Join us this week on “The Truth” as Josh sits down with the one and only Curt Ahring.  The often controversial, but always entertaining man behind one of the most legendary stud dogs in our sport.  Trackman!! Curt welcomes Josh into his home as they sit down and talk about everything.  Money men, stud dogs, high dollar hunts, UKC vs PKC, you name it, Curt and Josh cover it. So sit back, relax, and be entertained by one of, if not THE greatest coonhunting storyteller of all time.   Houndsman XP is Powered by Simplecast

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A Walk Down Trackman Lane

In this episode Seth and Steve Downs sit down for a great conversation about the aspects of sighthound competition hunting and how it has added dimension and depth to the coursing lifestyle. Along the way Steve also talks about his life with sighthounds, how incredible the humble Hare is, and his very interesting and successful breeding of old school hunting Greyhounds. This is an episode that has something for everyone no matter what you are hunting, so strap in and get ready, these dogs can really run!www.wall2wallfab.comwww.dogrtreed.comwww.sticbowoutdoors.comwww.dakota283.comwww.freedomhunters.org #youfollowyourhounds  Houndsman XP is Powered by Simplecast

Faster, Further, and Never Give Up - Sighthound Competition Hunting

Jerry Moll makes his final appearance on the Houndsman XP Podcast as a PKC Employee. Jerry is “mostly” retired and will be fully retired soon. After working for 17 years with two different registries, AKC and PKC, Jerry is hanging it up.Jerry Moll is a familiar face to competition coonhunters. A life long houndsman and competition coonhunter for 40 years, Jerry has made a lasting impact on the sport of coonhunting. Chris and Jerry talk about the changes in hounds, rules, equipment and the culture of competition coonhunting. Jerry will be missed as a registry professional. His straight forward and honest approach to the sport make him a perfect guest for “The Truth About Coonhunting” on Houndsman XP.www.wall2wallfab.comwww.dogrtreed.comwww.sticbowoutdoors.comwww.dakota283.comwww.freedomhunters.org#youfollowyourhounds  Houndsman XP is powered by Simple Cast.

The Truth with Jerry Moll

In a world where people are working hard to be InstaCelebrities, Facebook Famous and host their own YouTube channel, Butch Spear is a bear hunting celebrity without even trying and probably against his will.Butch found himself thrust onto the world stage by a YouTube channel producer with over 2 million followers. He was only trying to retrieve his bear dogs from a piece of private property. While he legally could have entered the property to get his hounds that were treed, he chose to go to the land owner out of courtesy and respect to inform him of what was happening. What happened next was beyond his wildest expectations. The YouTube channel owner got more than he bargained for as well. Butch Spear is the president of the Vermont Bearhound Association and was well equipped to handle the situation.Listeners will find pearls of wisdom in how Butch Spear handled this situation. www.wall2wallfab.comwww.dogrtreed.comwww.sticbowoutdoors.comwww.dakota283.comwww.freedomhunters.org#youfollowyourhounds  Houndsman XP is Powered by Simplecast

Butch Spear The Level Headed Houndsman

Join us this week as Josh sits down with National Champion, Two time Super Stakes Champion, and co-owner and trainer of one of the most talked about dogs of the last decade,  Insane X-Con.  Jason has been gracious enough to share with us his powerful message, and there is no better story of redemption.  Jason has reached the highest of highs in the competition coonhound world, as well as the lowest of lows in life, and his story is one that is so unique we feel it must be shared.  So please join us for “The Truth” and a man who speaks it, Mr Jason Daugherty.  Houndsman XP is Powered by Simplecast

Shower Shoes and a Bible

Cleave Dwire returns to the Houndsman XP Podcast for a two part segment of mountain lion hunting. Joined by Shorty, Chris and Cleave discuss locating and evaluating kills, sorting out tracks and how to read sign in and around a mountain lion kill.Listeners will benefit from part one as the crew discusses several aspects of hunting mountain lions with hounds. www.wall2wallfab.comwww.dogrtreed.comwww.sticbowoutdoors.comwww.dakota283.comwww.freedomhunters.org#youfollowyourhounds  Hooundsman XP is Powered by Simplecast

I’d Rather be Killed by a Lion - Part 1

What is it like to win three…..yes three….trucks by the age of 30?  To professional handler Michael Ward it is just another day in the office.  On this episode of The Truth we talk with Michael about everything being a true professional entails, how he got his start, and what made him decide that being a handler of hounds was not just what he wanted to do as a career, but how he made it into a stellar one.  We also ask Michael to answer the age-old argument of North vs South, and what it takes to win in both areas, and as always we discuss social media and the myths surrounding his chosen occupation.  So join us for another insightful and interesting podcast for a look inside the life of a professional competition hunter and houndsman!!!www.wall2wallfab.comwww.dogrtreed.comwww.sticbowoutdoors.comwww.dakota283.comwww.freedomhunters.org#youfollowyourhounds  Houndsman XP is powered by Simple Cast.

The Truth with Michael Ward

The Houndsman XP crew shells it right down to the cob on this episode. Point Blank is an episode where we discuss random topics that are highly important and great topics that lead to passionate discussion among houndsmen. We we get into breeding, genetics, training and how all of that impacts our success as hunters and houndsmen.www.wall2wallfab.comwww.dogrtreed.comwww.sticbowoutdoors.comwww.dakota283.comwww.freedomhunters.org#youfollowyourhounds  Houndsman XP is powered by Simple Cast.

