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Coenraad Scheepers is a houndsman and PH in southern Africa. Hunting Zimbabwe and Mozambique, Coenraad keep his hounds in fine hunting shape to pursue Leopard for clients and science.

Coenraad joins Chris on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast to discuss being a Houndsmen and the intimate details fo hunting leopard. Coenraad shares first hand experience and knowledge of the cultural and financial impact the leopard has on tribal herdsmen. He discusses, in detail how trophy hunting for leopards is keeping his hounds skills keen for more than killing leopards. He spends a large amount of...

Josh Ilderton from The Untamed joins Chris for this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast.

The Untamed is a Youtube Channel that focuses on hunting, as Josh puts it, anything with fur, feathers or skin. Being an avid frog gigger, Josh had to capture that fun too.

The Untamed was a channel that, early on, produced long form videos on YouTube that showed bear hunting with hounds. Josh talks about that journey and how they have built an impressive audience.

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Trophy Hunting is the single most misunderstood and abused term in the hunting industry. The term Trophy Hunter has been weaponized by those that oppose hunting and has effectively turned the tide of public opinion against hunting. 

In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris and Seth dive into why trophy hunting is important. They will discuss the origin of trophy hunting and how it has impacted wildlife populations world wide. Economies are improved and ultimately human populations also benefit from Trophy Hunting.

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Everybody has nosey neighbors. Everybody has delivery drivers coming in their driveway. Tethering laws are constantly being introduced nationwide from the local level to the federal level. Are you prepared to defend the practice of tethering your dogs at home?

In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris and Chad break down the benefits of tying hounds as a preferred housing system. 

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Ross Blackwelder is a successful outfitter and accomplished houndsmen. Beyond, that Ross is well read and applies solid leadership principles to his hunting, dog training, outfitting and life. 

Ross joins Chris on this deep conversation about how he provides high quality hunts to the public through honesty and integrity. He trains his hounds through soft spoken words and subtle actions. 

This conversation will lay the foundation for Ross’s philosophy and how this philosophies are put into action and get effective results.

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Charlie Kirk, a champion of Conservative Values including Constitutional Rights was murdered for exercising those God given rights.This is a direct attack on freedoms that are so necessary for the future of the Houndsman Lifestyle.

In this episode Chris breaks down how this political assassination directly effects the hound hunting community. Chris dissects how this violent act, that is becoming more common from the progressive liberal movement, violates the rights of every citizen and in particular Houndsmen. 

If hunting and Houndsmen are to survive in this world that is seeing violence replace discourse, this i...

In this special episode of Houndsman XP, Seth lets out his behind the scenes interviews with the veterans of the American and Canadian military that hunted with him on the Jim Shockey Classic in British Columbia put on by our great friends at Freedom Hunters! You’ll hear these veterans talking about their experiences hunting with dogs for the first time in the majestic forests British Columbia! If you get excited hearing about folks going out and loving our lifestyle then you are going to love this special episode of Houndsman XP!

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Crowd favorite Van Johnson makes another appearance on the Houndsman XP Podcast. Van has been an innovator with his Houndsman videos, a guardian of the Houndsman legacy with creating advocacy groups such as the Four Corners Houndsman Association, an author with work The Houndsman and the relentless entertainer and story teller of decades on hounds and hunting.

Van and Chris talk about multiple topics on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast.

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Join Chris and Seth as they renew a concept for Houndsman XP Listeners; Podcast with video!

The HXP Crew is scouring social media for the wildest and most impressive videos to feature on HXP TV. IF folks will tag Houndsman XP Podcast and use the hashtag #thisisfairchase we will invite you on to tell us about your hunt and the hounds that made it possible. 

To get the most benefit from this format tune into Houndsman XP on YouTube.

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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! 
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There is no hunt without you. If you can’t hack it does it even matter what the dogs do? Our houndsman community is full of hardworking, hard playing folks - Folks that hate to slow down to go to the doctor and ignore injuries that would leave most people sidelined and calling in sick.

Elite Nutrition has a complete lineup of supplements designed specifically for us, the active hard, charging hounds men and women. Stay in the hunt by fueling your body with all natural supplements that not only repair damage but prevent inj...

Houndsman from all over the United States gathered at the Tuxon Ranch in Hesperus, CO for the 5th Annual Horses Hounds and Mules Sale.

The Houndsman XP crew was on hand to record content through exclusive interviews, photos and video.

