Tree Talkin' Time

Tree Talkin' Time is all about tree dogs. We talk to people who hunt various breeds of dogs to pursue and tree anything from squirrels to bear.

187. Great American Hound Puppy Giveaway 07/15/2025

187. Great American Hound Puppy Giveaway In this week's episode I am joined by Caleb Pocernich from the Great American Hound Puppy Giveaway organization. We discuss the up coming giveaway and how your child can enter. This organization has only been around a few years but doing great things and have even bigger plans yet. Be sure to check them out on Facebook and Instagram. If you would like to make a donation don't hesitate to contact Caleb or Amanda. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37408175

186. In Memory of Don 07/08/2025

186. In Memory of Don This week's episode is from the vault and it is a little short as well. When I called Don Page, he had never heard of a podcast but agreed to let me record. We didn't talk long but I really enjoyed our conversation. He still holds the record for the oldest guest on the show. The original episode 26. Little Black Dogs For Big Game also features a conversation with Glen Gray. So if you would like to hear more go check that out as well. Unfortunatly Don passed about 6 months after the episode aired. Born September 23rd, 1931 Don followed a tree dog from the time he was old enough to go until shortly before his passing on November 27th, 2022. I think its safe to say we all hope to be like Don! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37330055

185. Blueticks of Welsh Mountain 07/01/2025

185. Blueticks of Welsh Mountain In this week's episode I am joined by a few local friends Brian Sweigart and Aaron Petersheim. Brian and Aaron are both fans of Smokey River Blueticks. We talk about some of their old dogs including dogs Aaron bought straight from Warren Haslouer. Neither Brian or Aaron are huge competition hunters but are always packing a pretty solid coondog. I have hunted with both of these guys through the years and really enjoyed my time spent following their hounds. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37232975

184. Tree Talkin' Update 06/24/2025

184. Tree Talkin' Update This week's episode is a little different than normal. We hear from all 3 of the podcast sponsors in this episode: Mark Booth from Southern Hound Hunting, Dani Duby from Full Cry, and Zach Conkey from Conkey's Outdoors. All three of this week's guest have been on the show before and if you missed their previous episodes go back and check those out. They talk about the origins and their start in the hound world and all of them are a great listen. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37129605

183. Cur Dog Man: Part 2 06/17/2025

183. Cur Dog Man: Part 2 In this week's episode I am once again joined by Doug DeRossett. Doug and I just shoot the breeze talking about more cur dogs from his many years of following them. He has had many curs from grade dogs to registered Stephens. He also has traveled and hunted with many different people and in many states. He has always been looking for the best dog he could find. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/37036410

182. Sheppard's Northern Blues 06/10/2025

182. Sheppard's Northern Blues In this week's episode I am joined by Mike Sheppard. Starting out Mike trapped in his early youth but quickly relized he wanted to coon hunt to increase his fur harvest. Following the advice of a local Bluetick man, he went stright to Dave Dean to get a Hammer bred Bluetick. After that he was hooked. He started breeding dogs as he needed them and has kept a farily nice line of dogs by all accounts. After about 20 years in the coon hunting game, came a dog that put Mike on the map, Piazon. While he did his fair share of winning Piazon shined in the stud pen and his currently sitting at 9th on the historical reproducers list. Mike is hopefull to have a Piazon puppy in the future that will be as good as some of the other top hounds out if him. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/36932150

181. Addicted to Squirrel Hunting 06/03/2025

181. Addicted to Squirrel Hunting In this week's episode I am joined by James McCarson. His start in hunting with dogs started young and included a few squirrel dogs. It wasn't until later in life that James got bit by the squirrel hunting bug, and became addicted! His treeing feist have totally changed his life. He went from being a die hard deer hunter to now only going out a few times a year and wishing he was following his dog Sage the whole time he's out there. Despite only having a few dogs over that last decade he is a well accomplished competition hunter. He has won everything from dog boxes to world hunts and plans to keep on pushing his feist. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/36828070

