Hound PodCast: Double U Hunting Supply

EP 397: GONE TO THE DOGS at the JOHN STURGILL TRIBUTE HUNT

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

EP 396: History of the TreeingTennessee Brindle Dogs From The Pages of Full Cry

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

EP 395: The Hunting Hound United

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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! We woul...

EP 394: Brett Vaughn Live with Cody King

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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! We would like ...

EP 393: Heath Hyatt and Police K9 vs Hound

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. T...

EP 392: GONE TO THE DOGS IN A FLORIDA SWAMP

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Florida coon hunter Mack Britt of Parrish, Florida, an unincorporated community in Manatee County near Sarasota on the west coast, began coon hunting ...

EP 391: From The Pages of Full Cry-A Poem by O.L. Beckham

27 Apr 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, ...

EP 390: Brett Vaughn and John Klump

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brett has been back in the saddle again and on the road to make podcast like this happen.  Listen as he and Benny interview the man, the myth, the le...

Ep 389: What's Up Wednesday- Get Ahead Of The Pack

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Heath continues to bring you along on the training process as he switches tasks with the pups. 5 minutes a day puts you ahead of the pack. Follow o...

EP 388: GONE TO THE DOGS – WHY WALKER DOGS WIN

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spring has sprung across the podcast sphere and the boys have moved the Gone To The Dogs operation to the front porch where the air is fresh and the c...

EP 387: From The Pages of Full Cry

20 Apr 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 386: Double U and Alpha Dog Nutrition

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are happy to announce Alpha Dog Nutrition as an official sponsor of the Double U Hound Podcast and a new product available at https://www.dusupply....

EP 385: Heath Hyatt on Tracking Madness

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary tracker and Big game hunter Rick Labbe has done both. Rick has logged thousands of miles tracking deer through the north woods. He has also ...

EP 384: Gone To The Dogs – Hot Stove Vol. 5 with Steve and Corey

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys have closed the damper, swept out the firebox and moved operations to the front porch for remainer of the spring and summer.  Spring peepers...

EP 383: The Hunting Hound-Breeding Mistakes with Becky Dwire

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bear and Becky jump in with both feet on this one. They discuss breeding mistakes in general and how to avoid them. Becky shares her experiences breed...

EP 382: Heath Hyatt with What’s up Wednesday

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heath did a turn and burn to Greenville Tn to catch up with some old friends and make several new ones. This episode will bring you into the conversat...

EP 381: Gone To The Dogs Hot Stove Vol. 4

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve is on the road for a couple of weeks to New Jersey for family time and some fly fishing.  The only dogs he’ll see is the daughter’s hound/p...

EP 380: Double U and The APA Live From Wisconsin

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The DU Crew made the annual pilgrimage to the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association banquet and had a chance to catch up with Sara Meinert and her husban...

EP 379: GONE TO THE DOGS – PLOTT HOUND FEVER

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The trio drill down into Fever’s success story discussing the young hound’s progression from a five-month-old puppy to reaching the pinnacle in co...

EP 378: THH Being Ready When Things Go Pear Shaped

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This past summer Bear and his hounds avoided a natural disaster by the skin of their teeth. Hear about it and what Bear has in his hound-bug-out bag a...

EP 377: GONE TO THE DOGS - HOT STOVE VOL. 3 (BLACK AND TANS)

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The bill comes under the umbrella of anti-trespass legislation and provides exorbitant penalties for hunting dogs and their owners that find themselve...

EP 378: The Continuing Journey of Heath Hyatt and the DU Podcast

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The DU Podcast is shaking things up! New host, new locations and new content for our listeners. The Double U Podcast has always been about connecting ...

EP 375: Gone To The Dogs Hot Stove Vol. 2 With Steve and Corey

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is an interesting and informative look at the nation’s first and longest-standing “hunt-for-monetary-awards” organization. Many competition...

EP 374: Digging Up Bones With Jason and Corey

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode starts off with a conversation between Jason and Corey about the importance of exposing kids to the outdoors and how their own love ...

Ep 373: Gone To The Dogs Hot Stove with Steve and Corey

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s “Hot Stove”discussion covers several bases, all of which should interest coon hunting enthusiasts. Each of the boys served as interp...

EP 372: The Hunting Hound - Talking Pack Dynamics with Paul Wilson

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Bear and Paul talk about the ins and outs of putting together a pack of hounds. They talk puppies, adults, and older hounds and how to balance skill...

EP 371: Gone To The Dogs with A Winning Pair

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Smith and Strickland are profits of the Davis Doctrine every time they release their immitigable Lone Pine Lady female into the deep dark woods of a m...

