Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen's Empire

Most hunters believe the first line of responsibility in providing good dogs to hunt rests with the breeder.  Others may point to the dog’s owner, commonly called the trainer, as the one chiefly responsible for the dog’s success or failure.  And that’s just talking about performance.  How about breed type in the show ring?  Who decides what’s correct or faulty?  The boys engage in the usual “dog t...

Who would be crazy enough to put a lion in a sack? The list is short, but today's episode introduces you to a man who did just that. Today's episode gives a new meaning to the statement “it’s in the bag”.  The real question is what’s in that bag? Or even better yet, "were putting what in that bag?" For anyone who is familiar with the South West hunting/cowboy culture, you know there is a different...

We’re taking about cheating. When Steve was with the registries he dealt with it on a fairly frequent basis.  Determined to keep coon hunting in a positive light, he rarely wrote publicly about the subject, choosing to let the system deal with perpetrators behind the scenes.  Now, unburdened by what was before, he and Corey spotlight the pencil crooks, the blind voters, the dog pitchers and catche...

I had a the opportunity to interview Youtuber Kirk Price, where he shared his recent hunting trip to Africa. Renting animal recovery drones and we wrap it up with puppies, training and hunting dogs. You’re not going to want to miss this one.   Youtube - KirkPrice   IG - heathhyatt147   FB Heath Hyatt   Youtube - Heath Hyatt   Follow our Sponsors:   Inukshuk   Darkenergy   OnX   Double U Hunting Su...

It’s that time of year again and it couldn’t come soon enough!  Ross decided to come home from catching bears to grace us with his presence.  The guys have a few rabbits to chase. Ross and Jason talk about finished dogs starting to slick tree, working through problems and even dog turds. It may be semi-random, but it was fun! We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks t...

Where did the Leopard Dog come from? That is a question we may never know the answer to.  Were Leopard Dogs and Plotts crossed? While opinions differ, today’s author proposes that is exactly what happened.  On the quest to make the best bear dogs in the land, there are lots of twist and turns.  But to sculpt a masterpiece a sculptor must use a combination of the finest materials and the highest qu...

Heath starts another litter of pups and walks you through the (ENS) Early Neurological Stimulation process and the pros and cons according to several peer reviewed articles. Dirt roads and tracking deficiencies. This one will make you think.   Follow our Sponsors: Inukshuk Darkenergy OnX Double U Hunting Supply   Inukshuk: Inukshukpro.com Corey.ca   Darkenergy: Discount code is CODE4   Onx: subscr...

They’re here folks.  The hot, sultry, dog days of summer, considered by the ancient Greeks to be connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs and bad luck.   Hound hunters will agree with that Hellenistic view, adding mosquitos, poisonous snakes and humidity to the mix as they try to keep a hound in shape or to attend competitions at this time of year. Steve and Co...

Today Jason and Josh have a great conversation on the importance independence in a dog.  Some on the other side of the spectrum feel there is a point when independence becomes a fault.  Same coin, two different sides.  The guys get a chance to catch up on the EHS standings, what’s coming up and just talk dogs for a bit. Make sure to check out CaneStream Media for more from Josh and the guys. https...

To be successful, many companies and businesses require you to cross-train. Heath and Liberty Canine’s Owner, Randall Lykins have taken a page from that book and are applying it to their canine training. Randall a retired Army Ranger and kennel master now trains bird dogs and companion dogs. The two talk about using other training methods from other dog disciplines to their advantage. The cross-tr...

In this episode Steve is joined by bear hunter Wes Woodyard of Narrows, Virginia to roast, if somewhat mildly, their mutual friend, professional trainer and Double U Hunting Supply podcast personality Heath Hyatt.  Wes and Steve have known and have made many hunts with Heath over several years.  It was on a Freedom Hunter’s Adventure with Heath that Steve and Wes became well-acquainted.  This week...

We all make mistakes in picking, handling, and training dogs. Sometimes experience goes a long way. Heath has seen dogs being washed because of shyness. He tells us more about the behavior and what to watch for. Hunting young dogs together is another topic discussed in this episode. How does selling a hound affect you? Letting go isn’t easy.   Heath Hyatt on FB Heath_hyatt147 IG Heath Hyatt on You...

