exciting story of Trapper and the junkyard hog helps to make this inaugural episode on hog hunting one that listeners will surely enjoy.
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Houndsman XP’s Lauren Vrany debuts in the co-host role as she, Chris and Steve
interview one of the most successful and innovative women in hound sports,
Wisconsin’s Erika Froeming.
In her longstanding role as chairperson for the UKC Heartland Classic “Four Wheeler”
coonhound event held annually in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, Froeming’s leadership has
established the event as one of the premier events of its type in the country.
Froeming’s emphasis on mentoring and the family have earned high marks nationally by
those that recognize the importance of promoting, preserving and protecting hound
sports for future generations.
The discussion covers Froeming’s background as the daughter of a houndsman, her
early experiences with hounds, favorite hounds and hunts of her experience and the
mentors that inspired her to take that important role to the next level.
The lively, often humorous discussions make this one of the most enjoyable podcasts in
the history of the program. Froeming’s confident, articulate style warms the listener to
her stories immediately and her work in establishing pro-hound educational programs
for the Wisconsin DNR, along with her Coon Hunting and Fur Handling classes
establish her as one of the nation’s foremost educators of, and ambassadors for the
hound sports.
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Chris travels to the White Mountains of Arizona to participate in a bear hunting adventure with the Sportsmen For Heroes (SFH) foundation. Professional outfitter and SFH founder Sonny Tapia specializes in hosting epic outdoor adventures for veterans.
In this episode, warriors Sergeant Major Robert Glass, US Army Special Forces (Retired) and Sergeant Chris Davis, US Army 10th Mountain (Retired), share their insights about hunting, their impressions of hunting with hounds, and the battles of everyday life after war. Sergeant Davis shares his very revealing impression of hound sports from the outside looking in. Sergeant Major Glass, talks about the emotional impacts of war and his journey to return to hunting after war.
Listeners will feel the passion that drives an outfitter compelled to give something back to our nation’s warriors. Tapia’s emotional investment is revealed through his thoughts on his commitment to provide epic adventures to returning veterans. Recorded at bear camp, 9,500 feet into the White Mountains, group members share their insights on hunting, conservation of wildlife and the preservation of the hunting tradition. This episode enables Houndsman XP listeners to experience bold new heights in hound hunting on many levels.
In this blockbuster episode Chris and Steve catch up with Lane Denny, the hottest handler in the exciting world of coonhound competition today. The Houndsman XP team captures Denny just six days after one of the most prestigious wins in the world of coonhound competition, the UKC World Coonhound Championship. The interview captures all the excitement of the 2019 World Championship in Iowa as well as showcasing this 23-year old’s amazing resume of wins including the PKC Youth World Championship in 2014 and the 2018 PKC Senior Showdown in which Denny won the keys to a brand new 4x4 pickup truck.
Handling a seven-year old Treeing Walker female coonhound named Emmy to each of the major wins, Denny introduces listeners to this amazing canine competitor and reveals the heart of a top-competing hander and hound team. Denny’s devotion to Emmy shines throughout this episode and leaves no doubt that here is a hunter totally in love with his hound.
Denny discusses his upbringing in Oklahoma, his earliest memories of coon hunting and takes the listener along on each of the casts as he relives his major wins. This is an episode for any lover or hounds and especially for those that possess, as does Denny, the overwhelming desire to compete. Houndsmen young and old will benefit from this energy-packed and inspirational interview with an extremely well-centered young man. This is a must-listen episode for anyone that has wondered why coon hunters enjoy competition hunting. It will also strike a chord with anyone that marches to the heartbeat of the hounds.
In this episode of the Autumn Oaks trilogy, Chris and Steve are joined in the
Houndsman XP booth on the final morning of the event by Mark Zepp and Jason Duby.
Zepp is one of the most-recognizable figures in hound hunting on several levels and is
equally well-known in the field of predator calling. His videos on the subject have earned
widespread acclaim. Duby is a field representative for Double U Hunting Supply, the
podcast’s signature sponsor. Taking advantage of the quiet before the storm of activity
that is Autumn Oaks on its final day, this early morning get together has that
comfortable feel of old friends getting together to shoot the breeze.