180. Pitbulls & Patterdales to Big Game Cur Dogs 05/27/2025

180. Pitbulls & Patterdales to Big Game Cur Dogs In this week's episode I am joined by Michael Profumo. Michael has been a long time listener of the podcast and we have become friends over the last several years. He is relatively new to tree dogs but not to hunting dogs. A California native who fled to the Idaho panhandle Michael is now chasing cats and bears with his small pack of curs. He is still working on a lot of things but slowly starting to figure things out and gaining some success. It has been fun to hear about Michael's journey and I wanted him to share it with you as well! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/36723320

179. "Part of American History" 05/20/2025

179. "Part of American History" In this week's episode I am joined by my good friend Andrew Bray. Andrew has been coon hunting since he was only two years old. He grew up following Leopard Curs and later Treeing Tennessee Brindles. We talk about both breeds throughout the podcast as well as the place of the cur dog in the formation of this country. Andrew is the current President of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle Association and always willing to talk dogs if you have any questions. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/36636105

178. Cur Dog Man 05/13/2025

178. Cur Dog Man In this week's episode I am joined by Doug DeRossett. Doug is a lifelong cur dog man. He has traveld the country coon hunting with various hounds and curs but has always kept a few good cur dogs. He is a coon hunter that likes a fast track dog that has the brains and nose to handle a tough track. Stephens Curs is where he had the most luck and keeps them even now. Coon hunting was so important to him as a young man he saved up and bought his first coon dog before he could even drive. If you enjoy a good story be sure to tune in as Doug tells a few from his years of hunting! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/36544380

177. Ahart's Plotts 05/06/2025

177. Ahart's Plotts In this week's episode I am joined by Zach Ahart. Zach is a Plott man that bear hunts in the hills of southern West Virginia. We talk all about his line of Plotts. He was raised hunting but during high school got a way from keeping hounds. Less than a decade ago he decided it was time to commit and get back into bear hunting along with raising/training his own hounds. He has become very succesfull in that short time. Zach also has a YouTube channel, make sure to check it out! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/36449265

176. "They're Like a Box of Chocolates" 04/29/2025

176. "They're Like a Box of Chocolates" In this week's episode I am joined by Bandy Berlin. Bandy is the current president of the American Leopard Breeders Association and we sat down at Leopard days. We discussed his long history with English coonhounds and how he switched to Leopards only a few years ago. Him and his wife jumped headfirst into the breed and have hit the ground running. We also discussed a little about the association and how we can come together and make it better! Be sure to check out the new American Leopard Breeders Association Facebook page as well. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/36350740

175. Dre Outdoors 04/22/2025

175. Dre Outdoors In this week's episode I am joined De'Andre Williams. De'Andre or Dre as his friends know him is a die hard coon hunter from South Carolina. He got bit by the coon hunting bug in high school when him and a buddy tried out an old hound. From the first night of hunting with that old hound he knew was destined to be a lifelong coonhunter. He has had some struggles and trials along the way but has been doing well in the competition hunts around SC and the surrounding states. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/36258320

174. Wild Heritage Hounds 04/15/2025

174. Wild Heritage Hounds In this weeks episode I am joined by Dale Robertson. I have been following Dale on Instagram for a few years and have enjoyed seeing his hounds and the quarry they tree. Dale is a dry ground lion and bobcat hunter. While he hasn't been running hounds for an extreamly long time his years of previous working dog experience has helped him succeed. He give some great advice about his puppy progam and the link is below if you'd like to purchase his kits. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/36144015

173. "A Little Suffering Makes A Good Story" 04/08/2025

173. "A Little Suffering Makes A Good Story" In this week's episode I am joined by Christian Pritt. Chrsitian has been a loyal listener of the podcast. We have talked on several occasions about the dogs he hunts and I thought it was time to get him on. He is a young guy but living in the mountains of West Virginia and hunting as hard as he does he has a lot of valuable knowledge as well as a few good stories! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/36047770

172. Dixie Doggers 04/01/2025

172. Dixie Doggers In this week's episode I am joined by Joey Wright from Dixie Doggers. Joey has been hunting with dogs his entire life but it wasn't until he was an adult that he started hog hunting with dogs. His hog hunting journey has been a roller coaster ride of breeds and styles of dogs. From rough and fast running catch dogs to open long range bay dogs the style of his dogs has changed drastically. We also cover how Dixie Doggers was started and went from just a kennel name to a business, and now a podcast and Youtube channel. Be sure to check out Dixie Doggers! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/35954245

