Xtreme Performance Outdoor Network

Ed Barnes and Chris Powell discuss undesirable behavior in hounds and discuss effective training techniques to correct problems.  This episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast is unique. Ed Barnes, long time dog man, creator of Tuskers Magazine and author of the book In Pursuit of Hog Dogs and Chris Powell, lifelong Houndsman, professional dog trainer and creator of the original podcast for Houndsmen,...

Charlie Brown of South Carolina, a distinguished member of the PCA/PKC with a three-digit member number, takes us on a nostalgic journey back to the late 1970s and early 1980s. He vividly recounts the experience of hunting alongside the legendary coon hunter, Russell Bellar, sharing stories that are both entertaining and humorous. In addition to these tales, Charlie opens up about his deep love fo...

This episode is one of the last couple that were recorded July of 2024 in Reno, NV, and features James Tigan. James was a practicing falconer for 32 years, and while he was able to pursue falconry, he also founded the Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center, as well as other falconry businesses, including Tactical Avian Predators and Raptor Adventures. For more info on these, head to raptoradventures....

It’s no secret that Seth loves to have a good time with great friends. His latest hunt with his good friend Gavin from British Columbia was one for the books! In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Seth and Chris recount an action-packed trip through the wilds of New Mexico, featuring high-speed coursing of coyotes and hares, intense thermal hog hunting, and thrilling big game stalks. If you...

Every coon hunter has a unique story, and Woody's journey is no exception. Typically, one might start with pleasure hunting, gradually getting introduced to the competitive side of coon hunting, eventually catching the competition bug. However, Woody's experience was quite the opposite. He was introduced to the world of competition hunting right from the start, thanks to a friendship with a World...

Along with recording the episodes you just recently heard while at Ian Anderson's last July, there were also more episodes recorded while in Reno the same month. While meeting up and recording at Dave Jamieson's place, I was also able to record a few others, including Mark Moglich. Mark discussed his experiences over the years with breeding, his passion for flying goshawks, gyrfalcons, and another...

Chris and Seth recap the amazing Michigan Bear Hunters Association 2025 Convention. MBHA is a one of only a few premier state hunting organizations in the United States. Their annual convention is a master class on how to Preserve-Protect-Promote hunting with hounds. This episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast showcases the hard work of an organization that its doing great things for their membership...

Kip had no idea he was the grandson to the world famous coonhunter and founder of the Walker breed when he was a kid. Kip got his start with hunting dogs by bird hunting. Kip takes us down the road of what it was like growing up with grandpa Lester.  The podcast show takes a wild unbelievable story that happened to me, your host years ago, when I was faced with a situation of news that I had to pr...

Chip Kohser joins Chris on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast for a look at the big three health issues facing hounds and houndsmen.  Chip is the top dog for sales at Elite Nutrition and Chris drills Chip about everyday supplements, defeating tick borne diseases and wound care. Chip and Chris break it all down from how to use the products, daily cost and effectiveness.  This is a no BS episo...

Jason Wisniewski is a wildlife biologist, trapper and current president for Fur Takers of America (FTA). Jason joins Chris on this episode of The Houndsman XP Podcast on the new Xtreme Performance Outdoor Network to discuss managing and hunting trapping of furbearers.  Coonhunters and trappers have always shared a common path and at times there have been some bumps in the road. Jason and Chris tal...

The last episode recorded while at Ian Anderson's place in Iowa features Minnesota resident Joe Hance. This was a very fun and animated conversation, in which we talk about hawking cottontails with a cast of Harris's hawks, some of his short prior experiences hunting with red-tailed hawks and goshawks, and getting Joe's take on different aspects and outlooks on falconry. Just a heads up, this is a...

Your Favorite Dog Of All Time is back with another great group of friends talking about their beloved hounds!! As always, you are going to hear a variety of folks with a variety of dogs. Your favorite dog never gets old, and neither do those awesome memories and stories! Enjoy! ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here! www. HoundsmanXP.com ►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our T...