Listeners will be amazed at the variety of levels at which Zepp has impacted the sport
as an entrepreneur, supplier, photographer, videographer, and as a national
representative for one of the dog sport’s most-recognizable brands, Garmin/Tri-tronics.
Zepp takes the conversation through his years growing up on an Ohio farm, his early
love for hunting and trapping and his subsequent desire to pursue a career in sporting
dogs and predator hunting. Steve and Mark recall their first meeting that spawned a
friendship spanning more than thirty years.
Duby made the trip across the country to represent Double U and takes the opportunity
to discuss the well-known hunting supply company as well as his impressions of
Autumn Oaks through the eyes of a western houndsman. Duby discusses the sport of
fox hunting with hounds and reveals his preferences in the hounds that participate in the
age-old sport.
Meet Lauren Vrany. Lauren, is 32-year old and hails from “the Great State of Wisconsin.” She dons the headset at the UKC Autumn Oaks event to tell her story in this exclusive Houndsmen XP interview. From cheese curds to hunting bears, this episode is packed with great stuff.
Chris and Lauren discuss her new journey into the word of hound ownership and hunting. A great story of how a rescued Bluetick coonhound recruited her into the sport of hunting with hounds is presented in this high energy and humorous episode.
Lauren is a free spirit who is not afraid to drive across the country to put her Blueticks to the test. Whether pulling her vintage RV to a northern Wisconsin bear camp or on a trip to the largest stage for coonhound performance, Lauren jumps into it with all the gusto and energy indicative of a person who is hooked for life.
Lauren and Chris discuss the challenges of being a woman in the sport, as well as her perceptions of women who are getting more and more involved in the sport of hunting with hounds. Her energy and candid views will be refreshing for Houndsmen XP listeners.
In a world where hunting is under attack and there is so much bad news for the future of hunting and hunters, listeners will be encouraged as they listen to Lauren’s story of beating the odds. In contrast to national statistics showing a decline in recruiting new hunters, her story is breath of fresh air for our beloved sport.
In this episode, recorded live at the 2019 edition of the UKC Autumn Oaks coonhound extravaganza in Richmond, Indiana, Chris and Steve present an inside look at the most popular and best-attended coonhound event in the Midwest.
Staged at the mammoth Wayne County Fairgrounds each year on Labor Day weekend, Autumn Oaks has been drawing coonhound enthusiasts by the thousands since its inception in 1960, fifty-nine years ago.. A wide array of attractions including a 700-dog Nite Hunt, the world’s largest coonhound bench show and a mammoth gear-oriented trade show offer non-stop activities for coonhound enthusiasts of every persuasion.
With crowds of hunters filing by the Houndsman XP booth, Steve reflects on his memories as manager of Autumn Oaks in the 1980s and 1990s while Chris recalls his involvement with the event from the standpoint of an Indiana conservation officer, a position he enjoyed for twenty-eight years.
The hosts track the event from its inception in Greencastle, Indiana through its travels to Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina and Ohio before the Homecoming to Indiana event brought “Oaks” home to stay in 1985. Many aspects of the event are explored in this interesting episode.
Listeners having attended Autumn Oaks will reacquaint themselves with an old friend. Newcomers and those that have never been to Autumn Oaks will appreciate a first-hand view of what has become a must-do event each year for an ever-growing segment of the North American hound community.
This episode finds Chris and Steve visiting coon hunter, journalist, historian and acclaimed author Sid Underwood of Texas in what turns out to be a stimulating interview, Texas-style. The gentile Underwood brings a wealth of interesting subject matter to the Houndsman XP podcast microphone including accounts of early hunts with iconic Texas houndsmen, famous hounds of history and a nostalgic trip to the famed Texas State Coonhound Championship of days gone by.
Underwood is the author of an acclaimed volume titled Depression Desparado – The Chronicles of Raymond Hamilton, the story of a Texas bank robber and hooligan who was a confederate of outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Chris and Steve explore Underwood’s inspiration for his amazingly-authentic and stimulating account, one the writer synopsizes with the phrase, “They’s a lotta meanness back in them days,” The discussion of Hamilton’s involvement with Old Sparky, the electric chair at the Texas State Penitentiary strikes a familiar cord with Chris as listeners will see.
