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▶ WebplayerWelcome to the Hound Dog Podcast Network brought to you by the Sportsmen's Empire. This channel is dedicated to those who love hunting with hounds. Whether you are a weekend coon hunter, competitive coon hunter, breeder, retrievers, or predator hunting dangerous game, we have something that will keep you attention. Stay tuned for more information!
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Nov 13, 2026 · 1:23:28
Dog training isn't just about getting behaviors, reaching goals, or creating the perfectly trained hound. It's about enjoying the dog standing right in front of you and finding…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:10:53
In this episode, we sit down with Kody Lostroh for a great conversation about the importance of protecting our right to hunt and fish, preserving outdoor traditions. We talk…
Oct 30, 2026 · 1:30:33
When hunting season wraps up, the adventure doesn’t have to end. In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Moore of Dog Bone Hunter to talk about shed hunting, training dogs to…
Oct 28, 2026 · 39:51
This week is another what is the goal podcast. Why is foundation training so important? Do we skip it and just go along with the genetics and hope it carries the dog along, For…
Oct 19, 2026 · 39:14
This week, we’re talking about the opportunity to head over to West Virginia for their early season and what it means to get out of your comfort zone, hunt new country, and spend…
Oct 7, 2026 · 37:20
Training season may be over, but the work doesn’t stop. In this episode, we talk about what comes next—getting young hounds in the woods, building confidence, working on…
Oct 1, 2026 · 43:16
How does your hound know you're going hunting before you've even said a word? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of hound intuition and the patterns dogs pick up…
Sep 23, 2026 · 36:48
Sometimes the lessons that stick with us the longest are the ones we learn without realizing it. As a kid, I spent weekends rebuilding a crosstie wall that was good enough in my…
Sep 18, 2026 · 37:09
A final hunt with that certain hound can carry a strange weight. You may not realize you're experiencing the last time you'll walk that trail, sit against that tree, hear them…
Sep 9, 2026 · 36:01
Every houndsman remembers his first. Your first dog. The first time you heard a hound open on a track. The first time you followed that voice through the dark. The first time you…
Sep 2, 2026 · 34:25
Sometimes a race doesn’t go according to plan—and sometimes it's an even bigger surprise at the end. In this episode, we take a look back on a race when the hounds made a switch…
Aug 28, 2026 · 56:10
Pheasant hunting gets a whole lot better when you learn how a father-son crew turned South Dakota bird camp into a 30-year tradition, and why the best hunting stories sometimes…
Aug 26, 2026 · 39:52
How do you know when it’s time to call it a day? After multiple dumps, long hours in the woods, and one blown track after another ending without success, every hound hunter…
Aug 20, 2026 · 39:42
This episode is all about the reality of trying to balance work, the summer heat, and the hunting season you’ve been looking forward to all year. Sometimes the grind doesn’t just…
Aug 12, 2026 · 34:49
This week on the podcast, we start with a hunt that manages to hit both a frustrating low and an exciting high in less than 30 minutes. What begins with frustration turns into a…
Aug 5, 2026 · 33:02
The first day of training sets the tone for everything that follows—and this episode is all about testing your patience. How we used other podcast to see the early warning signs…
Jul 30, 2026 · 36:26
Show notes: Get ready for the August hound hunting season with practical preseason tips. In this episode, we cover: Conditioning your hounds before opening day. Checking paws,…
Jul 24, 2026 · 49:38
This week, I hit the road for a weekend hunting trip with my longtime friend, Bob Melville . We've shared a lot of miles and a lot of hunts over the years, so the conversation…
Jul 17, 2026 · 40:32
In this episode, we wrap up our unforgettable Alaska adventure by sharing the highlights from the final days of the trip, including an incredible salmon fishing experience and…
Jul 8, 2026 · 17:24
As we celebrated America’s 250 anniversary, we salute the hound and its deep rooted heritage that’s woven into the fabric of America. Hope everyone had a great 4th. IG -…
Jul 3, 2026 · 43:31
Day two of our Alaska adventure brings more stories from the Last Frontier, including our first encounter with an "Alaska chicken" (ptarmigan) and did we make it on TV with the…
Jun 24, 2026 · 35:01
We are going to get caught up on the latest adventure. There are 3 guarantees in Alaska, can you guess what they are. I also pick a dog up that needs a little work around the…
Jun 18, 2026 · 1:22:48
If you want to build a better program from the ground up. Bart Rogers with Auburn University breeding program walks us through things to look at when breeding how to add traits…
Jun 10, 2026 · 1:04:52
A healthy litter starts long before the puppies arrive. In this episode, we discuss the essential care and management of a pregnant female, from nutrition and exercise to…
