Tree Talkin' Time

By Ben Sheets

What's Tree Talkin' Time about?

Tree Talkin' Time is all about tree dogs. We talk to people who hunt various breeds of dogs to pursue and tree anything from squirrels to bear.

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Tree Talkin' Time episodes:

06.25.2024
133. 75 Years of Bustin' Bunnies
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...
06.18.2024
132. Tahlequah! That's Halfway Down The River
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...
06.11.2024
131. In The Trenches
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...
06.04.2024
130. Squirrel Doggen
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...
05.28.2024
129. Red, White, & Treed
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...
05.21.2024
128. Whisper In The Wind
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...
05.14.2024
127. Keep Black & Tans Great!
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...
05.07.2024
126. True Dual Purpose Hounds
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...
04.30.2024
125. Bayou Outlaws
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...
04.23.2024
124. From The Vault: Powered by Booster
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...
04.16.2024
123. "Sure Doesn't Have To Be Ugly To Tree"
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...
04.09.2024
122. Coon Hunter Diaries
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...
04.02.2024
121. Squirrel Jambalaya
In this week's episode I am joined by Carlton Savoy. Carlton is a lifelong squirrel dogger with 66 years of experience following dogs in pursuit of bushytails. He has had all types of curs and feist including Cajun Squirrel Dogs...
03.26.2024
120. Black Dogs & Green Jeans
In this week's episode I am joined by retired Pennsylvania game warden Rod Burns. Rod was a long time coon hunter that became a game warden later in life. The job took him away from his passion of running hounds...
03.19.2024
119. How To Be An Elite Handler
This week I am joined by none other than John Strickland. Called the G.O.A.T. by many it is hard to dispute that he is an Elite Handler, after all he is currently the Interim World Champion of the Elite Handlers...
03.12.2024
118. Almost Heaven Hounds
In this week's episode I am joined by Josh Hedrick. Josh is a West Virginia Houndsman that lives to be outside following his hounds. We talked about the success Josh has had running mixed breed hounds. His hounds are from...
03.05.2024
117. Stone Creek Hounds
Welcome aboard to Stone Creek Hunting Supply, this week Ben and Don hop on to talk about some of their experiences with hounds. Tri-color dogs of all sizes have been apart of the Spickler's lives for many years. Don got...
02.27.2024
116. Dual Perspective
In this week's episode I am joined by father/son duo Greg and Josiah Pulling. Greg and his brother Jim were on the podcast a few years ago. Once again I caught up with them at the Great American Outdoor Show...
02.20.2024
115. Be Prepared
In this week's episode I am joined by Bob Parker of Stony Brook Guide Service. This is the first episode of the annual Great American Outdoor Show Series. I have been working on Bob for a few years and finally...
02.13.2024
114. Go West Young Man
In this week's episode I am joined by Shaun Brophy of Northern Idaho. Shaun was born and raised on the East Coast, lived in the Midwest for a few years and finally landed in Idaho. He has run almost every...
02.06.2024
113. Christ, Coonhounds, & Cur Dogs
In this week's episode I am joined by Noah Clark. Noah's passions include Christ, coonhounds and cur dogs just like the name of this episode suggests. He is a pastor but can often be found in the woods during the...
01.30.2024
112. Okfuskee's Tree Dogs
In this week's episode I am joined by Lane Williams. Lane is an Oklahoma native and a 5th generation coon hunter. We talk about his switch from hounds to curs, hunting in competition against hounds, and hunting off mules. We...
01.23.2024
111. Cow Catchin' Cur Dogs
In this week's episode we are talking about hunting wild cattle with Spencer Grubb. I found Spencer through his Instagram page Indiana Cow Catchers. Spencer, a few buddies and their pack of cur dogs go find and catch cattle that...
01.16.2024
110. Highwall Country
In this week's episode I am joined by Andrew Bailey. Andrew is on the Southern Hound Hunting Magazine Prostaff and has written a few articles for the magazine which caught my attention. He is from West Virginia but has traveled...
01.09.2024
109. Bone Maniac
In this week's episode I am joined by Shane Mowery. Shane is a TV show host, an outfitter, and a houndsman. We talk about his journey into hounds as well as outdoor television. Shane has been involved with hounds from...
01.02.2024
108. A Look Forward & A Look Back
In this week's episode I am joined by my son Charlie to talk about the recent bear hunt he went on with Tree Talkin' Time Legend Uncle Wayne. Charlie is a bit shy so his part was a little short....
12.26.2023
107. 2023: A Year In Review
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Tree Talkin' Time! This week is a few of my favorite stories told throughout the year. I hope everyone has a safe holiday season and I will see you all next year with...
12.19.2023
106. Squirrel Grand Slam
In this week's episode Dan Pearce is back to talk about his epic trip across the country to try and acheive a Squirrel Grand Slam. I had never heard of a squirrel grand slam before seeing a recent post by...
12.12.2023
105. Laika Power
