143. Laurel Valley Coonhounds

In this week's episode I am joined by John Saunders Sr. I met John at Autumn Oaks this past year and knew quickly into our conversation I wanted to have him on the podcast. He is a wealth of knowledge and stories but what would you expect after 50 years. John's son was on episode 58 and we talk a lot more about the squirrel dogs that they have owned in that episode. John talks about how he got started coon hunting "just by chance" and has stuck with it for 50 or maybe it's 51 years now.    Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME15 https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode I am joined by Cody King. Cody is a modern day legend. He has treed 6 of the 7 different cat species in North America and has travelled to Africa and hunted Leopards as well. He talks about how he got into bobcat hunting and how that turned into cat hunting and how he has treed so many different species. Included are stories of hunting Leopards and Jaguars!  Thank you SA Fieldsports Photography for the great photo   Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME15 https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode Zach Conkey is back on the podcast. This time we are talking about the coon hunting essentials boots and chaps, lights, and thermals. Zach gives us an update on how the Conkey's crew made out during the recent hurricanes.  We also get a brief update on Swamp Walker Kennels and all the pups they are currently running. Make sure to check out Conkey's and the other sponsors for all your hound hunting needs! Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME15 https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode I am joined by TJ Bolin. I met TJ at Autumn Oaks and breifly learned about his female redbone Penny. Penny had won her cast in the Dual Champions hunt and won the Redbone breed in the show. After having him on I learned a lot more about redbones and the people that hunt them. TJ is quick to give credit to others that have helped him along the way. He has owned, bred, and hunted some top redbones and I can't help but think that is because of how genuine he is.  Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME15 https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode I am joined by Max Hess. From the beaches of Maui to the mountains of Idaho, Max has lived quite an adventurous life. What brings the most excitment is a mixed up pack of hounds along with a Shar Pei chasing bear and coon. He lives to hunt and follow his pack. We share a love of Leopard spotted dogs and talk about them along with how you're not hunting hard enough with out some trash races and skunky collars.  ponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME15 https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia  

In this week's episode I am joined by Tyler Arnett of Warplane Kennels. Tyler and his family have a budding Youtube Channel that has seen a lot of success over the summer. Tyler decided to recently get back into coon hunting after a number of years away from it. His family has all jumped in and taken to every aspect of it. They enjoy pleasure hunting together but also hitting the road and traveling to competition hunts all around the region.   Be sure to check out The Arnetts on Youtube!  https://www.youtube.com/@Warplane_Kennels Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME15 https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode I am joined by Mark Holladay. In episode 138 Robin told us all about the bird dog crosses he is hunting and got me and Mark hooked up so we could talk about them some more. Mark was a bird dog trainer for many years that transitioned to squirrel hunting when the birds vanished. He struggled to find something he liked until he stumbled on a couple of different bird dog crosses. These 2 dogs have built the foundation that Mark and Robin hope to continue for years to come.  Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME15 https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode I am joined by Roger Norman of Cabin Side Kennels. Roger is a coon and bear hunter from West Virginia. I have followed Roger on Instagram for a few years and reached out ahead of Autumn Oaks. Luckily he was able to make it with the whole family and I was able to get him to sit down for a few minutes. His little boy is already obsessed with dogs at only a year old and spoiler alert he ended up with the Plott puppy Roger mentioned at the end!   Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME15 https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode I am joined by Joe Moore. Joe has been hunting and showing coonhounds since he was young and found some success as a kid in the UKC Youth program. This early success brought him back into the competition coonhound world after a short break for college. Joe is a diehard coon hunter that always has a nice coondog but competes at a high level in the very competative bench shows. He has had some big wins and understands the importance of having confimationally correct hounds that can do their job as well.  Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME15 https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode I am joined by Dave and Kelly Myers. I have become friends with Dave and Kelly over the last year or so and have been able to witness them accomplish quite a few big wins. We go over a few of those wins even the most recent at Autumn Oaks. This great couple eat, sleep, and breathe coonhounds and it shows.  Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.stonecreekhounds.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME15 https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia