In this second episode of the Hound on the Run Podcast, I’m kicking off what I envision to be recurring series called Portrait of a Houndsman where I interview anyone willing to talk with me about their dogs to show a glimpse into the diverse world of hound hunting.First up is Ben Sheets (@treetalkinmedia on Instagram). Ben is a tree dog enthusiast of over 13 years out of Pennsylvania who got started with curs and feists but currently runs Leopard coonhounds. I had a great time getting to know Ben and I hope you enjoy it.

Find Ben on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia/

In this episode, we discuss:

* Sunday hunting laws …

* Ben’s introduction to tree dogs via squirrel hunting …

* How the easiest part of hound hunting boils down to a simple transaction … then the hard work starts

* The tremendous gift that is a generous mentor … and how difficult it can be to take their advice sometimes …

* The mysterious origins of the Leopard coonhound breed … I’m still confused to be honest …

* How nice it is to have friendly friends with tuned-up dogs who invite you to hunt …

* Some safety considerations when taking young kids hunting …

* Confusing family members with our hunting habits …

* Diving into Ben’s self-proclamation as an amateur photographer … and the challenges of low-light action photography …

And much, much more.

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Until next time,

Niklas

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