Underwood, who still actively coon hunts for pleasure and in competition, has been a strong advocate for the hound sports through his involvement as a writer, field representative and widely sought bench show judge. In one of Houndsman XP’s most interesting interviews, Underwood establishes himself, not by his own admission but by his irrefutable resume, as one the hound sport’s most interesting and influential resources.
Joe Kondelis, founder of The Western Bear Foundation sits down with Chris and Steve for an in-depth look at a foundation that is effectively working to protect the black bear resource and the ethical hunting of black bears across the United States.
This trio goes deep into the current management of bears and what hunters from every region can do to maintain a healthy black bear population and the houndsman’s opportunity to manage them within the scope of the most effective wildlife management tool, hunting.
The Western Bear Foundation has found the right recipe to effectively work in concert with game managers in the west. Joe shares his ideas about how eastern bear hunters can elevate their credibility and expand their influence with state game agencies and within the hunting community.
This episode truly is one to unite Houndsmen across the country against the forces that work tirelessly to take away our heritage and rights to hunt.
In this episode Chris and Steve explore coon hunting video production with guest Nick Gilliland, a pioneer in the field. A coon hunter from western North Carolina with a penchant for all things technical, Gilliland operates a hound supply business but is better known for his efforts to help young and new-to-the-sport houndsmen through weekly question and answer sessions on his YouTube channel.
Chris and Steve explore Gilliland’s background with hounds, individuals that mentored him as a young hunter and his motives for starting his Nite Life Kennel channel. Gilliland reveals what he hopes viewers will glean from his efforts as well as his future plans for the channel.
Gilliland believes he may be one of the last of a generation that grew up completely in the outdoors devoid of the technical devices hunters depend upon today. Gilliland’s efforts to master the technical aspects of the sport, while embracing the traditional ways, places him in a unique position to bridge the gap between the old and new in both the devices he reviews and in the philosophies of those he attempts to reach.
Listeners will enjoy Gilliland’s humility and his homespun accounts of life as a coon hunter seeking to make a difference in a complex and ever-changing sport.
Readers of hound hunting books like Life of the Greatest Guide, Slash Ranch Hounds or Meet Mr. Grizzly, by McCurdy, Evans or Stevens respectively have, no doubt, yearned to experience the thrill of hunting mountain lions and bears on horseback in the old West. Our guest in this episode, Chris Todd of Kingman, Arizona doesn’t have to live the lifestyle of the western lion hunter vicariously through the printed page. He literally lives it every day.
Todd, who once hunted lions for ninety days out of ninety-two operates a guide service in which hunters experience a seven-day horse-mounted, hound-enhanced, classic mountain lion hunt just like those taken by Dale Lee, Dub Evans or Montague Stevens. In this episode, Chris and Steve interview Todd on several aspects of lion hunting in Arizona. The discussions range from profiling the successful lion hound to breeding, training, and conditioning the hound for rigorous terrain. The hosts drill down into the origins of the guest’s successful pack and uncover some popular names in hound breeding.
Todd knows lions and lion hounds and the hosts pick his brain on many aspects of the sport of hunting the most elusive of quarry in this interesting episode. Chris Todd is the authentic article and his warm personality and storehouse of knowledge about dry ground lion hunting will entertain and inspire listeners to head out west to hunt lions with hounds in the company of a master lion hunter. This episode will rank high on the reader's enjoyability scale.
This episode takes a look the professional level of coonhound competition embodied in the events of the Professional Kennel Club (PKC) thorough an interview with Jerry Moll of Batesville, Indiana, Director of Field Operations.
Moll is a longtime friend of both Chris and Steve. Listeners will enjoy the stories that can only come from guys that have enjoyed years of hunting and working together. A humorous account of Chris’ and Jerry’s first meeting as well as accounts of the challenges of corporate life when Steve and Jerry were co-employees in a purebred registry will entertain listeners throughout the episode.