EP 370: A Look Inside Pheasants Forever

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today DU is joined by Jared Wiklund of Pheasants Forever to introduce all of you to a great organization that does a ton of work for sportsmen of all ...

EP 369: Gone To The Dogs With Corey Gruver

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Corey assumes the host role for a bit to quiz Steve on his recent trip to the UKC Winter Classic, a coonhound event that ranks high on each of their l...

EP 368: The Hunting Hound - Cross Training

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did training sleddogs make Bear a better houndsman? Did training Horses make the Plott Family better houndsmen? Did playing football maker Lebron Jame...

EP 367: GONE TO THE DOGS AT THE UKC WINTER CLASSIC

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve and his buddy Nubbin Moore made the trip to Batesville, Mississippi for the 36th running of the prestigious event in early February.  This epis...

EP 366: Guess Who's Back with Brett Vaughn

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jason and Brett get together for a big announcement.  Brett will be bringing the Born 100 Years Too Late podcast back to the Double U Hunting S...

EP 365: Gone To The Dogs On The Yadkin River

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Steve has a belated visit with Jim Meeks and Tom Gilroy which normally occurs at the annual Grand American Coon Hunt in Orangeburg..Ji...

EP 364: The Epic Quest North

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John and Ross headed north just after Buddy returned home.  In this conversation, John McClernan and Ross Feenstra discuss their recent lynx hunting ...

EP 363: Gone To The Dogs-Hunters Under Attack!

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s said that within every man there’s a ticking time bomb.  It manifests itself in a physical phenomenon we know as the dreaded heart attack. ...

EP 362: Fatherhood, Hunting and Hounds with Nick Gilliland

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is about fatherhood. Bear sits down with newly minted "Dad" Nick Gilliland to talk about the joys and challenges of being both a houndsme...

EP 361: GONE TO THE DOGS – TRIBUTE TO WIMP ARON

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve wrote an article about Wimp Aron that was published about five years ago in American Cooner magazine.  That article becomes the foundation upon...

EP 360: Have Things Really Changed?

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Robin Powel joins Jason to talk about uncharted territory, “West Coast Cat Dogs”, and more.  This episode covers a lot of ground from track...

EP 359: Gone To The Dogs – Tribute to Bill Wickham

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Special guest Mike Sheppard and Heath Hyatt join in the conversation that includes several stories of their own experiences with Wickham.   Steve ta...

EP 358: The Hunting Hound On Pups

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bear takes opportunity, for the first podcast of 2024 to talk about puppies. Like a New Year stretching out in front of us speaks of possibilities, pu...

EP 357: Gone To The Dogs With Mark Hauck

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, recorded at the 60th Annual Grand American Coon Hunt in Orangeburg, SC, Steve invites the newly-formed All American Bluetick Associat...

EP 356: A Whole New World

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Jason is joined by our good friend and fellow podcast creator Steve Fielder as well as Jason’s better half and editor of Full C...

EP 355: To Bark Or Not To Bark, We Have Some Questions

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Since Jason headed out for the Grand American hunt, were pulling one of our fan favorites out of the vault.  Jason, Buddy and James talk about silent...

EP 354: GONE TO THE DOGS WITH JAMES OLIVER LAWS – PART 3

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Laws talks of dogs that were white with brindle spots, he talks of the most famous of the Plott family hunters, Von Plott, keeping Airedales and he ...

EP 353: Social Impact with Buddy, James and Becky

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Buddy is back on the mic with some familiar faces… or should I say voices.  Today the trio tackles the topic of Social Media and its impact on us a...

EP 352: Gone To The Dogs with James Oliver Laws Part 2

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we resume the interview with James Oliver Laws. It was said of Mr. Laws father, Uncle Jimmy Laws, that he would know the day before th...

EP 351: Are You Asking The Right Questions?

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jason sits down with Stephan Roaque and things just kind of took off rolling.  It’s a little hard to put a label on this podcast when it come...

EP 350: Gone To The Dogs with James Oliver Laws

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

James Oliver Laws provides many alternatives to the heretofore accepted accounts of the development of the Plott Hound in North Carolina.  Recorded w...

Copy of EP 349: The Hunting Hound With Snowy Mountain Bear Dogs

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Josh, Faith, Dallin and Jessie describe what brought them to the Karelian Bear Dog Breed, how they run their unique breeding program, and Dallin descr...

EP 348: Gone To The Dogs With Glen “Peanut” Scott

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is an avowed fancier of English Coonhounds but that has not always been the case.  His story is one of transition, despite amazin...

Lynx Hunting in BC, Kody Lohstroh, Ross Ellwanger, and Buddy

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we coversome Suggestions traveling long distancesWhat Lynx hunting and what their recommendations for dogs areThe Guiding process and ...

