One on One with Stormin’ Norman The Gone To The Dogs Podcast this week features one of the most controversial figures in the sport of raccoon hunting, Norman Starling. From the State of Ohio, Starling is known throughout social media for his videos involving the 1 on 1 Coon League, essentially a challenge hunt with Starling calling out the owners of advertised coonhounds to go mano y mano against his flavor-of-the-day Bluetick in a three-hour competition where, in his words, the viewers are the ...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 156
For today’s episode, Buddy and Don sit down and dive deeper into the topic of picking a pup. They talk about things to consider when picking your first pup, the family dynamic when picking a prospect, and the intuition of a bitch to select the strongest and most viable pups. They also touch on the topic of not just picking the best pup, but the right pup for you and your hunting/living situation around the 20 minute mark of the podcast. This one is full of great insight and perspective on a very...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 155
Bear and Nick talk a bit on beagles, bassets, and deer (not in the order). They also talk about the shrinking hunting opportunities around the US, and how it affects the average working class Houndsman. They also discuss crazy hounds that think they are Rambo at 5 months, and how Nick can tell his basset hound is getting tired by the tracks he leaves in the sand. It’s been a while since the two caught up, and that always makes for a great conversation. So Kick back and enjoy some good laughs alo...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 154
Readers readily recognize the work of one of the most prolific writers on the tree dog scene today, that of Missourian Amy Kovac Thomas. As a feature writer for American Cooner, Full Cry and Prohound magazines her articles appear regularly, whether breed columns for the National Treeing Cur Association or feature articles on major event winners, her ability to get the story promptly and tell it in the familiar vernacular of the sport, are well-established. Not only is Thomas a writer, she also b...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 153
Jared recaps his hunt for a monster desert Tom and paints a picture of the country and true size of his cat. They also address a listener question about getting finished dogs to run different species of game and give their perspective. The guys also talk a little bit about the stress involved when hunting with clients and Jason issues a public apology. We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this epis...
Apr 29, 2022•56 min•Ep. 152
Today’s episode starts off with the dream of any Houndsman, a bear hunting honeymoon! Dale and the crew set out to catch a big, stock killing bruin before it settles in for its winter nap. They pull out all the stops even bringing in some Hound x Bull Terrier crosses for this one, and even a half Shepard half Springer Spaniel. But after a long day, miles of country and a whole lot of grit they got it done. After several encounters with this monster boar, Dale and his brother were finally able to...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 151
Steve calls it the Twilight Zone of coon hunting podcasts. It’s the new effort by South Carolinian Daniel Felker and his cohorts in crime, Dustin Faulkner and Ryan James called Coon Hunting Confidential on the Hound’s Tooth Podcasting Network. You can find it on all the podcast player apps on the world wide web. In Felker’s words, the show “explores anything and everything coon hunting” including “cryptids, the paranormal, the unexplained and a whole lot of crazy.” With all that going on in a on...
Apr 25, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 150
In this episode Chip dives into what makes a quality feed, how to interpret an ingredient list, and how your dog process and utilize nutrients and minerals. Chip does a great job explaining fat, protein, and other nutrient sources. This is a crash course for anyone feeding a dog and packed with the tools to help you make your own decisions. How do you keep your working dogs in top condition? Take a listen for a crash course! https://joydogfood.com/ https://histandarddogfood.com/ https://www.face...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 149
On this weeks Hunting Hound. The boys are back in town as Bear sits down with Jason Duby, and Jared Moss. This podcast went off the rails before we were done saying hello. Topics discussed: Snow Mobile Wrecks, Snow, Hunting with kids and the ordeals we put them through, and how Bear's hound Buzz has a lot in common with a well know MMA fighter. Tune in for some laughs, and try not to hurt yourselves rolling your eyes. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thehuntinghound We would like to thank th...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 148
In this episode Steve visits with Deep East Texas coon hunters Ed Zorn and Kenneth Tulles.Kenneth, a former rodeo cowboy and Army veteran, attributes his love for coon hunting, and a world of experience he’s gained, to his association with octogenarian Ed Zorn. At age 88 years, Ed was born in the small town of Cloverleaf, about twenty miles from Houston. He still actively feeds, in Kenneth’s words, his blue dog addiction by coon hunting.Both Zorn and Tulles hunt Blueticks. It is veteran hunters ...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 147
We finally got a chance to meet up with Ross Ellwanger face to face and he brought a heavy hitter with him! His cousin Chris has been involved with hounds since a child and gives us a backstory on how their strain of dogs came to be. A real bear dog is something to behold, but to consistently produce them is a feat of its own. Ross and Chris talk about selective breeding, the traits dogs carry, and also have some great stories about running bear in the cornfields of WI. We also take a live call ...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 146
This week Dale takes us on a hunt from the early 50’s for a hard to catch tom. The tricky part is this client didn’t want to shoot the cat, they wanted him alive! But this tricky tom did not like to stay in a tree to much to add to the difficulty. We also get a step by step lesson in roping a lion as well as the rodeo that goes along with such a task. If you haven’t figured out Dale was a little bit of a crazy man, this episode should help convince you. https://www.youtube.com/c/InterviewsStorie...
Apr 13, 2022•59 min•Ep. 145
Three years ago, Steve participated in a Freedom Hunters Outdoor Adventure with Native American houndsman and guide, Calvin Redhouse of Chinle, Arizona. The hunt was held in honor of Gold Star Family Member and Marine Corps veteran Tanner Babb and took place on the 17 million-acre Navajo Nation in Arizona. The target animal for the hunt was the mountain lion. The main objective of the hunt was to have Babb score a mountain lion. The lions proved to be illusive, but through his prowess and dedica...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 144
Today Buddy and Jason get to catch up with Mark Zepp, aka "Big Mark". DU has built a great relationship with Mark over the years and the guys really enjoyed getting a chance to catch up with him in person at the WBHA convention. Not only is Mark our Garmin representative, he has worked for other leading names in the dog industry including Tri-tronics and the legendary John Wick. We talk a little about Garmin acquiring Tri-Tronics and the early days of the Alpha series as well as DU’s premonition...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 143
In this episode of The Hunting Hound, Bear sits down with Steve Fielder. It's taken a couple of years to get this one done but I guarantee it was worth the wait! We delve a bit deeper into Steve's start in hounds, and talk about specific dogs, men, and experiences that have meant a lot for Steve and the Houndsman he became. If you respect your elders, you might just learn something! Check out Steve's Podcast, “Gone to the Dogs” on the Double U Podcast Network anywhere podcasts are available. Fol...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 142
In this episode, Steve’s hunting buddy Gordie Schroeder of Oklawaha, Florida occupies the guest chair for a good conversation on all things Plott. Like Steve, Gordie prefers the brindle dogs and has had remarkable success in major UKC Nite Hunt competition with a Plott female named Bayou Banana. Nana has made her presence known in the winner’s circle at the Florida State Championship, the Georgia State Championship, Autumn Oaks, the UKC World Championship and as the three-night opposite-sex winn...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 141
This week Buddy and Jason are joined by the whole DU Supply crew and our extended podcast family. This episode is packed full with little nuggets and gems for all you Houndsman and Hound Podcast enthusiast We also announce our new podcast segments and you get to hear the trial run! From code words to podcast aliases, this episode is sure to have a little something for everyone. So unsaddle that steed, hunker down and pull up a seat at the fire because your going to want to be sitting down for th...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 140
Dale starts off by giving us a look into his family and reveals his brother’s death while hunting Mt. Lion. There was no lack of hunters in the Lee family. Between all the Lee boys they caught and documented 125 Jaguar, but Dale is quick to let us know he was personally on 120 of them . We learn he also takes his clients seriously. Listen in as Dale tells us about the time he literally tied up a lion for a client. We also get to hear about training pups on Ocelots, and the tale of the only “Onza...
Mar 30, 2022•56 min•Ep. 139
When Steve Fielder set out to produce a weekly podcast, the goal was to establish a platform upon which coon hunters could gather to talk dogs and to express their views on things that matter most to them. Through social media, hundreds of hunters have contacted the podcast to express their appreciation and to offer encouragement. Rarely has negative criticism been received. No listener has been more adept at the art of making the host feel the effort to be hitting the mark than the guest appear...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 138
This week Jason got to catch up with longtime friend and fellow Houndsman Garrett Fry while at the Elk Creek field trial. Some would say Garret is truly living the American dream, us included! From leading 35 horse pack trains into the most remote, rugged, and beautiful country in the US, to picking a 6 string, Garrett is carrying on in the ways of the great hunters of the past. Garrett is no stranger to hounds, curs, and terriers. In this episode he tells tales of using his Trapline Dogs, hunti...
