In this week's episode I am joined by Mark, Carter and Riley Wilson. I have had the pleasure of getting to know these guys over the last few years and was excited to sit doen with them. While all three are often quite and soft spoken I knew there had to be some good stories in there and they didn't disapoint. Transitioning breeds, terrain and hunting style is all covered in this episode as well. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https:...
Dec 24, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 158
In this week's episode I am joined once again by JJ Lawhorn. JJ is a country music singer that sings about what he knows, and one of those things is Hounds! I have really been enjoying his latest album The Huntsman Volume II, and in particular the song titled Treed. JJ was kind enough to invite me down to record another podcast, and do a little coon hunting. He has some great stories for this episode. His story telling reminds me of the great Jerry Clower with the sound effects and all. Be sure ...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 157
In this week's episode I am joined by a few different people. First we hear from Jimmy Weaver and Anthony Landreth, two of the men responsible for putting on this event. Jimmy has done numerous coon hunting events to get youth involved over the years and this year decided he wanted to expand things. He enlisted Anthony and a host of others to do just that. Then we hear from 3 of the youth hunters that won coon hound puppies, Branch, Zadie, and Drake. This was such an awesome event and if you are...
Dec 10, 2024•36 min
In this week's episode I am joined by Jason and Dani Duby of Full Cry Magazine. We catch up on how the magazine is doing since the launch. Also covered is Dani's new book On The Trail. Being a children's book we discussed hunting with chikdren and the importance of it. To order a copy of Dani's book click on the link below. https://www.fullcrymag.com/products/pre-order-on-the-trail-a-coonhunting-tale Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.co...
Dec 03, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 155
In this episode, Darren Petty joins us once again. He is settling in after his long journey to Sweden and back. Darren and I had talked about this trip a few times while he was planning it and I told him I definitely wanted to hear about it. Darren went over and stayed with former Tree Talkin Time guest Erik Rohdin. Erik planned some pretty epic adventures for the two of them and there wasn't a lot of downtime other than driving from place to place. What would be a once in a lifetime trip for mo...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 154
In this week's episode I am joined by Tim Barry. Tim is a bobcat and bear hunter from Maine. I have heard of Tim from several people and decided I needed to talk to him about his hunting and his line of dogs. I learned as will you that Tim is a student and constantly learning about his hounds, and the quarry they pursue. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME15 https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.co...
Nov 19, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 153
In this week's episode I am joined by Corey Gruver. Corey is a member of a top notch coon hunter's club here in Pennsylvania and a former employee of UKC. Corey has helped organize and run some of the largest events in the country and that experience has translated to increased turnout at his local club. We dive into Corey's ideas on how to take your club to the next level! Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 152
In this week's episode I am joined by John Saunders Sr. I met John at Autumn Oaks this past year and knew quickly into our conversation I wanted to have him on the podcast. He is a wealth of knowledge and stories but what would you expect after 50 years. John's son was on episode 58 and we talk a lot more about the squirrel dogs that they have owned in that episode. John talks about how he got started coon hunting "just by chance" and has stuck with it for 50 or maybe it's 51 years now. Sponsors...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 151
In this week's episode I am joined by Cody King. Cody is a modern day legend. He has treed 6 of the 7 different cat species in North America and has travelled to Africa and hunted Leopards as well. He talks about how he got into bobcat hunting and how that turned into cat hunting and how he has treed so many different species. Included are stories of hunting Leopards and Jaguars! Thank you SA Fieldsports Photography for the great photo Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINT...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 150
In this week's episode Zach Conkey is back on the podcast. This time we are talking about the coon hunting essentials boots and chaps, lights, and thermals. Zach gives us an update on how the Conkey's crew made out during the recent hurricanes. We also get a brief update on Swamp Walker Kennels and all the pups they are currently running. Make sure to check out Conkey's and the other sponsors for all your hound hunting needs! Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https...
