Tree Talkin' Time

246. Pure Country

In this episode I am joined by lifelong houndsman and competition squirrel hunter Erik Walley. Erik traces his journey from running deer and fox dogs as a kid, to becomin

245. Fighting For Hounds

In this week's episode I am joined by Chris Watson, founder of the Arizona Working Dog Alliance (AWDA) and creator of the Anecdote of the Houndsman YouTube channel. Chris

244. "It's Hard To Beat Plus Points"

In this week's episode I am joined by Charlie McPherson, fresh off one of the biggest accomplishments of his hunting career—winning the 2026 Autumn Oaks National Dual Cha

243. Hawk Dogs

In this week's episode I sit down with legendary Bluetick breeder and hunter Lonnie Uchtman. Now in his 70s, Lonnie has spent a lifetime hunting, breeding, and promoting

242. "I'm Not Color Blind"

This week on the podcast, we sit down with Chad Hatfield of Kentucky, a lifelong dog man with a deep appreciation for working dogs of all kinds. While Stephens Curs are h

241. California... The Greatest State For Hunting

In this week's episode I am joined by Stuart Oller. For Stuart, hounds have been a part of life for more than seven decades. He started hunting with hounds at just four y

240. "Just Because You Own A Hound Doesn't Make You A Houndsman"

In this episode, Dave Pelzer takes us back to the early days of his coonhunting career and what hunting looked like when a dog didn't have to carry a fancy pedigree to ea

239. Raffle Puppy Winner to Houndsman

Today's episode proves that sometimes all it takes is one lucky break to ignite a lifelong passion. Nate Hinkson never planned on becoming a coonhunter. After hunting jus

238. Goldmine Black & Tans

In this weeks episode I am joined by my good firends Zack and Brenna Southall of Goldmine Black and Tans.  What starts as a love for one breed can turn into a lifelong pa

237. Stephens Stories from the Smokies

Another great episode from the vault. Jimmy Tipton has lived his whole life in the Smoky Mountains and has been following dogs since he was old enough to walk. He has fol

236. Bit By The Bug At Nine

In this week's episode I am joined by Robin Powell. Robin caught the hound hunting bug at just nine years old, and more than six decades later, he's still turning loose h

235. Ridge Fork Kennels

In this week's episode, I am joined by Junior Pyles. Junior made a name for himself in the Walker breed when three hour coon hunts were common. He hunted hard his entire

234. WTDA Something For Everyone

In this week's episode I am joined by Kevin Cowan and Allen Franklin. In case you have not heard the news Kevin and his wife recently purchased the World Tree Dog Associa

233. "Quit Worrying About The Game You Catch And Worry About The Game Catchers"

In this week's epiosde I am joined by Luke Worthington. Luke is the president of the Wyoming Houndsman Association. He is a lion guide, and dedicated bobcat hunter. Luke

232. "That Squirrel Huntin' Is All I'd Think About"

In this week's episode I am joined by Joey Thomason. Joey is a squirrel hunter from Georgia. He has only been into squirrel dogs for 5 years but has found great success w

231. Paradise Valley Tree Dawgs

In this week's episode I am joined by Tim Moore of Paradise Valley Tree Dawgs. I have been following Tim on Facebook for a little while now. His mixed pack of little meat

230. "Never Had Too Much Trouble Gettin' One To Tree"

In this week's episode I am joined by Danny Smith. Danny has been a lifelong Stephens Cur man. His dad had them for many years and he has continued that legacy. The intel

229. Julys, Leopards, & Plotts

In this week's episode I am joined once again by Rex Bowers. Rex is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge about Julys, Leopards, Plotts, and even Mountain Curs. We didn't g

228. Cosmopolitan Ice Cream & Lessons From Colorado

We are finally back with a new episode and in this's weeks episode I am joined by Justin Angelovich. Justin is a Colorado Houndsman that just popped his head back up for

227. Just A Kemmer Dog Fancier

Once again we are pulling another great episode from the vault! This episode is with Chris Boone and we are discussing his Kemmer Curs.  He married into a family that rai