Jun 5, 2026 · 33:17
We talk about the older line of coon hounds that have brought my pack up to where it is today. How do we look at breeding moving forward with today's competition style dogs? Do…
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:47:25
When the talk is about English Coonhounds the name Bates is spoken with the same level of recognition and reverence as Petty in NASCAR or Griffey in baseball. Ed Bates, at 83…
May 27, 2026 · 30:56
This week on Creekside Chronicles , we take a minute to honor everyone that has made the ultimate sacrifice for us to have the freedoms we have. Then we break down two dogs, the…
May 20, 2026 · 33:30
This week on Creekside Chronicles , I’m telling the story of how spending every free minute chasing fish on the river finally caught up with me. After running the same line…
May 14, 2026 · 34:46
In this episode, we break down the difference between visually stimulated hounds and those that rely on their nose to work out a track. We look at what it really means when a…
May 8, 2026 · 38:13
Not every good hound comes out of the gate bold. Some take time, patience, and the right kind of handling to find their confidence—and if you push too hard, you can set them back…
Apr 29, 2026 · 56:09
From the Appalachian mountains in mid Dec to the rolling hills of the bluegrass St. We recap hunts from each place. Jerry joins Heath to tell stories and relive those hunts.…
Apr 23, 2026 · 18:27
This week’s episode recaps a stretch of hard-earned lessons in the outdoors—from finally breaking a tough streak on the river, to a close but unsuccessful opening day in the…
Apr 20, 2026 · 25:35
Good handlers know when to step in. Great handlers know when to stay quiet. In this episode, we break down one of the biggest mistakes handlers make—overhandling. When do you…
Apr 17, 2026 · 48:50
This episode features Steve and Randy Fielder talking about the manly arts of barbecuing, coon hunting and being better to their fellow men and women. It’s good ole boy talk from…
Apr 13, 2026 · 24:59
Sometimes it only takes an hour down the road to feel like you’ve stepped into a different world. In this episode, I talk about a recent trip back to where I grew up—spending…
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:32:57
The prior week’s show featuring current PKC World Championship winner Willy’s Little Ann generated quite a stir across the podcast sphere as the guests, including host Steve…
Apr 8, 2026 · 26:06
There’s a different kind of bond between a handler and a police K9—one built on long hours, shared risk, and a level of trust you don’t fully understand until you’ve lived it. In…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:07:38
This episode features the owners of the current PKC World Coonhound Champion Willy’s Little Ann. Fresh off her latest in an amazing string of major wins including the UKC World…
Apr 6, 2026 · 36:52
Spring is finally showing up and it’s a great time to be in the woods. In this episode we talk about working hounds during the offseason, getting dogs back in shape, and keeping…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:01:12
In this episode Steve covers topics that resonate with hunters that have been involved with the sport for several years as well as those that may be new comers to the sport.…
Mar 18, 2026 · 33:12
The season may be over, but the work of becoming a better Houndsman is just beginning. In this episode, we take a hard, honest look at post-season evaluation—what your hounds…
Mar 16, 2026 · 53:01
This week Steve dons his racing silks and takes the listener to 800-horse two-year old thoroughbred sale in Ocala, Florida for a day of education and inspiration. Rarely does he…
Mar 12, 2026 · 42:34
Whether you are fighting as an individual or as an organization, what are your expectations? What does it mean and why does it matter? In this episode we break down what each…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:00:57
In this episode Steve addresses the changes in the way coon hunters acquire information by reviewing two books written in 1948 and 1952 respectively. The American Trail Hound by…
Mar 4, 2026 · 42:54
Following up on how to take care of a hound in cold weather, we need to evaluate our gear. Can you stay out for long periods of time in cold or wet weather? Let's take a look at…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:57:59
It’s old home week on the Gone to the Dogs podcast as Steve connects with his longtime friend and former boss, Larry Meeks. Meeks was the owner and served as CEO for Professional…
Feb 27, 2026 · 40:31
When the temperature drops, real houndsman don’t stop. We just have to adjust. In this episode we’re breaking down why winter care matters more than most handlers realize. From…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:10:54
This episode concludes the coverage of the UKC Winter Classic in Batesville, Mississippi. Complete event coverage may be found on social media on the UKC Coonhound pages. Steve…
Feb 19, 2026 · 31:40
In part two we give some insight to breaking our dogs from running coyotes, if you don't want them too. We talk about some common mistakes that hinder our progress. If you get…
