This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…

Is Part 2 of “What’s Coming Up at UKC,” where Allen, Dave, and Danielle continue the conversation on what’s happening at United Kennel Club, discussing upcoming program updates, new event opportunities, and ways UKC is adapting to better support clubs and participants. Topics include double-header events, Pro Slams, the new Dual Champion Pro Slam Series, upcoming Youth Nationals and Autumn Oaks plans, online reporting updates, and the future of UKC’s hunting programs.

The team also shares their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the sport today and the importance of evolving with the times while continuing to support the UKC community. Be sure to tune in for this one!

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…

Allen is joined by Dave McVay and Danielle Champ to discuss what’s happening now and what’s coming soon at United Kennel Club. The team highlights Dave’s new role as Hunting Ops Field Manager, upcoming Breed Day events, and other updates from UKC’s hunting program.

They also preview exciting Coonhound Bench Show program updates from Danielle, Bench Show Program Manager at UKC, including new judge education opportunities, judge tiers, ethics initiatives, and the upcoming Bench Show Seminar. Don’t miss it!

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…

Dave sits down with longtime coon hunter Mark Baer to talk all things Bluetick and coon hunting. Mark shares his history with the breed, reflects on how the sport and Bluetick community have evolved over the years, and recounts memorable stories and experiences from decades spent hunting and working with these dogs, as well as what keeps him turning hounds loose after all these years.

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…

We're revisiting a great conversation in this rerun episode as Allen and UKC Vice President Todd Kellam sit down with Todd Adkins, Vice President of Government Affairs with Sportsmen's Alliance. The discussion covers a variety of topics important to UKC dog owners and hunters, including advocacy efforts, ways to get involved, and much more. Whether you're hearing it for the first time or listening again, this episode is worth a revisit!

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 Allen is joined by UKC field representative Jamie Estep to answer a variety of real-world night hunt “mailbag” scenarios submitted by hunters and handlers. The discussion covers common and often misunderstood UKC rules, including whether dogs move up in tree position when another dog leaves, how dogs are scored when they come into a tree after the judge arrives, split-tree situations, and how off-game rules apply in champion casts. They also explain the reasoning and intent behind several long-standing rules, share personal experiences and mistakes they’ve made while judging or handling dogs, and discuss new UKC event options such as double-header bench shows, water races, and field trials.

The episode also touches on dog registration questions, including how to single register dogs when litters were never officially registered before the puppies turned a year old. Throughout the episode, Allen and Jamie emphasize learning the rules through experience, understanding the intent behind them, and helping hunters better navigate confusing competition scenarios

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Allen talks with Kentucky hunter Adam Wilson about his Feist dog, Double Up on the Dingo, which earned Outstanding Feist Dog of the Year honors. Wilson shares how he got started in squirrel dog hunting around 2016, his background as a firefighter, and how Dingo developed into a highly competitive dog with multiple cast wins and strong performances at UKC events. The discussion highlights Dingo’s performance in the Dog of the Year runoff, including key moments from the final casts, as well as the strategy required to stay competitive in the standings throughout the year, and more!

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Dave travels to the 2026 Black & Tan Days in Flora, Illinois, where he talks with competitors Amy McDonald, Charlie McHearson, Jeff Nelson, Kenneth Laroux, and Scott Rossen about the event, the history behind it, and what keeps people coming back year after year. They also share stories from past hunts and competitions while reflecting on the traditions and strong sense of community surrounding the event and the Black & Tan breed.

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…

We’re revisiting the very first episode in the UNDISPUTED series, where Allen sits down with Steve Burkholder to count down his top 3 hounds and talk about the dogs that helped to establish him as a big name in the coon hunting world. You might also recognize Steve from the Tournament of Champions, where he’s played an integral role in the past few years as an announcer. This is an all-time favorite episode you won’t want to miss!

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…

Dave checks in from the 2026 UKC Hunting Beagle Nationals in Zanesville, Ohio, where he’s joined by Hunting Beagle veterans Roy Swafford, winner of the very first Hunting Beagle Nationals in 1992, and Angie Vandergrift, Beagle Show Champion and founding member of the NHBA. They walk through the history the event and how it’s evolved over the years into what it is today – plenty of insight and stories you’ll want to hear.

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…

We’re bringing you coverage from the 2026 UKC Tournament of Champions! Dave is on the grounds in Sturgis, Michigan, getting exclusive interviews from throughout the event.

Dave sits down with Trevor Wade, former UKC Coonhound Program Manager and one of the founders of the Tournament of Champions, and Matt Lingo of Houndsman Advantage.

Plus, hear directly from the final three competitors in the final cast – Kelly Blackburn, Austin Gentry, and Justin Allen – as they prepare to compete in the final round, determining who will be crowned the 2026 TOC Champion and what’s led up to this moment.

You won’t want to miss it!

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