Seth joins Chris on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast to break it all down.

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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 ou...

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! 
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Whether you are a greenhorn or a seasoned saddle tramp there are things to look for when you are looking for at a mule.

Brock Milam joins this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast to swap stories and talk about mules. From the first ad you see to how to care for a long eared mule, Brock covers it all.

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Two young Cowboys and Houndsmen had a vision of creating an event to get a bunch of cow punching, hound doggers and trail riders together. Maybe they didn’t have a the full vision in mind as to what this could turn into in the beginning but their eyes are wide open now. 

Trey Narramore and Wade Hatch join Chris on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast for the Fifth Annual Horses, Hounds and Mules  Sale Preview.

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There are so many cool hunters out there just waiting to be discovered, and Noah Fox is one of them. Seth has Noah Fox of Reynard Outdoors on to talk about his hunting life and get themselves worked up into an exciting chat sharing their passions of hunting with dogs, waterfowling, and the journey of life while hunting. 

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Haven’t we all dreamed of riding the rough country on a quality horse gathering cows or following a pack of dogs trailing what seems to be an impossible track of a stock killer? We have the trusty six gun at our waist and lever gun stowed in a trail beaten scabbard. The smells of a mixture of horse sweat and harness oil is a standard and welcome odor to the olfactory. Crows feet border the squinted and focused eyes. Ears straining to hear the cold trailing of a hound anticipating the roar of the hounds indicating a jump ra...

Have you ever dreamed of what the perfect bear rifle would be? Imgine having a clean canvas and you could ever have your dream of a perfect bear rifle built. What action, length, caliber, wood or synthetic stock; its an open book.

TL Jones joins this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast to talk about his ideas of a perfect bear rifle. Chris and TL get down in the weeds and discuss everything from caliber to action to length to triggers and open sights vs. scopes. Of course they don’t agree but since when have two Ho...

Memorial Day is the most expensive holiday of the year and the price goes up every year. To date 1.2 MILLION Americans have died in the service of our country. With every drop of blood they have paid for our freedoms.

We have freedoms to hunt because of their sacrifice. Honor their sacrifice.

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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 episode about natural powerful supplements and treatments that will keep you working dog on its feet and throwing down at Xtreme Performance levels. 

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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! 
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Ross Blackwelder is a professional outfitter, guide and houndsman. Hailing from Texas, Ross hunts mountain lions for clients, researchers and ranchers throughout the Southwest United States including Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. He hunts approximately 300 days per year in some tough dry country.

In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, Ross and Chris talk about what is going on in Texas with the state’s mountain lion study, hunting the mountains of Arizona and Northern New Mexico.

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Arizona answered the call to defend their freedoms to hunt. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission put the smackdown on a ludicrous petition to ban the use of dogs to hunt mammals.

Chris Watson, founder of the Arizona Working Dog Alliance, joins this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast to breakdown the process and give listeners a behind the scenes look at the work that went into this big win for Arizona and Houndsmen everywhere.

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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! 
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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, Houndsman XP get together every Tuesday evening for a Live Show on the Houndsman XP YouTube Channel. This episode is a remix of the Tuesday night show called Raw Dog.

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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’re passionate about hound hunting, predator hunting, or big game pursuits, this episode is a must-listen!

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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. MBHA  and their effectiveness is an inspiration for houndsmen and organizational leadership everywhere. Houndsman XP highly recommends organization leadership spend a few bucks to send a delegation to the MBHA Convention and see how t...

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 episode about natural powerful supplements and treatments that will keep you working dog on its feet and throwing down at Xtreme Performance levels. 

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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 talk about the things that Houndsmen and trappers share. The discussion leads into the leadership that FTA has provided in the larger outdoor world with education programs, their influence with fish and w...

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!

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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 and Chris discuss how to properly preserve an animal to make a taxidermist’s job more successful. From loading your gun with the right bullet, caliber selec...

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.

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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 he has turned that energy into a complete safari experience for clients in South Africa. 

Dries joins host Chris Powell for this in depth discussion about hunting traditions from E...

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. 

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 seasonal variations in calorie expenditure, Emily offers invaluable insights into ideal calorie intake per cup during winter and hunting seasons. For those aiming to optimize their dogs' performance at elite levels, this conversation is a must-listen. Get ready to take notes an...

