In this week's episode I am joined by Jeff Caubble. Jeff has a long history with hunting dogs but a few years ago he fell hard into the feist world. Looking for a fun way to spend time with his daughter he got back to his roots and got a feist to squirrel hunt. It wasn't long before he had another and another and now has six. He has also been heavily involved in the American Treeing Feist Association and competes regularly in their hunts. The feist have been a family affair and they themselves a...
May 28, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 129
This week I am joined by Joe Seaburn to talk all about Willow. Willow was Joe's first squirrel dog and they have racked up quite the list of accomplishments. This is even more impressive after you hear the story of where she came from and how it all started. This episode has been in the works for a few years as we were supposed to record it at a hunt but ran out of time. Glad to finally get Joe on the podcast. If you'd like to see Willow go be sure to check out Joe's Youtube channel. https://www...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 128
While waiting for casts to get back on Saturday night/Sunday morning at Black and Tan days Chris Nidy sat down with me to pass the time. We talked about how Chris went from showing Black and Tans and other dogs at AKC dog shows to getting into the nite hunts and eventually finding himself as president of the American Black & Tan Association. Chris had an important message about service and all the work it takes to run an association and hold large events. We all need to step up to help our a...
May 14, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 127
While at Black and Tan days I sat down with David Gilman and Misty Yarrington. This couple has produced dogs that dominate in the show ring, the woods, and the stud pen. Just this past weekend they took home numerous trophies for their many acheiements. David has been involved for right around 40 years. We talk about top quality Black and Tans that excel in numerous areas. We of course did mention breeding and some of David's thought on the subject. Congratulations David and Misty on all of your...
May 07, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 126
In this week's episode I am joined by Adam Vu. Adam calls the swamps of Louisiana home and has been fllowing a dog around those swamps for a number of years. Recently in a turn of fate he stumbled into hog hunting and has dove head first into it. Unlike most hog hunters in Louisiana his prefered breed of hog dog is a West Siberian Laika. He has been studdying the way the Europeans have been using Laikas for hundreds of years and has has been pretty successful. Aafter you're finished listening to...
Apr 30, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 125
We are bringing one of the most downloaded episodes out of the vault this week. I ran into some technical difficulties this week as I was trying to edit and upload the new episode and didn't want to miss a week so I thought we could relisten to this great episode with Todd Coles. I originally contacted Todd to record a podcast with little knowlegde of his dogs or himself and through this episode he has become a good friend and I am excited to relisten to this episode myself. Todd has been breedi...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 124
In this week's episode, I am joined by Nick Clark. Nick has been raised with Original Mountain Curs his whole life. He has some great insight on breeding, compeition hunting, as well as getting the next generation involved. Nick has had a lot of success in the competitions throughout the years and has strived for the Combination Award in order to showcase the versatile nature of the Mountain Cur. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Pr...
Apr 16, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 123
In this week's episode I am joined by the founder of the app, Wesley Pinglton as well as Zach Conkey. Zach recently introduced me to the app and I thought the founder would be the a great person to talk to about the app. Welsley, Zach, and I had a great conversation all starting with Wesley's upbringing riding mules and chasing the sound of the hound. Wesley has changed the game and you definitely don't want to miss it! Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www...
Apr 09, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 122
In this week's episode I am joined by Carlton Savoy. Carlton is a lifelong squirrel dogger with 66 years of experience following dogs in pursuit of bushytails. He has had all types of curs and feist including Cajun Squirrel Dogs that he raised for a number of years. While sniping tree rats has been a major passion, passing it on to the next generation has been more important for many years. He has taken numerous children on their first squirrel hunt. He is also a prominent member of the communit...
