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Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire

Sportsmen"s Empire

Welcome to the Hound Dog Podcast Network brought to you by the Sportsmen"s Empire. This channel is dedicated to those who love hunting with hounds. Whether you are a weekend coon hunter, competitive coon hunter, breeder, retrievers, or predator hunting dangerous game, we have something that will keep you attention. Stay tuned for more information!

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01:19:52

Deep In The Hunt of Texas - Tracking Dogs 101 w/...

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2026/02/12

Most hunters underestimate how critical shot placement and tissue damage are—and how they can make the difference between finding your deer or losing it forever. Ricky Loftis (litehounds on Instagram) a renowned deer tracking dog handler with over a decade of experience, pulls back the curtain on the gritty realities of tracking wounded game, revealing surprising insights you'll want to hear before your next hunt.In this episode, Ricky shares how personal hunting failures sparked his passion for

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01:24:12

Coonhounds and Cabin Fever

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2026/02/10

Thirty-five degrees in Miami, Florida? Headlines read “Freezing in Florida: Artic chill reaches Sunshine State, breaking records and causing power disruptions.”Steve takes the opportunity to check on friends that are coping with the chilling effects of a Polar Vortex that is causing hunters across the country to stay by the fire. In many cases hunters are bringing in the hounds in order to cope with what has become one of the harshest winters in memory, even for octogenarian hunters like

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00:26:24

Wiley Coyote

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2026/02/09

We’ve all had an off game race or two, but coyotes pose a challenge that requires time and effort to overcome. First we must understand why they are so captivating to our hounds. This episode compares the similarities of both races and what draws the hounds into a full blown dog race that tests the patience of a saint. IG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors:Inukshuk DarkenergyOnX Double U Hunting SupplyQuick-track.comMuddy River

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01:24:32

Gone To The Dogs: HOUND DOGGIN’ IN WEST VIRGINIA WITH...

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2026/02/04

Gary Knapp says he’s married to the prettiest girl in Big Scary, West Virginia. Steve calls him the Will Rogers of the Appalachians. Bear hunters remember him as an effective president and spokes person for the West Virginia Bear Hunter’s Association. Part woodsman, mountaineer and houndsman, Knapp never fails to entertain with his stories and likewise, never fails to inspire with his dedication to keeping the sport of hound hunting alive for future generations.Knapp believes upcoming changes

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00:37:03

The War on Hounds: Virginia’s Anti Hound Hunting Bills

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2026/01/28

We go over SB 471, HB1396 and SB770. How it affects us moving forward and some valid talking points. These are badly written and have huge impacts on the future of hound hunting in Va. If hunting is a way of life for you This is a must listen and share episode.IG - heathhyatt147 FB Heath Hyatt Youtube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors: Inukshuk Darkenergy OnX Double U Hunting Supply Quick-track.com Muddy River Transport Inukshuk: Inukshukpro.com Corey.ca Darkenergy: best-charging banks

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01:04:40

Gone To The Dogs - SHUCKIN’ THE CORN WITH FRED BRIGHT

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2026/01/26

When old friends get together, the stories can’t help but be told. In the case of the pair of coon hunting friends on this podcast, the stories go back to the days when Steve and guest Fred Bright began hunting, Steve in the mountains of West Virginia and Fred in the mountains of east Tennessee. It’s been a year since Bright made his first guest appearance and he brought a whole new set of experiences to the podcast studio. The boys cover coonhounds and beagles with equal shares of recollections of

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00:59:44

The Art of Packing #2

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2026/01/21

George Lambert joins Creekside Chronicles to add more to the packing episode. We cover scent over loads, the 1 second rule and much more. Join us every Wednesday for hound talk by the creek.Episode NotesIG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors:Inukshuk DarkenergyOnX Double U Hunting SupplyQuick-track.comMuddy River Transport Inukshuk:Inukshukpro.comCorey.caDarkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4darkenergy.comOnx: subscribe to the best

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01:04:26

Gone To The Dogs - Mining for Gold

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2026/01/19

In this episode Steve charts the course for future episodes by revealing the basic tenets that has built his long and winding journey as a houndsman upon. This is the basis for his knowledge of hounds and hunting and reveal how his experiences will be used as the basis for future podcast programming going forward. A houndsman by heritage and choice, Steve began his journey with tree dogs, incredibly, seventy-two years ago when he was a boy of eight. His journey has taken him through roles as

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00:57:39

Creekside Chronicles - The Hard Choice

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2026/01/15

Sometimes keeping multiple pups out of the litter lead to over thinking, lost sleep, and questionable decisions. How do you process which one suits you or fits into your pack best? Heath and Ross Ellwanger have that conversation. Just us every week on Creekside Chronicles. IG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors:Inukshuk DarkenergyOnX Double U Hunting SupplyQuick-track.comMuddy River Transport Inukshuk:Inukshukpro.comCorey.caDarkenergy: best-charging banks on

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00:48:19

Gone To The Dogs - A New Year’s Rant

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2026/01/12

Fresh off his annual New Year’s trip to South Carolina to attend the Grand American Coon Hunt, Steve takes the opportunity to unload some baggage he brought back from the competition events.With a background in registry administration, Steve fully understands the challenges the registries face in maintaining enthusiasm for their events, often on a playing field that can appear to be anything but level at times. Games must have participants and Steve fears today’s climate may be discouraging more

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00:29:34

The Art of Packing

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2026/01/09

The introduction of Creekside Chronicles. How did we get here, where the name came from and what it’s all about. As the 2025 hunting season came to an end it brought smiles, struggles, success and frustration. But there was a topic that kept being discussed. Packing dogs. This episode is going to touch on some basic do's and don’ts. Thank you for walking this trail with me. IG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors:Inukshuk DarkenergyOnX Double U Hunting

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00:55:06

Gone To The Dogs: What Difference Does It Make?

