UKC Hunting Ops Podcast

01/15/2025

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

Listen now on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT5osx_wpyU&list=PLb_krZ1jPbRjAtV4qNQLe1kD8HiLR9Igd

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,...

01/13/2025

ONE MORE WEEK!

Just a reminder the deadline for advanced entries for Winter Classic is next Monday, January 20.

Sign up and learn more at: https://www.ukcdogs.com/winter-classic

01/10/2025

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

If haven’t already subscribed to American Field Sportsman’s Journal, the deadline to receive your copy of our inaugural Spring relaunch issue is Monday, January 20 at 11:59 p.m. EST. The Spring issue will begin mailing in early March.

WHAT'S INSIDE?
Our Spring issue is jam packed with seasonally relevant content to entertain and excite you with the information and motivation you need as you head back into the fields, woods, and waters to train and compete with your dogs.

Topics Include:
• Must-Try Wild Game Meal Prep Tips
• Understanding Health & Genetic Testing
• Gotta-Have Hunting Dog Gear
• Why You Should Be Hunting With a Suppressor
• How Houndsmen Are Supporting Conservation
• First-Time Retriever Training Tips
• Looking Into Littermate Syndrome
• How To Get Started With a Leashed Tracking Dog
• A State of the Union for Coonhunting in America
• And so much more!

Don't miss your chance to own a piece of American hunting dog history in Issue #1 of the all-new American Field Sportsman's Journal. For only $39.95, you’ll receive four quarterly issues filled with captivating photography, in-depth features, informative articles, heartfelt stories, and other artistic and literary works that chronicle the unique partnership between humans and hunting dogs.

https://shop.ukcdogs.com/american-field-sportsmans-journal-subscription/

01/02/2025

Tonight's the big night! We're kicking off our competition coonhunting calendar tonight at Grand American with our Pro Slam. Stay tuned right here for updates on the hunt and for the rest of the weekend festivities!

12/26/2024

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.

Listen Now: https://ukchuntingops.podbean.com/e/ep-135-beagles-nhba-2024-sectional-series-winners/

12/17/2024

Still on the hunt for a last-minute stocking stuffer for the hunting dog owner in your family?

We’ve got the gift that gives back all year long with a gift subscription to American Field Sportsman's Journal and Coonhound Bloodlines! Save 15% on your order AND receive a digital ornament download to print and hang on your tree or share with the special hunter in your life.

The perfect Christmas gift is just one click away—don’t wait because this special offer is only available until Friday at 11:59 p.m. EST ... and yes, it's okay to gift yourself one along the way!

Shop now at: https://shop.ukcdogs.com/magazines-memberships/?sort=featured

12/09/2024

Winter Classic entries are now open!

Advanced entry deadline is January 20, 2025.

See more at: https://www.ukcdogs.com/winter-classic

12/05/2024

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.

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...

11/29/2024

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11/13/2024

Just a few more days left to take advantage of the special offers happening for the Preview Issue of the all-new American Field Sportsman's Journal. Don't miss out on this one-time only, limited edition issue! Subscribe now!

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11/06/2024

Listen to this week’s episode for:

- big announcements about the 2025 Coonhound World Championship, in particular, some news about Finals and Zones.

- hear where we’re at with TOC, Top Ten, and Next Generation Spotlight Series.

- news on our new online application and testing system for Master of Hounds and Bench Show judges.

Audio link: https://ukchuntingops.podbean.com/e/ep-128-coonhounds-2025-coonhound-program-and-world-finals-updates/

10/30/2024

In this week’s episode, UKC 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 (linked below) to see videos and diagrams of each test site:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbcG-wxGY0U

10/28/2024

Have you heard the news??

UKC is returning the legacy hunting dog and sporting publication, American Field Sportsman's Journal back into production, with a special Preview Issue to deliver in time for Christmas.

Although this iconic title has become connected to the pointing dog field trial community in recent decades, UKC is returning the Journal to its original roots to feature all types of hunting dogs, including bird dogs, retrievers, hounds, beagles, and other types of sporting dogs, together in one publication. And if you're a well-rounded sportsman, the Journal has additional departments in wild game cooking, guns and shooting, hunting dog health, conservation, and more.

Now is the perfect time to join the movement, with our first giveaway contest wrapping up this week. Subscribe to the Journal by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. EST to be entered for your chance to win a Dogtra Pathfinder 2.

See more at: https://journal.americanfield.com/subscribe/

10/20/2024

2024 UKC Hunting Beagle World Champion:

GRHBCH CH Black Saddle Yogi Bear

-owned by Jacob Koons and Brandon Auflick, Glouster, OH, handled by Jacob.

10/18/2024

Opposite S*x at the UKC Beagle World Championship in Mountain Grove, Missouri:

HBCH GRCH No Cures Angel Maker, Owned and Handled by Mike Higby

10/18/2024

2024 World Show Champion 🏆

GRCH GRHBCH J&B’s Tigerback Merle, Owned and Handled by Joshua Byars

10/15/2024

Dropping bright and early Wednesday morning: the continuation of our series on Feist Squirrel Dog Honor Rules. Part 3!

Find us wherever you get your podcasts (Apple, Spotify, etc)!

Part 1: https://ukchuntingops.podbean.com/e/ep-112-squirrel-dogs-feist-squirrel-hunt-honor-rules-part-1/

Part 2: https://ukchuntingops.podbean.com/e/ep-116-squirrel-dogs-feist-squirrel-hunt-honor-rules-part-2/

Part 3: Check it out Wednesday - https://ukchuntingops.podbean.com/

09/26/2024

Listen now: https://ukchuntingops.podbean.com/e/ep-123-coonhounds-interviews-at-the-coonhound-world-championship/

In this episode:
-Andi Emory, 2024 World Show Champion
-Finals Bench Show Judge Dan Mazalic
-Each of the Final Cast before they hit the woods
-Casey Maggard after he took the 2024 UKC Coonhound World Champion title with GRNITECH(2) 'PR' Little Lacy

And more!