Oct 22, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 149
In this week's episode I am joined by TJ Bolin. I met TJ at Autumn Oaks and breifly learned about his female redbone Penny. Penny had won her cast in the Dual Champions hunt and won the Redbone breed in the show. After having him on I learned a lot more about redbones and the people that hunt them. TJ is quick to give credit to others that have helped him along the way. He has owned, bred, and hunted some top redbones and I can't help but think that is because of how genuine he is. Sponsors: htt...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 148
In this week's episode I am joined by Max Hess. From the beaches of Maui to the mountains of Idaho, Max has lived quite an adventurous life. What brings the most excitment is a mixed up pack of hounds along with a Shar Pei chasing bear and coon. He lives to hunt and follow his pack. We share a love of Leopard spotted dogs and talk about them along with how you're not hunting hard enough with out some trash races and skunky collars. ponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 ...
Oct 08, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 147
In this week's episode I am joined by Tyler Arnett of Warplane Kennels. Tyler and his family have a budding Youtube Channel that has seen a lot of success over the summer. Tyler decided to recently get back into coon hunting after a number of years away from it. His family has all jumped in and taken to every aspect of it. They enjoy pleasure hunting together but also hitting the road and traveling to competition hunts all around the region. Be sure to check out The Arnetts on Youtube! https://w...
Oct 01, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 146
In this week's episode I am joined by Mark Holladay. In episode 138 Robin told us all about the bird dog crosses he is hunting and got me and Mark hooked up so we could talk about them some more. Mark was a bird dog trainer for many years that transitioned to squirrel hunting when the birds vanished. He struggled to find something he liked until he stumbled on a couple of different bird dog crosses. These 2 dogs have built the foundation that Mark and Robin hope to continue for years to come. Sp...
Sep 24, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 146
In this week's episode I am joined by Roger Norman of Cabin Side Kennels. Roger is a coon and bear hunter from West Virginia. I have followed Roger on Instagram for a few years and reached out ahead of Autumn Oaks. Luckily he was able to make it with the whole family and I was able to get him to sit down for a few minutes. His little boy is already obsessed with dogs at only a year old and spoiler alert he ended up with the Plott puppy Roger mentioned at the end! Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoor...
Sep 17, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 145
In this week's episode I am joined by Joe Moore. Joe has been hunting and showing coonhounds since he was young and found some success as a kid in the UKC Youth program. This early success brought him back into the competition coonhound world after a short break for college. Joe is a diehard coon hunter that always has a nice coondog but competes at a high level in the very competative bench shows. He has had some big wins and understands the importance of having confimationally correct hounds t...
Sep 10, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 144
In this week's episode I am joined by Dave and Kelly Myers. I have become friends with Dave and Kelly over the last year or so and have been able to witness them accomplish quite a few big wins. We go over a few of those wins even the most recent at Autumn Oaks. This great couple eat, sleep, and breathe coonhounds and it shows. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME15 https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treeta...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 143
In this's weeks episode I am joined by Terry Carr. Terry Carr owned the famous Leopard Wick's Camo Jug long before his rise to fame at the end of John Wick's lead. Terry tells the story of how he found Jug and how he inevitably sold him to John. We talk about the leopards, the hunts and a few other dogs along the way that Terry has had during his tenure as a coon hunter but we kept circling back to Jug. Jug has certainly made his mark on the leopard breed and it was about time I was able to unco...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 142
In this weeks episode I am joined by Brady Clark and his dad Matt Clark. Brady was able to win the UKC Next generation Spotlight Series Jr Nite Hunt and was awarded at Youth Nationals last month. He has worked hard hunting his dogs, getting to know them and the rules. He hunted in multiple states in order to win the spotlight series. One of his favorite events of the year is UKC's Youth Nationals. He has a bright future ahead of him even if his dad keeps a couple of trashy Black and Tans around....
Aug 20, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 141
In this week's episode I am joined by Cody Godwin. When Cody isn't modeling for the cover of Southern Hound Hunting Magazine he is in the woods in pursuit of hogs and bear. He has been running the same line of cur dogs for a number of years and has added a few new additions to the pack in recent years. We talk all about these big game curs and how they excell for hogs and now bear as well. More importantly Cody talks about his family and how his wife and two daughters are just as involved with h...