Corey Gruver is back and he and Steve have the porch rockers humming like the treadle wheel on Grandma’s sewing machine as they talk about a wide assortment of topics this week. Hot weather is abundant and so are summertime tales in this episode.  Recent exploits of the boys Plott dogs as well as the announcement of the upcoming nuptials of Corey’s female Goldie to Bill Shininger’s stud dog are fr...

For hunters, our passion for the outdoors has led to more life-long relationships than many can count. Eighteen years ago a red Toyota pulled up and joined Heath and a good friend on a morning hunt. Today Heath and Ben talk about that day and the many following hunts. The start of a life-long friendship between Ben Gadway and Heath started that day. Join us as the stories begin.   Heath Hyatt on F...

The podcast moves this week down Texas way, to the northeast Ark-La-Tex region for a visit with longtime coon hunter and Bluetick enthusiast Dexters Whatley. Dex has been on the podcast a couple of times in our on-the-spot interviews at major coonhound events the likes of Autumn Oaks and the UKC Winter Classic. Co-host Corey Gruver and Steve have been addressing various aspects of treeing in refer...

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate sits down with Jake Vogel for part 1 of coon hunting. They recorded this episode before their coon hunt. Nate and Jake connected 5 years ago rabbit hunting, and that's the year Jake got his first coon dog. Now Jake is a serious houndsman and has multiple hunting dogs and has his fair share of experience chasing coons.  In part 1 the guys discuss.. - Not growi...

Don’t poke the bear, or in this case the bear spray! Jason and Heath have a good laugh at Buddy’s expense as he tells his story of an accidental discharge that resulted in being escorted home by the game warden.  The guys also talk a little about Heath and Buddy’s trip to Canada on a mission for bears.  Buddy also answers some questions about the new Garmin LTE collar available now. We would like...

Check out this week's episode of Free Castin hosted by Chris Watson.  Dan and Chris get down to the nitty gritty details and updates on the mission to save lion hunting in Colorado.   Dan is a great advocate for hounds and we would like to tip our hat.  Thank you for all your doing Dan! We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunti...

Time to talk some Canada bear hunting and some other cool stuff along the way. You're not going to want to miss this one! On a road trip to the Canadian Northwoods for Heath’s first spring bear hunt with his pack of hounds, Wayeshkad guides Nick and Sarah are the hosts. The three give a detailed replay of several hunts throughout the week and discuss hounds, hunting, and the way of life as most ho...

Caden Riley is an extraordinary young man.  At nineteen years of age, the Georgia coon hunter has reached levels of vision for, and an understanding of, our sport usually attained by individuals well beyond his years.  In a word, Caden is a young hunter who cares. Caden Riley is an extraordinary young man.  At nineteen years of age, the Georgia coon hunter has reached levels of vision for, and an...

Today Buddy and Jason talk with Rachae Stewart about her dogs recent “adventure” and give some tips and tricks to locate your dog even when there is no GPS. Sometimes you have to go a little bit old school with this new equipment when things go south. We hope you never have to use them, but just in case here are some tools to keep in your toolbelt. This episode is a true example of the special bon...

A three-hour Racoon race? Most would consider their dogs to be running trash, but sometimes you stumble across a wise old boar coon that knows all the tricks. Dogs of that caliber are not easy to find but part two of today's reading give you some good rules to remember when searching for such a dog. Want to see your favorite Full Cry story or author featured on the podcast? Leave us a review with...

Learning makes us better, in dog training we pick up bits and pieces along the way. During a week-long school called On Target with Randy Hare, Heath took more than pieces away. Randy Hare is the owner of Alpha Canine Training Center. With over 40 years of handling and training dogs, this episode is packed full of information that we all can use.    Alphak9.com Follow our Sponsors: OnX  Southern H...

It’s been a minute since Steve last talked with octogenarian houndsman Fred Moran of Pennsylvania.  Now well into his eighties, Moran is still following the breed that gave him his famous moniker, Fred Moran the Redbone Man and doing so on a regular basis.  In this episode Steve picked up the phone on the chance that he talk with his longtime friend and was lucky enough to catch Moran before he he...

If you have ever had to leave a dog out, you will know exactly how these guys feel.  If you haven't, consider yourself lucky! Check out the all-new podcast filled with classic stories, articles and more “From The Pages of Full Cry “. We have been scouring through vintage issues dating all the way back to the first issue back in 1939! Join us as we pay tribute to the hard work and dedication to the...