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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...

In this episode with Mark Waller, we get to hear from another falconer who has been at it since the early days of falconry in the US. Mark talks about being involved with birds of prey since his early childhood, balancing that with his career as an attorney, and the early days of the Oklahoma falconry community.

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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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Due to some family circumstances, I was unfortunately not able to record with Rob while I was in Oklahoma, but I did manage to catch up with him after the fact and get his recording done later remotely. I was happy to do so, since it has been six years since he recorded his episode with my old partner Israel with Falconry Told, and he's another falconer I wanted the chance to do a follow up episode with. We talked about where he's at with falconry now, some of his experiences building drones and flying them to train his...

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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In this next episode featuring falconers from Oklahoma, we're joined by another husband and wife falconry tandem, Chris and Jessica Kimble. We have some lighthearted conversation about hoodmaking, Jessica's affinity for Cooper's hawks, how Chris and Jessica balance their seasons with their job and kid time requirements, and in the process, we have a bit of fun at the expense of some mutual friends. 

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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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We carry on in Oklahoma with Samantha Grayson, who was gracious enough to still make it out to do this recording despite limited sleep and a lot of moving challenges! Samantha talks in this episode about the different species she's flown, including one species in particular that not a lot of people have experience with, as well as her times spent in Mongolia and getting to fly a golden eagle while there, and her work/life balance, amongst other things. Come hang and continue to listen to what some of Oklahoma has to offer!

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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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I was really excited to get a chance to do this episode with Tim! Being an original art fan and fellow nerd and musician, as well as an Indiana native, I knew this would be a really fun conversation to have. It certainly didn't disappoint! We talked about all of the above things, plus other observations and philosophical topics for close to a couple of hours, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!

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This is one of a couple of fun husband and wife falconry episodes recorded in Oklahoma. These are always fun to do, since each has had their own dynamics and perspectives to bring to the table, and it was a lot of fun hearing Phil and Gayla's! Multiple toasts were had during this episode with the wine that they brought, and we discussed some pretty crazy things they've had to deal with in falconry, and their relationship in general. Hopefully you'll get something out of hearing about their falconry pursuits, a near death experience, and what they've learned over...

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. 

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Welcome to today's episode of Grace in the Chase, where we have the pleasure of hosting Jerry Wayne Spurlock. Once a passionate coon hunter, Jerry has now channeled that same fervor into bass fishing. Our friendship has spanned decades, beginning when we were just 20 years old. As Proverbs 18:24 reminds us, "A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." Jerry embodies this sentiment, being not just a friend, but a brother in every sense.

In this episode, we take a nostalgic journey through our shared history...

We're continuing on in Oklahoma this episode with Rob Huber! We talk about his tenures serving in NAFA and other organizations, longwinging, hoodmaking, and lots of other good stuff. We also mention some mutual friends, and talk about some nostalgia looking for goshawk nests in Wyoming, amongst other things. There's still a lot left to get out to you all from this great state of falconry, so stay tuned!

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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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This episode kicks off several episodes that were recorded while in Oklahoma for a weekend back in July. Our guest for this episode, Rob Rainey, helped get everyone lined up for these recordings, and was also kind enough to host me for the weekend while I was there. It would've been very difficult to make this happen without his help, so big thanks to him for his help! In this recording, we talked about his experiences helping out with different organizations, including NAFA and the Oklahoma Falconers Assocation, flying goshawks, vizslas, and other great stuff. I'm happy to have...

This remotely recorded episode was another that was a year in the making. I finally had a chance to sit down with Heather to talk about flying Cooper's hawks, kestrels, red-tailed hawks, her motivation for starting her falconry supply business, Mountain State Falconry Supply, her book Squirrel Hawking in Appalachia, and other cool stuff. I'm glad I finally got a chance to get her recorded and talk shop! If you're interested in some good falconry equipment, particularly for kestrels and micros, head to http://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com.

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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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In this heartfelt episode of "Grace in the Chase," we delve into the inspiring journey of Lee Wade. Born into a challenging environment, Lee faced the trials of a broken family and the influence of siblings entangled in a life of trouble, drugs, and alcohol. Yet, it was the unexpected kindness of a group of coonhunters during his formative years that offered him a glimpse of a different path. Coonhunting became more than a hobby; it was a lifeline that steered him away from the shadows of his brothers' choices.

The turning point in Lee's life came...

This episode is the other recording that I did while in Arizona a few weeks ago, and thanks to the encouragement of mutual friends Kalen and Amy, I was able to meet up with Jerry and get his story while at Amy and Donnie's place. Jerry is another falconer with a very long career in the sport, with a lot of very unique experiences. He talks about flying golden eagles and ornate hawk eagles in AZ, his unique way of getting interested in falconry through raptor rehabilitation (which in that instance, he caused as a kid), working for and...

