Free Castin'

CHANGE IT OURSELVES OR LET THEM CHANGE IT FOR US?

On this episode of Free Castin, we dive into a subject that every Arizona hunter needs to think about: hunting regulations and who is going to shape them in the future.

2026 Arizona Hound Hunters Rendezvous recap

2026 Arizona Hound Hunters Rendezvous — The Recap In this episode of Free Castin, we’re looking back at the 2026 Arizona Hound Hunters Rendezvous! We’re talking about t

Hunters vs Hunters and that damn LAWSUIT!

Hunters vs. Hunters In this episode of Free Castin, we're diving into one of the biggest issues facing the hunting community today: hunters fighting hunters. Why are we

Should we only harvest the big boys?

Every houndsman dreams of turning loose on a giant mountain lion tom or a massive bear boar. But have you ever stopped to think about what happens after that dominant ani

Who's really trying to save the dogs!

Who's Fighting for Hound Hunting? We all enjoy turning our hounds loose, listening to a race, and making memories in the woods—but how many of us are actively helping pr

To CULL or not to CULL! That is the question!

Every houndsman has faced it sooner or later—the difficult decision of what to do with a dog that just isn't making the cut. In this episode of Free Castin', we tackle o

Myths and Legends of hound hunting!

Every houndsman has heard the stories. The dog that never missed. The old-timer who could strike a track where no one else could. The bear dog that never quit. The lion

Keep you and your hounds READY!

Summer doesn't mean houndsmen stop learning. In this episode of Free Castin', we dive into what it takes to keep your hounds healthy, conditioned, and mentally sharp dur

How do we keep kids interested in hounds!

The future of hound hunting isn't just about great dogs—it's about the people who will be turning them loose for years to come. In this episode of Free Castin, we dive i

Hounds and the $H!t we talk about them!

This episode of Free Castin, we're kicking back and talking hounds with a great group of houndsmen. Joining us are Cody King, Derrek, and Jeremy from the YouTube channel

Making a hound: From the pup up!

Every finished hound starts as an 8-week-old puppy. This episode we're breaking down the entire journey—from bringing that pup home for the first time to turning it into

Hound Hunting: What a Waste!

The Most Overrated Things in Hound Hunting On this episode we're opening a can of worms and asking a question that every houndsman has an opinion on: What's the most ov

OHV or back of a MULE?

This episode we're diving into one of the biggest debates in the hound hunting world: Mules vs. OHVs — Which is the better hound hunting rig? From pack mules in the bac

What’s REALLY Killing Hound Hunting?

On this episode of Free Castin’, we tackle a conversation that’s been building for a long time… What’s REALLY killing hound hunting? From division inside the hunting co

Young dogs and their handlers, who's the worst?

Tonight on Free Castin’, we dive deep into one of the most debated topics in the hound world — young dogs. From starting pups too early, genetics vs training, trash break

The problem with modern houndsmen!

Welcome back to another episode of Free Castin’! This one’s a packed house with stories, opinions, laughs, and straight-up houndsmen talk from across the country. Joinin

Ranch events, trespassers and gritty hound talk!

Welcome back to Free Castin’ on the Anecdote of a Houndsman YouTube channel — this episode is packed with hounds, hunting stories, and real talk from the desert Southwest

“The Perfect Dog: Wild, Tame… or Both?”

In this episode of Free Castin’, we dive into the hard truth about hounds versus wild canines—built to hunt vs built to survive. We break down the differences in drive, i

Wild Vs. Ferral Horses in the White Mountains

On this episode of Free Castin’, we sit down with Monte Williams to talk about growing up in Arizona’s White Mountains and the lifestyle that comes with it. Monty shares

Bear and Lion Dogs Talk, or a attempt at it!

On this episode, we sit down and get into the gritty reality of running hounds in the West. From chasing bear and lion to the challenges that come with it, nothing is off