EP 346: Gone To The Dogs Out On A Hunt

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As they contemplate the trip and all it will entail in the coming days, they take time to recall the Autumn Oaks 25th anniversary event in Jasper, Ind...

EP 345: The Hunting Hound with Bob Ford

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Author of the "Beagle Tales" books series, Reverend Robert "Bob" Ford (The Beagle Bard) joins Bear to talk about hunting snowshoe hare in New York, Mo...

EP 344: Post Season Talk With Paul Laney

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jason welcomes Paul Laney back to talk about this years bear season, some triumphs and a trainwreck that we all hope to avoid in our hound hunti...

EP 343: Gone To The Dogs with Josh Michaelis

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve and Josh talk about his background, his family, his hounds, his brother Jeremy’s success in business and in coon hunting, his ongoing associat...

EP 342: Be There For Each Other

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bear gets real for exactly 11 minutes. (He's sorry, It won't happen again.) @thehuntinghound on Instagram. @thehuntinghound on Facebook. @bearsiragusa...

EP 341: GONE TO THE DOGS WITH THE REDBONE MAN

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Steve and Fred catch up after their brief visit at the 2023 Autumn Oaks where, true-to-form, Fred was on his way to catch up with his ...

EP 340: Do Papers Need Grades?

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and Cody get to talk about the age-old decision of going with a registered dog or a grade dog when building or adding to your pack.  This is a ...

EP 339: Gone To The Dogs For Breeder’s Only

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we journey to western Pennsylvania to pick the brain of master coonhound breeder Randy Smith of Lone Pine Kennels.  Smith has been a ...

EP 338: The Hunting Hound Back At It Again

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Becky Dwire joins Bear and talks long-term camping with 30 hounds, gear and equipment they have in their truck, million dollar ideas, disaster prepare...

EP 337: Gone To The Dogs - Road Trip Part Two – Randy Smith

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Smith joins the boys at his Lone Pine Kennels guest quarters where the trio participate in a laidback conversation about family, friends and of cour...

Ep 336: Jumping In With Both Feet

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Niklas is a very interesting guy that is doing a great job documenting his journey.  From his first interaction with a hound to catching his first bo...

EP 335: Gone To The Dogs Road Trip To Opening Night

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At the point of the recording, two nights of a four-night hunt have been accomplished.  The account of opening night; a date coon hunters universally...

EP 334: The Hunting Hound With George Lambert

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

George and Bear sit down to talk Georges big move to keep his hounds, bear-treeing feists, and we discuss whether fear or annoyance make bears tree. W...

EP 333- Gone To The Dogs with Full Cry Magazine

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Steve introduces Duby to his audience and reveals the personality and passion Dani and her husband Jason have for carrying on the tradition of provi...

EP 232: Bears, Birds and Lynx On The Brain

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today Jason and Ross do a little bit of catching up after a Wisconsin bear season and before he hits the road again.As Ross heads to Montana in search...

EP 331: Gone To The Dogs with Morris Hardy

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Morris Hardy, who just had his 79th birthday, is a Mississippi Delta coon hunter that is part of the annual group Steve joins each year at the White R...

EP 330: Talking Bears with TL Jones

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all love to hear the sound of the hound, but when you have a target bear on your mind sometimes you have to do things a little different.  Today J...

EP 329: Gone To The Dogs with Jerry Barker

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve interviews Jerry Barker of Nancy, Kentucky, an experienced coon hunter for a play by play account of his first experience hunting bears with hou...

EP 328: The Hunting Hound With Paul Wilson

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul has rich history in the foxhound world spanning from great Britain, to Italy, Canada and now Virginia. He has a passion for foxhounds, and he sha...

EP 327: Gone To The Dogs with Robert Raxter

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ball’s Stylish Hickory Nut Harry, House’s Lipper, Rock River Sackett, Jr., Rat Attack, Schmersal’s Stylish Queen, Logan’s Wild Clover and of c...

EP 326: Interference: GPS, Telemetry And Tech Tips

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  Today Buddy and Jason sit down and talk about all things in the GPS vs Telemetry debate.It telemetry still a valid option for tracking? Absolutely ...

Hound Media Summit Bonus Episode

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a special bonus episode with some of the most recognized voices in hound media.  Ben Sheets of Tree Talking Time put together a “Houn...

EP 325: Gone To The Dogs With Dave Myers

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is a young man with impeccable credentials in the UKC show ring over the past few years. He and his wife Kelly are familiar faces ...

EP 324: The Hunting Hound with Bear and Ross

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do hounds, NAVHDA, and bird dogs have in common? Ross Ellwanger that's what. Ross joins Bear to discuss his life in the world of hunting dogs. We...