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 Podcast, Chris Tymeson, SCI Deputy Director fo Advocacy, is here to talk straight about SCI and its functions. Chris and Chris talk about effective legal action, updates about ongoing litigation, legislation we should be paying attention to...

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:

This is a deep dive into something very important.

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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, families of fallen heroes, and children of the deployed, as well as those wounded or injured, on outdoor adventures.

Chris and Steve discuss the inner workings of Freedom Hunters including how the organization is formed and supported, how hunt...

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 that are a pleasure to hunt and be around. She explains how a dog learns and why early socialization is so important to getting years of great service and dogs...

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! 
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Tradition is what being a Houndsman is all about. What we do with our hounds is one of the oldest forms of hunting known to man. In that same vein, most houndsmen long to be left alone to live a simple and free life. In these unprecedented times of high fuel prices, threats to food supply chains, energy blackouts and inflation; houndsmen will survive.

John Bolin returns to the Houndsman XP podcast for a conversation that discusses traditional and self sustaining lifestyles. John has toured extensively across the country, meeting folks who live the life of self...

Chris and Gary talk about surviving the Hopi Nation Mudfest 2020, trashing car washes in Las Vegas, hunting cold nosed dogs, Bluetick history and breeding, how to stick your buddy with the dinner check and much much more.

 Gary Roberson is a well known name in the hunting industry. With a career spanning decades, he represents some of the most recognizable brands in the outdoor industry; Mossy Oak, Ruger, Trijicon and Hornady to name a few. His TV show, CARNIVORE, is the number one hunting show on the Pursuit Channel and they are filming the 10th Season. Gary r...

This week we take the Houndsman XP faithful to the blackberry thickets of the Pacific Northwest hunting rabbits with beagles. 

Seth traveled to Oregon to experience a wide variety of hound hunting styles and techniques and on the last day came to hunt rabbits with those tiny troopers of the brush, Beagles. Seth experienced a day of great success with David Church’s and Missy Fix’s dogs bringing in 2 different species of rabbits caught by the beagles in those harsh thickets. Seth was very enthusiastic to sit down with David and hear his story with these wonde...

His great grandfathers tamed a wild place. His ancestors include the first white child born in Bryce Canyon, Utah. He has hunted wild places before many white people ever saw it. He established a line of hounds that span 50 generations of game catchers, roped and captured mountain lions alone, started a 3 generation outfitting business, had horse wrecks and heart ache and victory. This is Stan Mecham.

Mr Stan Mecham will be 88 years old this year. With nearly nine decades under his belt, his life has been so filled with adventure he has never moved away from his...

Chris and Shorty are joined by Bubba Allen of South Texas for this deep dive into hog hunting, dog breeding and damage control work in. Bubba Allen is a dedicated dog man that hunts the toughest hogs around. Ranchers, farmers, even golf course owners depend on Bubba and his pack to catch the out of control population and devastating masses of feral hogs in South Texas.

This easy going conversation covers topics of breeding, hunting, the changes in technology and war stories. Any Houndsman will appreciate this episode of Houndsman XP.

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Aggression, man made or genetic? Can you recognize aggressive behavior? Why does your hound growl? Have you put your hound in a situation that may manifest itself into full blown fight mode?

Heath Hyatt joins Chris for this in depth discussion about dog behavior and how it effects houndsmen. Heath explains the why it is important to be able to identify what type of aggression your hound is showing. Once we know why the dog is being aggressive we can take step to redirect behavior. Heath identifies key areas that are of the utmost concern for houndsmen...

Listeners will ride along on an Idaho bear hunt with Chris and Michael Richie of Steel Creek Richie Outfitters. Michael is a third generation and houndsman. His grandfather, Gerald, his dad, Mike, and now Michael are carrying on a family tradition of outfitting hunters from across the world and hound doggin’ in the eastern Idaho mountains. Chris and Michael drill down into the outfitting business, hound training, the future of hunting and so many other topics that houndsmen discuss.

Richie Outfitters and Steel Creek Outfitters are family run outfits with an impeccable reputation in the hunting world an...

Chris Mason is an icon in the Saluki community who’s stellar hunting dogs are known far and wide for being some of the best. Chris has been hunting sighthounds for hares for more than 40 years and is still going strong hunting her hounds more than most people dream they can!

Chris and Seth sit down after a long and fantastic day’s coursing to hear the story of Chris’s interesting life with hounds, philosophies on hunting and training them, and how her opinions and techniques have evolved with time and knowledge gained. This is an episod...

