Steve Fielder makes his annual fall trip to hunt black bears with hounds in the Appalachian Mountains of southwest Virginia. Joined by master canine trainer Heath Hyatt and his group of veteran bear hunters, they introduce United States Navy veteran Jason Willwirth to the sport. Willwirth came to hunt at the invitation of Hyatt and the Freedom Hunter’s organization. Fielder chronicles the hunt in a trifecta of on-site interviews that put listeners about as close to the action as possible without...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 77
Today Buddy and Jason talk on the importance of preventative maintenance. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the excitement of the chase to even give our equipment a second look. We look at our gear as a “light switch”… it ether works, or it doesn’t. luckily we have some tidbits of information to help keep your Garmin TT15 track and train collar, Alpha series dog trackers and more running as long as possible. We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutri...
Oct 01, 2021•27 min
Brian Messersmith is a houndsman that has been hooked since an early age. Thanks to a family member that had hounds, hunting big game with hounds has been a lifelong passion for this Idaho native. We talk about how Brian and Ben became friends, how a promising young lion hound can double as a coonhound, and a few exciting stories about chasing bears and mountain lions in northern Idaho. We also briefly touch on this extraordinary purple heart recipient’s military service. If you would like the c...
Sep 29, 2021•46 min•Ep. 76
In this inaugural episode of Gone To The Dogs, Buddy and Jason interview the show’s host, Steve Fielder.Fielder is revealed to be the sole owner and host of the show with DU Supply providing the platform on which the podcast will stand. The group gets to talking dogs and presents an overview of the latest member of DU Supply’s family of podcasts. Fielder is questioned about his earliest beginnings, his dog-related journey from the mountains of West Virginia to the cornfields and swamps of Michig...
Sep 27, 2021•58 min•Ep. 75
Jared Moss needs no introduction. Bear and Jared got on like a house on fire. Both have a life long interest in the nuances of dog training and human canine communication. If you want to nerd-out about dog training, then join Bear and Jared as the go down the hound training rabbit hole. 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 li...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 74
Where do you go to get your feet wet in training? Ross gives some great direction on how to get things rolling. He also talks about great resources to get in touch with mentors and peers on your journey. We get an introduction to NAVHDA and a what to expect when preparing for an event, and the value it brings to any dog in the field. So if your taking the first step, or putting one foot in front of the other, this is some great food for thought. We would like to thank those who support this podc...
Sep 20, 2021•35 min
As a consumer, we get limited information from a dog food label. Wade breaks down everything from the process of making a Hi-quality dog food, to understanding how all the pieces go together. His knowledge is hard earned from years of following his coonhound and questioning the industry standard. Just because it meets federal standards doesn’t mean that all ingredients are created equal. Wade explains how by not cutting corners with sub-par ingredients allows his companies to produce a Hi-qualit...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 73
Today Buddy and Jason talk about some of the newest releases in the dog hunting world. They touch on the all-new Garmin Alpha 10, the new Garmin Alpha 200 (non inreach version) and the new "Almost Unbreakable" Tree Lead from DU Supply. They also have some valuable information for all of you interested in the “in’s and out’s” of dog food! Great information for anyone trying to keep their hunting partner at the top of their game. We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thank...
Sep 13, 2021•39 min
After taking some time to catch up with Clay Newcomb to talk bear grease, Clay's great response on trophy hunting and more, we dig into the meat and potatoes of this episode. Clay, Kolby and Buddy sit down with fellow Houndsmen, mule skinner and guide John Belozer.There is no doubt that John is a true master of the craft of cat hunting, and we were lucky enough to get an inside look into all things cat. They talk about everything from climate, patterning cats, habitat and more. We have been wait...
Sep 08, 2021•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 72
What are the tools you can use to get the most retention out of your training sessions? When is it time to call it quits for the day? How do we deal with that as a trainer? Jared and Jason also talk about when to use the duct tape and how to “talk through the rope”. 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 links below https://www...
Sep 06, 2021•39 min
Luke Pywell is an Australian houndsman who runs his dogs on rabbit and fox. In addition, he is big believer in putting a handle on your dogs. We talk about his dogs, the training he puts them through to prepare them for a active hunting life with as few injuries as possible. We also discuss Luke's predator call company Down Under Calls. Luke explains why having one in your arsenal is both handy and effective. We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutr...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 71
We have all heard the stories of, or owned a standout young dog. Some show great amounts of promise at an early age, and at times that can skew our view/mindset and create expectations. The guys talk about recognizing these types of pups and the added pressure a great prospect puts on a Houndsman. Remembering that they are still pups can be a challenge when they are an outstanding prospect, how do we manage our expectations? We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks t...
Aug 30, 2021•31 min
This story is one you have to hear for yourself to believe it! The 911 call paints an unfortunate but true picture of the battle between Houndsmen and antis, sometimes even within our own states Fish and Game Departments. No doubt this got the guy’s blood pumping, and what better time to talk bulls, bears and the best dang backpack commercial “JanSport” never had. If there was ever a combination to rival the greatness of peanut butter and jelly, it would be old rodeo stories and tales from the t...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 70
Buddy and Jason talk about some recent happenings at DU and some uncomfortable growing pains that effect all our customers. They also talk about why updating is important, the importance of “The Triple Blink”, and loosing signal in the box. 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 links below https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog www...