Jerry Moll is a noted breeder of winning Treeing Walker Coonhounds and has sustained a successful breeding program for twelve generations or more. Chris and Steve explore Moll’s successes and drill down into decisions that have produced many winners. Moll’s hounds have attracted handsome offers and supplied generous rewards to Moll for his efforts as a breeder, trainer and competitor.
This is an episode for the savvy coon hunter that is looking to pick the brain of one that has many success stories to his credit or for the novice aspiring to ascend to the highest levels of the competitive coonhound sport.
In this episode of Houndsmen XP, Steve and Chris sit down for a visit with Cleave and Becky Dwire of northern Nevada for a great conversation about their experiences as professional outfitters, specializing in dry ground lion hunts.
Becky talks about her experience being a professional trainer and working with the most elite canine trackers in the world at Angola Prison in Louisiana and bird dog training legends of the south west. Growing up around hunting dogs and the greatest trainers in the country led her on a path to become an Xtreme houndsman and marry not only the love of her life but also an adventurous lifestyle.
Cleave, soft spoken, as is common among tough hombres of the west, dives into topics about scent, dog’s noses and mules. He openly shares his knowledge about dry ground lion hunting and his successes as a professional lion hunter, muleskinner and Xtreme houndsman.
Together, Cleave and Becky make a dynamic hound duo, sharing a story book hound hunting life in some of the toughest conditions for trail hounds in the U.S. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Taking an interesting twist to the normal podcast format, guest Eddie McMillan, a novice hound hunter from Oregon, plays host to the show, interviewing Chris and Steve on several subjects of interest to houndsmen of all stripes.
Originally from Texas, McMillan comes from a beagling background and became interested in big game hunting with hounds after moving west. Reading several of McMillan’s questions and comments posted on social media, Chris conceived the idea of a having a guest host the show. The contact with McMillan revealed an interesting and entertaining host-in-the-making. McMillan accepted the invitation and the result is a podcast that listeners, especially those new to the sport, will enjoy.
McMillan seeks answers to questions on several topics including how the co-hosts got started, who were their influential mentors, and what were the pitfalls they encountered along the way? Addressing the stages of hunter development, how to encourage new hunters to be involved and how to bridge the communication gap between older and newer hunters, are subjects that make this an informative and entertaining episode with an unusual twist.
In this episode, Chris and Steve interview professional Maine guide, world class award-winning taxidermist, wildlife biologist and successful Plott houndsman Mark Dufresne. Mark has won awards at the state, national and world levels for his taxidermy skills.
Growing up in the hill country of Massachusetts, Dufresne graduated high school with a class of six before attending Maine’s Unity College where he graduated at the top of his class in wildlife biology. Dufresne recounts his Alaskan days as a biologist studying the Sheefish, a large and little known species of whitefish. Dufresne relives numerous encounters with Alaska’s grizzlies while performing his work.
Dufresne discusses his early beginnings hunting bear with hounds in Massachusetts with some of the best-known Plott men of the day including WWII hero and renown Plott breeder Leroy Haug. He and Steve have a conversation about Plott bear dogs and the strains from which Dufresne’s professional pack is comprised. Dufresne reveals his opinions of the differences between Plotts and other hound breeds when used to catch bobcats and black bears that may surprise some listeners.
Dufresne is a widely talented and interesting guest that listeners will enjoy.
In this episode Chris and Steve visit with Allen Gingerich, Senior Director of Field Operations for the United Kennel Club (UKC). UKC is the primary registry for hound enthusiasts desiring to hunt with and breed purebred hounds. Many hounds that are in use today as hunters trace their roots to the seven UKC-registered breeds.
Gingerich discusses his upbringing in northern Michigan hunting with members of his family and his early fascination with hounds. Topics include hare hunting with beagles, coon hunting in southern Michigan and northern Indiana with Redbone Coonhounds and a recent bear hunting trip to Idaho.
Chris and Steve encourage Gingerich to reveal interesting aspects of his job as Field Director in the sometimes topsy-turvy world of competition hunting, as well as the ins and outs of the registry business in general. The guest’s musical interests and an insider look at life on the road attending coonhound and beagle events are moments to be enjoyed.