Casey Stutzman and Chris slay some sacred cows in this podcast. A talk with Casey is always a straight shooting, point blank discussion. Casey is a hard hunting, dedicated Houndsman. He is also an intelligent, critical thinker that is always looking for more knowledge.

Chris and Casey talk about how good were the old hounds, how has technology changed hunting. They talk about mountain lion studies, hound performance, being honest and just general stuff that Houndsmen always talk about. It’s good talk and nothing held back. It’s Point Blank.

Release Date: 05-17-21

In this episode, the hosts sit down with accomplished musher, veterinarian and lettered animal nutritionist Dr. Arleigh J. Reynolds in an informative talk about feeding and conditioning the canine athlete for optimum nutrition and performance. Reynolds believes that working hounds most closely resemble sled dogs in terms of the levels of work they are called upon to do. He is a two-time Fur Rendezvous Open World Sled Dog Race Champion and Open North American champion. Reynolds shares a wealth of knowledge on topics such as how to determine your dog’s body condition score, how to properly hydrate dogs fo...

This week on THE TRUTH Josh sits down with Texas Houndsman and Competition Coon Hunter Chris Collins to talk a little competition coon hunting, and what it takes to compete with the same dog for over a decade.  Chris and his dog Moss Hill Smoke Ring have been a staple in both the state of Texas and nationally for a decade, and Chris continues to hunt Ring Sparingly still at 12 years old.  Josh and Chris talk about his beginnings in the sport, Ring Pups, Leash lock, and much more in another fun filled conversation that you can only hear on...

We are back and doing what we do best. Houndsman XP is the leader in keeping you informed of what threats we, as Houndsmen, face. We are not afraid to take on the tough issues and give you the straight talk that you deserve.

Chuck Podolak joins Chris on this episode to talk about an outstanding organization that isn’t afraid to take the fight to those who stand against us. Conserve and Protect Arizona is a 5009(c)3, 501(c)4 and has their own PAC (political action committee).

Conserve and Protect Arizona is leading the charge to...

Every well known bloodline of coonhounds has special people that invested their time and effort into making the dogs famous. Great breeders need a solid supporting cast that know dogs and how to bring out the talents in those young hounds. Larry Harvey of Clearwater, MI is one of those people. The most well known lines of blueticks have passed through his hands and went on to achieve greatness and fame.

Steve and Larry discuss the good times they spent hunting together. Larry discusses his early involvement with Ed Meade and the original Jet dogs, Dave Dean...

Dr. Garrett Bailey is a bear hunter and houndsman from Virginia. He is a crucial part of the hunting crew that Heath hunts with. Being a hunter and houndsmen, Garrett understand what our hounds go through and is always there to provide crucial services for the area's hunters and houndsmen. 

Heath spends the evening with Veterinarian Garrett Bailey. Heath and Garrett break down canine pregnancy to included pre natal and post natal care of the bitch. They also go into the details of puppy care, to include vaccination schedules, parasite control and nutrition. They cover proper puppy c...

From the hard woods to the show ring, having a hound that can excel in both is a complement to any breed. The Woodward’s, Jason and Katie do just that. They are plott enthusiasts, who are heavily involved in the plott world. Katie is vice president for the APA. You can’t go to a major event and not see the two around the grounds or in the show ring. Heath gets an inside on what drives them and talks about things like:

In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast, we pay tribute to two pioneers in the coonhound world. Chip Kosher Sr and Chip Jr. tell the story of how Joy dog food has been instrumental in the development of coonhunting as we know it today.

Chip Sr. was there when the idea of youth events was developed. Listeners will hear how the original concept of Super Stakes was developed and pushed forward. Chip tells the story of a late night meeting at the home of Jarvis Umphers and got the infamous “Truck Hunt” started.

Chip pays...

Mike Cauley has been breeding and hunting with bulldogs his entire life. For more than forty years Mike has been using American Pit Bull Terriers as the clean up crew for his hog hunting adventures.

Chris and Mike discuss the history of bulldogs from the farm, working free range livestock, to the marsh, catching wild hogs. They talk about game bred pits, hunting stock, socialization and training. Mike discusses the prime age to introduce bulldogs to training and hunting, how to handle bulldogs at an early age and throughout its entire life. Finally, Mike gives us a...

