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Kentucky has long been noted as the cradle of coon hunting as we know it today. The famed Walker family, noted for their namesake the Walker foxhound which was the forerunner of today’s Treeing Walker, the most popular of all coonhound breeds, lived in Kentucky. In this episode Steve recalls the first licensed hunt in which he participated took place at a coon hunting club in Kentucky. Considered by many to be the Kentucky Derby of coon hunting competitions, the massive PKC World Hunt was held in the western Kentucky town of Aurora for many years. Our guest Billy Carter joins Steve in remembering their great experiences hunting there and throughout the Bluegrass State. Upon learning of the formation of the new Kentucky Sporting Dog Alliance, Steve contacted former podcast guest Billy Carter to learn the skinny on the new group. It’s all here in this episode including the purpose and goals of the association, its plans to bring Kentucky sporting dog owners of every stripe under one tent and divulges the organization’s plans for statewide competitions involving monetary awards, all for the purpose of bringing hunters together. Everybody needs somebody and hunting dog enthusiasts nationwide need to realize and practice the adage “there’s strength in numbers.” We need to come together if our sport is to survive and thrive.

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Welcome to today's episode, where Heath and Stephan dive into the fascinating world of how weather impacts the way our hounds experience scents. From the humidity that enhances it, to the wind that carries it further, we explore how changes in temperature, air pressure, and weather patterns shape the way it helps or hinders our hounds' trailing ability. Stay tuned for a sensory journey through nature’s weather-driven influence on scent!"

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In this episode Steve talks with successful competition handler Billy Bell of Tennessee. Steve met Billy in 1998 when he joined the PKC organization as its Senior Vice President. Billy and his brother Avery were actively competing in PKC events and doing their share of winning at a time when entry fees and subsequent payouts were much smaller than they are today. Bell, has amassed nearly a half million dollars in handler earnings and continues to be a major force in today’s fast-paced competition game. The boys discuss several top hounds that Bell has handled including Carolina Peach, The Wicked Speed Shifter, Late Round Rock, Spice Girl, Cash Flow and others. Bell’s excellent recall of the hunts and hounds from his long list of experiences makes interesting conversation for competition junkies and novices alike. The episode finishes with Steve encouraging Billy to share his views on staying in top shape, physically and spiritually. It’s an episode that lives up to the show’s motto; dog talk at its finest!

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Training young dogs or hounds in general on recall, loading, and food guarding involves focusing on specific behaviors that are important for both the dog's safety and effective handling. Each of these skills requires patience, consistency, and exact timing for the correction to be successful training. Join us on this episode where we cover all of these topics. 

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In this episode, Steve travels to Columbus, Georgia, home of the U.S. Army’s Fort Benning to attend the graduation of his granddaughter from the Army Advanced Infantry Training school.  He recounts his visit to the National Infantry Museum and the impact it had as it reminded him that his father completed basic training at Fort Benning in 1939 prior to WWII.  

The account of Steve’s trip to Fort Benning provides a perfect segue into the episode’s purpose, the recognition of all the volunteers that make possible hundreds of events that are enjoyed by so many. 

In the episode, Steve recalls several standout members of the Volunteer Army, many who have gone to their heavenly rewards.  Listeners will recognize many of these standouts but will be reminded that anyone that sweeps the floor, flips the burgers, or manages the paperwork at a club is a soldier in the army and is valuable to the very last woman or man. 

We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below

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Do you have a multi-purpose hound? One you use on different game over the course of the year. Does it have intelligence, stamina, and adaptability to tackle a variety of hunting challenges? Heath and Richie Zaccardi from Utah have that discussion. What it takes, which is more valuable and costs. Join us on What’s up Wednesday for the best hound podcast there is around.

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Steve is joined by coonhound trainers Billy Dwyer and Kesten Jessee to discuss the ins and outs of working pups without the help of finished hounds.

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On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate sits down with Jeff Burnett for a great conversation about hunting in the South, taxidermy, turkey and whitetail hunting, and the role of hunting dogs.

Jeff shares his experiences hunting in Tennessee and Kentucky, where the hills and hollers offer a much different challenge than Michigan’s terrain.  After moving back to Michigan three years ago, he pursued his longtime passion for taxidermy, launching Ritual Taxidermy. He discusses the journey of starting his business and the artistry involved in preserving trophies for hunters.

The conversation also dives into the world of hunting dogs and how they can be game-changers in the field. Jeff and Nate share stories about their experiences and how dogs enhance the hunting experience, helping others enjoy the outdoors in new ways.

To wrap up, the guys talk about their excitement for the upcoming turkey season, potential out-of-state hunts, and personal hunting goals for the year ahead.

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Navigating a busy week, Heath was able to spend a few hours on the creek trout fishing. After a K9 training failure Heath goes over why maintenance training is so important, which also ties in to dealing with the fearless four that he’s working at home. So sit back relax and let’s get this episode started.

We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below

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After almost 5 years of the DU Podcast Jason and Steve have had many opportunities to share stories, advice and have some great conversations and today is no different. The two have become good friends over the years and Jason wanted to take the opportunity to flip the script and put Steve Fielder in the guest seat instead of the host. This episode is a bit of an emotional farewell for Jason but opens the door to some great conversation. Jason and Steve dive into building community through shared passions, the importance of mentorship in hunting, life lessons from hunting, family values, reflections on life choices, accomplishments and more.

We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below

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