171. Suburb Friendly Bear Dogs 03/25/2025

171. Suburb Friendly Bear Dogs In this week's episode I am joined by Cody Hesseltine. Cody is an avid hunter and ran hounds when he was young. In the last year and a half he has jumped head first into hunting West Siberian Laikas. He describes why they are the perfect fit for his suburban home. I was even fortunate enough to go on a coon hunt with his pair of Laikas after we recorded this episode. You will be able to see that on my YouTube channel in a few months! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/35848790

170. Reviving the WTDA 03/18/2025

170. Reviving the WTDA On this week's episode, I am joined by Mike Hamilton. Mike has been a long-time cur dog enthusiast. He has owned and campaigned a few very well-known Original Mountain Curs as well as served on the Board of Directors for the OMCBA for a number of years. Now in his retirement, he has recently purchased the World Tree Dog Association. The WTDA has been around for over 30 years and in its prime was one of the premier organizations hosting competition squirrel and coon hunts. Mike plans to see the WTDA to its former glory and is already working hard to see it there one day soon! IMPORTANT INFO WTDA World Squirrel Hunt & Show April 12-13, 2025 at the Brown County Coon Hunter’s Association 7am deadline – 90 minute casts on each round - $50.00 entry fee – Full Elimination Any type of tree dog is allowed. All dogs drawn together. Hunt what you bring 1st Place - $1000.00 + other prizes 2nd Place - $600.00 + other prizes 3rd Place - $300.00 + other prizes 4th Place - $100.00 + other prizes Dogs can be registered at the hunt. Dogs previously registered with WTDA will be honored. Registration is $20.00. Guides will be paid $25 per round Champion points will be awarded at the conclusion of hunt for placings 1-10 World Champion Bench Show at 12pm on Saturday – entry fee $25 Clubhouse address: Brown County Coon Hunter’s Association (food will be available at clubhouse) 4274 Oakland Road Bethel, OH 45106 Local hotel nearby: (10 minutes from clubhouse) Countryside Inn & Suites 100 Leininger Street Mt. Orab, OH 45154 Phone number 937-444-6666 Questions – call Mike Hamilton 931-267-1178 No alcohol or non-prescribed drugs allowed on grounds or the casts Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/35741015

169. Hooker & Heavner 03/11/2025

169. Hooker & Heavner In this week's episode I am joined by Doug Heavner. Doug and I sat down at the Joy Super Hunt to talk about some of the notable dogs he has owned and handled over the years. Doug is an accomplished competion hunter and has won at all levels. He tells a few good stories of wins and loses both of which are fairly recent. Be sure to check out the all new Tree Talkin' Media YouTube channel as well! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/35621075

168. Bowles Creek Kennels 03/04/2025

168. Bowles Creek Kennels In this week's episode I am joined by Dale and Kella Stanley. The Stanley's were gracious enough to let me come and visit them while I was in Texas. They have been hunting cur dogs for over 30 years. For the last 10 years they have been hunting Stephens Curs. Dale is the President of the Stephens Breeders Association and on the Board of Directors for the OMCBA. Kella by day is an elementry school principle but she has gotten involved with her local Republican group, she has been fighting to change a few laws that would benefit all Texas dog hunters. This pair is non-stop and always up to something in the dog world. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/35523545

167. Room to Breathe and Fuzzy's Gun 02/25/2025

167. Room to Breathe and Fuzzy's Gun In this week's episode Bradley Dammerman is back. Bradley was on episode 13, a lot has changed since then but Bradley is still hunting Plotts and Matthes Hounds like he was then. Bradley tells a few great stories that you won't want to miss! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/35416910

166. HK Hounds 02/18/2025

166. HK Hounds In this week's episode I am joined by Hunter Keating. Hunter has been following hounds since an early age but made a big change after high school where he moved from Virgina to Montana. He has since bounced around the West and has finally landed in Utah. His passion is chasing Mountain Lions in the red rock country and makes his living doing just that. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/35306075

165. Hatchie River Kennels 02/11/2025

165. Hatchie River Kennels In this week's episode I am joined by Mr. Jimmy Weaver. I had the pleasure of getting to know Mr. Jimmy at the Hatchie River Youth Expo and knew I wanted him to come on the podcast just to talk about his life. From a humble begining to a near death experience Mr. Jimmy has had many memorable events during his many years of coon hunting. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/35209115

164. Balancing Professional Baseball and Coon Hunting: Part II 02/04/2025

164. Balancing Professional Baseball and Coon Hunting: Part II In this week's episode I am joined by Grant Anderson. Grant is Aidan's (last weeks guest) twin brother and fellow professional basball player. Grant gives us more insight to the life of a porfessional athlete and how that is its own special way of life. We talked about recently being traded and finding out while he was about to go coon hunting. This is a tight nit family with a strong love of coon hunting and it shows. Be sure to check out the Anderson family's brand as well! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/35120355

163. Balancing Professional Baseball and Coon Hunting 01/28/2025

163. Balancing Professional Baseball and Coon Hunting In this week's episode I am joined by Aidan Anderson. Aidan plays professional baseball for the Texas Rangers organization. This is not the normal 9-5 that most of us have. It takes a lot of family support to keep hounds and keep them in the woods. During the off season Aidan hits the woods hard, often hunting with his family. He has 2 brothers, a sister, multiple nieces and nephews, and of course his dad that all hunt as well. They have even started a lifestyle brand called Coon Branch Outdoors. CBO is rooted in faith, family and the outdoors. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/35042170

162. Something Big Is Here 01/21/2025

162. Something Big Is Here In this week's episode I am once again joined by Zach Conkey. Zach is here to tell us all about the lastest gear that Garmin dropped TODAY! The Alpha 200 Plus and the Alpha XL are here and we get all the info. Zach and I also catch up on things around the shop including a recent trash "race" Zach and his Treeing Walker, Charlee, had. Can you say Soooo-ieeee! Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/34933730

161. Bawlin' Out Kennels 01/14/2025

161. Bawlin' Out Kennels In this week's episode I am joined by Steve Thomas of Bawlin' Out Kennels. Steve has only been involved in hunting with hounds for about 10 years but jumped in heads first. He has Beagles, Leopard Hounds, and a Mountain Cur. When he isn't working he his following his dogs in the woods and fields. Along with hunting these dogs he enjoys sharing his passion with others. He loves sharing ohotos and videos on social media as well as taking people out to see the dogs in person. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/34846620

160. East Boley Kennels 01/07/2025

160. East Boley Kennels In this week's episode I am joined by Owen Brayson. Owen had a humble beginning with a neighborhood squirrel dog that turned into so much more many years later. Even when he went looking to get into squirrel dogs he stumbled a bit and was finally given some direction that put him on the right path. That path was a River Run Feist, and Dutchess was her name. She was the start of many successful years in the squirrel dog business. Unfortunatly Hurricane Katrina made squirrel hunting almost impossible and Owen was forced to get rid of his beloved squirrel dogs. Luckily he was able to pick up without missing a beat when he retired and is back at it once again. He is even hosting a number of UKC Squirrel Hunts. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/34750975

159. Next Generation 2024 12/31/2024

159. Next Generation 2024 In this week's episode I am joined by my two sons Charlie and Carter. While I hope you enjoy this episode,my primary reason for doing it is for me and my family. Charlie and I recap the recent trip we took. We were gone for 9 days and travelled over 2,000 miles. We hunted in 3 different states and for multiple species. I then had Carter come on to talk about his first coon hunt. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/34666630

158. Family Tradition 12/24/2024

158. Family Tradition In this week's episode I am joined by Mark, Carter and Riley Wilson. I have had the pleasure of getting to know these guys over the last few years and was excited to sit doen with them. While all three are often quite and soft spoken I knew there had to be some good stories in there and they didn't disapoint. Transitioning breeds, terrain and hunting style is all covered in this episode as well. Sponsors: Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 Merch: Social Media: /episode/index/show/treetalkintime/id/34596745

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