Robbie Rhodes and Bad Habit Sambo are names that most that have been following competition coonhunting and the nite hunts for any amount of time will know. As the only UKC Coonhound World Champion that has ever been stripped of his title, Robbie’s name, and that of the x bred coonhound he handled during his notorious run have been discussed everywhere houndsmen gather.  So join us this week as Josh sits down with Robbie as he tells THE TRUTH about Sambo, his hunting past, and most importantly, what happened on that fateful night in 2017.

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In this episode of the Houndsman XP podcast, the boys renew a longtime friendship with Louisiana’s Mike Cauley, best known for the successful exploits of his Bayou Cajun Plott Hound pack on wild hogs and on bears, both the blacks of the Northwoods of the US and Canada and the giant browns of Sweden.

Cauley primarily hunts hogs in the swamps and bayous of southeastern Louisiana where he has caught hundreds of the species over the years. He has also made three trips to Sweden to hunt the country’s huge brown bears after shipping several Plot...

In this week’s The Truth, we are joined by local coonhunting historian, and master storyteller John W. Brookman.  Since the mid early 70s John has been a fixture in one of the premier coonhunting destinations in the United States, Mercer County Missouri, and most notably the tiny hamlet of Ravanna MO.  

Ravanna at one time held some of the best dogs and houndsman on the planet, and the hunting history of the town, as well as the county surrounding it is a rich one.  John knows this history like no other, and to get this history on rec...

On this episode of the Deep & Lonely podcast with host Bryce Matthews he is joined by Mr. Caleb Griffin of South Carolina. The pair enjoy a lighthearted conversation surrounding the success he and Bad Habit Preacher Man have enjoyed in the 2023 competition year. Topics include the UKC Tournament of Champions, UKC World Championship, habits acquired by hunting a dog solo for two years, bear hunting, and everything in between. This is an episode you’ll want to be sure to tune in for. 

Release Date: 10-04-23

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As the Maine season comes to a close, Heath talks bears, cats, guiding, and hounds with Outfitter, Kirk Rogers. Kirk gives the run down on how his season went, the good and the bad. They hit on some great topics. 

There’s nothing like having a good conversation about hounds and hunting. Don’t miss this episode of the Journey. 

Release Date: 11-25-23

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This is an episode that offers a chance for listeners to unwind, to lay aside the stresses of world news and events and to get in touch with their inner houndsman. Steve describes it as “getting at the heart of the reason I follow hounds and enjoy the houndsman lifestyle.”

Recorded at a coon hunting camp in southeastern Alabama in February, Steve and longtime friend and fellow houndsman Arnold “Nubbin” Moore drill down into the reasons they enjoy the many aspects of hunting with hounds by recounting their experiences. The episode contains a wide range of subjects includin...

Treed in a Prison……????

On this week’s The Truth Josh is lucky enough to be able to sit down with one of his Heroes, and a true legend in the sport of Raccon Hunting, Mr Jess Dickerson.  Josh and Jess sit down and talk about some of his great dogs Jess has owned and hunted over the years.  

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On this week’s episode of Deep & Lonely on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, join host Bryce Matthews as he makes his way over to the PKC Black & Tan Days event in Monticello, IN. 

Bryce is joined by Billy Anderson and Cavin Collins to discuss why they choose to hunt Black & Tan Coonhounds and what made one of them switch over to the Treeing Walker Coonhound after years of devotion to the B&T breed. The three have a great time catching up with each other and cover everything from registry rules to stubborn cliques within breeds. As...

This week on the Truth we are lucky enough to be joined by PKC World Champion Joe Manning Jr.  

Joe sits down with Josh on location at the Jarvis Umphers Memorial and the conversation is a good one.  Everything from Joe’s beginnings in the hound world, to his epic run in last years PKC world hunt is discussed as well as the effect money has had on the sport of competition coonhunting.  

You won’t want to miss this one, only on The Truth, on the Houndsmen XP podcast network.

Release Date: 02-18-22 Duration: 01:08:01

Chris catches up with Micah Ayers on his home turf in southeast Kentucky to discuss the iconic Batman. Batman holds the top spot in historical reproducers for the Black and Tan coonhound breed.

Listeners will get the back story of how Micah and his brother Shane came to own Batman, the network of people that made his rise to success achievable and what it takes to stay on top. 

If you like to hear from good people with a good story that don’t just talk about themselves, you will love this episode. Micah is a g...

