UKC Hunting Ops Podcast

In this week's episode, Allen is coming to you straight from the field...literally. He and his good friend Atlee Lambright loaded up their dogs, a few nice T-bone steaks, and headed out into Atlee's field to not only let their dogs loose, but the conversation was just as loose and free as the dogs.  They talk about everything from Atlee's marathon accomplishments, the type of grass he planned in his field, their mutual love of hunting, Michigan's Upper Peninsula and everything in between...again, literally. So, sit back, relax, maybe grill a few steaks to get in the mood, and listen to the sounds of two hunters completely in their element. If you listen real closely you can even hear dogs barking in the distance   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

In this week's episode, Allen and Trevor are taking you back to the historic Tournament of Champions. This time they are chatting with UKC field reps Philip Foster, Curtis Sparks, Mark Vest, and Jaime Estep, who was not only a field rep during TOC, but also hosted our live shows. He's a man of many talents, as are all our reps! They talk about their experiences in the field, laugh about life, and the changes they have seen in the sport of coon hunting over the years.   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast, Allen flies solo once again, this time from this year's big beagle weekend: Clash of Champions and Hunting Beagle Nationals Finals! Held in Zanesville, Ohio at the Muskingham CO Fairgrounds for the 4th year in a row, Clash of Champions had a total purse of $35,000 up for grabs. And the overall winner, 17-year-old Eli Watson and his beagle Opie owned by Joe Merrit, took home the big prize of $10,000! The Hunting Beagle Nationals is an annual "Big Five" event established in 1992. Three degrees are awarded to Nationals winners - 1) Winner of the Grand Category in the hunt receives the distinguished degree of NATIONAL GRAND HUNTING BEAGLE 2) Winner of the Grand Category in the show receives the distinguished degree of NATIONAL GRAND SHOW CHAMPION 3)  Winner of the Junior Category in the hunt receives the distinguished degree of NATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPION (UKC'S NEWEST DEGREE) Every winner has an incredible story to tell, this is an episode not to be missed not by just beagle enthusiasts, but all dog enthusiasts!   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

Today Trevor and Allen conclude their discussion on our updated running rules for our Hunting Beagle Program. In this episode, the guys are taking you through rules 9, 10, and 12 (General Information, Scorecards, and Questions, Panels, Appeals, Misconduct) in the final installment of our three-part series on the Hunting Beagles. If you're a hunting beagle fanatic, this series is surely one not to miss!   To learn more about our Hunting Beagle Program, visit: Beagles | United Kennel Club (UKC)   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

Today, Trevor and Allen continue their series on the all-time top reproducers. In the final installment of this series, they are breaking down the top reproducing Redbones, Plotts, and English Coonhounds.  Allen also discusses some of his experiences hunting with some of the top dogs discussed.    Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

It's the episode you've been waiting for! Today Allen and Trevor interview the finalists from the 2025 Tournament of Champions! It started with over 1400 dogs and by the end of the weekend, we had a new champion. And her name is Little Ann. Held in Greencastle, Indiana at the beautiful 3 Fat Labs Wedding and Event Barn, our finalists endured three days of intense competition against some of the top Coonhounds in the world! You'll hear from the owners, handlers, and family members of the 3 dogs who climbed (and barked) their way to the top: Maxed Out Dow Jones, Pine Bottom Electric Cowboy, and the eventual champ Willy's Little Ann. So, settle in for great conversations, laughs, and memories from a tournament that will go down in the history books!   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

Today Allen and Trevor continue their discussion on our updated running rules for our Hunting Beagle Program. In this episode, they are taking you through rules 5-8 and 11 (Scratching Offenses, Time Outs, Tie-Breakers, Cast Winner Criteria, and the Judges, Handlers, Spectators rules) in the second part of our three-part series on the Hunting Beagles. If you're a hunting beagle fanatic, this series is surely one not to miss! It's also a great way to prepare for Clash of Champions and Hunting Beagle Nationals coming up this weekend!    To learn more about our Hunting Beagle Program, visit: Beagles | United Kennel Club (UKC)   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

