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Training season may be over, but the work doesn’t stop. In this episode, we talk about what comes next—getting young hounds in the woods, building confidence, working on fundamentals, and preparing for the next season. The off-season is where the foundation is built.

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How does your hound know you're going hunting before you've even said a word?

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of hound intuition and the patterns dogs pick up from us every day. From the moment we turn the light on or not. My hounds recognize a familiar sequence of cues that tells them exactly what's coming next. 

We talk about aggression at the tree. Can it be fixed and trusted when you’re an hour out.

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Sometimes the lessons that stick with us the longest are the ones we learn without realizing it.

As a kid, I spent weekends rebuilding a crosstie wall that was good enough in my eyes. At the time, it was just extra work that didn't need to be done—lifting, stacking, lining things up, and making sure each tie was where it needed to be. Looking back, though, that wall taught me something that applies just as much to hound training today.

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A final hunt with that certain hound can carry a strange weight. You may not realize you're experiencing the last time you'll walk that trail, sit against that tree, hear them strike and tree. At the time, it can feel like just another morning in the woods, just another hunt. But every once in a while, there's a hunt that becomes something bigger than the hunt itself. A good hound may only be with us for a short period of time, but the impression they leave can last a lifetime.

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Every houndsman remembers his first.

Your first dog.

The first time you heard a hound open on a track.
The first time you followed that voice through the dark.
The first time you walked up to a tree with the game in it.
The first dog that really meant something to you.

But some of the best firsts come later.

The first time your son or daughter hears a hound open.
The first time they grab the lead.
The first time they walk into a tree...

Sometimes a race doesn’t go according to plan—and sometimes it's an even bigger surprise at the end.

In this episode, we take a look back on a race when the hounds made a switch in mid-race, something we never knew about until just before dark when we corralled a giant in the rocks. 

It’s the kind of chase that reminds you why these moments stick with you: the chase, the instincts, the adrenaline, and the surprise waiting at the end. What started as one race quickly turned into a story worth telling—and a mem...

Pheasant hunting gets a whole lot better when you learn how a father-son crew turned South Dakota bird camp into a 30-year tradition, and why the best hunting stories sometimes start with World Series tickets. Brandon Marcourt breaks down the kind of upland and waterfowl setup most hunters only dream about, from wild pheasants and pothole ducks to the dogs, land access, and family rituals that keep the whole thing running.

Dan Johnson and Brandon trade stories about getting ready for youth season, the pull of cool August mornings, and what it means to finally have the...

How do you know when it’s time to call it a day? After multiple dumps, long hours in the woods, and one blown track after another ending without success, every hound hunter eventually faces that decision.

In this episode, we talk about the reality of tough hunts—the frustration, the exhaustion, and the temptation to keep pushing when the woods just aren’t giving it up. Sometimes the best decision isn’t another drop; it’s loading the dogs, heading home, and living to hunt another night.

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This episode is all about the reality of trying to balance work, the summer heat, and the hunting season you’ve been looking forward to all year. Sometimes the grind doesn’t just make hunting harder—it takes opportunities completely off the table.

We talk about how work schedules and brutal heat can keep you out of the woods, the frustration that comes with missing opportunities, and why you have to make the most of the time you actually do get.

Then we shift gears to a little dog training. We talk about one of the mo...

This week on the podcast, we start with a hunt that manages to hit both a frustrating low and an exciting high in less than 30 minutes. What begins with frustration turns into a breakthrough—and serves as a good reminder that sometimes the best thing you can do in the woods is slow down, pay attention, and be patient.

We also dig into scenting conditions and some of the data I’ve collected over the past two years, looking at temperature, humidity, and how those conditions can influence what’s happening on a track. Rather than simply blamin...

The first day of training sets the tone for everything that follows—and this episode is all about testing your patience. How we used other podcast to see the early warning signs of heat stress and the things you can do when in the field to help. Don't waste a precious time when you have limited days. Have a great season. 

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Show notes: Get ready for the August hound hunting season with practical preseason tips. In this episode, we cover:

A little preparation now can help you and your dogs have a safer, more successful start to the season. Good luck, and have a great season. 

This week, I hit the road for a weekend hunting trip with my longtime friend, Bob Melville. We've shared a lot of miles and a lot of hunts over the years, so the conversation naturally goes beyond just the chase.

In this episode, we dive into the constant challenge of evaluating our hound packs—knowing when to be patient, when to make tough decisions, and why building a solid pack is never as simple as it looks from the outside.

We also have an honest discussion about the realities of raising hounds. From the time an...

In this episode, we wrap up our unforgettable Alaska adventure by sharing the highlights from the final days of the trip, including an incredible salmon fishing experience and the memories we'll be talking about for years to come.

