Episodes
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: ...
Published 09/17/24
Published 09/17/24
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...
Published 09/10/24
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: ...
Published 09/03/24
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...
Published 08/27/24
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...
Published 08/20/24
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...
Published 08/13/24
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 ...
Published 08/06/24
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 ...
Published 07/30/24
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...
Published 07/23/24
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 ...
Published 07/16/24
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: ...
Published 07/09/24
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 ...
Published 07/02/24
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 ...
Published 06/25/24
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...
Published 06/18/24
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...
Published 06/11/24
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 ...
Published 06/04/24
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...
Published 05/28/24
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.  ...
Published 05/21/24
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...
Published 05/14/24
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...
Published 05/07/24
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...
Published 04/30/24
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...
Published 04/23/24
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 ...
Published 04/16/24
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 ...
Published 04/09/24