Feb 17, 2026 · 47:45
In this episode we join Steve along a Florida highway on his road trip to the Winter Classic in Batesville, Mississippi. It’s day one of the trip and Steve records from the truck…
Feb 16, 2026 · 43:38
After a trip to Richmond, it was discovered that the legal process of the legislative branch is more confusing than not. In this episode Heath is going to walk us through the…
Feb 12, 2026 · 1:19:52
Most hunters underestimate how critical shot placement and tissue damage are—and how they can make the difference between finding your deer or losing it forever. Ricky Loftis…
Feb 10, 2026 · 1:24:12
Thirty-five degrees in Miami, Florida? Headlines read “Freezing in Florida: Artic chill reaches Sunshine State, breaking records and causing power disruptions.” Steve takes the…
Feb 9, 2026 · 26:24
We’ve all had an off game race or two, but coyotes pose a challenge that requires time and effort to overcome. First we must understand why they are so captivating to our hounds.…
Feb 4, 2026 · 1:24:32
Gary Knapp says he’s married to the prettiest girl in Big Scary, West Virginia. Steve calls him the Will Rogers of the Appalachians. Bear hunters remember him as an effective…
Jan 28, 2026 · 37:03
We go over SB 471, HB1396 and SB770. How it affects us moving forward and some valid talking points. These are badly written and have huge impacts on the future of hound hunting…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:04:40
When old friends get together, the stories can’t help but be told. In the case of the pair of coon hunting friends on this podcast, the stories go back to the days when Steve and…
Jan 21, 2026 · 59:44
George Lambert joins Creekside Chronicles to add more to the packing episode. We cover scent over loads, the 1 second rule and much more. Join us every Wednesday for hound talk…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:04:26
In this episode Steve charts the course for future episodes by revealing the basic tenets that has built his long and winding journey as a houndsman upon. This is the basis for…
Jan 15, 2026 · 57:39
Sometimes keeping multiple pups out of the litter lead to over thinking, lost sleep, and questionable decisions. How do you process which one suits you or fits into your pack…
Jan 12, 2026 · 48:19
Fresh off his annual New Year’s trip to South Carolina to attend the Grand American Coon Hunt, Steve takes the opportunity to unload some baggage he brought back from the…
Jan 9, 2026 · 29:34
The introduction of Creekside Chronicles. How did we get here, where the name came from and what it’s all about. As the 2025 hunting season came to an end it brought smiles,…
Dec 30, 2025 · 55:06
In this episode Steve and Nubbin invite a brand, spanking new coon hunter to the microphone in an enjoyable conversation with ten-year old Brantley Whittle. Brantley became…
Dec 26, 2025 · 18:01
As the year comes to an end we look back on the miles traveled, the places hunted, new and old, along with the struggles and successes we’ve had and the friends we have shared…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:16:42
In this episode Steve and Nubbin talk about Christmas, past and present.It’s a fun walk down memory lane for a couple of guys that have witnessed more than 160 Christmases in…
Dec 19, 2025 · 34:30
In this episode we are following up on a couple of interesting bits of information on the last few episodes. Odor Intelligence 2.0 and Early Starters vs Late Bloomer. Thanks for…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:01:06
In this the first of two Christmas episodes Steve sets the mood for his favorite holiday by sharing an essay titled Christmas Cookies from the book Gone To The Dogs – A Coon…
Dec 12, 2025 · 36:46
A new pup showing a ton of potential right from the start while excite any hound hunter. But what about the pup that doesn’t start as fast or takes time to mature before they put…
Dec 10, 2025 · 1:22:59
Steve catches up to octogenarian coon, and deer, hunter Fred Moran as the elder statesman of coon hunting, scans the Pennsylvania fields and woodlots for a shooter buck. The old,…
Dec 6, 2025 · 33:57
We follow last week's episode with what science says about how weather and environment helps or hurts the decay of odor. This week give you a little more insight on what your…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:24:35
This week Steve entertains a trio of coon hunters from Ohio that have become some of the most recognizable and respected hunters in game as breeders, trainers and successful…
Nov 26, 2025 · 28:48
Have you ever wondered how your dog found you in a crowd of people and dogs. It’s easy, scent discrimination. But it’s a little deeper than that. Listen to this episode as we…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:03:41
In this episode Steve is joined by longtime friend David McKee. The conversation begins with a recap of McKee’s recent heart surgery from which he is recovering nicely. The…
Nov 19, 2025 · 58:40
What makes a hound truly perform? Beyond drive and training lies the blueprint of the body itself. Let’s talk about why conformation is the foundation of every successful working…
Nov 17, 2025 · 44:26
