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Hunting in the U.S. has become increasingly challenging due to various factors, including stricter regulations, diminishing wildlife populations, and the anti-hunting advocates trying to disregard the North American wildlife model over emotions and feelings. Seth Watts is a well-known and accomplished bear hunter from Northern California. Seth tells us about some things going on with the bear management plan in CA. He also believes hounds are the best way to manage bear and tells us a cool story or two. 

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When your dad’s the most successful Treeing Walker breeder in recent history with major money wins, World Championships and Hall of Fame inductions at every turn, it would appear that sharing the big stage, the limelight if you will, would be a long time coming in the shadow of dad Randy’s success.  When you have the attitude, work ethic and the respect for the game of a seventeen-year old Troy Smith, being recognized for your own achievements seems as natural as summer rain.

In this episode, Steve heads up to western Pennsylvania to hunt with Troy...

A boys first coonhunt is a big deal, especially when he apparently has no idea what to expect! Who wares white pants hunting? We hope you enjoy this reading from the pages of Full Cry

We have been scouring through vintage issues dating all the way back to the first issue back in 1939! Join us as we pay tribute to the hard work and dedication of the men, women and dogs that were the lifeblood of the sport and the traditions we carry on today.  After 85 years of publication, there is bound to be a little something f...

Whats new in the DU shop? listen in as the guys talk about anything but what they planned to talk about.  If you want an inside look into what is going on with the extended life TT25 collars listen up!

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Heath rants about how destructive dogs can be and the cost of maintaining a hound lifestyle. He gives some great gear info in this one too. 

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When host Steve Fielder was a young hunter attending coonhound events in Virginia and West Virginia, prior to his registry days, he often hunted with John Sturgill and Les Bolen.  The duo were coon hunting buddies and were a force to be reckoned with in competition and on the numerous pleasure-hunts our host enjoyed with them in those days.  Each man was noted then and now for having world class Plott Hounds. 

Recently, Jamie Estep, who joins Sturgill and Bolen in this episode, designated the annual National Plott Hound Association’s West Virginia Plott Sectional the John Sturg...

No doubt Cur dogs are responsible for a lot of meat on the table and a valuable part of our hunting dog history.  We hope you enjoy learning about a not so well known breed to modern hunters, but a dog that helped pave the way for treedogs.

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Bear talks about what unites us as houndsmen. There are people who will divide us, and there are those who will unite us. Support the uniters!

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You never know where the conversation will go on these live chats.  let's see what Brett and the boys have to say this week. This weeks live from Brett Vaughn and Born 100 Years Too Late covers a lot of ground.  Chaga bugs, new kennels, cowboy stuff and more!

Does a hound have more drive and stamina than a police K9. This is a question Heath gets asked all the time. Travis Legler is a 24-year Law Enforcement veteran who works for a federal land management agency. Travis is also an experienced hound hunter. Heath and Travis discuss the differences in what they see in the two types of dogs. From tracking groups crossing the border to chasing some of the most mystic creatures in North America. You’ll want to listen to this one twice. 

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