A year later Heath follows up with Brandon Mitchell. Last year Brandon was struggling being a new hunter; having young dogs, learning on the fly, and not catching any bear.  Brandon now has another year under his belt and with some mentorship, things are headed in the right direction. If you're new to the sport follow Brandon on his journey, we all start somewhere, it’s just part of the process.

Release Date: 11-1-23

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Happy New Year Houndsman XP fans! In this episode, the HXP Team gets together and  catches up on recent bear hunts, coonhounds and coursing dogs. The conversation quickly  goes to the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. 

The Houndsman XP Team lays out five New Year's Resolutions that every houndsman should  keep. Whether your a coonhunter in southern swamps, rabbit hunter in the thickets of the  Midwest, bear or cat hunter in the mountains or a high octane Houndsmen chasing game with  sight hounds, there are valuable take aways for you here. Each Resolution will serve our  mis...

Jacob Koons and Brandon Auflik of Hyde Holler Kennel swept the 2021 UKC Hunting Beagle World Championship by bringing home the world champion and the reserve world champion awards. Listeners will get the full story about how they did it.

Jacob and Brandon explain competition hunting with beagles, breeding winners and the value of teamwork.

Release Date: 11-01-21

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Looking for gift ideas to avoid getting that ugly Christmas sweater from your mother in law this year? Chris, Seth and Heath share their ideas for great gifts for houndsmen that will fit the budget.

Houndsmen are tough to buy gifts for. Our interests are so unique and gear specific, unless you drop some very good hints you end up with stuff you really never use. 

Houndsman XP is here to help. Have your family listen to this podcast and avoid the awkward moments and fake gratitude when you get that subscription to the monthly b...

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Merry Christmas from Team Houndsman XP. 

2021 has been a wonderful year for HXP and the team gets together for the annual Christmas Party and recaps the highlights from 2021.

There is no doubt that money is a dominating force in everything. When the money dries up, companies go out of business. We are seeing unprecedented times in a world where a social media influencer with no real skill can become rich. Money drives politics and policy makers. Money is important but when is it too much?

In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris and Shorty sort out the complicated and controversial issue of money and its influence on hunting, particularly how it affecting houndsmen. Shorty spent has spent a lifetime in professional rodeo. Chris...

On this episode of The Journey Heath gets a lesson in coyote hunting. Brett Hilliard gives Heath the rundown on the ins and outs of the coyote world. Heath’s only experience with the ever elusive creature is trying to prevent his dogs from trashing on them.  Brett talks about some behaviors the coyotes display when the race is on. He goes into the dogs they run and some qualities they look for. He credits some of the guys he hunts with for helping him get to where he’s at today. Let the Journey begin.

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Steve Yant needs no introduction.  His accolades are many, and his hunting experience is well known.  So join us this week as Josh makes a return to Houndsman XP to sit down with one of his good friends and mentors as they talk about everything from Zeb 3, to Flatrock Thrasher, to the current state of competition coon hunting and how it has changed over the years.  As always Mr Yant holds nothing back, and as always it makes for more hard hitting truths that Steve and Houndsman XP are known for!!

Release date: 08-05-22

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By request, Chris sits down with Donny Walston and Steve Burkholder for this prequel episode of the Big Country story. They discuss the life of one of the most controversial coonhounds of the 21st Century and give the whole story-no holds barred.

It’s all here and discussed between thes...

This week Josh is lucky enough to sit down at the PKC World Hunt with Mr John Strickland, and Mr Ashley Oxendine, owners of one of the most notorious dogs in coonhound history, Platinum Champion BIG COUNTRY!  Josh sits down and talks with John and Ashley about everything Country!  

Find out the answer to all of these questions and more!!!  Only on “The Truth!” and the Houndsman XP Podcast Network!!

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Shannon Raska is a third generation houndsman from the state of Texas. His grandfather and father were both members of the South Texas Wold Hunters Association. Shannon is still raising, training and hunting the same family line of coyote hounds that was started in the late 1930s. 

Chris travelled to Texas and hunted with Shannon and this podcast was recorded in the field in the middle of what Shannon refers to as “Live Action” and it sure was. At several points Chris and Shannon pause to listen to hounds and hope to catch video of the Texas wolf...

Release Date: 04-24-23

Game Wardens and Houndsmen have always had a special relationship. Albeit, adversarial, it is a relationship that is steeped in  mystery, misunderstanding and at times; outright hatred. It is a relationship that also comes with a long history and tradition. For way too long it has been widely accepted that the Houndsman’s job is to outsmart the game warden and the game warden feels it his job to outsmart the Houndsman. An ignorant game that needs to be resolved.

