Does learning another training method change the way you train? Heath catches back up with Randall Lykins of Liberty Canine LLC of Columbus, Ga. Randall completed NEPOPO silver and gold classes. They talk about how learning other methods helps you become more well-rounded. They also throw in some training issues and fixes. 

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November has come and gone. This week is the opening week of Va bear season and Heath has been busy with work, volleyball, and getting a roof on his he shed, aka boat garage. In this short episode, he goes over layers of fog holding scent and how the food source will affect the bear this season. 

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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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 

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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. 

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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.

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At the point of the recording, two nights of a four-night hunt have been accomplished. The account of opening night; a date coon hunters universally look forward to all year long, is the tale of a young dog coming of age and the tale of his journey from pup to coon dog.

Each listener that keeps hounds and loves the outdoors will enjoy this podcast. The conversation will paint the picture of two friends, two hounds, a coon dog and a pup, in an amazing autumn setting that can only be experienced in depth by doing as Steve has done, by getting in the truck and putting nearly 1000 miles on the odometer before the hounds are released into the mountain air on an incredible opening night. 

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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! 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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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After spending a couple days in North Carolina with Doug and BB, Heath got to witness something he’s never witnessed in 30 years of hunting. Catch what that was and how the three days went on What’s up Wednesday.

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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.   

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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.

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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.

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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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Jason wrangles Buddy into another episode now that he is back from a pretty epic big game season, Jason has a skunk story (or two) for a good laugh and Buddy gives his prediction on why someone didn’t show up to work on their first day. 

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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. 

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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!

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This episode drops on the Monday before Thanksgiving.  Steve extolls the joys of one of his favorite times of year as the episode opens.  Thanksgiving could well be called the hunter’s holiday since so much hunting activity routinely takes place on and around the traditional holiday.

Fellow podcast content creator Clayton Stark’s post on social media forms the basis for reflections by many members of the hound hunting community as they recall special memories.  Moreso than any other, Thanksgiving is a holiday for families; sumptuous meals, football games, recounts of family adventures combine to make the most, for some, enjoyable holiday of the year.

A phone call with Steve’s hunting buddy and frequent traveling companion Arnold “Nubbin” Moore rounds out the conversation as they discuss the upcoming annual trip to Arkansas and the White River National Wildlife Refuge. 

With this episode, Steve and Ella, as well as the crews at Double U Hunting Supply, Alpha Dog Nutrition and Zepp Predator Calls, send a collective “Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!”

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