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The UKC® Hunting Ops Podcast is produced by United Kennel Club®, the world’s leading dog sports organization since 1898. UKC® Hunting Ops covers Coonhounds, Beagles, Cur and Feist Squirrel Dogs, Pointing Dogs, Retrievers, and more. Each week we’ll discuss aspects of one of our hunting dog sports, with topics like competition rules, UKC events, and discussions with today’s top competitors along with the legends of yesterday.
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This is a podcast to preserve the tradition of hunting with dogs. On this show, we will discuss anything from breeding & gear to hunting small game and large game, as well as interview seasoned competitors and people who just love a pleasure dog.
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This week, Allen and Trevor preview the upcoming Coonhound World Championship, September 19-21, in Marshall, Illinois! We explain how Zones will work, how you can get qualified, what you can expect when you arrive at the finals, and a whole lot more. You don't want to miss it!By United Kennel Club
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This week, Allen and Trevor are previewing this year's Autumn Oaks! Early entries close on Monday, August 12, so you have a few days left to get your entries in. In the meantime, you can also listen to this episode as they go through everything to expect at the Wayne County Fairgrounds! From the hunt, to the bench show, to warm up slams, Pro Slams,…
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Join Allen and Trevor this week as they run down all the happenings at the 2024 UKC Youth Nationals, held this past weekend in Douds, Iowa. We shout out the winners, give kudos to those honored in the Next Generation Spotlight Series, offer our thanks to all those who made this event possible, and a whole lot more. Don't miss it!…
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In this week's episode, Allen and Trevor begin their trek through the Feist Squirrel Hunt Honor Rules! Whether you're an old veteran, or just getting into the sport, this is must listen! We go over every rule in detail, in this, the first of a four part series which will air throughout the remainder of the year.…
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This week, Allen and Trevor sit down to showcase our Next Generation Spotlight Series winners for the coonhounds. These young handlers are the future of the sport, and will be honored at the upcoming Youth Nationals. Congratulations to these fine young people! Afterwards, they discuss some of the recent breed day results. You won't want to miss thi…
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In this week's episode, Allen and Trevor sit down to preview one of their favorite events of the calendar year, Youth Nationals! This event dates back to 2001, and celebrates the future of competitive coon hunting and coonhound bench show competition, and has showcased names that have turned into giants in the sport. Join us as we take a look at th…
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This week we've got some great information for you regardless of how you hunt with your dog. We're talking to Dr. Jill Cline, Professional and Veterinary Engagement Manager with Eukanuba, to discuss a wide range of topics surrounding your sporting dog's nutrition. From hydration, to frequency of feeding, to what to expect when changing formulas, fe…
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In this week's episode, UKC VP Todd Kellam is joined by UKC Multimedia Producer Shannon Nardi, as they talk getting into dogs, the origins of Super Retriever Series, connections with Hunting Retriever Club, a look behind the scenes of putting on live productions, and a whole lot more. A great conversation you won't want to miss!…
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This week, Allen and Trevor embark on part one of a multi-part project that will roll out over the next few months, where they will go over the UKC Coonhound rulebook. Be sure to bookmark these episodes, folks, as they are going to come in handy for any coon hunter of any experience level. These are episodes no houndsman will want to miss!…
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In this week's episode, Trevor sits down with Coonhound Field Rep Jamie Estep and we discuss the state of the UKC Coonhound program as we approach the halfway point of the 2024 competition year. We discuss Top Ten Bench Show Coonhounds, Tournament of Champions, World Qualifiers, and a whole lot more. Don't miss it!…
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This week, Domenick is joined by Jason MacPherson to discuss the rule updates in place for Season 8 of the UKC Elite Shed Dog Series! A great look behind the curtain as they discuss why some of these rule updates were made, and what they hope they will achieve. A great primer as we embark on a new season in the growing UKC Shed Dog program!…
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This week on the podcast, Allen sits down with Beagle Field Rep Eric Yant to discuss some of the top current and top all-time reproducers in the UKC Beagle program. In addition, they take a swing at a few rules questions and scenarios that they've been thinking about. A great conversation, and a great walk down memory lane for all those dog men out…
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In this week's episode, Trevor is flying solo, as we discuss the new online entry system that UKC has put in place for our clubs! You may have seen it already, when going to enter our Tournament of Champions, or our Pro Slams, or a few of our other events, but it is now available for our clubs to use for themselves! If you or your club are interest…
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In this week's episode, Allen is flying solo, as we go into our coverage of this year's Clash of Champions and Hunting Beagle Nationals, held recently in Zanesville, Ohio! Allen has interviews with the Clash winner, the hunt winner in each class (registered, champions, and grands), the show winner, and more. A great episode that no beagler is going…
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It's our 100th episode, and we're celebrating with more Coonhounds! This week we have a unique listen as we go behind the scenes with our live show analysts from Tournament of Champions, Steve Burkholder and Rick Stretch. Each day at Tournament of Champions, they sat down with our Allen Gingerich to discuss their impressions of the event to that po…
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This week, Allen and Trevor kick off our two weeks of coverage of Tournament of Champions, with a rundown of the event, and interviews with the three members of the Final Cast, plus an interview with Judge Steven Cromer. A great recap of everything that happened in Greencastle that you won't want to miss!…
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This week Allen and Trevor are back with a new show, as we discuss misinterpretations or misconceptions about the UKC Coonhound rules which they or our field reps have heard on the road or at hunts. Many of these are things that people think are in the rulebook, but actually aren't. It's bound to be an informative episode, and well worth your time.…
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In this week's episode, Allen and Trevor are talking Beagles, with a look at the recent NHBA Days, before gearing up for the upcoming UKC Hunting Beagle Nationals, which will run in Zanesville, Ohio, April 19-21, as well as the kickoff to the weekend, the Clash of Champions, which will run on April 18. We've got everything you need to know if you'r…
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In this episode we are going to talk coyote dogs with _K9PWR_ from Instagram. Bill runs catch dogs and decoy dogs while doing his part of predator control. We were anxious to talk catch and decoy dogs with Bill and he does not disappoint. A child of a veterinarian, and cowboy, veteran to the armed services and most important a love of working dogs.…
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In this week's episode, Allen is flying solo, as he headed down to Hardin, Kentucky for the National Squirrel Dog Runoff, to crown our Cur and Feist Dog of the Year, along with our Cur and Feist Derby Day. Check in for some results, reactions, and over an hour of great interviews from this special event!…
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On this week's episode, Allen and Trevor preview the upcoming Tournament of Champions, with a look at this year's event, what to expect, and some details about the qualifying dogs with ten most cast wins over the 2023 calendar year. This is a great primer for this year's event, and you won't want to miss it!…
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Here's part two of our coverage of this year's Winter Classic! Last week, Allen and Trevor talked about the Warm Up Slams, the Pro Slam, and the Bench Show, and this week, we've got more focus on the hunt, with a couple more great interviews from folks in Batesville. If you weren't able to join us in Batesville--or even if you did-- you won't want …
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This week is part one of Allen and Trevor's coverage of the 2024 UKC Winter Classic! We go over the event starting with the Warm Up Slams and the Pro Slam held early on before diving into the Bench Show, including the Top Ten Bench Show Invitational. We've also got a couple of great interviews with hunter and podcaster Kyle Oakes, and Overall Bench…
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Davin & Chad have a conversation with the UKC's Allen Gingerich about a mix of topics. Allen has been with the UKC for 20 years a and has spent a lifetime with working dogs. In this episode we will pick Allen's brain about dogs, breed standards and the UKC Squirrel Dogs Series. Music by: Jason Shaw - Back to the Wood…
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In this week's episode, Domenick sits down with Will Heckart to talk all things Shed Dog, including how Will got into the sport, and how you can too. Will tells us stories of some of his favorite dogs, some of the things he learned as a beginner in the sport, and shares some tips for how you can make the most out of your experience. If you're consi…
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On this week's episode, Allen and Trevor talk up the Top Ten Coonhound Bench Show Invitational, which will be held at Winter Classic. We go through the top ten dogs in each recognized coonhound breed, discuss their sires and dams, and give them their spotlight here, before they take the spotlight February 9, at the Batesville Civic Center. Don't mi…
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On this week's episode, UKC VP Todd Kellam is joined by Director of Customer Support & Registration Taylor Armstrong and Senior Customer Support Specialist Orrin Foster, as they discuss the Field Dog Stud Book integration into UKC, and share some tips to make sure you have a great experience with UKC registration. These tips aren't just for pointin…
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Back to yester-year, Owen Brayson joins us to give us a history lesson on his Duke and Duchess dogs of the 90s. These 2 dogs have been mentioned by others so much we had to get Owen on to give us the run down. Owen has been raising, training and hunting River Run bred feist for 30 years and is a beneficial source on hunting squirrel with feist dogs…
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Allen and Trevor took the podcast on the road to Grand American a couple weeks ago, and we've got those interviews this week! In addition to a recap of the 60th annual Grand American, we talked to show exhibitors, event personnel, the overall hunt winner, and more! Be sure to check it out!By United Kennel Club
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This week, Trevor previews the 2024 Winter Classic, with special guest, UKC VP Nicole Sedlecky! It's a great look ahead to this event, which is about to be held for the 37th time, and the 12th in Batesville, Mississippi. If you're making plans to join us for this classic coon hunt in the old south--or even if you're not--you're not going to want to…
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Jamie McCarson and is 3 year old Treeing Feist named McCarson's Smokin Sage spend a lot of time in the squirrel woods! Jamie hunts multiple registries and is a good competitor when out on a cast. This week we talk to Jamie about his recent win at the 2024 Treeing Feist Days hunt in Hardin, KY. Jamie and Sage's 2024 win makes them a back to back win…
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In this week's interview, Allen is joined by Jeff and Shelly Davis to talk Hunting Beagles, and specifically our chartered breed association, the National Hunting Beagle Association (NHBA). We talk about several of their big winners from this past year, major events, how you can become a member, and a whole lot more. Be sure to tune in!…
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This week we are doing another kennel spotlight with our very own Chad Wagoner and Cedarwood Kennels. Chad has had 3 "once in a lifetime" dogs that have led him to World Championships, Dog of the Year, King of the Hunt and more. Chad has been successfully breeding Treeing Feist for nearly 20 years and will share his thoughts on the importance of li…
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This week, Allen and Trevor continue their discussion of the top reproducing males of all time. Last week we did the Treeing Walkers, Blueticks, and Redbones, and this week we focus on the Black & Tans, English, American Leopard Hounds, and Plott Hounds. We're taking a look at dogs that have made their stamp on the breed, and look ahead to see who …
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This week's episode is the first of a three-part series profiling our top reproducing dogs of all time across our seven recognized Coonhound breeds! This week we're starting with the Treeing Walkers, Blueticks, and Redbones. No hound man is going to want to miss this look through the history of UKC Coonhounds, as we talk about some of the biggest n…
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HyStyle Cadillac Jack, a Feist dog that continues to leave his mark on not just the Feist dogs we know today but on squirrel dogs all together. We sit put a call in to Mr. Ed Bates and talk Cadillac Jack and even get some nuggets on Mr. Bates coondog success with Hard Time Speck. Mr. Bates has been around tree dogs for decades and spreads some know…
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This week Chad takes us through a brief history of a Feist named Poor Fork Bill. Poor Fork Bill is a highly influential dog that has left his mark on the Feist of today. Davin will try to dust off Chad's memory of conversations he had with Ed Wagler who owned Bill before selling him to a Ed Wilder. Music by: Jason Shaw - Back to the Wood…
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In this week's episode, Allen sits down with special guest and UKC Field Rep Eric Yant to discuss the upcoming major Hunting Beagle events for 2024. We go into the Eliminator, NHBA Days, Clash of Champions and Hunting Beagle Nationals, plus the McVay Memorial Hunt, before the Hunting Beagle World Championship next October. This is an episode that n…
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In this unique episode, Director of Hunting Ops and houndsman Allen Gingerich sits down with Field Trial and Hunt Test Program Manager Domenick Muoio, whose experience is with retrievers. These two dog men answer each other's questions on how their respective sports work, what you look for in a dog, how you train a dog for a specific sport, and a w…
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