In this week's episode I am joined by Erik Rohdin and Alex Kurashev to talk about some exciting Laika hunts. Alex and Erik are both returning guests. Erik came over from Sweden to hunt with Alex and his West Siberian...
12.05.2023
104. "If You Can Hunt It With a Dog, I Try Too"
In this week's episode, I am joined by Andrew Ware. Andrew runs deer, bear, rabbits, and coon with dogs in Virginia. He has a long family history of running bear hounds and while it is the newest of his pursuits...
11.28.2023
103. "You'll Never Win Nothing With a Plott"
In this weeks episode I am joined by Montana Buffington. Montana has made quite a name for himself in the competition world hunting "off-colored" hounds. His male Plott Copper put him on the map and they have quite the list...
11.21.2023
102. Little Brindles
In this weeks episode I am joined by Don Bonsett. Don has been a longtime Treeing Tennessee Brindle fancier. Don's tells us a little history on the breed as well as he found his way tyo them. The Treeing Tennesse...
11.14.2023
101. Chooch
In this week's episode, I am joined by Kenneth Laroux better known as Chooch. Chooch has been following a dog in pursuit of some sort of game his entire life. Growing up deep in the swamps of Louisiana hunting and...
11.07.2023
100. Pursuing Your Passion
Wow, 100 Episodes! For this special episode, I asked Mark Zepp to come on and talk about his incredible career and journey in the Outdoor Industry. I met Mark at Autumn Oaks and was lucky enough to sit down with...
10.31.2023
99. From Bigfoot to Puppies & Everything In Between
In this weeks episode I am joined by the guys from Coon Hunting Confidentials. Daniel, Ryan, and Dustin are a riot and will keep you laughing for sure. We caught up at Autumn Oaks and they were gracious enpough to...
10.24.2023
98. Boars N' Broads
In this episode I am joined by Ryan and Carter of Boars N' Broads. We get a little history on how Boars N' Broads got started as well as how Ryan and Carter started running dogs. They tell a couple...
10.17.2023
97. Faith, Family, Hounds
In this weeks episode I am joined by Kelcey Davis. Kelcey is the one behind the scenes at Conkey's Outdoors shipping packages and writing encouraging notes to almost every customer. She has been a lifelong deer dogger getting started with...
10.10.2023
96. Rotten Bayou Feist
In this episode I am joined by Fletcher Ladner of Rotten Bayou Kennels. Fletcher has been hunting and breeding feist since the mid 90's. What started out with a female being bred to some yard dogs created a successful line...
10.03.2023
95. World Show Bound
In this episode I am joined by my good friend Curt Kerns. Curt and I hunt together regularly and he asked me to accompany him on his recent trip to the UKC World Show. We busted out the recording gear...
09.26.2023
94. 2023 UKC World Champion GRNITECH(3) 'PR' Snookie's Cookie
In this episode wI am joined by Cody Carter who just won the UKC World Hunt this past weekend. Cody and Cookie have had a great run lately and we talk all about it. From the final four of Autumn...
09.21.2023
93. Hound Media Summit
Bringing hound hunters together from everywhere is the goal of this special bonus episode. While at Autumn Oaks I had the idea to gather up a few of everyones favorite hound media personalities. The goal was to talk about where...
09.19.2023
92. "Work is Getting In The Way of My Professional Coon Hunting Career"
In this week's episode I caught up with Chuck Slattery at Autumn Oaks. It was late but we managed to sit down and record for a bit after hanging out throughout the weekend. Chuck is a Delaware native but moved...
09.12.2023
91. Catching up with JBK
For the second year in a row I sat down with the guys from Jukebox Kennels. This year Chuck and Ronnie were the only ones still around on Saturday. If you haven't listened to the whole story about Jukebox Kennels...
09.05.2023
90. Black Dogs & Bright Eyes
In this weeks episode I was finally able to sit down with Ray Conrad. We have been trying to get this done for a long while and it just hasn't worked out but I was able to pin him down...
08.29.2023
89. Guns & Cornbread
Larry Case is a retired game warden, a successful outdoor writer, and mountain cur owner. He has taken his vast experience in the outdoors and has been published in numerous print and online media sources. One of his recent articles...
08.22.2023
88. Blues Singin' Hounds
This weeks guests are very special as they are my good friends Chris and Erin Dove. Chris and Erin took me on my first bear hunt almost 6 years ago. They have become great friends, and an invaluable source of...
08.15.2023
87. Mountain State Tribe
If you have been around the Mountain Cur breed for long then this weeks guests should be no strangers. Chuck and Adam Loudin have made a huge impact on the breed through their breeding program despite being relatively small. Listen...
08.08.2023
86. UKC Youth Nationals
In this weeks episode I sit down with the two senior division champions of this years UKC Youth Nationals, Brooke Sneed and Hunter Shifflett. These two hard working youth did a great job along with all the other youth. We...
08.01.2023
85. Swamp Hunter
With the help of his grandson Zach we were able to twist the arm of Bruce Conkey the owner of Conkey's Outdoors to be this weeks guest. Bruce got started in the swamps of south Florida and still to this...
07.25.2023
84. My Story
I have to apologize in advance that you are stuck with me this week. Due to some traveling, time constraints, and a guest not being able to record as planned I dive into how I got started into hunting, podcasting,...