Today Allen is flying solo recapping the Cur and Feist World Championship. You'll hear interviews from all of the big winners, sometimes taking place in his truck, and Allen takes you through all the major events from the weekend! You'll also get insight into just how hard these dogs and handlers work and what this event means to them! Spoiler alert: it's A LOT! Other than the Dog of the Year program rivaling it, the World Championship is the most prestigious title sought for Curs and Feist.  UKC's Feist program has seen a steady increase of interest and support in recent years. Held in Tell City, Indiana, for the third year in a row now, there are actually two separate World Championships held simultaneously: one for Curs and the other for Feist. Prior to 2017 Curs and Feist competed together in the same hunt but were separated due to their hunting styles are generally quite different. Curs tend to use their noses more and "hunt out" further while Feist tend to use their eyes and ears more and tree game via sight.    Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

Today Trevor and Allen continue their series on the all-time top reproducers. In part two of this series, they are breaking down the top reproducing Treeing Walker Coonhounds and the relatively newer X Breeds. You will also hear Allen tell of his experiences hunting with some of the top dogs discussed.   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

In this week's episode, Allen and Trevor are back in the studio together to discuss the upcoming Coonhound Tournament of Champions, which will be held on April 10-12, 2025, in Greencastle, Indiana. We start by sharing what it takes to get an invitation to the big event. We had 1,491 total qualified dogs from 2024—a record high for us! Tune in to hear the breed, sex, and state breakdown for this year along with trends over the past few years. Next, we outline the 922 regional entries across six regions and hit on the top cast winners of each breed for the year. We also dump heaps of need-to-know information for anyone getting ready for the big event. We close the show by reflecting on the origin and history of this “new” TOC framework that we've been working on for the last five years. We also want to thank our field reps and affiliate clubs for their time and all their help to make this event happen! For the list of qualified dogs, tournament rules, FAQs, and more information about the 2025 TOC, visit: https://www.ukcdogs.com/ukc-tournament-of-champions Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

In this week's episode, Allen is reporting from Kentucky at the 2025 Dog of the Year National Runoff, and annual event that showcases the dogs with the most cast wins from the previous year, for both curs and feists. Allen walks us through the Top 7 cur and feists heading into the runoff and he walks us through the final results. With interviews, first we hear from Doug Marlow and the dogs he keeps now and what he started with. He also shares his insights on his breeding program and talks about his participation in competition hunting with dogs, which started at age 13. We also learn why he moved from beagles and coonhounds to focusing on squirrel dogs. Next up is Kevin Cable, fresh from winning the final cast of the cur running with Burley. Kevin shares how he spent a few years looking for a good squirrel dog before he picked up Burley, who won the DOY last year, too. We also hear from Kevin's son who is a passionate young squirrel hunter. For feist fanciers, Allen visits with brothers Mike and Marty Kelley. They talk about getting ready for the event and their experience at the running. They also mention their approach to their breeding program and reflect on some of their best dogs they've ever owned. Mike offers two very important tips for raising a squirrel dog pup. He then leaves us with the difference between a dog that will tree squirrels and a squirrel dog. Last on the mic is Vance Plante who sits down with Allen right after his win with Robber to take home the DOY for the feist division. Vance talks about going to many hunts and steep competition along the way and coming up on top this time, after the second year coming into the event in the bye seat. He also mentions how he keeps his dogs in the woods and conditioned throughout the year. See more about our squirrel dog program: https://www.ukcdogs.com/cur-feists Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

In this week's episode, we're rerunning our most popular and most downloaded episode of all time. We're throwing it back to Ep. 67, recorded live at Autumn Oaks 2023, when Allen and Trevor sat down with very special guest Steve Fielder to discuss the history of UKC Nite Hunts. This is a fantastic episode that any student of the coonhound game should absolutely listen to!   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast https://www.facebook.com/UKCcoonhounds www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

In this week's episode, Domenick is at the National Bird Dog Museum on the night before the first brace of the 2025 National Championship running. Now in its 126th year and possibly the largest total ever, this traditional horseback trial will showcase 55 dogs and assign one overall champion winner. First, we hear from Ames Plantation Director, Matt Bakas, who works hard all year to maintain the viability of the grounds and healthy habitat for quail. He teases out a new agreement that will bring a huge boost to the facility with a goal to begin running the event on wild birds. He also gives some useful tips on how to help birds on your own property. Matt is joined by Dr. Stan Wint who shares his thoughts on how to make improvements to increase quail populations and how to bring more participants to this prestigious event. Next up is judge Rich Robertson who shares his story about how he became a judge. He mentions what he's looking to see out of the dogs and what motivates him as a judge. He's been in the bird dog game a long while and grew up competing at Ames. We touch on what a training regime looks like to get to the big event and Rich shares a touching tale of his most memorable moment running at the National. Lastly, we hear from National Championship reporter Tessa Hughes. She also judges events and compares the two different styles of observing a brace. She talks about the challenges of reporting on the National which is so much different than other stakes. We also learn how she coordinates getting reports and content to those eagerly waiting to consume it. She closes out with some helpful advice for anyone looking to write a great field trial report. To catch up on the event, visit: https://www.amesplantation.org/ Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast https://www.facebook.com/UKCcoonhounds www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