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2025/12/30

In this episode Steve and Nubbin invite a brand, spanking new coon hunter to the microphone in an enjoyable conversation with ten-year old Brantley Whittle. Brantley became interested in coon hunting after reading Wilson Rawls’ classic Where The Red Fern Grows as have so many children through the ages since Rawls penned the story of Old Dan and Little Ann in 1961. The parallels in age between the book’s Billy Coleman and Brantley Whittle, Coleman is ten when the story begins and Whittle is ten now,

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00:18:01

Hounds and Highways

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2025/12/26

As the year comes to an end we look back on the miles traveled, the places hunted, new and old, along with the struggles and successes we’ve had and the friends we have shared them with. The new year brings new beginnings, new name, new logo. Thanks to each and every one of you who listen to the weekly. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. IG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors:Inukshuk DarkenergyOnX Double U Hunting SupplyQuick-track.comMuddy River

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01:16:42

Gone To The Dogs - Stocking Stuffer: Part Two

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2025/12/22

In this episode Steve and Nubbin talk about Christmas, past and present.It’s a fun walk down memory lane for a couple of guys that have witnessed more than 160 Christmases in their combined earthy journey. The pair spins several tales of Christmases past in Alabama and West Virginia that will amuse and entertain. Nubbin’s wife Becky is still quite the entertainer with plans for more than thirty adults and their kids to invade the Sterrett, Ala., homestead at her gathering this year. Steve and

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00:34:30

Picking Up The Trail: Where We Left Off

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2025/12/19

In this episode we are following up on a couple of interesting bits of information on the last few episodes. Odor Intelligence 2.0 and Early Starters vs Late Bloomer. Thanks for walking the trail with me. Like and share with another hound hunter. IG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors:Inukshuk DarkenergyOnX Double U Hunting SupplyQuick-track.comMuddy River Transport Inukshuk:Inukshukpro.comCorey.ca Darkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is

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01:01:06

Gone To The Dogs - Stocking Stuffers: Part One

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2025/12/15

In this the first of two Christmas episodes Steve sets the mood for his favorite holiday by sharing an essay titled Christmas Cookies from the book Gone To The Dogs – A Coon Hunter’s Journey. The idea hinges upon how to show appreciation to those that make hound hunting possible for us throughout the year.Things take on a more serious note as Steve discusses the changes hound people are seeing in institutions upon which they regularly depend and ponders the what-ifs should things change too much.

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00:36:46

Early Starters

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2025/12/12

A new pup showing a ton of potential right from the start while excite any hound hunter. But what about the pup that doesn’t start as fast or takes time to mature before they put everything together. This episode covers the good and bad of both. IG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors:Inukshuk DarkenergyOnX Double U Hunting SupplyQuick-track.comMuddy River Transport Inukshuk:Inukshukpro.comCorey.caDarkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is

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01:22:59

Gone To The Dogs - A December Day with The Redbone Man

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2025/12/10

Steve catches up to octogenarian coon, and deer, hunter Fred Moran as the elder statesman of coon hunting, scans the Pennsylvania fields and woodlots for a shooter buck. The old, literally old friends talk about coon, squirrel, deer and bear hunting in this all-encompassing discussion aimed to satisfy connoisseurs of dog talk at its finest.It’s always a good time when Steve shares the studio with Fred. Enjoy. We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Double U Hunting

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00:33:57

Odor Intelligence: Part 2 - Environment and Weather

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2025/12/06

We follow last week's episode with what science says about how weather and environment helps or hurts the decay of odor. This week give you a little more insight on what your hound is actually working through. IG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath Hyatt Follow our Sponsors:Inukshuk DarkenergyOnX Double U Hunting SupplyQuick-track.comMuddy River Transport Inukshuk:Inukshukpro.comCorey.caDarkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4darkenergy.comOnx: subscribe to the

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01:24:35

Gone To The Dogs - Dunlap Times Three

Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen"s Empire ·

2025/12/01

This week Steve entertains a trio of coon hunters from Ohio that have become some of the most recognizable and respected hunters in game as breeders, trainers and successful competitors. The Dunlap brothers, Chuck and Don, were born in the adjoining county of Fayette in West Virginia, next door to Raleigh County where Steve was born. Their family migrated to central Ohio where the Dunlaps established themselves as young me to be serious coon hunters. Chuck’s son Coleton, affectionately known as

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