Hound PodCast: Double U Hunting Supply

Jason and TJ Bolin Talk Stewardship

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason had a chance to meet TJ at Autumn Oaks this year so the two take a little time to catch up, talk some red dogs and about stewardship. Jason was ...

Free Castin' and the Great American Hound Pup Giveaway

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Free Castin we talk to the people who have made "The Great American Hound Puppy Give Away" possible. New Mexico Houndsmn Associatio...

Heath Hyatt and WV youth season with the Outdoor Dream Foundation

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Outdoor Dream Foundation provides hunts to kids who have or had a terminal illness. Heath was invited to hunt WV youth season with a group of frie...

Gone To The Dogs with Mr. Yadkin River

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the podcast features a big helping of “Dog Talk At It’s Finest.” Steve brings one of the sports most respected and longest running bre...

The Buddy and Bullwinkle Show

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buddy found his way home from moose camp a little heavier than when he left. He also had some pretty great stories of real high points and some pretty...

Free Castin' with Cody King- Back From Africa

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has their own idea of a legendary hunt, but for most traveling out of their home state is far enough.  To have a chance to cross continents ...

Lessons Learned with Heath Hyatt

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wrapping up the Va training season followed by the 3-day early season, Heath walks us through some things he learned along with questions he’s been ...

Gone To The Dogs at the Peach State Shootout

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Georgia's Peach State Shootout winner Gregory Mitchell joins his father Greg Mitchell and event founder Caden Riley to discuss Gregory’s recent succ...

Free Castin' - What Makes You A Houndsman Part 2

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is part 2 of what makes a houndsman. We kicked them old guys off and continue on with our theories of running hounds!  We would like to thank th...

Because of the Hounds with Heath Hyatt

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, we delve into the unique life of Chelsea Hansler, who balances her passion for hound hunting with her talent for painting. Join us as...

Gone To The Dogs- Houndsmen and the Appalachian Flood

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jones describes first hand what it’s like to see entire towns, bridges and highways swept away with no warning.  This frank conversation exposes th...

The New Garmin Messenger Plus

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Buddy and Jason talk a little bit about the new Garmin InReach Messenger Plus  Garmin InReach Messenger Plus (dusupply.com) We would like to th...

Free Castin' - What Makes You A Houndsman Part 1

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Free Castin we are gonna go over dog breeds, Bear Hunting, Moonshine, how we got into hounds and of course, we are going to head do...

Heath Hyatt on Rigging

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Training young dogs is one of the most rewards aspects of owning a hound. Yet the amount of frustration that goes with that can be overwhelming. Hea...

GONE TO THE DOGS with UKC World Champion Casey Maggard

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we catch up with Casey Maggard of Hyden, Kentucky just three days after the Treeing Walker female owned by his uncle Jack Maggard won ...

Thoughts On The Blood Origins film "Lionheart"

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the recent launch of “Lionheart” by Blood Origins Buddy and Jason take the chance to give their two cents.  They did a great job capturing g...

Brett Vaughn with Professional Lion Hunter and Houndsman Richard Dickerson

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brett hit the trails to a lion hunters’ rendezvous. This year he was able to catch up with friends new and old such as Steve Smith, Warner Glenn and...

Hound Huntress: The Thrilling Pursuit of Leopards in Botswana

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hunting Leopards is dangerous and exciting. Enge Nel runs Nel Safari in Botswana with her husband. After a request from a hunter for a leopard, Enge k...

Gone To The Dogs with Shininger and Cable

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When the Autumn Oaks interviews suffered a hit by unexpected electronic foes, the onsite conversation with Plott aficionado Bill Shininger and youth h...

Shop Talk with Buddy and Jason

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buddy and Jason catch up on some Double U shop updates, what Jason and Buddy have been up to and some tracking issues.  There was a recent issue of l...

Free Castin' with Bryson Parker

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of free castin we have Bryson Parker from Georgia to talk to us about trespassing dogs, bear hunting, ethical hunting and good ol houn...

Catching Up with Heath Hyatt

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heath gets everyone caught up on what’s going on and new things he’s learned from attending the HITS conference. Tune in for another What’s Up W...

GONE TO THE DOGS With The Old Men

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Steve’s guest is Tennessean T. L. Jones. Many of Jones’ friends know him as Tracey. Tracey is a third-generation houndsman and bear hunter. He i...

Hunt Lift Eat With Heath Hyatt

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Show notes: Heath connects with the founder and CEO of Hunt Lift Eat Luke Cox. Luke is from Grayson Co just a couple of counties over from where Hea...

Gone To The Dogs at Autumn Oaks

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this the first of the 2024 Autumn Oaks recordings, Steve is joined by Texan Sid Underwood and by Land of Lincoln coon hunter Doug Crawley.  The co...