In this week's episode, Domenick is reporting from the National Bird Dog Museum in Grand Junction, Tennessee to check in on the 2025 Hall of Fame (HOF) Inductions. We first hear from Greg Blair who shares his experience and gives some great advice for anyone looking to get started in pointing dog trials in the UKC/American Field pointing dog events. We also compare the differences between how dogs run in walking vs horseback stakes. Greg also talks about what a National Shoot To Retrieve Association event looks like—if you're brand-new to pointing dog sports, this is a great place to start! Next up is Sean Derrig, owner/trainer of HOF Erin's Hidden Shamrock, “Jack,” an English setter. Sean set a goal for himself to become the only handler to have bred and trained both a pointer and a setter to reach the HOF. He talks about his background and his motivations to breed, raise, train, and campaign dogs in the 1%. He also shares some exciting stories about hunting birds with a pointer, a terrier, a hawk, and a horse! Lastly, we hear from the Smith family, on-site to celebrate the induction of the late Larry Smith. His wife, Linda, shares several stories from his busy field trial life. Larry had a love for the sport of pointing dog field trials, hosting events, and raising puppies.   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast https://www.facebook.com/UKCcoonhounds www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

Welcome to our 2025 miniseries update on the top coonhound reproducers. This time we're talking about the top ten males and females of each breed of all-time and ranking them by the number of hunt-titled dogs they've produced. Here in part one, we go over the black & tan, bluetick, and American leopard hound breeds. We also cover the top hunt title-producing dogs of the 2024 calendar year to highlight those up-and-coming hounds making their way up the ranks of all-time reproducers. If you're a coonhound fancier, you're going to want to tune into this multi-part series.   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast https://www.facebook.com/UKCcoonhounds www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

In this week's episode, Allen and Trevor are reporting on the 2025 Winter Classic coonhound event. Tune in to hear from the guys as they recap last weekend's festivities along with sharing some exciting interviews from overall bench show winner, Hunter Booth, top ten bench show winner, Amy McDonald, and overall Nite Hunt winners Jared Lehman and Kyle Stoops. We also mention the final fours and winners of our Warm-Up Slams and Pro Slams. We want to thank our sponsors and partners who made this event happen. Head to the UKC Coonhounds Facebook page to see the complete list of results along with photos and videos from the 2025 Winter Classic event: https://www.facebook.com/UKCcoonhounds/   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

In this week's episode, Allen and Trevor hop on to talk about the 2025 Top Ten Bench Show. The big event will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Winter Classic at the Civic Center in Batesville, Mississippi. We discuss which dogs are heating things up heading to the show and what it takes to get into the spotlight and on the big screen to become the overall winner. We also mention our judging panel and the $15,000 payout distribution. We chat through a few trends from the various coonhound breed associations and list off the qualifiers from each breed who will be making their way to the big stage. We'll see you soon for food, fun, and festivities! To learn more about the Winter Classic event, visit: https://www.ukcdogs.com/winter-classic   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

On this week's episode, Allen and Trevor are back in the studio to begin a series discussing our updated running rules for our Hunting Beagle Program. In Part 1, the guys discuss Rule 1 (point system), Rule 2 (plus points), Rule 3 (minus points), and Rule 4 (circle points). If you're a hunting beagle fanatic, this series is surely one not to miss! To learn more about our Hunting Beagle Program, visit: Beagles | United Kennel Club (UKC)   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com

This week on the podcast, Allen and Trevor's journey through the coonhound running rules wraps up with a discussion about Rule 14 (questioning a judge), Rule 15, (electronic and controlling devices), and a section on panels and appeals. If you're a competition coonhunter, this is part of our coonhound running rules series not to be missed! To learn more about the UKC Coonhound program, visit https://www.ukcdogs.com/coonhound-about To learn how to join the United Kennel Club, visit https://www.ukcdogs.com Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela

In this week's episode, Trevor and Allen are back in the studio to chat about the upcoming 2025 Winter Classic, occurring on Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8. Find out what makes this show so special, now in its 38th year and its 13th year in Batesville. We kick off the episode by reflecting on last year's event then discuss the distribution of the coonhound breeds and ponder which breeds will do well this year. Interested in the back story behind the Winter Classic, head back to Episode 34 where we go deep into the history books for the entire event. The 2025 Winter Classic will feature two separate two-hour Nite Hunts for both registered and grand divisions and one bench show over the two days. They guys also talk through how we get to overall winner and reserves and outline the awards portion across the divisions. We also mention details on how to complete your entry and confirmation and how to get in with your walk-up registrations. There's a Pro Slam as well as two Warm Up Slams on Wednesday and Thursday nights with added purses each night provided by Coondog Wear. DON'T MISS OUT! The advanced entry deadline is January 20th for both Nite Hunt and bench show competitors. Sign up and learn more at: https://www.ukcdogs.com/winter-classic   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela

On this week's episode, we're fresh from the 2025 Grand American Coon Hunt. Tune in as Trevor Wade, UKC's Coonhound Program Manager takes us through the exciting weekend in Orangeburg where hundreds of dogs competed in the woods and on the bench. If you're a competition coonhound enthusiast, you won't want to miss this one! First up is Mack Tallent from Missouri who loves to coon hunt along with guiding big game hunts out West. Next is Jason Roberts who travels a bunch with his Quinn dog, and they've had good luck at major events, including taking the title at Grand American in 2022. Then it's Chris Speer, his handling partner, and his son who won the cast on Friday night. Next up is our Field Reps, Curtis Sparks and Philip Foster, to share their take on returning to this iconic event and what they saw over the weekend. Then it's on to the bench show champions, Penny Turner and Rhonda Brown, and finally we hear from Eric Brown who was the Overall Nite Hunt Winner.   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela

In this week's episode, we slow things down and lighten them up a bit to talk about a very important topic for hunting dog owners—trucks! Todd, Allen, and Domenick are in the studio to have a light-hearted discussion about what makes for a good hunting rig. We compare our definitions and what we need in a hunting truck. We swap stories and share some of our favorite setups from over the years. We also trade notes about the different types of hunting dog owners (houndsmen, bird doggers, waterfowlers, beaglers, etc.) and how they haul their dogs in various ways using crates/kennels or dog boxes for competitions, training, and pleasure hunting. We also get into gear, and mention some of the essentials we keep in our trucks. Finally, we share our preferred snack choices. Tune in to see how your preferences line up with ours!   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela

In this week's episode, Allen visits with Kristin Bundy of the National Hunting Beagle Association (NHBA) to talk about the recent winners in the NHBA sectional series. We start by talking about “The Big 5 Events” of the beagle world and how UKC and NHBA work together. Allen mentions one of the main events where he competes! Learn what a sectional series is in NHBA and how members earn points. Everything wrapped up recently at the Ohio State Championship—it was a tight race and came down to breaking a few ties. We then spend time talking through the complete breakdown of the top eight hunt winners, show winners, and youth handlers, along with their impressive prize packages.   To learn more about our beagle program, visit: https://www.ukcdogs.com/beagles   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela

In today's episode, Allen and Trevor are joined by David McKee, chairman of the Grand American committee to discuss the upcoming Grand American Coon Hunt. This longstanding and legendary event—celebrating its 61st occurrence in 2025—is always there to kick off the UKC coonhound events calendar. The guys talk about why this event holds so much prestige and chat through what has changed and what has remained the same over the years. They reflect on the old days of postmarking entries via snail mail compared to using our new online event entry website. This year will feature two Nite Hunts, a bench show, and even a few opportunities for youth handlers to get involved. Are bench shows the best way to get youth started in the sport and will there be any Boykin spaniels at the show? Come down to Orangeburg, South Carolina, on January 3-4, 2025, to find out!   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela

On this week's episode, Field Trial & Hunt Test Program Manager, Domenick Muoio sits down with Hunting Retriever Club President, Glen Scarborough. Glen shares the story about his first dog and an unfortunate shooting accident that ultimately led him to get started with HRC. Glen talks about the new pup he's currently training, and the guys swap stories about other hunting retrievers they've trained and campaigned over the years. We also hear their memorable first hunt test experiences. The guys also outline HRC as an organization and touch on the important functions and operations of HRC and the integral relationships and contributions from its members, field reps, judges, officers, and clubs. Finally, they share a few jokes from previous tests and then offer up some helpful tips for handlers to develop a better understanding for the game. Ready to get started with HRC or interested in participating at a higher level? Head to https://www.hrc.dog or visit https://www.ukcdogs.com/hunting-retrievers to learn more.   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela

In this week's episode of the UKC Hunting Ops podcast, Allen is joined by Vice President, Todd Kellam and Marketing Promotions Manager & Editor, Chris Ingram. The guys are in the studio to discuss the relaunch of the iconic American Field Sportsman's Journal. We touch on the storied history of The American Field, our acquisition of this legacy brand, and our plans to usher it into the future. We talk about what makes this publication completely unique and how it fits into our portfolio along with UKC Field, Coonhound Bloodlines, and Hunting Retriever. As our newest publication, the Journal is unlike anything you've ever seen from UKC, covering all types of hunting dogs—from bird dogs, retrievers, coonhounds, squirrel dogs, big game hounds, beagles, and other working dogs—together in one publication. The Journal also showcases wild game cooking, conservation, hunting dog health, guns and shooting, and more, all with a particular focus on editorial and photographic storytelling, art, humor, short essays, and other literary works. If you've been seeking a modern publication that celebrates your way of life and shared passion for hunting dogs, you'll feel right at home with the all-new American Field Sportsman's Journal. Ready to learn more and subscribe? Head to journal.americanfield.com and check us out on Facebook and Instagram!   Follow UKC Hunting Ops on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela

This week on the podcast, Allen and Trevor's journey through the coonhound running rules continues with discussing Rule 7 (timeouts), Rule 8, (handler responsibilities), Rule 9 (judging), Rule 10 (spectators), Rule 12 (scorecards), and Rule 13 (ties). If you're a competition coonhunter, this is another show not to be missed! To learn more about the UKC Coonhound program, visit https://www.ukcdogs.com/coonhound-about To learn how to join the United Kennel Club, visit https://www.ukcdogs.com!   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela

In this week's episode of the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast, Allen visits with the living legend, Donnie Huber. Allen and Donnie talk about the golden era of coonhunting back in the ‘50s and ‘60s. We hear about grade hunts, packed parking lots, 3-hour hunts, and even dogs having puppies in the backseat of a station wagon. The guys talk through the changes that hit the coonhound world in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and Donnie shares some stories about the Walker dogs he's owned and hunted with over the years.   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela

Here is part four, the final installment of Allen and Trevor's journey through the Feist Squirrel Hunt Honor Rules. In this episode, we cover sections 14 - 20 of the rulebook, including time outs, scorecards, questions, panels and appeals, cast winners, and how to handle tiebreakers. Be sure to bookmark these rule episodes as you'll want to come back to them again and again! To learn more about the UKC Cur-Feist Program, visit: https://www.ukcdogs.com/cur-feist-about To learn how to join the United Kennel Club, visit https://www.ukcdogs.com!    Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela  

On this week's episode, Trevor and Allen sit down to discuss some major updates coming in 2025 to UKC's Coonhound Program. We share a few big announcements about the 2025 Coonhound World Championship, in particular, some news about Finals and Zones. We also take a peek at where we're at in the TOC, Top Ten Series, and Next Generation Spotlight Series. At the end, we share the news about our new online application and testing system for Master of Hounds and Bench Show judges, along with some other interesting news and updates, so be sure to listen to the entire show for lots of new information from our Coonhound Program! Learn more about our Coonhound Program: Coonhounds | United Kennel Club (UKC)   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela

In this week's episode, Field Trial and Hunt Test Program Manager, Domenick Muoio checks in from the 2024 HRC Fall Grand in Weldon Springs, MO. He visits with Tracey Stubbs, HRC Grand Committee Chairman, to hear more about makes this national event so special for the retriever community. We learn what it takes to get there and compete in such a large event, with around 900 dogs attending this year. He then goes around to each of the test sites and hears from the judge about their setups and how the dogs handled their tests. Be sure to watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel to see videos and diagrams of each test site: UKC Hunting Ops Podcast Ep. 127 - Retrievers: 2024 HRC Fall Grand Learn more about our retriever program at: https://www.ukcdogs.com/hunting-retrievers   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela

In this week's episode, Allen chats with the four handlers from the final cast at last weekend's Hunting Beagle Championship in Mountain Grove, MO. He also sits down with Jacob Koons, co-owner and handler of the top winner, GRHBCH CH Black Saddle Yogi Bear. Allen also visits with our youth handler award recipient. Tune in to hear about all the happenings from the big beagle event! Learn more about our beagle programs at: Beagles | United Kennel Club (UKC)   Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela 

Here is part three of Allen and Trevor's journey through the Feist Squirrel Hunt Honor Rules. In this episode, we cover sections 9-13 of the rulebook, including split trees, minus points, circle points, deleted points, and the scratching section. Be sure to bookmark these episodes as you'll want to come back to them again and again! To learn more about the UKC Cur-Feist Program, visit: https://www.ukcdogs.com/cur-feist-about.    Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/librela 

In this week's episode, Domenick visits with Dr. Johnny Myers, DVM, Eukanuba Pro veterinarian, to provide deeper insights into understanding, recognizing, managing, and preventing hypothermia and other cold weather issues with our hunting dogs. If iced-up, late season hunting sounds like a future worry, now is the perfect time to prepare to avoid cold condition conundrums this season. To learn more about Dr. Johnny Myers and Animal Kare Center in Paducah, KY, visit https://www.animalkarecenter.com   Follow Us on Social: www.ukcdogs.com www.ukcdogs.com/hunting-ops www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com

In Part 2 of the Coonhound World Championship history series, Allen, Trevor, and Todd continue their discussion of the dogs, handlers, and unforgettable memories of Coonhound World events from 2003 up to 2023. If you prefer to watch or listen to the entire Coonhound World history  series together, visit: UKC Hunting Ops Podcast Ep. 121 & 122 - The Complete History of UKC Coonhound World Champions (youtube.com)   Follow Us on Social: www.ukcdogs.com www.ukcdogs.com/hunting-ops www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.facebook.com/UKCcoonhounds www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops   Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com www.dogtra.com  

For this week's big episode, Allen sits down with several individuals from the 2024 Coonhound World Championship in Marshall, IL. We hear first from Andi Emory, 2024 World Show Champion, then bench show judge Dan Mazalic, next up are the top three finalists for the Nite Hunt, followed by a chat with our field reps and livestream production crew, and finally, we hear from Casey Maggard after he took the 2024 UKC Coonhound World Champion title with GRNITECH(2) 'PR' Little Lacey. 

This week on the podcast, Allen and Trevor are joined by UKC Vice President Todd Kellam as we look back on nearly 50 years of the Coonhound World Championship! We had to split this one into two parts to fit it all in, and it'll make a great listen driving out to Marshall, Illinois for this weekend's event! This week, we cover the origins of the Coonhound World Championship, the first event in 1978, and go year by year through 2002! The finish (2003 to 2023) will be coming soon!

This week, Domenick sits down with Amateur Field Trial Clubs of America President Tony King, for a wide ranging discussion on AFTCA, how you can get involved in the sport of field trials, and a whole lot more. Be sure to check this one out if you've ever wanted to get involved with pointing dogs!

In this week's double-length episode, we cover all angles of this year's Autumn Oaks, complete with interviews with our National Grand Nite Champion, and National Grand Bench Show Champion. Whether you couldn't make it to Autumn Oaks or if you just want to relive the event, this is one you can't miss!

In this week's episode, Allen and Trevor continue their look through the running rules, with a look at rule 5 (circled and deleted points) and rule 11 (scoring of dogs). No coon hunter is going to want to miss this!

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!

This week, Allen and Trevor continue their look through the Feist Squirrel Dog Honor Rules! It's an informative listen that no squirrel hunter is going to want to miss. Be sure to check it out and bookmark this one for later listening!

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, we cover everything!

This week, we've got part two of our run through the Coonhound running rules. This week is devoted exclusively to Rule 6 - Scratching Offenses. This is a hot topic, and it's something that no competition coon hunter is going to want to miss!

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!

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.

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 this one!

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 this year's event, set for July 19-20, in Douds, Iowa!

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, feeding during competitions, and a whole lot more. This one is full of great information you won't want to miss!

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!

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!