Can you imagine winning over $1 million dollars as a professional coonhunter? Imagine everything that would change in the time span that it took you to win that kind of prize money. Join your host, Bryce Matthews, as he sits down with one of the most iconic names in modern coonhuting, Jeff Ricklefs. Bryce and Jeff discuss the differences from when he first started competition hunting to how things are now. Jeff has been playing this game for over 45 years and has no plans for slowing down. This episode is jam packed with experiences from Jeff’s career and we even get his thoughts on where the sport is headed in the future. Join us for another episode of the Deep and Lonely Podcast presented to you by Houndsman XP. This is an episode you will not want to miss! (Oh, did we mention there is exciting news for the future of Deep and Lonely??? Be sure to tune in to get the full scoop!)

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As the Maine season comes to a close, Heath talks bears, cats, guiding, and hounds with Outfitter, Kirk Rogers. Kirk gives the run down on how his season went, the good and the bad. They hit on some great topics. 

• Client success
• Mountain bears
• Mixing packs
• Old school bloodlines
• Running trash 
• And much more

There’s nothing like having a good conversation about hounds and hunting. Don’t miss this episode of the Journey.  

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Clay Newcomb and Brent Reaves shouldn’t need any introduction. But, in case you’ve been living under a rock Clay and Brent host two wildly popular podcasts called Bear Grease and This Country Life. Clay and Brent are good friends and good folks and we get to have fun recording this episode from the MeatEater South Bear Grease Global Headquarters in Arkansas.

• Why doesn’t everyone coonhunt?
• How did Clay and Brent get their starts
• Brent’s daddy was a famous foxhound man
• Brent and Clay try to sell everything in the Houndsman XP Store

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The crew here at HoundsmanXP are avid users of OnX. I personally use it almost daily between hunting and work. You will hear some of those stories in this episode. Heath talks with Ben Brettingen, regional manager for Onx. Ben is a dog advocate, chasing birds all over the midwest. The two touch on: 

• All the ways Heath uses it 
• How to add layers
• New range finder
• 3D map
• Tree overlay
• New features coming

This is one of the best hunting apps on the market. There are so many applications for OnX you have to listen in. If you want the most out of your journey get OnX and know where you stand. 

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Austin Tomlin is law student, author and deer Houndsman. He has grown up deer hunting in Virginia both still hunting and with hounds. Austin is so passionate about his hounds and deer hunting that it motivated him to write a book. The book titled Deer Hunting with Hounds - A Southern Tradition is more than a tale of heritage and tradition. This is a well written book with cited works that addresses some tough issues facing all Houndsmen.

It matters not if you are hunting deer, raccoon, opossum squirrels, bears…you name it. This podcast showcases some great information that will help us succeed and sustain our passions. 

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It’s no secret that Seth and Chad are always looking for some new thrill! And what exciting news is coming to Houndsman XP from the All Mixed Up Crew?! You’ll have to tune in and find out! In this fun and fast paced episode Seth and Chad discuss the next page of All Mixed up, along with a breakdown of the best way to feed hogs, eating prairie dogs, and Chad’s upcoming pack of superstars! Fans of action will not be disappointed, this one is for you!

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After a crazy week of misinformation, disinformation and political posturing concerning Virginia’s right to retrieve law, it’s time to get the facts straight.

Heath Follows up with the American Bear Foundation, Va chapter president Sean Clarkson. Social Media has been on overload about what's taking place on the land owners advisory committee. Sean explains what has taken place, goes over the proposals that have caused a lot of chatter throughout the hound community. Sean finishes up with what happens now. If you are a hound hunter or not and want to know exactly what’s going on you need to listen to this episode of the Journey. 

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Cody Fox came in from Arkansas to hog hunt with Ed and Tanner in Oklahoma.  The guys give us a run-down on the hunt and how Codys’ hounds fared, as well as discussions on running catchdogs, open dogs, female vs male dogs and catching wild cows. They also dip into a jar of pickled pigs feet for a taste.

Topics discussed:

Girls and hog hunting

Open hounds on hogs

Running catchdogs

Pickled pigs feet

Catching wild cows with bulldogs

Bear hunting North Carolina

And much more. 

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We all start somewhere. You’ve heard how Heath got his start in the hound world.Hounds were why Heath was allowed to run dogs in his Law enforcement career. Along the way, one person has attended, traveled and trained with him more than anyone, Rob Stultz is that person. They have been all across the country to seminars and trainings together. They tell their story and how every time Heath has been bit, Rob has been the common denominator. They tell

some funny stories and things they have learned along the way. There are a lot of laughs in this

one. Join Heath on the beginning of his LE K9 training.

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The Houndsman XP Crew comes together for this Point Blank episode where we get unhitched to run wild and talk about recent hunts, episodes and all kinds of crazy stuff. 

Topics Discussed:

-  Hunting Hallowed Ground

• Visiting Ben Lilly’s grave
• Hunting Group break ups
• Hippies vs Hillbillies
• Marriage Advice for Houndsmen
• How to truly evaluate your own dogs
• Houndsman XP Bear Camp Recap

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