Point Blank-Nature vs Nurture

On this Episode of “The Truth” portion of Houndsman XP Josh is joined by Mr Jed Finley of Bethany Missouri.  Jed is a well known handler whose accomplishments include, PKC National Champion, PKC Super Stakes Champion, Top 5 UKC World Hunt Finisher, PKC and CHKC World Hunt Finalist, as well as being a top breeder of dogs that continually do well on the competition circuit.  Join Josh and Jed for a laid back, no holds barred conversation on what it takes to compete at the highest level for both man and dog.  Josh and Jed also address a few of the many myths surrounding competition coon hunting today, as well as answer a few questions that many may have that want to get started in this facet of our beloved sport.   Houndsman XP is Powered by Simlecast

The Truth about Raccoon Hunting with Jed Finley

Have you ever had an in depth conversation with a high level executive from an animal rights organization? Do you really know what is going on in executive board rooms? Do you wonder what the real strategies are? Meet John Bolin. John is a career law enforcement officer that went to work for one of the most recognizable animal rights organizations in the world. He sat in executive board meetings, he read company email, he saw sensitive and secret documents. He saw the evil from within. After brief employment he knew he needed to get out and disassociate himself from the animal rights movement.You will hear an amazing story about graft, corruption, and the dishonesty that is an everyday practice for the animal rights movement. Never before has anyone from this level or with this much involvement shared the true facts about animal rights agendas with the hunting community.  John is dedicated to exposing the corrupt practices of the movement.www.wall2wallfab.comwww.dogrtreed.comwww.sticbowoutdoors.comwww.dakota283.comwww.freedomhunters.org#youfollowyourhounds  Houndsman XP is Powered by SImplecast

I Shook Hands with the HSUS

The Houndsman XP Podcast welcomes a new addition to the original podcast about hunting with hounds. The title of this Thursday segment will be called “The Truth About Coonhunting” and will be anchored by our good friend Josh Michaelis.Josh is a natural fit for this new initiative at Houndsman XP. He is a well respected hunter among competition coonhunters, hosts his own YouTube  Channel called Big Show Productions and “The Show to be Named Later”.This new segment of Houndsman XP will feature current news from the competitions coonhunting world, feature the most successful hunters and handlers, breeders and trainers whose names will be highly recognizable and define Xtreme Performance. Houndman XP is Powered by Simplecast

The Truth About Coonhunting

Seth and the President of the New Mexico Houndsmen Association, John Rutter, sit outside in the beautiful woodlands of southern New Mexico to have a great, laid-back conversation about all things central New Mexico raccoon hunting, setting up a good bowfishing rig, dealing with people messing with your dogs, and the resurgence of the New Mexico Houndsmen Association as a force to help Preserve, Protect, and Promote our great state’s hound hunting rights. If you like hearing about the unique situations and wild stories that other hunter’s face in a unique and versatile landscape, then this episode is definitely for you!www.wall2wallfab.comwww.dogrtreed.comwww.sticbowoutdoors.comwww.dakota283.comwww.freedomhunters.org#youfollowyourhounds  Houndsman XP is Powered by Simplecast

Chasing Raccoons in New Mexico’s Thickest Forests

Cleave Dwyer returns to the Houndsman XP Podcast for a deep dive into locating and evaluating mountain lion tracks. Chris and Cleave discuss where to find tracks, how to age tracks and evaluate them. Listeners will get to hear how Cleave, a professional lion hunter uses landscape, light and weather to find a track that his pack of lion hounds can work and ultimately catch lions.www.wall2wallfab.comwww.dogrtreed.comwww.sticbowoutdoors.comwww.dakota283.comwww.freedomhunters.org#youfollowyourhounds  Houndsman XP is Powered by Simplecast

Locating and Evaluating Mountain Lion Tracks with Cleave Dwyer

Mark Dufresne joins the HXP Crew for this Point Blank episode. Bizarre encounters with wildlife, wolves killing hunting dogs in Wisconsin and fighting to maintain wolf management plans lead the topics of discussion. Did we mention that Chris gets a prison name?There are plenty of laughs and fun in this episode as the crew dissects the most current topics impacting our lifestyle as Houndsmen. Grab your favorite beverage, relax and enjoy this wild bunch in an informative yet entertaining conversation.www.wall2wallfab.comwww.dogrtreed.comwww.sticbowoutdoors.comwww.dakota283.comwww.freedomhunters.org#youfollowyourhounds  Houndsman XP is Powered by Simplecast

Point Blank with Mark Dufresne

What a wild and fun episode with Lane Denney and Tyler Compton of Tier 1 Custom Calls. Lane and Tyler introduce the hound hunting community to their newly formed custom call company. Tier 1 coon squallers are a tried and true design and a leading call for coonhunters that are serious competitors. Lane is a repetitive world champion in different coonhound registries and Tyler is an accomplished and passionate competitor. Togther they know what it takes to be successful in the woods at night. Every Houndsman should have a Tier 1 call in their hunting vest. The unique sounds and rich tones draw reaction from a raccoon when valuable plus points are needed to moving a black bear around in a tree to trigger a young dog. I have even used a smaller to find bobcats in trees at night.www.wall2wallfab.comwww.dogrtreed.comwww.sticbowoutdoors.comwww.dakota283.comwww.freedomhunters.org#youfollowyourhounds  Houndsman XP is Powered by Simplecast

Tier 1 Custom Calls

The Houndsman XP Podcast with hosts and lifelong houndsmen Steve Fielder and Chris Powell will bring the best houndsmen in the sport right into your truck thru your mobile device. Topics such as top breeder and houndsman profiles, complete hound care, dog training, hunting adventures and standing strong against the onslaught of the animal rights movement will sharpen your skills to eXtreme Performance.

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