Then we shift gears and look ahead to hound training season, discussing the small but important preseason tasks that help set your hounds—and yourself—up for a successful season. From checking equipment to getting dogs back into condition, it's all about doing the little things now that make a big difference later.

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As we celebrated America’s 250 anniversary, we salute the hound and its deep rooted heritage that’s woven into the fabric of America. Hope everyone had a great 4th. 

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Day two of our Alaska adventure brings more stories from the Last Frontier, including our first encounter with an "Alaska chicken" (ptarmigan) and did we make it on TV with the Alaska State Troopers. I also recap the recent VBHA meeting, why it's so important for hunters to stay involved in protecting our sport, and an update on Zeke's progress. To wrap things up, I touch on the latest developments on my new project that's currently in the works.

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We are going to get caught up on the latest adventure. There are 3 guarantees in Alaska, can you guess what they are. I also pick a dog up that needs a little work around the truck. We will walk you through the first steps of that and update on Zeke. Thanks for joining us on Creekside Chronicles 

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If you want to build a better program from the ground up. Bart Rogers with Auburn University breeding program walks us through things to look at when breeding how to add traits or get rid of unwanted ones. This is a great episode with lots of data to back up which crosses work and which ones don’t. Join us on Creekside  Chronicles. 

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A healthy litter starts long before the puppies arrive. In this episode, we discuss the essential care and management of a pregnant female, from nutrition and exercise to preparing a safe and comfortable whelping area. We also cover signs that labor is approaching, what to expect during the whelping process, and when intervention may be necessary.

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We talk about the older line of coon hounds that have brought my pack up to where it is today. How do we look at breeding moving forward with today's competition style dogs? Do we breed that into our big game hound and does it change the style of hound we produce? 

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When the talk is about English Coonhounds the name Bates is spoken with the same level of recognition and reverence as Petty in NASCAR or Griffey in baseball. Ed Bates, at 83 years old is still playing the coonhound game thanks to the family link to his son Scott, now 60. Scott has followed in his famous father’s footsteps from a very young age.

We join Ed and Scott to discuss their beginnings and that of the Hardtime English dogs for which they have been famous through the years.

The discussion covers their beginnings in the sp...

This week on Creekside Chronicles, we take a minute to honor everyone that has made the ultimate sacrifice for us to have the freedoms we have. Then we break down two dogs, the competition coonhound vs the big game hound. Have you considered the different styles and how both are exceptional at what they do but wrong for the other style. Join us each week on Creekside Chronicles. 

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This week on Creekside Chronicles, I’m telling the story of how spending every free minute chasing fish on the river finally caught up with me.

After running the same line upriver I’d been running all summer, one bad hit on a hidden rock left me with a hole in my boat and a whole lot of time to think. What started as a rough day on the water turned into a reminder about balance, priorities, and why sometimes God has a way of slowing us down when we need it most. We touch on that dog...

In this episode, we break down the difference between visually stimulated hounds and those that rely on their nose to work out a track. We look at  what it really means when a young pup doesn’t bark at live game but shows no fear—and instead chooses to trail what’s left behind.

We talk about how different dogs process game, common mistakes handlers make (especially trying to force excitement), and why that quiet, thinking pup might actually have more long-term potential than you think.

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Not every good hound comes out of the gate bold. Some take time, patience, and the right kind of handling to find their confidence—and if you push too hard, you can set them back just as fast as you move them forward.

In this episode, we break down what a timid or hesitant hound really needs. We talk about reading your dog, knowing when to step in and when to step back, and how to build confidence without creating pressure. From controlled exposure to the woods, to letting them learn at their own pace, this one’s ab...

From the Appalachian mountains in mid Dec to the rolling hills of the bluegrass St. We recap hunts from each place. Jerry joins Heath to tell stories and relive those hunts. Navigating snow cover terrain and slipping down the Kentucky creek bottoms join us on Creekside Chronicles to hear if the turkeys got the best of us. 

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This week’s episode recaps a stretch of hard-earned lessons in the outdoors—from finally breaking a tough streak on the river, to a close but unsuccessful opening day in the turkey woods, to working through the ups and downs of training a young hound.

The common thread? You can’t force results.

Whether it’s fishing, hunting, or dog training, progress shows up on its own timeline. Some days test your patience, others reward your persistence—but every rep counts. This episode is a reminder that consistency builds confidence, and the work you put in today p...

Good handlers know when to step in. Great handlers know when to stay quiet.

In this episode, we break down one of the biggest mistakes handlers make—overhandling. When do you step in, and when do you step back? We talk about how too much interference can limit a dog’s natural ability, and why letting them work things out builds better, more confident hounds in the long run.

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This episode features Steve and Randy Fielder talking about the manly arts of barbecuing, coon hunting and being better to their fellow men and women.