Gingerich, a popular figure in hound circles, will entertain listeners with his humor and accounts of interesting aspects of the hound sport that listeners may have failed to consider. This extended episode will be a favorite of houndsmen of all persuasions.
Chris and Steve take a time out to do what every hound person loves to do and that’s simply to talk dogs. In this episode they take a look at the progress of the podcast since inception and discuss highlights of previous episodes. The upcoming benefit for injured houndsman and professional guide Leon Brown is discussed along with a recap of the recent visit with Freedom Hunters leaders Anthony Pace and Bud DePlatchett.
Midway the podcast, Chris calls the customer service staff at Double U Hunting Supply to discuss how the company is able to get product into the hands of consumers so quickly and to announce a new tech support feature to the podcast involving Double U support staff.
Chris reaches into the mailbag to field a question on breeding, sparking a conversation with Steve about the importance of really knowing the dogs in the pedigree or background before breeding that dog. The guys discuss inbreeding, the increasing interest in cross-breeding coonhounds and discuss a popular stud dog that may play a part in an increase in the practice. Steve offers his thoughts on family breeding hounds and the boys discuss several prominent players on the hound-hunting stage today.
This is an episode for those wanting a break from the rat race to reflect on a variety of subjects that are important in a houndsman’s life.
In this episode Chris and Steve interview Freedom Hunters Founder and Program Director Anthony Pace along with Board member and East Coast Coordinator Bud DePlatchett. Freedom Hunters is a Military Outreach program dedicated to honoring those who protect our freedoms. Freedom Hunters reflects the outdoor community's appreciation to our troops by taking select active duty and combat veterans, families of fallen heroes, and children of the deployed, as well as those wounded or injured, on outdoor adventures.
Chris and Steve discuss the inner workings of Freedom Hunters including how the organization is formed and supported, how hunt recipients are selected and relive hunting trips taken with military guests on all types of game. Hound hunters will enjoy Bud DePlatchett’s exciting accounts of deer hunts with hounds on Virginia’s eastern shore. Listeners will also enjoy a look at the relationships between the warriors and the hunting dogs as well as those between hound owners and their hounds.
This powerful episode reveals the emotion and extreme dedication of Freedom Hunters as they take active duty, wounded, and Gold Star families of the deployed on hunting and fishing trips to relax and recoup. As Anthony and Bud reveal the vision to recognize, thank and extend appreciation to all members of the military and their families, Chris and Steve share a special announcement concerning Freedom Hunters and the Houndsman XP podcast.
Facebook: Freedom Hunters
Web: www.freedomhunters.org
Chris and Steve sit down with Native American Calvin Redhouse to discuss his heritage as a member of the Navajo Nation in the southwest United States and his Rez Hounds outfitting business. In this episode, Calvin discusses many topics including life on the “rez,” his military service and his passion as a southwest houndsman.
Redhouse, like so many Americans and especially Navajos who have a long history of military service, was impassioned by the 9-11 attacks and chose to join the Marine Corps. Deployed an amazing five times in ten years, four to Afghanistan and once to Iraq, Calvin was ready to return to his native land.
Upon discharge from the Marine Corps, Redhouse would find solace in the mountains of his homeland where he now hunts mountain lions, bears and bobcats with his pack of “Rez” hounds. Turning his passion into a business, Redhouse operates his guide service under the Rez Hounds banner, enabling clients to experience the beauty, magnitude and ample game populations of the 17.5 million-acre Navajo Nation. Illustrating his passion, Calvin hunts five to seven days each week despite holding down a nighttime security job.
In this episode Redhouse discusses his relationship with Carnivore TV host and producer Gary Roberson whom he now assists as videographer and film maker for the popular outdoor show. Listeners will enjoy this amazing story of Native American life, patriotic service and hound-hunting passion by a man that typifies the extreme houndsman like no other.