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. 

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The 2024 NAFA meet was the first time there was a chance to meet and talk to Sabrina in person, and it was then that we first discussed being on each other's respective podcasts. We finally made this happen recently, and on this remotely recorded episode, we talk about why Sabrina decided to restart and continue on with her show, what species she prefers to fly, her preferences in dog breeds, and aspirations for her falconry moving forward. If you want to hear me on her show as well, look up the Bird Hunter Diaries podcast and check it out...

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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​Imagine reaching the age of 95 and still embracing life with vigor, driving, and enjoying the companionship of a lifelong friend in the great outdoors. This is the remarkable story of LJ Johnson, my father's best friend, born in August 1930. It is a true pleasure to feature LJ on "Grace in the Chase," where he shares his heartfelt journey of growing up during challenging times in Southwestern Virginia.

In this captivating podcast, LJ takes us on a nostalgic journey, recounting his early years when his dog treed a possum, to the present day, where he still enjoys listening to...

These next few months are gonna be coming to you from AZ, AR, and OK! I recently visited falconers in each state during my travels before, during, and after my birthday, and got a lot of good episodes recorded. This episode was one of the two I recorded while I was in AZ, and features another falconry couple, Amy Woods and Donnie Darras. They provided yet another unique perspective on being a falconry tandem, and we had a great time talking about hawking in AZ, their time volunteering at the Arizona Raptor Center, Shiba Inus as falconry dogs, and...

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.

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In this last episode (for now) featuring falconers from Kansas, I sit down and have a fun, lengthy conversation with Bill Brooks to talk accipiters, particularly Cooper's hawks, starting falconry in California during the early days, and the inspiration behind staying busy making blocks, perches, and other things. Thanks for joining me on my birthday today and having a good time listening to another spirited episode of the Falconry Chronicles Podcast!

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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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Welcome to Grace in the Chase, where we explore stories of passion, perseverance, and the grace that guides us along the way. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from Alec Hummel, a young man whose journey into the world of coon hunting is both inspiring and heartwarming.

Alec's love for the movie "Where the Red Fern Grows" sparked an interest in coon hunting long before he ever experienced it firsthand. It wasn't until he met Albert “Bucky” Ashcraft that this interest became a reality. At just 14 years old, Alec went on his first coon hunting adventure with...

Another husband and wife falconry couple joins us for this episode of the podcast. They're another couple that were each already falconers when they got together, and they each discuss their individual stories. Bill also talks about writing the book Wildlife Law, Regulation, & Falconry: Legal Principles, and involvement in other organizations. There's some different perspectives and other knowledge that can be learned in this episode, regardless of experience, so come join us!

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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...

In this episode that continues telling the stories of Kansas falconers, Ron Krupa details his early beginnings in falconry, how he ended up working with different organizations that eventually led to his tenure in the Phillipines working with Phillipine eagles, and what that fifteen year experience was like for him. This is another unique one that you'll want to hear!

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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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Welcome to this episode of the Grace in the Chase podcast, where we have the pleasure of hosting Jeff and Deb Hovious. This marks my first time interviewing a married couple, and it's a delightful experience with two remarkable individuals who share a mutual love for the Bluetick coonhound. Sit back and enjoy their story of how they met, their passion for the Jet line Bluetick bloodline, and their close relationship with Ed Mead. They also discuss their involvement in continuing the business of a popular coon training scent. Jeff and Deb are a breath of fresh air, bringing...

Continuing on in Kansas, we're joined by Doug Burt this episode. Doug has another good story to share, since he had serious illness to overcome and a lot of really tough issues to deal with to navigate in his everyday life, let alone falconry. He also talks about his love for accipiters, transitioning to flying longwings, and lots of other great stuff! This is another inspiring one, don't miss it!

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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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I have been talking to the guest for this episode, Jake Thomas, for over a year now, trying to figure out how I could make it down to feature some of the falconers from Kansas. Well, those plans finally came to fruition, and I was finally able to make it down to Jake's to record over a recent weekend! In this episode, Jake discusses all the factors that led into his falconry, his preferences in dogs, and what it was like jumping into the deep end with goshawks and some of the lessons that went with that. I hope...

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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Eddie Vanzant may not be a household name across the nation, but in Martinsville, Indiana, he is well-known for his time as the frontman of the beloved local country group, the Eddie Vanzant Band. Although the band no longer performs, as Eddie has chosen to prioritize his family first, his music continues to resonate with those who remember. 

Eddie will take listeners on a nostalgic journey down the gravel roads of his past. It was on these roads that a chance encounter with a coondog sparked his father's love for coonhunting, a passion that Eddie carries with h...

