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Cheyenne Cummings of Seneca, Missouri is known throughout the coon hunting world as one of the really good guys in the sport. And like their owner, Cummings’ hounds wear the “really good” label, really good as well. One of them holds the PKC World Champion title and the other is a UKC Hall of Fame (5 time) Grand Nite Champion and Autumn Oaks National Grand Nite Champion, two the most respected titles in the game. And if that were not enough, his Redneck Backwoods Shack dog, a twelve-year-old Treeing Walker, is proving to be one of the most prolific stud dogs i...

Following up off last week's episode Heath gets into starting your dog to leading. There are different ways to train your hound, pick what works and be consistent with it. Another episode of dog training 101.

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There’s plenty of “dog talk at its finest” in this episode with Hoosier tree dog enthusiast Darren Allgood. With three squirrel dog world championships under his belt and an affinity for Plotts and Mountain Curs, Steve takes the opportunity to catch up with his guest as he returns home from Plott Days. The result is some great conversation, tailor-made for brindle dog aficionados. The boys discuss Allgood’s background and beginning in an area that has long been famous for producing big-winning coonhounds and curs, many of them from the English Coonhound breed. Several coon hunting icons, of the two...

After a recent question on social media about a dog lunging at the tree, Heath goes over some options with the safety of the dog at the forefront. There are different tools per say to use and knowing the correct purpose of those tools are important. Catch this episode for tips to help you. 

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In this episode Steve reviews the comments of several houndsmen concerning what it takes to make a winner in the world of coonhound competition. Steve consults twenty-one savvy hunters for their views on virtually every aspect of the toolset a hound needs to emerge a winner in today’s fast-paced competition game.

Which tools are most important?  Is it brains, drive, accuracy, consistency, temperament, hunting or locating ability? These traits and more are discussed at length in this interesting and informative episode chock full of “dog talk at its finest.” 

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In today’s episode, we dive into a rising trend where tradition meets evolution in the world of bear dog hunting, the use of Laikas, a hardy and versatile breed with deep roots in Russian hunting culture. From their sharp instincts to their fearless nature, Laikas are earning their place in the bear woods. Join us as we talk to fellow podcaster Erik Rohdin from Nordic tales and American Trails explore what sets them apart, how the hunting styles and needs are different. Anytime you can learn from others you should. Join us on every episode of What’s up W...

This episode features Gone To The Dogs regular guest Fred Moran.Fred, at 88 years of age, is a storehouse of memories from many genres.   Steve and Fred discus deer hunting, Fred’s days as an animal control officer including some real live monkey business, and hunting trips to several states.

Moran’s stories are as timeless as is he.  Steve brings Fred on when he needs a personal boost concerning all things outdoors and the Pennsylvanian never disappoints.   Dog talk a it’s finest, guaranteed!

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Back to the basics of training. A solid foundation with a recall should be the most important thing you train with your dog. First and foremost it’s a safety issue, it builds a better bond, trust and freedom. Heath highlights several steps to carry us through this process. Join us on What’s up Wednesday. 

As an lifelong coon hunter and as a registry executive for three major registries over a 35-year career, Gone To The Dogs host Steve Fielder has accumulated a storehouse of knowledge about the sport of raccoon hunting with hounds. In this episode Fielder explores a must-know list of ten things every coon hunter should know if he or she is to enjoy the sport, either for pleasure or in competition, to its fullest. The host covers the fundamentals of coon hunting, how to find places to hunt, how to choose the right types of gear, how to properly and...

In this conversation, the Buddy and Mike discuss various aspects of dog tracking technology, focusing on the Tough Skin antennas, troubleshooting range issues with collars, and the importance of maintaining handheld devices. They emphasize the significance of checking connections, understanding the role of antenna height, and ensuring proper GPS signal acquisition. The discussion also highlights the necessity of having spare parts, particularly flex bands, to avoid disruptions during hunting or tracking activities. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various aspects of dog tracking technology, focusing on troubleshooting collar issues, exploring the features of the Alpha XL, understanding communication...

