Heath had the opportunity to take a lifelong coonhunter on his first bear hunt. Jerry Barker tells about his first experience following Heath and the rag-tag pack of dogs through the Virginia mountains. Being from Kentucky, Jerry wasn’t phased from the dirt track circuit Heath took him through. Wes joins Heath to run over some training season questions.

• Short pup update
• Pack issues
• Females in heat
• Rigging problems 
• Heavily pressured areas

It’s always a blessing to share first-time experiences with people who have never had the opportunity to pursue some of the most majestic animals on the planet. We can all do our part by taking one person at a time to be a part of your journey.

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