This episode, we're revisiting the recording with Ken Hooke, who also agreed to do a segment for the Falconry Follies series. As many of you now know, per the announcement during this episode, as well as previous announcements, the decision has been made to discontinue the Extras Membership for extra content, so from here on out, the Falconry Follies series will be mixed in as a change of pace from time to time. For those who were members, those previous episodes will remain active via the link that was given and will remain exclusively available to you. I hope...

Shortly after writing his book, The Philosophy and Ethics of Falconry, Colten contacted me and introduced himself, asking if I could possibly give him feedback and point him in the direction of others who might also do so. After reading his book, I asked him if he might be willing to let me use him and his book in my first attempt at producing an audiobook, and towards the end of last falconry season earlier this year, we did just that! Colten came down to record over a weekend, and along with the audiobook, we recorded this episode, and...

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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Welcome to a special Father's Day episode of Grace in the Chase. Today, we honor not only our earthly fathers but also our Heavenly Father, who offers salvation to all who place their faith and trust in the finished work of the cross, where Jesus died for everyone.

I am thrilled to have my dad, Albert Hall, join us for this special episode. At nearly 84 years old, Dad shares cherished memories from his childhood in the Appalachian region of Southeastern Kentucky. He recounts his experiences growing up, his love for the outdoors, and his adventures coonhunting alongside...

Bill and Rich have been hawking buddies for a VERY long time. They share a lot of history together in this episode, including the roles they helped play in establishing dachshunds in hunting and falconry, what their falconry has been like all these years in the northern part of Indiana, and some of their favorite hunting memories together. Special thanks to Paul Thomas for helping bring this episode together, and for letting us borrow his RV at a dachshund field trial last summer to get this recorded. It was a fun one!

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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...

Ms. Francie is another falconer who's been requested by several folks over the past couple years, and she was another guest I was able to track down at the 2024 NAFA meet and finally get to record with! It was fun hearing her reminisce about a lot of fond memories in her many years in falconry, and hearing her talk about her fondness for helping the younger generations and newcomers to falconry was also inspiring. For those who know Francie, you know she's a fun conversation, but for those who've never met her, you're about to find out!

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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...

The guest for this episode has been requested many times over the years, and at the 2024 NAFA meet, I was able to carve out some time with Steve Layman in between hunting and workshops! Some of the things Steve and I discussed included research on aspergillosis treatment, his philosophy of falconry being a natural history sport more than even a hunting sport, and of course, some of the stories and experiences he has revolving around operant conditioning, some of which were quite amusing! This episode was a long time in the making, and I hope that it was worth...

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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This episode is another change of pace, remotely bringing you some falconry from Germany! Klaus and Elisabeth Leix join us to discuss what falconry is like for them in Germany, their experience with volunteering for the oldest German falconry club, which has existed for 100 years, hawking crows with falcons and goshawks, their preferred breeds of dogs to hunt with, and much more! This is a nice, lengthy episode that you're sure to get a lot out of, so enjoy!

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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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After getting a hood from Ken for my Harris's hawk, I thought it would be good to have him on remotely to discuss hoodmaking, his history flying accipiters, longwings, and eagles, and what his falconry has looked like over the years living in Canada. Since this recording, he has since decided to retire from hoodmaking again, so if you haven't been able to get a hood from him, you might still be able to pick one up at mountainstatefalconrysupply.com. Don't sleep on it though, they're great hoods! 

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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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Revisiting this episode was a lot of fun, and getting the chance to record these types of conversations is a huge part of the reason why I continue doing this podcast. This was the second episode I recorded after a long, hot day of dachshund field trials, and instead of sitting down with these two friends separately, I decided to go ahead and have a group discussion and just go wherever it led us! We ended up talking about Rick and Rich's victories that weekend, Rick's ADHD attempt to convince Rich to start cast flying Harris's hawks on squirrels...

This week, we are excited to introduce a new segment on Grace in the Chase called "Sit Down Discussion." In this series, we will occasionally engage in in-depth conversations about trending topics we encounter on social media.
In this episode, we focus on a thought-provoking discussion sparked by a post on the PKC Competition Nite Hunters Facebook page. The post, titled "Amazed at the same name of hunters that can hunt all the major events! What kind of job and family life do they have to be able to go to them all?" has generated a lively conversation...

While at some other dachshund field trials last year, I had a chance to record a couple of episodes with a few fellow falconers who I'd been trying to connect with for awhile, one of those being Mick Brown. Mick served as president of the Ohio Falconers Assocation for a long time, and is another falconer who has had to overcome a lot of physical wear and tear to continue in the sport. We talk about those things, as well as his thoughts on running Jack Russels before dachshunds, running his own falconry abatement and education businesses, and plenty...