Free Castin' Is It Worth It? Part 2

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you think part one of mentoring houndsman or women was full of information....finish it up here in part two! if you listened to part one then you k...

What is Too Much with Heath Hyatt

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Show Notes: Learning new training methods makes you a better handler. Heath dives into several questions he’s been asked over the past month. If y...

Gone To The Dogs with Coon Hunting Legend Glen Young

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve recently spent an hour with Glen, with the promise of much more to come, to discuss his upbringing in rural Arkansas, his hunts with Deep River ...

From The Pages Of Full Cry- A Fairwell to House's Bawlie

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's readings are from the March 1967 issue of Full Cry Magazine.  Founding Editor Estell Walker had some very special words for a very special do...

Free Castin'- Is It Worth It?

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week is part 1 where we talk about mentoring up and coming Houndsmen or women. We even get Cody King from Texas to jump on and weigh in on the su...

Tracking Tranquility: Finding the Calm in the Art of Tracking

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wesley Visscher owner and operator of Scent Imprint for Dogs (SIFD). Starting as a detection dog handler Wesley’s love is for tracking. Wesley helps...

Gone To The Dogs – Michigan Memories

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this his final episode, at least for now, Corey joins Steve in recalling their memories of coon hunting in Michigan.  Each served on the staff of ...

Buddy and Jason Talk Shop

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Buddy and Jason catch up for some shop talk. Buddy gives the details on employee car troubles that ended up with a DU help wanted ad.  Anyone who has...

Free Castin' With Dan Gates- The Fight Of Our Lives

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to Dan Gates and the fight in colorado to keep the initiative 91 drama at bay. Now that it is going to the bollat box there are new ways to co...

How Much Does It Mean To You with Heath Hyatt

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you for tuning into my podcast. Your support means the world to me, and I’m so grat...

From The Pages of Full Cry-The Hunt On North Fork River

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode if from 1960, back when fur was king!  Let's take a walk behind some coonhounds and see what happens... We would like to thank those ...

Gone To The Dogs with UKC Field Rep Jamie Estep

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Estep is the busiest man in the coon hunting game.  He's a sharp guy with boundless energy and a winsome personality.    Not only is he a Fi...

EP 463: Free Castin in Colorado and California Part 2-Time To Fight Back

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here it is houndsmen and Women, part 2 of the Colorado/ California saga. We will be talking to Dale tobiassen about the actual possibilty of getting t...

EP462: Free Castin' in Colorado-What's Ahead?

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is part one of the Colorado/ California saga episode. We start of w/ Naomi Hersch w/ Sprtsmans Alliance to fill us in on initiative 91 and what t...

EP 461: Nelson Cole-Five Decades Following Hounds

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life long guide Nelson Cole shares his decades of experience with Heath. From guiding clients to the differences in cat and bear dogs and which can tr...

EP 458: Gone To The Dogs Autumn Oaks Preview with Lee Currens

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation moves to the topic of the Autumn Oaks shows.  Currens is an octogenarian that was a hard hunter but remains very active by showing h...

EP 457: Free Castin' with Lauren Vrany

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another epsisode of Free Castin. We have alot going on this time, we talk about Dog Food, hunting private land, sizing up bears, hunting mo...

EP 456: Heath Hyatt on Hard Times

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 With training season in full swing, Heath is spending as much time as possible in the woods and working on the next wave of youngsters. This episode...

EP 455: GONE TO THE DOGS -WHO’S RESPONSIBLE?

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys engage in the usual “dog talk at its finest” in the opening minutes of the episode before cracking the lid on a can of mayhem and confusi...

EP 454: From The Pages Of Full Cry- A Hunters Widow

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s story is one of a hunter’s widow who decided to get out there herself.  Just because her husband was at work didn’t mean the dog couldn...

EP 453: Free Castin' - It's All About The BS

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of free casting we have Jeremiah from Colorado coming on to talk about Colorado hunting along with Rowdy, Jarrod and Brett to head dow...

EP 452: KPTV With Heath Hyatt

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I had a the opportunity to interview Youtuber Kirk Price, where he shared his recent hunting trip to Africa. Renting animal recovery drones and we wra...

EP 451: Gone To The Dogs-The Elephant In The Room

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re taking about cheating. When Steve was with the registries he dealt with it on a fairly frequent basis.  Determined to keep coon hunting in a ...

EP 450: From The Pages Of Full Cry-It's In The Bag

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode gives a new meaning to the statement “it’s in the bag”.  The real question is what’s in that bag? Or even better yet, "were p...

EP 449: Thinking About Bears Again

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 It’s that time of year again and it couldn’t come soon enough!  Ross decided to come home from catching bears to grace us with his presence.  ...

