UKC Hunting Ops Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Ep. 99 - Coonhounds: Interviews From Tournament of Champions
4/17/2024
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!
Duration:01:25:48
Ep. 98 - Shed Dog: Interviews from Shed Dog Nationals, Pt. 2
4/10/2024
This week, we wrap up our coverage of the 2024 UKC Elite Shed Dog Series Nationals, as Todd and Domenick share our interviews with the big winners on the weekend. Some great stories and some great insight, that you can't miss!
Duration:01:00:28
Ep. 97 - Shed Dog: Interviews from Shed Dog Nationals, Pt. 1
4/3/2024
In this week's episode, Domenick Muoio and UKC VP Todd Kellam break down this year's Elite Shed Dog Series Nationals before diving into some interviews with Shed Dog leaders, youth handlers, and more. You won't want to miss it!
Duration:01:35:31
Ep. 96 - Coonhounds - Common Coonhound Rule Misinterpretations
3/27/2024
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. Check it out!
Duration:00:44:45
Ep. 95 - Beagles: Hunting Beagle Nationals & Clash of Champions Preview
3/20/2024
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're heading to Zanesville, so be sure to check it out.
Duration:00:45:27
Ep. 94 - Cur and Feist: National Squirrel Dog Runoff Coverage
3/13/2024
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!
Duration:01:29:34
Ep. 93 - Coonhounds: Tournament of Champions Preview
3/6/2024
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!
Duration:01:04:33
Ep. 92 - Coonhounds: Winter Classic Coverage, Pt. 2
2/28/2024
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 to miss this one!
Duration:01:21:08
Ep. 91 - Coonhounds: Winter Classic Coverage, Pt. 1
2/21/2024
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 Show winner, Jason Hunter! Check it out and stay tuned for part 2 of our coverage next week!
Duration:00:50:08
Ep.90 - Shed Dog: Getting Into Shed Dog Hunting
2/14/2024
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 considering getting into Shed hunting, you won't want to miss this episode!
Duration:00:52:33
Ep. 89 - Coonhounds: Previewing the Top Ten Coonhound Bench Show Invitational
2/7/2024
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 miss it!
Duration:00:58:36
Ep. 88 - Pointing Dogs: Field Dog Stud Book News and Registration Updates
1/31/2024
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 pointing dogs, they're for everyone. Don't miss it!
Duration:00:46:54
Ep. 87 - Coonhounds: Interviews at the 2024 Grand American
1/24/2024
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!
Duration:01:28:57
Ep. 86 - Coonhounds: 2024 Winter Classic Preview
1/17/2024
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 miss this episode!
Duration:00:48:32
Ep. 85 - Beagles: Interview with Jeff and Shelly Davis, NHBA
1/10/2024
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!
Duration:01:03:30
Ep. 84 - Coonhounds: All-Time Top Female Reproducers
1/3/2024
In this week's episode we wrap up our three-part look at the top reproducing dogs of all time, with a look at the top female reproducers across all seven of our recognized Coonhound breeds. No fan of Coonhound history is going to want to miss it!
Duration:01:20:01
Ep. 83 - Coonhounds: All-Time Top Male Reproducers, Part II
12/27/2023
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 we might be talking about 20 years from now. You won't want to miss it!
Duration:01:06:36
Ep. 82 - Coonhounds: All-Time Top Male Reproducers, Part 1
12/20/2023
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 names in the history of the sport! Be sure you tune in for this one!
Duration:01:09:31
Ep. 81 - Hunting Retrievers: Interview with Carter Turner
12/13/2023
In this week's episode, Domenick sits down to talk with Carter Turner, as we discuss his big win at the recent SRS Crown Championship. We talk about everything from how Carter started working with retrievers, his history of dogs, what went down at the SRS Crown and more. You won't want to miss this one!
Duration:00:45:37
Ep. 80 - Coonhounds: News Updates and Rules
12/6/2023
In this week's episode, Allen and Trevor recap the first official UKC Pro Slam for Coonhounds, the Ten Mile 300, before making a couple of news updates and then settling into some rule discussion about treeing off-game. You're going to want to hang around for this one!
Duration:00:50:53