Apr 02, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 121
In this week's episode I am joined by retired Pennsylvania game warden Rod Burns. Rod was a long time coon hunter that became a game warden later in life. The job took him away from his passion of running hounds but when retirement came around he was quick to get a pair of pups and pick up right where he left off. In this episode we talk about a few of Rod's wildest and most memorable moments on the job, as well as the differences in coonhunting from when he stopped to recently picking back up. ...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 120
This week I am joined by none other than John Strickland. Called the G.O.A.T. by many it is hard to dispute that he is an Elite Handler, after all he is currently the Interim World Champion of the Elite Handlers Series. We discuss his humble beginning and how he ascended through the years to become the handler that he is today. Along the way he shares some of his knowlegde with us on how we too can become the next Elite Handlers. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 h...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 119
In this week's episode I am joined by Josh Hedrick. Josh is a West Virginia Houndsman that lives to be outside following his hounds. We talked about the success Josh has had running mixed breed hounds. His hounds are from a long line of bear dogs from hard working houndsman but sometimes an accident happens and it turns out to be the key ingredient. Josh tells a great story of how his bear dogs have even treed a Mountian Lion on a trip out West. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code T...
Mar 12, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Welcome aboard to Stone Creek Hunting Supply, this week Ben and Don hop on to talk about some of their experiences with hounds. Tri-color dogs of all sizes have been apart of the Spickler's lives for many years. Don got started in coonhounds over 40 years ago and raised his son's to love the sound of the hound as well. Now they have beagles and one retired Treeing Walker. While we didn't talk much about the business, they offer great briar proof clothing that they hand make. Be sure to check the...
Mar 05, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 117
In this week's episode I am joined by father/son duo Greg and Josiah Pulling. Greg and his brother Jim were on the podcast a few years ago. Once again I caught up with them at the Great American Outdoor Show to record this episode. On the way to the show I was listening to Bear Siragusa's podcast The Hunting Hound as he talked about being a father and a houndsman. This made me want to get the input of this father/son duo on the matter. I thought Greg being an accomplished houndsman and Josiah be...
Feb 27, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 116
In this week's episode I am joined by Bob Parker of Stony Brook Guide Service. This is the first episode of the annual Great American Outdoor Show Series. I have been working on Bob for a few years and finally convinced him to sit down with me. He has over 30 years of experience guiding and outfitting. He tells a few crazy stories with some important lessons to be learned. He also talks about conservation and protecting our way of life against those that want to take it away. https://www.stonybr...
Feb 20, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 115
In this week's episode I am joined by Shaun Brophy of Northern Idaho. Shaun was born and raised on the East Coast, lived in the Midwest for a few years and finally landed in Idaho. He has run almost every type of game imaginable in the US with a hound. These days he splits his time between a chasing rabbits with Beagles and big game with his Redbone. Besides a few good stories Shaun brings up a fe good topics about promoting and preserving hound hunting. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Pro...
Feb 13, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 114
In this week's episode I am joined by Noah Clark. Noah's passions include Christ, coonhounds and cur dogs just like the name of this episode suggests. He is a pastor but can often be found in the woods during the week training and hunting dogs for others. We discuss some of his upbringing as well as hunting dogs for the public. He hunts squirrel dogs during the day and turns around and coon hunts at night. His life revolves around Christ, his family, and the dogs he hunts. Sponsors: https://conk...
Feb 06, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 113
In this week's episode I am joined by Lane Williams. Lane is an Oklahoma native and a 5th generation coon hunter. We talk about his switch from hounds to curs, hunting in competition against hounds, and hunting off mules. We also covered a little about his journey into terriers and terrier trials. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.dusupply.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections Social Media: https://www.patreon.com/treetalk...
Jan 30, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 112
In this week's episode we are talking about hunting wild cattle with Spencer Grubb. I found Spencer through his Instagram page Indiana Cow Catchers. Spencer, a few buddies and their pack of cur dogs go find and catch cattle that have gotten out. While it might not be the normal hunting we talk about there are a lot of similarities. Spencer had some great stories your going to want to hear as well! Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www...
Jan 23, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 111
In this week's episode I am joined by Andrew Bailey. Andrew is on the Southern Hound Hunting Magazine Prostaff and has written a few articles for the magazine which caught my attention. He is from West Virginia but has traveled to many states to run his hounds. He tells some great stories and gives some great tips and advice for traveling with hounds. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.dusupply.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/col...