Seth goes to work in this episode to pry some of tho...

Tracking Off the Charts part 1&2 (episodes 351 and 354) brought in a flood of questions. Heath and Houndsman XP favorite, Mark Dufresne, breakdown the concepts that were covered in these in depth and highly informative episodes in a way that makes it easy to understand. 

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Cut through the chatter and get straight talk about proven methods for getting the most from your pups from and early age. Heath and Mark help us Teach, Train and Learn on this epis...

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!

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Seth and Chris sit down to talk about the feelings and excitement of mentoring new Houndsmen while reflecting on their own journeys with their own mentors and how much it meant to them. This is an episode that will have you laughing, reflecting, and ready to get you into the woods with a friend!

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Release Date: 08-18-19

Readers of hound hunting books like Life of the Greatest Guide, Slash Ranch Hounds or Meet Mr. Grizzly, by McCurdy, Evans or Stevens respectively have, no doubt, yearned to experience the thrill of hunting mountain lions and bears on horseback in the old West. Our guest in this episode, Chris Todd of Kingman, Arizona doesn’t have to live the lifestyle of the western lion hunter vicariously through the printed page. He literally lives it every day.

Todd, who once hunted lions for ninety days out of ninety-two operates a guide se...

Release Date: 07-29-2019

In this episode of Houndsmen XP, Steve and Chris sit down for a visit with Cleave and Becky Dwire of northern Nevada for a great conversation about their experiences as professional outfitters, specializing in dry ground lion hunts.

Becky talks about her experience being a professional trainer and working with the most elite canine trackers in the world at Angola Prison in Louisiana and bird dog training legends of the south west. Growing up around hunting dogs and the greatest trainers in the country led her on a path to become...

Release Date: 07-26-21

The invention of competition raccoon hunting or nite hunts, as they are commonly referred to, is the most impactful facet of the Houndsman lifestyle. Any and every hound that is being hunted today has been impacted in some way by the competition coonhunting game. Dale and Clel Lee hunted hounds from Elbert Vaughn and Berton Oney. Who hasn’t heard of Dave Dean and his Hammer line of Blueticks? Nance bred hounds, Lipper, Albert bred Black and Tans from Gene Hicks and Warren Haslour and his Smokey River hounds are or were all co...

Release Date: 02-14-22

Josh Whitaker is the kind of guy you just immediately like. He is fun to talk with, he is a hard hunter and dedicated Houndsman. He and his twin brother Jason co own Whitaker Brothers Hunting Company out of Trinidad Colorado. 

Josh and Chris talk lion hunting, how he and Jason got their start and styles of hounds they prefer. They hunt diverse terrain from high mountain to high desert, from dirt to snow. Josh shares his philosphies and experience with HXP faithfuls without hesitation.

Chris and Josh wrap u...

Release Date: 04-21-23

From racing dirt bikes to handling dogs for the biggest names in competition coonhunting, Duell Murphy has strived to be a professional at everything he has been involved in. Host, Bruce Matthews,corners Duell for this in depth interview. Duell will discuss growing up in the coonhunting capital of the world, Indiana and how he developed a passion for hunting Treeing Walker Coonhounds at the highest levels of competition.  

Making his way to the top has not always been easy for Duell. It has taken many long nights, setbacks, and perseverance to...

Release Date: 03-04–22

On this episode of The Truth Josh sits down with renowned big game houndsman and Houndsman XP team member Shorty Gorham to talk puppy training.  

Hound puppy training is one of if not the most difficult type of dog training there is, and there are many differences between training a dog to compete in the east, and training a dog to trail lions in the arid southwest.  

Josh and Shorty discuss those differences and how they go about the challenges that puppy training presents in a very fun and informative conver...

Chip Kohser, Seth Hall and Chris Powell make post election predictions, shed some optimism and talk about this once in a lifetime opportunity that we as hunters have to solidify our future as hunters. The only question that remains; are you willing to pay the price?

America has given Donald Trump a mandate through an historical election victory. One of the issues that helped him regain control of the White House was cutting bureaucracy and eliminating the deep state with its out of control spending of public funds. With the White House and both houses going to...