Unsnapping that leash for the first time of the year is the beginning of another set of challenges. Heath makes a 3 day trip down to the coast for the first run for several dogs. Get the play by play on this week's episode of What’s up Wednesday. 

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Fresh off his win at the 2025 ProSport National Cup championship in Brazil, Ind., Daniel Sneed of Cherryville, North Carolina joins Steve for some dog talk at its finest, chiefly surrounding the hound with which Sneed won the prestigious event. At thirty-eight years of age, Sneed has a story that’s all too familiar to the host having grown up in the home of a houndsman and developing a love for coon hunting at an early age. Steve and Daniel compare notes on their development in the sport and readily find many similarities in their backgrounds. Sneed is an articulate st...

Packing for a hunting trip with hounds can be tricky. Making sure you not only have everything you and your dog needs you also have to anticipate what you may need during the hunt. A short trip to NC to hunt with BB and Doug prompted a packing overview. Switching trucks had Heath double checking all the equipment twice. Are you prepared, catch this week's episode to get all the tips and tricks Heath uses. 

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In this inaugural episode of Gone To The Dogs, Buddy and Jason interview the show’s host, Steve Fielder. Fielder is revealed to be the sole owner and host of the show with DU Supply providing the platform on which the podcast will stand.  The group gets to talking dogs and presents an overview of the latest member of DU Supply’s family of podcasts.   Fielder is questioned about his earliest beginnings, his dog-related journey from the mountains of West Virginia to the cornfields and swamps of Michigan, his three-step journey with three of the nation’s largest and best-know...

In this episode, Matt Bortz joins the show for an in-depth discussion about the evolving landscape of hunting ethics in the face of modern technology. As a member of Idaho’s HAT Committee (Hunting and Advanced Technology), Matt shares key insights into a recent initiative by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission to evaluate the impact of technology on fair chase principles. The conversation explores: Public sentiment on hunting technologies like rangefinders, game cameras, GPS collars, smart optics, thermal imaging, drones, and AI. Survey findings from over 15,000 Idaho hunters that reveal a near-even split on contentious tools like cell tr...

When you get a pup to start or add to your pack do you have a plan? What are the first 6 to 8 months of that pup's life like for you? Are you spending the required amount of time to set the puppy up for a successful hunting career? Follow along as Heath walks us through the different stages of the dog's life from puppy development to a finished hound that everyone could be proud of. Come join us on What’s up Wednesday. 

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In this episode Steve sits down with his best buddies Nubbin Moore to talk about, among several life-changing subjects, Nubbin’s recent election to honored lifetime membership status with the American Black and Tan Coonhound Association. The ABTCHA memberships votes one member into the exclusive group each year with the award presented the following year at Black and Tan Days. Nubbin questions his worthiness while Steve sets the record straight. Nubbin enjoys fishing as well as coon hunting and the two discuss Moore’s recent trips and successes. The conversation moves to the question, when does a coon hunter reco...

Following up from the trip to Kentucky about decoys, the range of emotions while boxing up collars to send off to training setbacks when rushing through foundation training. Join us on What’s up Wednesday. 

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The podcast reaches out to the State of Texas for the third episode in a row as Steve hosts octogenarian coon hunter Kenwood Maeker. Maeker, at 87 years of age has literally traveled the world in those many years in the oil industry to places like Nigeria and Indonesia to name but two. Listeners will be impressed by the amazing recall of one of Steve’s favorite acquaintances from his many years traveling the competitive coonhound circuit across the nation. Many of those trips were to Texas. Black and Tan Coonhounds have been Maeker’s breed of choice since boyhood and...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Lori Jacobs, president of California Houndsmen for Conservation, joins the podcast to talk about two critical wildlife bills impacting predator management in California. She shares the tragic story behind Taylor & Wyatt’s Law, details the political challenges facing non-lethal cougar hazing efforts, and dives into Assembly Bill 1038, which proposes the return of bear pursuit with hounds. Lori offers a passionate, behind-the-scenes look at how advocacy, science, and heartfelt persistence are shaping the future of wildlife management—and why it all matters. Whether you're a conservationist, houndsman, or just someone who cares about ethi...

This week's road trip of 2200 miles takes Heath to Kentucky, Va, Wv, and Ohio. We finish up our turkey hunt in Kentucky. Back home to run the young dogs before loading up to make the trip to Montpelier, Oh to judge the bench show at Walker Days. What a great week it was. This episode is full of miles. Catch us on What’s up Wednesday. 

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Who’s winning $100,000 in cash or a $40,000 side-by-side in coonhound competition these days? If you said "Marc Gilmore of Streetman, Tex.," the guest for this podcast, you would be absolutely right. And you would probably also know that those amazing wins are just a few of the final four and better finishes this Texas coon hunter has assembled over the last year; wins at the Lone Star 5000, the Black Eyed Pea Classic and the PKC Texas State Championship to name a few . Steve and Marc discuss the differences in competition and pleasure hunting, Marc’s views on the importance of h...

In this conversation, Kolby Morehead and Buddy discuss their experiences with bear hunting in Oregon and Washington, the complexities of wildlife management regulations, and the political dynamics affecting hunting seasons. They explore the potential for reinstating spring bear hunts, the importance of conservation efforts, and the need for building relationships within the hunting community to navigate the challenges posed by advocacy groups and regulatory bodies.

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Another trip to the bluegrass state for a couple days of spring turkey hunting brings on conversations about dog genetics. Heath and Jerry recap last year's hunt and Jerry’s trip to Va to chase bears with Heath. Heath discusses an issue he saw with the B litter after some trash breaking sessions. Lots of birds and laughs as we sit on the cabin porch. 

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This episode represents a Texas-style homecoming for host Steve Fielder as he reunites with longtime friend Ray Dismukes of McDade, Texas. Dismukes, fresh off a major win at the UKC Texas State Championship, joins Steve to talk all things coon hunting, Texas style. Fielder and Dismukes are contemporaries, having been born less than a month apart in 1946. They met at the UKC American Heritage Hunt in 1992 and took a hunt together at that hunt that’s part of the conversation. Dismukes has remained active in the sport despite being 78 years old, an age when most coon hunters have hung up...

In this conversation, Buddy and Kolby discuss the evolving role of Houndsmen in wildlife conservation, particularly in relation to mountain lions. They explore the importance of hounds in scientific studies, the changing perception of houndsmen within the professional community, and the challenges they face from anti-hunting advocates. The discussion emphasizes the need for houndsmen to engage with biologists and conservationists to improve their image and contribute positively to wildlife management efforts. In this conversation, Kolby Morehead and Buddy discuss various aspects of hunting, including the negative impact of poaching on the perception of houndsmen, the emotional narratives used by...

As this episode drops on April 16th, Heath tells how this day 18 years ago impacted his life. Are you running backup collars and how young dogs will try your patience no matter how much experience you have. This episode will have you from one end of training to the other. Join us on What’s up Wednesday. 

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This episode aired before the death of one of coon hunting's most successful and most colorful ambassadors. I hope you enjoy this replay from November of 2022.  This episode takes us to the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas to visit with coon hunting legend Junior Lasseter.  At 73 years of age, Junior had amazing recall of events that led him from the Ozark hills to the major stages of competitive coon hunting, in the woods and on the bench. At one time in coon hunting history, there were many commercial coonhound and combination dog kennels operating out of the Ozarks.  Ads...

Buddy went to Hawaii to pig hunt with long time customer, Hezekiah. They talk about what it's like to hunt hogs in Hawaii and the types of hounds that Hezekiah uses. They also talk about about hog hunting tournaments work in Hawaii.