Steve catches everyone up on things including a tough decision he had to make about his annual White River hunt. We hope you're having a great season! We would like to thank…
Nov 14, 2025 · 40:22
When we see food aggression in our hounds do you recognize the issues that follow. Resource guarding is one the carries over into the hunt. How do you deal with it? Do you start…
Nov 11, 2025 · 1:12:40
In this episode Steve is live at Lone Pine Treeing Walker Kennels in Kittanning, Pennsylvania with owner Randy Smith. The episode takes place midway through a seven-day and night…
Nov 5, 2025 · 1:23:38
Join me and Rick Labbe as we sit down to swap stories from my recent trip to Wyoming to hunt with Rick — from catching up with old friends, meeting new ones and mountain trails…
Nov 4, 2025 · 1:30:03
In this episode Mark Zepp joins Steve in remembering hunter, breeder, trainer, author, innovator and entrepreneur John Wick of Montgomery City, Missouri. “He was Elvis,” Zepp…
Oct 29, 2025 · 22:05
This week's episode gets personal with how the hounds have built relationships that feel more like family. How it connects people and opens doors no one would ever imagine. The…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1:30:12
The Gone To The Dogs Podcast introduces its Legend Series of recordings with the nation’s best known and most revered raccoon hunters occupying the guest spot. This week the…
Oct 23, 2025 · 37:22
Part 2 of an amazing hunt in Wyoming. The stalk, the chase, the final ridge. Heath and Rick are able to close the distance on an outstanding bull. You don’t want to miss the…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:08:45
In this episode Steve talks with North Carolina’s Mark Miller.Mark is a veteran raccoon hunter that has long been devoted to the Treeing Walker breed. Mark’s Walker hound Dreamer…
Oct 15, 2025 · 33:22
I finally drew an elk tag but not in Montana like I had been putting in for, it was in Wyoming. First timers luck one would say, as this hunt unfolds there is a lot of first…
Oct 13, 2025 · 1:01:09
In this episode Steve takes an inside look at the hound sports by exploring the things that radiate from within the soul of the hunter, from the emotional side. Houndsmen may…
Oct 10, 2025 · 52:29
Everyone always has questions about what they should do with their female before and after they are bred. Then they need to know what to do and how to care for the pups. Here are…
Oct 9, 2025 · 1:13:35
In this episode Steve laments the loss of an old friend, a monthly visitor to which he contributed a fairly large portion of his working career, a friend whose blank pages Steve…
Oct 3, 2025 · 33:26
Too often we put too much focus on the end result of catching game. But the process itself is just as valuable, sometimes even more so. If the process is done correctly the end…
Sep 29, 2025 · 1:04:26
In this episode Steve flies solo to recap a recent three-day trip to Indiana to pick up a new puppy. While in Richmond, scene of his recent trip to Autumn Oaks, our host takes a…
Sep 25, 2025 · 32:31
We are bringing the last two episodes to life on today's podcast. In just one hunt we were able to decide on pack vs packing and take out the trash. This one also brings Heath…
Sep 22, 2025 · 1:18:59
In this episode, admittedly one of the hardest to produce in his 320-plus podcast career, Steve begins with a musical tribute to recently assassinated Christion activist Charlie…
Sep 18, 2025 · 43:46
We have all had trash problems if you’re running hounds. We go over why dogs do it, how to catch them and correct them. It’s not the end of the world, it's part of the process of…
Sep 15, 2025 · 1:15:38
Steve is joined by his brother Randy as they entertain fellow West Virginian Nathan Johnson as this week’s guest. Johnson, from the town of Rock View in Wyoming County, has never…
Sep 11, 2025 · 41:41
In this episode, we break down one of the most debated topics in the hound hunting world: packing hounds vs. hunting a pack . Do we understand the distinction between these two…
Sep 8, 2025 · 1:31:07
This episode features on-the-scene interviews from the sixty-fifth edition of the United Kennel Club Labor Day classic coonhound event known as Autumn Oaks. Steve once managed…
Sep 4, 2025 · 31:33
A short trip to Richmond Indiana to judge the show on Thursday. With a new format and huge task when looking at such well balanced hounds Heath was honored to fill that roll. We…
Sep 1, 2025 · 54:57
In this episode we talk to fellow podcaster, master dog trainer Heath Hyatt. Heath wears many hats in the dog world and was one of the featured judges in one of many coonhound…
Aug 28, 2025 · 44:12
On today's podcast we get real about what it takes to train a hound. In this episode, we dig into the hard truths and everyday challenges of working with young dogs: stubborn…
Aug 25, 2025 · 1:54:09
In this episode Steve and Fred Moran cover a number of topics, the chief of which is Fred’s account of being shot while on a hunting trip in Wyoming. Steve supports Fred’s story…
Aug 21, 2025 · 35:28
As season gets started Heath tries to use every opportunity to train and give the dogs the best chances for success. He discusses splitting the pack up, finding out he was…
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