EP 323: Gone To The Dogs at Autumn Oaks

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 The episode begins with the “First Family of Autumn Oaks” consisting of Curtis Elburn and his two daughters Nikki Elburn Rorvik and Andi Elburn ...

EP 322: East, West And Everything In Between

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you had a chance to listen to Josh Michaelis and Buddy on Josh’s “Fueled by Joy Working Dog Podcast”, welcome to the flipside!  Buddy and Jo...

EP 321: The Hunting Hound With Janis Putelis

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Janis recently became the proud owner of Mingus, a blue tick coon hound. Janis and Mingus have put some boot leather on the ground and have been putti...

EP 320: Gone To The Dogs 100th Episode

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Begun in September of 2021, the Gone To The Dogs Podcast celebrates 100 episodes by inviting longtime friends Lee Currens and Johnny Brinkley to help ...

Ep 319: DU And Sportsmen's Alliance

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Naomi, Brian and the rest of the Sportsmen's Alliance are putting boots on the ground and money where their mouth is.  Today we talk a bit about who ...

EP 318: Gone To The Dogs ARE MAGAZINES RELEVANT TODAY?

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve invited Corey Gruver back to the Gone To The Dogs microphone, after a recent guest appearance, and the two seasoned contributors tackle the ques...

Ep 317: What Made "The Event Where History Is Made" With Jason and Steve

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Times change, but one thing that stays the same for many is the annual pilgrimage to Autumn Oaks.  It’s that time of year again and the anticipatio...

EP 316: Gone To The Dogs With Gary Knapp

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Steve and Gary became acquainted through their legislative activities and the mutual love for the Plott breed and have had many conversations over the...

EP 315: It's Puppy Time!

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s episode, Buddy and Don sit down and dive deeper into the topic of picking a pup. They talk about things to consider when picking your fi...

EP 314: Gone To The Dogs With Troy Hoffman

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the first episode in September of 2021, the aim of the Gone To The Dogs Podcast has been to reach out to guests from across the whole spectrum of...

EP 313: The Hunting Hound With Steffan Kichta

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about his plotts, his new litter of plott crosses, his border collie herding plotts, MMA, epic beards and the rewards and challenges of strivi...

EP 312: Gone To The Dogs The Vay Kay Edition

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Steve takes a break from the normal routine to replay one of the most popular Gone To The Dogs episodes in the ninety-six-episode his...

EP 311: Gone To The To Dogs Geezer Ville

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the evening of the recording of this episode Moran hunted his dog in a UKC-licensed Nite Hunt despite record heat and all the other challenges of s...

EP 310: The Hunting Hound With Bear And Jesse

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bear sits down after a long day of roofing to talk with Jesse Medina. Jesse has a solid pack of dogs that he hunts bear and lion with put in New Mexic...

EP 309: Gone To The Dogs with Team Perrin

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie has been a long time Black and Tan fancier and admits his search for another great black dog is a never-ending quest for the elder of the pair o...

EP 308: Buddy and Mike's Bear Hunt Report

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode it the product of an awesome anniversary trip for Mike!  Many of you know Mike as he has been with DU for 10 years and is our Directo...

EP 307: Gone To The Dogs in Sweet Home Alabama

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clint, a high school head football coach, uses motivational skills to encourage the youth in our sport.  He and Steve discuss the temperature of coon...

EP 306: The Hunting Hound Field Care

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Canine first aid. Hear what Bear has in his First Aid Kit and why. When the proverbial Shit hits the fan, you will want to know what you need to have ...

EP 305: Gone To The Dogs Bear Pen Plotts

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Steve Fielder recaps the history of his family's involvement in breeding and hunting purebred  Plott coon and big game hounds over a ...

EP 204: Take Two with Beach Billy

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Buddy, Beach Billy Gray of Outdoor Dog Supply and Jason sit down for round two.  Buddy and Billy recap the TT25 launch and our pulled podcast. We get...

EP 302: Houston, We Have A Problem

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this epi...

EP 203: Gone To The Dogs with Lee McBride

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Steve’s brother Randy introduced him to the wit and wisdom of professional speaker Lee McBride, there was an immediate connection to the rotund...

EP 301- GONE TO THE DOGS – RUBIES AND RED DOGS

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Billy lives in south Louisiana where summertime temperatures hover around 90-degrees and up at dark-thirty.   Billy is training a yound Treeing Walk...

EP 300: The Hunting Hound With Jared Moss

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been  a long time since Bear and Jared had a chance to catch up, but today they make up for lost time.  Jared has been on several episodes of t...

EP 299: GONE TO THE DOGS WITH COREY GRUVER

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Steve talks with Corey Gruver of Greenville, Pennsylvania.  Steve and Corey have a common denominator in their backgrounds, each havi...