What's Tree Talkin' Time about?

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Tree Talkin' Time episodes:

133. 75 Years of Bustin' Bunnies

132. Tahlequah! That's Halfway Down The River

131. In The Trenches

130. Squirrel Doggen

129. Red, White, & Treed

128. Whisper In The Wind

127. Keep Black & Tans Great!

126. True Dual Purpose Hounds

125. Bayou Outlaws

124. From The Vault: Powered by Booster

123. "Sure Doesn't Have To Be Ugly To Tree"

122. Coon Hunter Diaries

121. Squirrel Jambalaya

120. Black Dogs & Green Jeans

119. How To Be An Elite Handler

118. Almost Heaven Hounds

117. Stone Creek Hounds

116. Dual Perspective

115. Be Prepared

114. Go West Young Man

113. Christ, Coonhounds, & Cur Dogs

112. Okfuskee's Tree Dogs

111. Cow Catchin' Cur Dogs

110. Highwall Country

109. Bone Maniac

108. A Look Forward & A Look Back

107. 2023: A Year In Review

106. Squirrel Grand Slam

105. Laika Power

104. "If You Can Hunt It With a Dog, I Try Too"

103. "You'll Never Win Nothing With a Plott"

102. Little Brindles

101. Chooch

100. Pursuing Your Passion

99. From Bigfoot to Puppies & Everything In Between

98. Boars N' Broads

97. Faith, Family, Hounds

96. Rotten Bayou Feist

95. World Show Bound

94. 2023 UKC World Champion GRNITECH(3) 'PR' Snookie's Cookie

93. Hound Media Summit

92. "Work is Getting In The Way of My Professional Coon Hunting Career"

91. Catching up with JBK

90. Black Dogs & Bright Eyes

89. Guns & Cornbread

88. Blues Singin' Hounds

87. Mountain State Tribe

86. UKC Youth Nationals

85. Swamp Hunter

84. My Story