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Do you use the term we’ve always done it this way? There is no growth without struggle. We all struggle with hounds at some point and time. Heath drives home how staying consistent is key. Join us on What’s up Wednesday. 

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Kentucky has long been noted as the cradle of coon hunting as we know it today. The famed Walker family, noted for their namesake the Walker foxhound which was the forerunner of today’s Treeing Walker, the most popular of all coonhound breeds, lived in Kentucky. In this episode Steve recalls the first licensed hunt in which he participated took place at a coon hunting club in Kentucky. Considered by many to be the Kentucky Derby of coon hunting competitions, the massive PKC World Hunt was held in the western Kentucky town of Aurora for many years. Our guest Bi...

Welcome to today's episode, where Heath and Stephan dive into the fascinating world of how weather impacts the way our hounds experience scents. From the humidity that enhances it, to the wind that carries it further, we explore how changes in temperature, air pressure, and weather patterns shape the way it helps or hinders our hounds' trailing ability. Stay tuned for a sensory journey through nature’s weather-driven influence on scent!"

In this episode Steve talks with successful competition handler Billy Bell of Tennessee. Steve met Billy in 1998 when he joined the PKC organization as its Senior Vice President. Billy and his brother Avery were actively competing in PKC events and doing their share of winning at a time when entry fees and subsequent payouts were much smaller than they are today. Bell, has amassed nearly a half million dollars in handler earnings and continues to be a major force in today’s fast-paced competition game. The boys discuss several top hounds that Bell has handled including Carolina Peach, The Wi...

Training young dogs or hounds in general on recall, loading, and food guarding involves focusing on specific behaviors that are important for both the dog's safety and effective handling. Each of these skills requires patience, consistency, and exact timing for the correction to be successful training. Join us on this episode where we cover all of these topics. 

In this episode, Steve travels to Columbus, Georgia, home of the U.S. Army’s Fort Benning to attend the graduation of his granddaughter from the Army Advanced Infantry Training school.  He recounts his visit to the National Infantry Museum and the impact it had as it reminded him that his father completed basic training at Fort Benning in 1939 prior to WWII.  

The account of Steve’s trip to Fort Benning provides a perfect segue into the episode’s purpose, the recognition of all the volunteers that make possible hundreds of events that are enjoyed by so many. 

Do you have a multi-purpose hound? One you use on different game over the course of the year. Does it have intelligence, stamina, and adaptability to tackle a variety of hunting challenges? Heath and Richie Zaccardi from Utah have that discussion. What it takes, which is more valuable and costs. Join us on What’s up Wednesday for the best hound podcast there is around.

Steve is joined by coonhound trainers Billy Dwyer and Kesten Jessee to discuss the ins and outs of working pups without the help of finished hounds.

On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate sits down with Jeff Burnett for a great conversation about hunting in the South, taxidermy, turkey and whitetail hunting, and the role of hunting dogs.

Jeff shares his experiences hunting in Tennessee and Kentucky, where the hills and hollers offer a much different challenge than Michigan’s terrain.  After moving back to Michigan three years ago, he pursued his longtime passion for taxidermy, launching Ritual Taxidermy. He discusses the journey of starting his business and the artistry involved in preserving trophies for hunters.

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Navigating a busy week, Heath was able to spend a few hours on the creek trout fishing. After a K9 training failure Heath goes over why maintenance training is so important, which also ties in to dealing with the fearless four that he’s working at home. So sit back relax and let’s get this episode started.

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After almost 5 years of the DU Podcast Jason and Steve have had many opportunities to share stories, advice and have some great conversations and today is no different. The two have become good friends over the years and Jason wanted to take the opportunity to flip the script and put Steve Fielder in the guest seat instead of the host. This episode is a bit of an emotional farewell for Jason but opens the door to some great conversation. Jason and Steve dive into building community through shared passions, the importance of mentorship in hunting, life lessons from hunting...