Mar 25, 2022•46 min•Ep. 137
On this episode of The Hunting Hound, Bear and George Lambert sit down and discuss Scruffy Feists, Flashy Mules, and the challenges of self-filming bear hunts in the Virginian hill country. This is one you aren't going to want to miss! Check out Georges Youtube channel “Mountain Music and Mules”. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thehuntinghound 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....
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 136
Heath Hyatt is a popular guest in the world of hound-hunting podcasts. He’s pretty much made the rounds preaching the gospel of obedience training as an essential element to having a well-handling hound, regardless of the type of game pursued. His job as a master trainer of police dogs for several agencies throughout the State of Virginia and his long-standing reputation as a master hunter of black bears with hounds combine to make him an interesting listen and thus his many invitations to appea...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 135
The bonds built in the world of working dogs are pretty unique. Considering these guys have never met face to face, it was like picking up with old friends for a great cause. This episode is about much more than a single event, it’s about bridging the gap between sportsmen and those that do not understand our lifestyle. There have been a lot of bridges burned by both sides over the years. How do we build bridges out of ashes? How do we show them the entire story when people are so quick to just ...
Mar 18, 2022•55 min•Ep. 134
Dale kicks off this story telling session with chasing Arizona bears where his client learns the important lesson of “don’t oversell yourself to a professional”. I’m not sure what hurt worse, the battered ego or the saddle sores. We also hear the story of the hunt for a calf killing Jaguar. The chase starts off with a pistol about as worthless as a cap gun but sure ends with a bang. Dale really knows how to paint a picture of some beautiful country to take us along the trail with him. https://ww...
Mar 16, 2022•56 min•Ep. 133
Steve and Sid Underwood met in 1983 when each was attached to the Field Operations Department of the world’s largest working dog registry, the United Kennel Club. Underwood’s role as a Field Representative, largely serving the expansive Texas territory, rapidly gained him national attention although his was already a household name among Lone Star State coon hunters. His involvement with coon hunting and particularly Treeing Walkers anchored him deeply, even as a young man, into the bedrock of c...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 132
This week we welcome back Buddy's long time friend and our very first podcast guest Don Gilbert. They spend some time talking about the hot topic of "rigging" bobcats. Don talks on some training tips, his thoughts on the ability to "make" a rig dog and more. Rigging cats is not something that has just always been a thing. But through selective breeding and true dedication to making the best dogs possible, varmint hunters of the Pacific Northwest have been able to open up a whole new world of hun...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 131
Hidde Van Der Kamp joins Bear for a rundown of the Cole's International Cat Hound. They discuss breeding, training, history and future of the Cole's Cat hound. Also discussed is hunting cats in Canada and why Bear and Hidde both didn't make it to the first time this podcast was scheduled. 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 ...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 130
In this episode Steve is joined by a veteran competition-hunter who, among other significant wins including those at UKC Treeing Walker Days, placed third in the 2019 UKC World Championship. Despite his prowess in competition, our guest is evolving, as most hunters do with age, into a serious breeder and pleasure hunter with a dog-related commercial enterprise or two thrown in for good measure. This is a broad-reaching conversation on the hounds and the hunts of yesterday and today, enjoyed by t...
Mar 07, 2022•2 hr•Ep. 129
We have a full house again on this episode as Jess, Shannon and Olivia join Buddy and Jason to recap the hunting season. To start the trainwrecks, Jason recaps getting the DU Dodge stuck, and more importantly unstuck with a recovery system that would make MacGyver proud. Buddy had a goal to take our staff on a cat hunt for some hands on and real-life experience in the life of a Houndsman. Between busted sleds, boulder patches, and the “ghost cat” that Buddy has gotten to know quite well over the...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 128
Join us as we listen in to more great stories from “The Greatest Guide”. Today we go way back to the days before WW2. We hear a heart wrenching boating accident resulting in the loss of over half his pack of top notch Jaguar dogs. But Dale made sure to save the best story for last and he relives the time he came face to face with a Jaguar and had to show it that he knew how to swing a rifle like he was in a home run derby! https://www.youtube.com/c/InterviewsStoriesandTales https://www.youtube.c...
Mar 02, 2022•58 min•Ep. 127