It’s good ole boy talk from Yea to Amen and will leave you with a good taste in your mouth like a big swig of Grandma’s sweet tea from a mason jar.

Dog talk at its finest, from the Gone To The Dogs Podcast boys.

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Sometimes it only takes an hour down the road to feel like you’ve stepped into a different world.

In this episode, I talk about a recent trip back to where I grew up—spending time fishing, reconnecting with old friends, and being reminded of what “home” really means. Not just a place you live, but a place that shaped you.

That trip sparked a deeper thought—about hounds, and how even the best dogs operate differently when they’re back on familiar ground.

There’s a lesson in that for all of us.

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The prior week’s show featuring current PKC World Championship winner Willy’s Little Ann generated quite a stir across the podcast sphere as the guests, including host Steve Fielder, allowed that Little Ann may be the best coon dog of all time.

Coon hunting entrepreneur Bruce Conkey posted his opinion of the matter on the Coon Hunting Conversations group page in social media drawing more than sixty comments in a couple of days.

In this episode Steve reviews Bruce’s contribution as well as several responses.  He then brings guest Dillon Orr to the mic to...

There’s a different kind of bond between a handler and a police K9—one built on long hours, shared risk, and a level of trust you don’t fully understand until you’ve lived it.

In this episode, we’re not talking about deployments or war stories. We’re talking about the lessons that stick with you long after the dog retires.

How our dogs can read us before you even make a move.
How they pick up on things you don’t realize you’re showing.
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This episode features the owners of the current PKC World Coonhound Champion Willy’s Little Ann.  Fresh off her latest in an amazing string of major wins including the UKC World Championship and the Tournament of Champions, Little Ann is writing a chapter in the coonhound record book that may never be duplicated.

In this episode John Strickland, Ashley Oxendine and Randy Smith, three of the four partners that own the reining world champion in two major registries, join Steve to tell Ann’s story to our listeners.

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Spring is finally showing up and it’s a great time to be in the woods. In this episode we talk about working hounds during the offseason, getting dogs back in shape, and keeping young dogs learning even after hunting season ends.

We also discuss ** Turkey season right around the corner and what to look for while scouting the woods this time of year.

Plus, a little fishing talk — the river has been kicking my butt lately, but the trout streams have been producing some nice Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

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In this episode Steve covers topics that resonate with hunters that have been involved with the sport for several years as well as those that may be new comers to the sport.

After raising the question in last week’s episode, “Who is the best coonhound pup trainer in the world,” Steve reviews several responses posted by members of his online Coon Hunting Conversations group.  The segment segues into a discussion of the members of Steve’s local coon club in the 1970’s and recalls the names and the brief bios of 43 of those members!  It’s a trip down me...

The season may be over, but the work of becoming a better Houndsman is just beginning. In this episode, we take a hard, honest look at post-season evaluation—what your hounds actually showed you this year versus what you hoped they were doing. Every race, every loss, every cold trail tells a story. The hunters who improve year after year are the ones willing to sit on the tailgate after the season and ask the tough questions.

We break down how to evaluate your pack honestly, what traits you should be looking for, and how those observations sh...

This week Steve dons his racing silks and takes the listener to 800-horse two-year old thoroughbred sale in Ocala, Florida for a day of education and inspiration.   Rarely does he do anything that doesn’t bring him full circle to his world of working dogs.

The world of coon hunting, especially concerning the animals that are central to the sport, has many parallels to the horse-racing game. We extoll the value of breeding and proof of ancestry through pedigrees for dogs and horses, we value reproduction success and keep records of performance of the offspring by listing wins...

Whether you are fighting as an individual or as an organization, what are your expectations? What does it mean and why does it matter? In this episode we break down what each means and how you can help. Getting involved is not an option, it’s a responsibility.   

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In this episode Steve addresses the changes in the way coon hunters acquire information by reviewing two books written in 1948 and 1952 respectively.

The American Trail Hound by Fred Streaver and The Coon Hunter’s Handbook by Leon F. Whitney, DVM and Acil B. Underwood were two important works designed to make the training of coonhounds a successful experience 75 years or so ago.

Steve finds the more things change the more they stay the same as the methods of three-quarters of a century ago appear similar to the methods coon hunters use in training dogs today.

In this episode of the Man Therapy Podcast, Dan and Kyle discuss the challenges of parenting, the complexities of life, and the importance of understanding and communication in relationships. They explore how personal experiences shape our perspectives, the burden of responsibility, and the need for empathy in navigating life's difficulties. The conversation emphasizes the significance of emotional intelligence and finding common ground in relationships, while also addressing the challenges of victim mentality and the importance of self-awareness in managing stress and expectations.

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