176. "They're Like a Box of Chocolates"

In this week's episode I am joined by Doug DeRossett. Doug is a lifelong cur dog man. He has traveld the country coon hunting with various hounds and curs but has always kept a few good cur dogs. He is a coon hunter that likes a fast track dog that has the brains and nose to handle a tough track. Stephens Curs is where he had the most luck and keeps them even now. Coon hunting was so important to him as a young man he saved up and bought his first coon dog before he could even drive. If you enjoy a good story be sure to tune in as Doug tells a few from his years of hunting!   Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.southernhoundhunting.com  Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia  https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode I am joined by Zach Ahart. Zach is a Plott man that bear hunts in the hills of southern West Virginia. We talk all about his line of Plotts. He was raised hunting but during high school got a way from keeping hounds. Less than a decade ago he decided it was time to commit and get back into bear hunting along with raising/training his own hounds.  He has  become very succesfull in that short time. Zach also has a YouTube channel, make sure to check it out!  https://www.youtube.com/@ZachAhart  Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.southernhoundhunting.com  Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia  https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode I am joined by Bandy Berlin. Bandy is the current president of the American Leopard Breeders Association and we sat down at Leopard days. We discussed his long history with English coonhounds and how he switched to Leopards only a few years ago. Him and his wife jumped headfirst into the breed and have hit the ground running. We also discussed a little about the association and how we can come together and make it better! Be sure to check out the  new American Leopard Breeders Association Facebook page as well.  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575296957731  Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.southernhoundhunting.com  Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia  https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode I am joined De'Andre Williams. De'Andre or Dre as his friends know him is a die hard coon hunter from South Carolina. He got bit by the coon hunting bug in high school when him and a buddy tried out an old hound. From the first night of hunting with that old hound he knew was destined to be a lifelong coonhunter. He has had some struggles and trials along the way but has been doing well in the competition hunts around SC and the surrounding states.    Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.southernhoundhunting.com  Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia  https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia  

In this weeks episode I am joined by Dale Robertson. I have been following Dale on Instagram for a few years and have enjoyed seeing his hounds and the quarry they tree. Dale is a dry ground lion and bobcat hunter. While he hasn't been running hounds for an extreamly long time his years of previous working dog experience has helped him succeed. He give some great advice about his puppy progam and the link is below if you'd like to purchase his kits.  https://whworkingdogproducts.bigcartel.com/  Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.southernhoundhunting.com  Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia  https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode I am joined by Christian Pritt. Chrsitian has been a loyal listener of the podcast. We have talked on several occasions about the dogs he hunts and I thought it was time to get him on. He is a young guy but living in the mountains of West Virginia and hunting as hard as he does he has a lot of valuable knowledge as well as a few good stories!   Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.southernhoundhunting.com  Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia  https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

In this week's episode I am joined by Joey Wright from Dixie Doggers. Joey has been hunting with dogs his entire life but it wasn't until he was an adult that he started hog hunting with dogs. His hog hunting journey has been a roller coaster ride of breeds and styles of dogs. From rough and fast running catch dogs to open long range bay dogs the style of his dogs has changed drastically. We also cover how Dixie Doggers was started and went from just a kennel name to a business, and now a podcast and Youtube channel. Be sure to check out Dixie Doggers!   https://www.youtube.com/@dixiedoggers  https://www.facebook.com/DixieDoggers13 Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.southernhoundhunting.com  Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia  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 Hesseltine. Cody is an avid hunter and ran hounds when he was young. In the last year and a half he has jumped head first into hunting West Siberian Laikas. He describes why they are the perfect fit for his suburban home. I was even fortunate enough to go on a coon hunt with his pair of Laikas after we recorded this episode. You will be able to see that on my YouTube channel in a few months!   Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.southernhoundhunting.com  Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia  https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

On this week's episode, I am joined by Mike Hamilton. Mike has been a long-time cur dog enthusiast. He has owned and campaigned a few very well-known Original Mountain Curs as well as served on the Board of Directors for the OMCBA for a number of years. Now in his retirement, he has recently purchased the World Tree Dog Association. The WTDA has been around for over 30 years and in its prime was one of the premier organizations hosting competition squirrel and coon hunts. Mike plans to see the WTDA to its former glory and is already working hard to see it there one day soon!   IMPORTANT INFO   WTDA World Squirrel Hunt & Show April 12-13, 2025 at the Brown County Coon Hunter’s Association 7am deadline – 90 minute casts on each round - $50.00 entry fee – Full Elimination Any type of tree dog is allowed. All dogs drawn together. Hunt what you bring 1st Place - $1000.00 + other prizes 2nd Place - $600.00 + other prizes 3rd Place - $300.00 + other prizes 4th Place - $100.00 + other prizes Dogs can be registered at the hunt. Dogs previously registered with WTDA will be honored. Registration is $20.00. Guides will be paid $25 per round Champion points will be awarded at the conclusion of hunt for placings 1-10 World Champion Bench Show at 12pm on Saturday – entry fee $25 Clubhouse address: Brown County Coon Hunter’s Association (food will be available at clubhouse) 4274 Oakland Road Bethel, OH 45106 Local hotel nearby: (10 minutes from clubhouse) Countryside Inn & Suites 100 Leininger Street Mt. Orab, OH 45154 Phone number 937-444-6666 Questions – call Mike Hamilton 931-267-1178 No alcohol or non-prescribed drugs allowed on grounds or the casts   Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.southernhoundhunting.com  Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia  https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

 In this week's episode I am joined by Doug Heavner. Doug and I sat down at the Joy Super Hunt to talk about some of the notable dogs he has owned and handled over the years. Doug is an accomplished competion hunter and has won at all levels. He tells a few good stories of wins and loses both of which are fairly recent. Be sure to check out the all new Tree Talkin' Media YouTube channel as well!  Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.southernhoundhunting.com  Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections  Social Media: https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia  https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia