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 a...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 107
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 identifi...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 164
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 Outfi...
Feb 12, 2025•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 65
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 ti...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 95
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...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 108
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...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 31
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 fil...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 355
We are back and doing what we do best. Houndsman XP is the leader in keeping you informed of what threats we, as Houndsmen, face. We are not afraid to take on the tough issues and give you the straight talk that you deserve. Chuck Podolak joins Chris on this episode to talk about an outstanding organization that isn’t afraid to take the fight to those who stand against us. Conserve and Protect Arizona is a 5009(c)3, 501(c)4 and has their own PAC (political action committee). Conserve and Protect...
Feb 03, 2025•58 min•Ep. 557
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...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 216
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 ...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 265
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 A...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 400
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 “Truc...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 157
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 a...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 183
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, wh...
Jan 22, 2025•56 min•Ep. 248
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...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 28
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 o...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 160
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. Release D...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 403
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. Release Date: 11-25-23 ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.Ho...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 424
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 recoun...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 50
Treed in a Prison……???? 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...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 184
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 ...
Jan 09, 2025•53 min•Ep. 358
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. You won’t want to miss this one, only on The Truth, on the Houndsmen XP podcast network. Release Date: 02-18-22 ►Ge...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 169
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...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 206
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. Release Date: 11-1-23 ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 414
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 Year's 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 ho...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 87
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 teamwork. Release Date: 11-01-21 ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www.HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tailgate Talks. ...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 141
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 gifts 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 tha...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 280
Catch the 2024 Houndsman XP Episode on our YouTube Live @ https://www.youtube.com/@HoundsmanXP 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 ...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 154
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 ho...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 344
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 b...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 333