FaceBook Contact: Rez Hounds
Instagram: rezhounds16
The Houndsman XP Podcast hosts Chris Powell and Steve Fielder chat with Double U Hunting Supply owner Buddy Woodberry. Chris and Steve talk to Buddy about his background with hounds, the history of Double U and the impact the company has had on the hunting industry. Buddy is an advocate for houndsmen and continues to provide services and support to houndsmen and several pro hunting organizations across the nation. The discussion takes the listener on an in depth journey to discover the roots of the sport's premier equipment outfitter Double U Hunting Supply. Listen as Chris and Steve interview Buddy about his company, the involvement with state organizations, Buddy’s personal passion for hunting with hounds in the Pacific Northwest and the companies relentless desire to provide the best products and customer service to the hound hunting community.
In the second part of the podcast, Buddy interviews Chris and Steve. Buddy drills down on the motivation to produce Houndsman XP. Chris takes you into the depths of his soul, his loyalty to a friend gone to soon, and his desire to keep up the fight against the anti hunting movement. Steve explains his long time dream of diving into broadcasting for the benefits of hound sports but finds new opportunity in the podcasting medium. This three way conversation exposes the nerve that drives motivated people to be committed to the sport of hound hunting at an eXtreme Performance level.
Hound hunting is under attack across North America. Animal rights organizations like HSUS, PeTA and The Fund for Animals continue to devise ways to keep our hounds out of the woods. Across America, front-line organizations like the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation (MHDF) represent our main defense against the onslaught of ill-conceived regulations that, if enacted will spell the end to the sport of hunting with hounds.
In this episode Chris and Steve talk with Mike Thorman who has served MHDF twenty-four years, many of them as Legislative Director. Steve and Mike relive many of the battles they fought together when Steve served as Vice President of Legislative Affairs for two national kennel clubs. Victories under Mike’s direction have included the fight to create hound-friendly recreational trespass laws and the defeat of overly restrictive animal cruelty and puppy mill legislation. Some of the bills the MHDF has successfully defeated were not necessarily dog related but nonetheless affected the ability of houndsmen to free cast their dogs afield in Michigan.
Mike Thorman is a former drill sergeant, high school football coach, farmer and lifelong houndsman. He runs the pack of Walker hounds he has bred successfully over several decades on coyote and bear in his native Michigan. Listeners wishing to join the fight against the foes of hound hunting will profit greatly from this informative and entertaining episode.
Success, for houndsmen of all persuasions depends upon the performance of quality hounds that are bred to do the job. Top-performing hounds are the products of those skilled in the art of breeding dogs. Whether the proving ground is a cornfield-bordered Midwestern woodlot, a moss-draped southern swamp or a cliff-laced southwestern canyon, regardless the type of game the breeding behind the hound will largely determine the success of the hunt.
In this episode, Chris and Steve interview Treeing Walker breeder Randy Smith whose Lone Pine Treeing Walker kennel in Pennsylvania has produced several winners in the fast-paced arena of competitive raccoon hunting, America’s largest organized sporting dog activity. Smith and his partner Tom Strang won the 2016 World Championship for coonhounds sanctioned by the world’s largest coonhound registry, United Kennel Club and have made numerous appearances in the finals of the most prestigious events in the sport.
Chris and Steve explore Smith’s background, his philosophy on breeding hounds and the keys to his success as a hound breeder and competitor. Smith’s portfolio of non-hound related outdoor pursuits, including fur trapping nationwide and trophy pike fishing above the Arctic Circle, typifies the extreme performance mindset of our guest, embodied in each episode of the Houndsman XP podcast.
In this episode Chris and Steve join fellow houndsman Allen Hallada, DVM, to discuss a wide range of topics relative to maintaining top health and performance in working hounds. Dr. Hallada, affectionately known as Doc Holiday on hound-related online message forums, presents common sense answers to frequently-asked questions about hot topics in the realm of canine nutrition and wellness. Hallada fields the hosts’ questions about identification and treatment of tick-born diseases, internal and external parasites, hot-topic canine ailments such as hypothyroidism and hip dysplasia. He delves authoritatively into the murky waters of best practices for feeding our hounds, identifying the good and the not-so-good in the broad field of commercial diets for working dogs.