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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On today's episode of "Grace in the Chase," we have the pleasure of hearing from Tyler Pettit, a remarkable figure in the competitive world of coonhunting. Tyler shares an incredible story of resilience and hope, recounting a harrowing experience when his dog was hit on the highway. Just when Tyler was prepared for the worst, the dog made an astonishing recovery, showcasing a true miracle.

Tyler is not only a dedicated coonhunter but also a devoted family man. Married to his high school sweetheart, they have built a beautiful life together with their three children. Tyler exemplifies...

Being as we have mutual friends in both falconry and the music business, I was very happy that our guest for this episode, Jen Keenan, agreed to join me remotely back in December and share her story so far. Jen is still very new in falconry, and is still learning a lot, and has had some very early challenges in her falconry career. In this episode, you'll get to hear more about her discovering falconry by hiring a falconer to do bird abatement for their vineyard, then deciding to get into it herself after her battle with cancer, the...

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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Join us for an exciting episode of the Grace in the Chase podcast as we welcome Pastor Tim Roller from Graceway Fellowship in Mooresville, Indiana. Despite having only been coon hunting a couple of times, during which he shares those memorable hunts with us, we humorously bestow upon him the title of a bona fide coon hunter. In this special Good Friday edition, Pastor Tim also blesses us with his remarkable bluegrass talents on the banjo and guitar. Together, we explore the profound significance of Good Friday and the grace that was ushered in over 2,000 years ago. We invite...

In August of 2024, I got another captive-bred Harris's hawk from this episode's guest, Austin Moates. While at his house, we spent the afternoon talking about his background hunting cottontails and squirrels with red-tailed hawks and Harris's hawks, some of his mentors in getting started with his breeding project, standards in falconry, his time serving in Tennessee's state falconry club, and more! He was also kind enough to take part in the Falconry Follies series, and that episode is now available to those who signed up previously for the Extras membership. 

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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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In this episode of "Grace in the Chase," we journey with Brian Calvert through a series of unimaginable challenges. Brian faced the devastating loss of his home to a fire, which tragically claimed the lives of his three beloved dogs. As if that weren't enough, a severe deer hunting accident left him debilitated after a fall from a tree stand. Adding to these trials, Brian also faced the loss of his job. Amidst these hardships, Brian found solace and companionship in a Bluetick coonhound named Dixie, who has since become the most famous Bluetick in the world. Join us...

This was the last episode recorded in July of 2024 in Reno, NV, and it's another unique one! Martin Stiasny is originally from around Prague, in what is now Czechia. In this episode, he talks some about getting started in falconry around that area, what he had to go through in his journey to move to the United States, and what it was like learning raptor propagation from Dave Jamieson. There's other things discussed in this episode as well, but you'll just have to listen to hear the rest!

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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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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 for his wife and the profound impact of her battle with cancer, which ultimately brought him closer to the Lord. Join us for an engaging and heartfelt show with Charlie Brown, as he shares...

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.com. Enjoy!

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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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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 Champion dog owner. This introduction immersed him in the excitement and camaraderie of competitive hound hunting. Over time, Woody transitioned to focus solely on pleasure hunting, which is his current passion.

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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 rarely flown species that you'll just have to listen to hear more about! Special thanks again to friend Vahe Alaverdian for helping to make these recordings happen!

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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...

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 prayerfully consider to share with Kip that would literally change the family scope of Lester Nance.

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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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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...

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 also another episode with some colorful language in it, but this fun and energetic conversation will be one that is sure to be enjoyed!

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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! Enjoy!

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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 share his journey. This is a show that fans, especially Bluetick fans, will want to hear. Tom is a man of faith, character, and exactly the type of man we need in...

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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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 breed preference, so there's some good stuff in here if hawking with dogs interests you!

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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...

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 takes a sharp tragic twist as Joe shares in 2016 that he was hit hard with this world coming at him in full force.  Be...

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...

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 back down to record more with Ian Anderson and other friends last July. It was another whirlwind weekend, but so glad I did it so I could share these conversations with...

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 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 and WOLVES. All of the...

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. 

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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...

After getting a lure machine from Jeremiah, we started talking more back and forth about falconry, dachshunds, bowfishing, and other good stuff. Those conversations led to being able to meet up with him at a dachshund field trial close to where he lives in Pennsylvania, and while there, I managed to get my equipment set up outside long enough to record an episode and pick up where we left off! Overall, it turned out pretty well for a little bit of wind blowing, beagles barking in the background, and other audio challenges, but I hope you enjoy regardless! If...

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...

During some downtime in between events at the Archives of Falconry 2024 Spring Rendezvous, Heath took some time to have another nice, long conversation about his time serving as Vice President of NAFA, flying accipiters, and learning what to listen to and not listen to when it comes to advice and perceptions in falconry, amongst other things. This is another nice-sized episode with a lot of good information, so come hang with us!

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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...