Aug 23, 2021•41 min
This episode starts of with some not so good decisions from Mark’s scouting trip, Buddy’s master plan to keep Olivia at DU and the time Buddy and others fought the raging flames of a lightning strike to save the OUSDA trial grounds. After a good laugh or two, the guys dig into talking scenting conditions and challenges that arise on the trail. They also get into the perils of equipment failure and why Mark may be looking for a new “Truck Captain”. We would like to thank those who support this po...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 69
Today Buddy, Jared and Jason have a conversation about putting the pieces together when dealing with a young dog that will not commit to a trail. They dig deep to discuss the underlying issues they see as well as give some advice to get that young dog committed and firing on all cylinders. They talk about the benefits of a pack mentality, when to put a pup away, and things to work on when not in the field. Thanks to all of you that sent questions! We hope to get to more of them in the future. We...
Aug 16, 2021•31 min
Jeremy Messer has turned his passion for running hounds into a full time business training the next generation of true “Bear Dogs”. He hunts hard from the vast mountains to the coastal swamps of North Carolina. We talk about his pack of plotts, training, guiding, and the importance of involving our children. Get ready for some fun, its Tree Talkin’ Time! We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this ep...
Aug 11, 2021•40 min•Ep. 68
Today Buddy and Jason give a quick Tech Tip on setting and understanding you Astro/Alpha tracking ID codes. They cover the DU 100 dog programming chart, understanding how ID’s can effect range and more. If it was up to you, what would you decide? Accuracy or Distance? 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 links below https://w...
Aug 09, 2021•35 min
Mr. John Clay is a houndsman, world famous breeder of prize winning Brahman Cattle, and cowboy. The dogs closest to his heart are the white and lemon colored line of Running Walkers that he and his father created from dogs originally out of Hinkle Schillings stock, especially a dog called "Mark S." We discussed growing up surrounded by famous dog men, lemon colored walkers, running jackals and leopards in Africa with hounds, and Bear makes enemies on Intagram. We would like to thank those who su...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 67
As we have said before, there is some real value in finding a mentor when starting out. Buddy, Jared and Jason cover some helpful tips to make sure that you are not “that guy” and have every chance of being invited back. The three cover some things to keep in mind when starting out, or when hunting with a new group or person. 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 abo...
Aug 02, 2021•27 min
This one starts off with a train wreck as Brett tells Buddy and Jason about loosing his new Garmin Alpha 200. Buddy shares a vital piece of information for anyone using the 200 to keep this from happening to them. Brett fills everyone in on his plan for the future and verifies that Buddy has not “ran him off” yet. The three also talk about the “win a hunt” giveaway as well as Buddy’s past run in with the boarder police. The guys also get a chance to talk a little bit about some other podcast tha...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 66
Buddy and Jason start the conversation with some talk on when and how they like to introduce trash breaking. The group also touches on the role of scent conditioning in the trash breaking process as well as using body language, vocal commands and other ques when breaking young dogs. 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 links ...
Jul 26, 2021•27 min
Clayton and Ben talk about hunting hounds, squirrel dogs 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 links below https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog www.dusupply.com https://alphadognutrition.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts...
Jul 21, 2021•32 min•Ep. 65
Buddy, Jared and Jason hammer home the importance of a method. Everyone's "secret sauce" is different, but consistency and a method are always the key ingredients. Jared lays out some key tips for building a foundation starting from a pup. From home life, to working together in the field, having your own method will make things much more enjoyable for you and your dog. We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for spo...
Jul 19, 2021•30 min
Joseph Crance is a man who has worn many hats. He is a native New Yorker (not the city, as he will point out) a military man and houndsman. Despite a long career with the military and justice department, he never missed a coon hunting season with his hounds back home in upstate New York. When Joe retired from the Justice Department, he embarked on a new career path that combined his two passions. Hounds and writing. The Ryland Creek Saga is the result. I read the entire saga in a few days and kn...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 64
Buddy, Jared and Jason dive into the brutal truth that humans usually require more training than our dogs. They talk about the silent factor of body language and how it effects your training session or hunt as well as when to “pull out the duct tape”. Do you “dump the box” or let single dogs out on a track? The answer is not always cut and dry like one would think. We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsor...
Jul 12, 2021•29 min
Buddy finally gets his wife Laura on the podcast to talk hunting, business and family with Dustin and Amanda Clark of The Hunting Fam. They have a great conversation about tent/trailer camping with the family in tow, building a family rooted in the outdoors, building business and more! The Double U crew is super excited about Dustin and Amanda’s launch of Cold Strike apparel and their focus on serving the Houndsmen community. To hear more insider info on The Hunting Fam and the building of Cold ...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 63
Ross joins Buddy, Jared and Jason to have an open conversation about consistency when working with your 4-legged partner. They dig into their logic behind the importance of constancy in both gundogs and hounds to get the most out of your training sessions and produce more game in the field. 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 th...
Jul 05, 2021•34 min
Bear starts things of by painting a picture of his recent goat debacle and how his new Plott pup Dan charged into battle to save his master. After a good laugh Jason and Bear dig into the hurdle of trashbreaking dogs without the propper tools for the job and regulations surrounding e-collars in other countries. They also go down the rabbit hole of conditioning feet and how to build a good foundation for an overall conditioned hound. For more great tips on foot conditioning, check out Bears artic...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 62
The handle of a dog is something that can bring a whole new element to your hunt. We all know it’s a magical thing when a dog is tuned in and operating like a well-oiled machine. But beyond the physical fitness required of a top performing dog, a sound mind can be the secret sauce to bring the whole package together. Jason, Jared and Buddy talk about the recent shift to better handling hounds as well as some tips, tricks and benefits to putting in the foundation work and teaching a dog to handle...
Jun 28, 2021•36 min