Hailing from the upper Midwest, Hallada began coon hunting with hounds as a young man and has continued to run hounds as he moved his practice, first to Idaho and ultimately to California where he now resides. Chris and Steve successfully coax down-to-earth answers to timely questions from one of the premier authorities on hound health and performance in the nation. Hailed as a highly-interesting and well-informed individual, Hallada doesn’t disappoint.
Bear hunting with hounds in the rugged southern Appalachians requires a special level of toughness and dedication. Hounds and hunters are tested to the limits of strength and endurance by the rugged terrain. Hunters here not only revel in joys of the successful hunt, they also deal with the heartbreak of losing a prized and best-loved hound to the perils of the chase.
In this episode Chris and Steve visit with Virginia houndsman Randy Fielder, co-host Steve Fielder’s brother and son of West Virginia Bear Hunter’s Hall of Fame member and renown Plott breeder Homon Fielder. Perhaps lesser known than his brother and dad, Randy is no less the experienced houndsman, having owned and followed hounds on the chase for many years.
In this segment, Randy talks about coon and bear hunts with his brother and his dad and pulls back the curtain to reveal the family’s mountain world of coons, black bears and the hounds they use to catch them. Randy’s memories of hunts with standout members of the Bear Pen pack are the stuff of which great hound stories are made. This segment climaxes with his heart-rending account of the loss of a great bear hound that was killed in action in its prime.
In this episode of Houndsman XP hosts Steve Fielder and Chris Powell are joined by lifelong houndsman Gary Roberson. Gary hails from Central Texas and has made a life of hunting predators across Texas and throughout the west. Gary is the host of Carnivore TV and owner of Burnham Brothers Game Calls.
Gary, Steve and Chris discuss coon hunting, hog hunting and lion hunting with hounds. Stories are shared of hunting the Navajo Nation for mountain lion and bear. Gary shares the importance of mentoring young houndsmen and shares his philosophy on breeding top hounds.
Chris and Gary discuss Gary’s involvement with Ruger Firearms where he serves as a Ruger Ambassador. There is also a sneak preview of good things to come from Ruger Firearms and Burnham Brothers Game calls.
Burnham Brothers Game Calls and Carnivore TV website: www.burnhambrothers.com
Chris and Steve are joined by Montana State Houndsman Association representative Ross Feenstra of Bozeman Montana. Chris and Steve discuss hunting mountain lions and bobcats with the use of highly specialized hounds in Montana and Wyoming with Ross. Ross tells some general hunting stories.
Ross, Chris and Steve discuss the future of the western houndsmen. They talk about access issues for backcountry hunters, tag requirements, and quotas. They discuss recent legislation that was influenced by illegal guiding and outfitting in Montana. They also talk about the importance of houndsmen becoming aware and involved in issues that impact not only Montana Houndsmen but houndsmen from across the United States.
Chris and Steve discuss the advancement of hounds and houndsmen. From the early colonial times of the utilitarian hound and houndsman to the modern era of highly specialized hounds and houndsmen, Chris and Steve discuss how hounds have been bred and developed for many uses. From the Low Lands of South Carolina to the peaks of the Rocky Mountains join Chris and Steve as they discuss the travel of hounds and houndsmen westward. Whether used for mountain lion, bobcat bear or coon, the American hound and houndsman has shaped history.
Steve and Chris also discuss the impact that competition coonhunting has had on the hound breeds as a whole. Even if a houndsman has never entered a competition nite hunt, the registration and preservation of the hound breeds has shaped all hound hunting. Steve emphasizes the impact of coonhounds, registries and nite hunts while Chris bridges the gap between Big Game Houndsmen and Coonhunters.
Meet the hosts of Houndsman XP Podcast in this short segment. Chris Powell and Steve Fielder talk about Steve’s many years of professional services in the biggest hound registries in the world. They discuss a career as professional houndsmen, conservationists, writers and promoters of coonhounds and big game hounds.
Chris and Steve worked many years in key roles and development of state hound organizations representing houndsman of all stripes. From working on legislative issues to fighting in the trenches against the onslaught of the animal rights activists to promoting the ethical use of hounds to pursue game, Steve and Chris discuss the plans for continuing their work in this new age world of podcasting.