Tom Lynch of Danville Indiana came into the coonhunting scene around 2003. Tom never coonhunted before and never had the slightest idea about coonhunting. But through a friend, Tom was introduced to our awesome sport of coonhunting. Tom shares his story and how he decided to pick the Bluetick breed to start his coonhunting career with. Devoted to the Bluetick breed for over 20 years we go back and...

The legendary Phil Soucy @catman406 joins Chris @chrispowell_1775 for this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. Phil Soucy is a world renowned taxidermist that does amazing work and best known for his special talent of mounting the big cats. Hunting lodges across the world feature Phil’s work and is south after as the place for a mature cat to go to be properly memorialized in taxidermy art.  Phil...

Before the canine line hit the scene; Elite Nutrition was fueling performance horses. Sulky, everyday workers and weekend warriors Elite Nutrition has kept horses under people that need their mounts and work horses. Adam Yoder and Chip Kohser join Chris for this in depth look at their product line. If you make your living with a horse or mule, this podcast is a must listen. Originally published 7-...

After getting to Ian Anderson's place last July, Tyler was one of the falconers who made the trip also that weekend to meet, and while there, he discussed his background in different aspects of dog training, hunting with Harris's hawks over his beagles, and some of the challenges in hunting where he's located. It was good getting a chance to talk falconry and dogs with someone else who has another...

Dries van Coller is a Professional Hunter (PH), owns Dries van Coller Safaris, the former president of Professional Hunters Association South Africa (PHASA) and a veteran tracker and Dog Man.  Dog Man probably doesn’t even describe him accurately. He’s full blown ate up with hunting dogs. With roots tracing back to germany, dries has become a student of European hunting dog history and culture and...

Joe takes us down the road back to the good ol days where a kennel club called United Coon Hunters Association (UCHA) was in the heights of the competitive world of competition money hunts. This is an awesome story of a coon hunter's journey where only 1 in a handful of coon hunters has achieved the bragging rights of being a back to back owner and handler of a world champion coon dog.  The show t...

The sun is just beginning to rise over the distant ridge. The air is crisp and the road bumpy. The hounds are hooked up on top of the box and the anticipation is high as we wait for the iconic rig strike. A good rig dog is a highly prized asset to any big game pack. In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Chris and Heath get together and talk rig dogs.  what makes a good rig dog How to train...

Heath engages in an insightful conversation with Emily Corey, the nutritionist at Corey Nutrition. Delving into the company's origins, starting from crafting fish food to formulating high-fat diets for sled dogs, they explore the canine nutrition journey from puppy to adulthood. Their conversation dives deep into the significance of corn in ingredients—separating myths from truths. Unpacking the s...

While at Lance Christensen's, I was also able to get a recording in with accomplished falconer and veterinarian Ross Dirks. I'm glad he was there helping Lance to prep birds for shipping to their new owners, because this conversation was a blast to have! We talked about some of his different experiences as a veterinarian, flying falcons and goshawks, and lots of other great stuff before I headed b...

Hunters need the most effective representation and support we can find. Safari Club International is a GIANT with a strong track record of supporting hunters and particularly Houndsmen. With staff attorneys, state chapters, strong international presence, lobbyists, and a successful history of winning on hunting issues, SCI should be supported by all Houndsmen. In this episode of the Houndsman XP P...

Seth Hall joins Chris in this continued discussion about fair chase, the importance of defining who we are as houndsmen and being able to rise to the occasion when challenged.  In this episode listeners will pick up talking points to talk about: Why we hunt Why hunting with hounds is relevant Why hunting with sight hounds is a noble pursuit Why houndsmen must equip themselves for the hard conversa...

In this episode Chris and Steve interview Freedom Hunters Founder and Program Director Anthony Pace along with Board member and East Coast Coordinator Bud DePlatchett. Freedom Hunters is a Military Outreach program dedicated to honoring those who protect our freedoms. Freedom Hunters reflects the outdoor community's appreciation to our troops by taking select active duty and combat veterans, famil...

The Beagle Queen, Becky Dwire gives an insightful and in depth tutorial on the the importance of socializing puppies early and often. While most folks may think that socializing means taking your dog to Rural King and dog parks, Becky lays it out there and talks about what an Xtreme Performance working dog needs. Becky talks about stimulation, over stimulating and how to have well mannered dogs th...