EP 448: 18 Days With Heath Hyatt

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heath starts another litter of pups and walks you through the (ENS) Early Neurological Stimulation process and the pros and cons according to several ...

EP 446: Gone To The Dogs – Summertime Blues

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve and Corey touch on track dogs and tree climbers in this episode from the front porch on a dog day afternoon.  Steve has some pretty serious vie...

EP 445: From The Pages Of Full Cry-History Of The Leopard Dog

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where did the Leopard Dog come from? That is a question we may never know the answer to.  Were Leopard Dogs and Plotts crossed? While opinions differ...

EP 444: Independence, Stud Dogs And More With Josh Michaelis

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jason and Josh have a great conversation on the importance independence in a dog.  Some on the other side of the spectrum feel there is a point...

EP 443: Bears Lions And More, Live With Jeff Allen

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we talk to Jeff Allen, an Utah Houndsman that’s going to give us some insight about running dogs and we end up with some good stories a...

EP 442: Liberty Canine With Heath Hyatt

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To be successful, many companies and businesses require you to cross-train. Heath and Liberty Canine’s Owner, Randall Lykins have taken a page from ...

EP 441: Gone To The Dogs-Who Is Heath Hyatt?

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wes and Steve have known and have made many hunts with Heath over several years.  It was on a Freedom Hunter’s Adventure with Heath that Steve and ...

EP 440: From The Pages Of Full Cry, Breeding For Results

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

.Today's topic is all about dog behavior and training.  You have to know the dog to know how to train it.  There is  difference between someone who...

EP 439: A Little Late Is Better Than Never

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a new voice frequenting the DU Podcast so today Jason sits down with Chris Watson to talk about how he got into hunting, hounds and You...

EP 438: Free Castin with Jarrod Nichols

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Todays episode is all about lion hunting the Southwest.  Listen in on some great stories and an in depth look into the world of dry ground lion hunti...

EP 437: Letting Go with Heath Hyatt

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 We all make mistakes in picking, handling, and training dogs. Sometimes experience goes a long way. Heath has seen dogs being washed because of shyn...

EP 436: GTTD with Steve and Corey Back On the Porch

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hot weather is abundant and so are summertime tales in this episode.  Recent exploits of the boys Plott dogs as well as the announcement of the upcom...

EP 435: Crossing Paths-A Journey of Friendship

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For hunters, our passion for the outdoors has led to more life-long relationships than many can count. Eighteen years ago a red Toyota pulled up and j...

EP 434: Gone To The Dogs with Dexter Whatley

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Co-host Corey Gruver and Steve have been addressing various aspects of treeing in reference to coonhounds in previous episodes.  In this podcast, Wha...

EP 433: The Bear Spray Podcast

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and Heath have a good laugh at Buddy’s expense as he tells his story of an accidental discharge that resulted in being escorted home by the ga...

EP 432: Free Castin' With Dan Gates

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Check out this week's episode of Free Castin hosted by Chris Watson.  Dan and Chris get down to the nitty gritty details and updates on the mission t...

EP 431: Canada, Canoes and Coons with Heath Hyatt

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a road trip to the Canadian Northwoods for Heath’s first spring bear hunt with his pack of hounds, Wayeshkad guides Nick and Sarah are the hosts....

EP 430: Gone To The Dogs with Youth Promoter Caden Riley

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caden Riley is an extraordinary young man.  At nineteen years of age, the Georgia coon hunter has reached levels of vision for, and an understanding ...

EP 429: From The Pages Of Full Cry- Coon Hunters Paradise and Rules To Remember

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

EP 428: 5 Days In A Hole, How To Find Your Dog With No GPS

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Today Buddy and Jason talk with Rachae Stewart about her dogs recent “adventure” and give some tips and tricks to locate your dog even when ther...

EP 427: On Target with Heath Hyatt and Randy Hare

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Learning makes us better, in dog training we pick up bits and pieces along the way. During a week-long school called On Target with Randy Hare, Heat...

EP 426: Gone To The Dogs with the Redbone Man

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Steve picked up the phone on the chance that he talk with his longtime friend and was lucky enough to catch Moran before he headed to ...

EP 425: Three Days And Nights In A Cave- From the pages of Full Cry

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Check out the all-new podcast filled with classic stories, articles and more “From The Pages of Full Cry “.We have been scouring through vintage ...

EP 424: Blood Tracking with The Hunting Hound

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Do you want to start the season with hounds that are tuned in and turbo charged? Blood trailing is the way to do it! Bear talks about his experience...

EP 423: Free Castin' with Naomi Hersh

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of “Free Castin” we are talking to Naomi Hersh about Colorado’s initiative 91. We get into hound behavior, talk about that Color...