Jan 16, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 110
In this week's episode I am joined by Shane Mowery. Shane is a TV show host, an outfitter, and a houndsman. We talk about his journey into hounds as well as outdoor television. Shane has been involved with hounds from an early age and is now passing it on to his children. We talk a little about politics and wolves and we would love to live without either. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.dusupply.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 109
In this week's episode I am joined by my son Charlie to talk about the recent bear hunt he went on with Tree Talkin' Time Legend Uncle Wayne. Charlie is a bit shy so his part was a little short. With this being the 2 year anniversary of the podcast I thought it was fitting to go back and listen to Uncle Wayne's episode 64 Years a Bear Hunter. Make sure you listen to the end for the details on the contest. Here are the trivia questions: Whose Secret Family Recipe is it? What year did Chuck Gaiett...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Tree Talkin' Time! This week is a few of my favorite stories told throughout the year. I hope everyone has a safe holiday season and I will see you all next year with more great podcasts! Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.dusupply.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections Social Media: https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.c...
Dec 26, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 107
In this week's episode Dan Pearce is back to talk about his epic trip across the country to try and acheive a Squirrel Grand Slam. I had never heard of a squirrel grand slam before seeing a recent post by Dan. So we started by covering that and then he gets into how him and his buddy Jeff set out across the country. If you are a die hard squirrel hunter you need to listen to this before planning your own trip! Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.co...
Dec 19, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 106
In this week's episode I am joined by Erik Rohdin and Alex Kurashev to talk about some exciting Laika hunts. Alex and Erik are both returning guests. Erik came over from Sweden to hunt with Alex and his West Siberian Laikas. I was fortunate to go along one morning as well. We cover Alex's Laika's as well as the action packed week Erik had. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.dusupply.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections Soc...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 105
In this week's episode, I am joined by Andrew Ware. Andrew runs deer, bear, rabbits, and coon with dogs in Virginia. He has a long family history of running bear hounds and while it is the newest of his pursuits he lives for it. Andrew talks about running deer with bird dogs and bird dog crosses and their advantages. He has a few exciting deer dog stories as well! Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.dusupply.com Merch: https://treet...
Dec 05, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 104
In this weeks episode I am joined by Montana Buffington. Montana has made quite a name for himself in the competition world hunting "off-colored" hounds. His male Plott Copper put him on the map and they have quite the list of accomplishments that we go over. While Montana likes his off-colored hounds including Leopard Hounds as well, he isn't color blind. He has hunted and handled just about all the coonhound breeds. He even has some crossbred pups he's working on now. Tune in to listen to how ...
Nov 28, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 103
In this weeks episode I am joined by Don Bonsett. Don has been a longtime Treeing Tennessee Brindle fancier. Don's tells us a little history on the breed as well as he found his way tyo them. The Treeing Tennesse Brindle is a small breed in comparison to some of the other cur breeds but has a very loyal following. These little pleasure dogs have not changed much in the last 50 years since the breed was formed. If you's like more information on the breed or to contact Don you can do so at the add...
Nov 21, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 102
In this week's episode, I am joined by Kenneth Laroux better known as Chooch. Chooch has been following a dog in pursuit of some sort of game his entire life. Growing up deep in the swamps of Louisiana hunting and trapping were a part of his everyday life. As he got older coon hunting became his passion and especially with a fine black dog. Chooch has been in love with the breed ever since. We talk about breeding, hunting, and showing these hounds to improve a breed. Even if Black and tans aren'...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Wow, 100 Episodes! For this special episode, I asked Mark Zepp to come on and talk about his incredible career and journey in the Outdoor Industry. I met Mark at Autumn Oaks and was lucky enough to sit down with him briefly and learn more about him. Between working at Wick Outdoor Works, Tri-Tronics, and Garmin, as well as starting his own company he has been heavily involved in the hound hunting community. Mark's journey and career are inspiring to me so I thought it fitting to have him on for ...
Nov 07, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 100