Release Date: 02-08-23

Craig Koshyk is a photographer, writer, hunter, and historian of hunting dogs. His podcast and magazine; Hunting Dog Confidential is heralded as a top resource for hunting dog enthusiast who want to know what lies beneath the surface of these great breeds we hunt. 

Heath and Craig take a deep dive into the history of our hounds, where they came from, how they got their names and how they were bred. Listeners will be drawn in to the conversation as Craig lays out how the hounds came to North America and w...

Release Date: 09-17-2024

In this special episode of Houndsman XP, Seth premieres his archival interviews of old timers who tell about their upbringing with dogs and share their stories about the old days. Seth’s mission was to capture the voices and stories of these verteran houndsman so that their knowledge and wit can be with us for decades to come.

David Hise is a true living legend. His influence in the coursing hound community in the western united states is undeniable. He knew all of the famous dogmen as a young man, then gr...

Release Date: 07-12-21

Saddle up a mule and ride along on this adventure into the high desert of Nevada to chase some lions. 

Cleave Dwire and Chris have an in depth discussion about hunting mountain lions. Cleave has over twenty years of experience chasing lions with hounds in the most diverse region of the Untied States. He unselfishly shares his observations with listeners. Houndsmen at any level of experience will enjoy this conversation as Cleave talks about Mountain Lion behavior, interpreting sign, where to look for sign and tracks to increase your odds and h...

Release Date: 03-28-22

What makes a bear dog? 

What traits do bear hunters need in a hound to successfully track, trail and catch the American Black Bear? 

Chris travels to Greeneville, Tennessee to the American Plott Association’s annual Breed Days. Breed Days is held in the heart of bear bear hunting country. Chris calls it the “cradle of Civilization for North American bear hunting”. Greenville is situated at the foot of the Great Smokey Mountains and is in the heart of Appalachia. 

In this episode listeners will hear from legendary...

Release Date: 11-15-21

Houndsman XP listeners will enjoy and in depth look at one of the leaders within our community; Mr. Alan Bridges of Athens, Georgia. Alan is a dedicated coonhunter, hunting a successful line of English Coonhounds at high levels in competition events. Alan serves as the President of the North Georgia Houndsmen Association. Alan and his family are also leaders in the beef industry. 

Alan and his family own and operate Bridges Angus Farm LLC.

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Release Date: 10-21-22

As one of the few that breed, raise, train, and compete at the highest level with their own Treeing Walker Coonhounds, Chris Saunders has a unique perspective about hunting for big money, as well as a unique story as to how he got involved with hunting for large purses.  We will learn about the style of dog Chris hunts and prefers, as well as what it takes to compete at the highest level from his point of view.  So sit down, relax, and prepare to be informed, only on The Truth, on the Ho...

We are just hours away from a historic election cycle There are multiple states that have hunting issues on the ballot. None are bigger than Colorado Proposition 127 where the animal rights extremists are trying to replace science based wildlife management with ballot box biology.

Kody Lostroh joins Shorty and Chris for this complete breakdown of what  is happening on the ground in Colorado. Kody, the Vice President of the United Houndsmen of Colorado, and its membership have been in a full assault mode to defeat Prop 127.

Tune in to hear what has been done and w...

Release Date: 03-02-21

Are you looking for a conversation from a great hunter and impactful breeder of performance hounds? Are you trying to hone your skills and increase your knowledge about breeding hounds? This episode is for you!

Chris travels to southern Louisiana to hog hunt with good friend, legendary hunter and breeder Mike Cauley and his Bayou Cajun Plotts. This hunt was really a homecoming. Not for Chris, but for two plotts that were born in the Bayou Cajun Plott Kennel owned and operated for 39 years by Mike Cauley. Lotsagrit Bayou Cajun Bull...

Release Date: 01-25-21 

Kenneth Adkins was a dedicated disciplined breeder of Bluetick hounds. Ken Fischer and  Jacob Campbell join Houndsman XP host Chris Powell for an in depth look at the man, Kenneth  Adkins. Ken and Jacob have dedicated their lives to continuing Mr. Adkins work. Listeners will  enjoy their historical journey that includes a look at the most notable men in blue tick history.

Listeners will hear about the character of Mr. Adkins and how he successfully bred his line of  Bluetick Coonhounds that are currently being used for bear hunting, lion hunting and ...

Release Date: 01-03-22

Happy New Year!

Heath Hyatt and Chris recap a little December bear hunting and then dive deep into Slick Treeing!

All of these topics are covered in this episode of Houndsman XP.

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