EP 422: What’s up Wednesday - Sacrifice

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time is flying by as Heath prepares to travel North to Canada for the spring bear season. If you want to be in the know catch all the details in this ...

EP 421: Gone To The Dogs, Tree Dogs Part 2

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this, the second episode about tree dogs, the boys are dealing with problems that occur at the tree.  Everything from tree jacking to chewing to g...

EP 420: A Lion Hunt in Horseshoe Canyon - From the pages of Full Cry

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re on the hunt for a lion! Join us in the pages of Full Cry as we follow along for a ride up horseshoe canyon.We have been scouring through...

EP 419: "Hatchet" The Legendary Bear Dog And More With Jason And Elijah

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With a little help from Elijah’s PR Manager we were finally able to get connected.  But all joking aside Jason and Elijah have a great conversation...

EP 418: Brett Vaughn Live with Mike Leonard

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want a crash course in some old dry ground lion dogs and their roots in coonhounds this is a great one.  Mike Leonard joins Brett and the guys...

EP 417: Gun Dog It Yourself with Heath Hyatt and Nick Adair

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you talk about training dogs nothing is more catching than doing it yourself. Nick Adair from Gun Dog it Yourself talks about training mistakes w...

EP416: Gone To The Dogs, Tree Dogs That Is

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“A brace of cane-backed rocking chairs invited the pair with oaken arms and soon the rough-sawn wood floor was creaking with the ebb and flow of the...

EP 415: Let Me Take Him Home-From the Pages of Full Cry

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Let me take him home” is a great representation of a houndsman’s heart.  Even when surrounded by evil in the big city, a country boy has the cou...

EP 414: Leader Of The Pack, Big News at Double U

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a long road to get here but we think it was worth the wait.  Todays episode is all about the new "leader of the pack" membership for our mo...

Brett Vaughn Live with Chagas Bug Expert Bob Glass

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Brett, Chris, and Cody are joined by Chaga bug expert Bob Glass to talk about what it is, what to look for and what to expect if you or your dog...

EP 412: What’s up Wednesday - Do’s and Don’ts

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Heath catches us up with everything he’s been doing over the past few weeks. From Turkey hunting miscues, mad muskie action, and what not to do wi...

EP 411: Gone To The Dogs – Steve and Corey Talk Stud Dogs

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While he was gone, Corey joined the fund-raising ranks with his involvement in a charity called Wags for Kids.  His plan involves raising money for d...

EP 410: The Growing Interest of Ben Lilly- From The Pages of Full Cy

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Lilly is without a doubt one of the icons of our past.  His dedication to his hounds and the game he pursued was something most of us could never...

EP 409: Brett Vaughn with Ottis Lewellen

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lion hunters are a different breed for sure, but when you narrow that field down to the world of dry ground lion hunters its a pretty small circle.  ...

EP 408: From the Hollows of the Blue Grass State with Heath Hyatt

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  While on a short trip to Kentucky chasing a few birds with longtime hunter Jerry Barker, the conversation gets deep. Heath and Jerry touch on ever...

EP 407: Gone To The Dogs With JR Gray

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 J.R. Gray, at 27 years of age, has compiled quite a coon hunting resume with his hounds.  Prior to winning two world championships, Willy made the ...

EP 406: Milo's Mule, From the Pages of Full Cry

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 We hope you enjoy this story filled with trainwrecks, an unusual chase and one raunchy mule.  Ol' Milo has really got himself into a mess on this o...

EP 405: Taking things to the Next Level

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Buddy and Jason sit down with Brandon White to talk some dog food.  The guys talk about the process and the safety measures put in place to ens...

EP 404: Free Casting with Cleave Dwire and Chris Watson

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chris kicks back with Cleave Dwire to talk all things lion hounds.  Thanks for filling in for Brett this week Chris. If you like what you hear make s...

EP 403: Black Bear Pursuit with Seth Watts and Heath Hyatt

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Hunting in the U.S. has become increasingly challenging due to various factors, including stricter regulations, diminishing wildlife populations, an...

EP 402: Gone To The Dogs Outstanding Youth Troy Smith

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When your dad’s the most successful Treeing Walker breeder in recent history with major money wins, World Championships and Hall of Fame inductions ...

EP 401: A Boy's First Coon Hunt From The Pages of Full Cry

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have been scouring through vintage issues dating all the way back to 1939! Join us as we pay tribute to the hard work and dedication of the men, wo...

EP 400: Extended Life TT25's And More With Buddy and Jason

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 goi...

EP 399: Brett Vaughn Live with Mark Booth

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Brett, Chris and Benny have a special guest.  Mark Booth is not just a houndsman, but is also owner of Southern Hound Hunting Magazine.  He pu...

EP 398: What's Up Wednesday with Destructive Dogs

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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.  Follow ...