Aug 13, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 140
In this week's episode I am joined by Hannah Doll. Hannah wasn't raised in a hunting family but dove head first into it. She has been a falconer for almost 9 years now and has aquired quite a few different breeds of dogs to hunt as well. From Jagd Terriers, to an English Cocker and now a Treeing Walker she has has her hands full. We talk about her journey into hunting and the dogs she has gotten along the way. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecree...
Aug 06, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 139
In this week's episode I am joined by Robin Loveless. Robin has been hunting some type of tree dog since he was a child but only recently found a line of dogs he cant live without. They are mostly white and are often mistaken for bird dogs. We talk about Robin's humble upbringing but then dial in on these white dogs he has now. We also discuss how he stumbled upon them, including possibly buying a stolen dog. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreek...
Jul 30, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 138
In this week's episode I am joined by Harrison Dalby. Harrison is a little different guest than what is normally on this podcast. Harrison is a falconer and has a mini dachshund that he hunts with. I was able to go out this past February with Harrison his Goshawk Lizzo and dachshund Dickie. It was amazing to see this trio work together on a rabbit hunt. Harrison also hunts Dickie on other game in the off season and we get into that as well. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETA...
Jul 23, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 137
In this week's episode I am joined by Kirk Price. Kirk made a splash in the bear hunting world a few years ago when he started producing high quality bear hound Youtube videos. After years of work he is officially a professional Youtuber. We talk about how he got started in filming and some of his steps along the way. Kirk has been a big inspiration in my own journey when it comes to cinematography and photography and I was excited to have him on. https://www.youtube.com/@KirkPrice https://kirkp...
Jul 16, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 136
In this week's episode I am joined by Cody Hess. Cody hails from the great state of Texas where he pursues hogs with his pack of dogs while riding mules. Cody has been a lifelong hunter and started following hounds at an early age but didn't get into hog hunting at least seriously until he was in his 20's. He enjoys the sound of the hound as well as the adrenaline of catching big hogs. Most importantly he is passing his love of the sport down to his young son. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.c...
Jul 09, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 135
In this week's episode I am joined by Garrick Schaad. Garrick and his Treeing Curs have been very succesful over the years winning multiple World titles. His most famous female Snickers put him on the map and he continues to hunt dogs that are bred very similar to her. His favorite combination is heavy Geronimo and Thunder bred Original Mountain Curs with an eighth to a quarter walker in them. He said you get brains, a mouth and stay put tree dogs! Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Cod...
Jul 02, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 134
In this week's episode I was invited to go up to Blue Juniata Beagle Club by Stone Creek Hound Supply. The club is celebrating their 75 years anniversary. The current president Mike Bickhart and vice president Doug Kepner were gracious enough to sit down with me to tell me all about the club and beagle feild trialing. Don't forget to check out the link below for your chance at the summer giveaway! Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com P...
Jun 25, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 133
In this week's episode I am joined by Cory Langford. Cory owns Red Fern Hound Supply in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. We talk about Leopard Curs, coon clubs and the Red Fern Festival in this episode. I really appreciate Cory joining in the Summer giveaway and donating the JC Custom Squaller. To enter the contest click the link below for merch and purchase a shirt to be entered! Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 htt...
Jun 18, 2024•51 min
In this week's episode I am joined by John Gibble. I have known John for a few years as he serves as the legislative watchdog for houndsman here in Pennsylvania. With some unfavorable legislation making it out of commiteee I wanted to have John come on to explain it and what to do. We also discuss the importance of being involved regardless of what state you live in. Be sure to check out the link below to get entered into the summer giveaway! Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREE...
Jun 11, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 131
In this week's episode I am joined by Ronnie Snedegar. Ronnie has had an impressive run with his misfit pack of squirrel dogs over that last several years. What stood out to me the most is the work Ronnie does to get new people involved with squirrel dogs. He does numerous seminars and benefit hunts to expose people to this amazing way of life. We talk all about Ronnie's dogs of the past and the present and their impressive list of accomplisments. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 130
