Making a hound: From the pup up!

Making a hound: From the pup up!

Every finished hound starts as an 8-week-old puppy. This episode we're breaking down the entire journey—from bringing that pup home for the first time to turning it into a game-running hound. We'll cover: ✅ Picking the right pup from the litter ✅ Building confidence and drive ✅ Socialization and early training ✅ Introducing scent and game ✅ Starting pups with older dogs ✅ Common mistakes that ruin young hounds ✅ When to hunt them alone ✅ Genetics vs. training ✅ What separates a good dog from a great one We'll also be talking about the mischievous side of raising pups—the chewing, wandering off, ignoring commands, and all the headaches that come with turning a young hound into a reliable hunting partner. Whether you've started dozens of pups or you're raising your first one, this show is for you. #FreeCastin #HoundDogs #PuppyTraining #RunningGame #HoundHunting #DogTraining #HuntingDogs #Coonhound #BearDogs #LionDogs #Houndsman #WorkingDogs #PuppyToFinishedDog #LivePodcast #ArizonaWorkingDogAlliance #HuntingPodcast

Hound Hunting: What a Waste!

The Most Overrated Things in Hound Hunting On this episode we're opening a can of worms and asking a question that every houndsman has an opinion on: What's the most overrated thing in hound hunting? Are we spending too much money on gear, dog food, supplements, tracking systems, lights, dog boxes, trucks, and gadgets that don't actually put more game in the tree? Or are some of these investments worth every penny? From social media-famous dogs to expensive equipment, we're separating what truly matters from what might just be draining our wallets. This isn't about bashing brands or people—it's about honest discussion from houndsmen who have spent years behind good dogs and learned what really makes a difference. Tonight we'll discuss: 🐾 Dog food and supplements 🐾 Tracking systems and technology 🐾 Dog boxes and truck builds 🐾 Hunting gear and gadgets 🐾 Bloodlines, papers, and hype 🐾 What actually makes a better houndsman Join the Conversation: What is the most overrated thing in hound hunting today? Drop your answer in the comments and tell us what piece of gear, trend, or product you think gets more credit than it deserves. Hounds, Mules, and Everything in Between. #FreeCastin #AnecdoteOfAHoundsman #HoundHunting #Houndsmen #LionHunting #BearHunting #CoonHunting #WorkingDogs #DogTracking #Garmin #HuntingPodcast #HoundDogLife #Conservation #ArizonaWorkingDogAlliance #HoundsMulesAndEverythingInBetween #HuntingGear #DogFood #OutdoorPodcast 🔥 Live Wednesday at 6 PM MST 🔥 On YouTube channel "Anecdote of a Houndsman"

OHV or back of a MULE?

This episode we're diving into one of the biggest debates in the hound hunting world: Mules vs. OHVs — Which is the better hound hunting rig? From pack mules in the backcountry to side-by-sides on the trail, we're breaking down the pros, cons, costs, access, reliability, and hunting experiences that come with each. Has modern technology made us better hunters, or have we lost something by leaving mule power behind? Whether you're riding a mule into rough country or chasing hounds from behind the wheel of a OHV, this conversation is for you. 🔥 Mule Power vs Horsepower 🔥 Wilderness Access vs Speed 🔥 Tradition vs Technology 🔥 Real Stories from Real Houndsmen #FreeCastin #HoundsMulesAndEverythingInBetween #HoundHunting #MulePower #OHVLife #SideBySide #Houndsmen #LionHunting #BearHunting #CoonHunting #MuleLife #HuntingPodcast #WorkingDogs #BackcountryHunting #ArizonaHoundsmen #HoundDogLife #ConservationThroughHunting

What’s REALLY Killing Hound Hunting?

On this episode of Free Castin’, we tackle a conversation that’s been building for a long time… What’s REALLY killing hound hunting? From division inside the hunting community and social media drama to rising costs, disappearing mentorship, technology dependence, and public perception — we break down the biggest threats facing modern houndsmen and the future of hound hunting itself. Are anti-hunters really the biggest problem… or are some of the issues coming from inside our own community? This episode gets honest about the state of hunting culture, conservation, young hunters leaving the sport, and what needs to change if we want the next generation to experience the same traditions we grew up loving. Whether you agree or disagree, this is a conversation every houndsman needs to hear. #FreeCastin #HoundHunting #Houndsmen #BearHunting #LionHunting #PredatorHunting #HuntingDogs #Conservation #PublicLand #OutdoorCulture #Garmin #Podcast Arizona Working Dog Alliance https://azwda.com [https://azwda.com] Where we talk a lot of politics that effects the American Sportsman https://www.youtube.com/@awda24 [https://www.youtube.com/@awda24] Mountain Daily Star mountaindailystar.com [http://mountaindailystar.com] https://mountaindailystar.com/free-roaming-arizona-horses-series-episode-1-heber-horses/ [https://mountaindailystar.com/free-roaming-arizona-horses-series-episode-1-heber-horses/] Cold Strike Gear https://coldstrikegear.com [https://coldstrikegear.com] https://www.youtube.com/@ColdStrikeGear [https://www.youtube.com/@ColdStrikeGear] Arizona Hound Hunters Rendezvous http://azhhr,com "Born 100 Years Too Late" https://www.youtube.com/@BrettVaughnB100 [https://www.youtube.com/@BrettVaughnB100] "Interviews, Stories and Tales" https://www.youtube.com/@InterviewsStoriesandTales [https://www.youtube.com/@InterviewsStoriesandTales] "Louisiana Hunting" https://www.youtube.com/@louisianahunting [https://www.youtube.com/@louisianahunting] CMW Investigations, LLC http://cmwpi.com "Anecdote of a Houndsman" live podcast "Free Castin" https://www.youtube.com/@AnecdoteofaHoundsman [https://www.youtube.com/@AnecdoteofaHoundsman] Watch these podcast live every Thursday night at 6PM MST!

Young dogs and their handlers, who's the worst?

Tonight on Free Castin’, we dive deep into one of the most debated topics in the hound world — young dogs. From starting pups too early, genetics vs training, trash breaking, grit, brains, pressure, and the mistakes that ruin more dogs than people realize, this episode is packed with honest opinions and real experience from houndsmen who’ve lived it. We talk about what separates average dogs from great ones, whether elite hounds are born or made, and how patience — or the lack of it — can completely shape a young dog’s future. The crew shares stories about pups that exceeded every expectation, dogs that never made it, and the lessons learned from both. If you’ve ever started a pup, ruined one, trained one, or dreamed about raising that once-in-a-lifetime hound, this episode is for you. Expect strong opinions, real stories, plenty of laughs, and a conversation every dog man can relate to. #FreeCastin #Houndsmen #YoungDogs #BearDogs #LionDogs #DogTraining #HoundHunting #WorkingDogs #HuntingPodcast #AnecdoteOfAHoundsman Arizona Working Dog Alliance https://azwda.com [https://azwda.com] Where we talk a lot of politics that effects the American Sportsman https://www.youtube.com/@awda24 [https://www.youtube.com/@awda24] Mountain Daily Star mountaindailystar.com [http://mountaindailystar.com] https://mountaindailystar.com/free-roaming-arizona-horses-series-episode-1-heber-horses/ [https://mountaindailystar.com/free-roaming-arizona-horses-series-episode-1-heber-horses/] Cold Strike Gear https://coldstrikegear.com [https://coldstrikegear.com] https://www.youtube.com/@ColdStrikeGear [https://www.youtube.com/@ColdStrikeGear] Arizona Hound Hunters Rendezvous http://azhhr,com "Born 100 Years Too Late" https://www.youtube.com/@BrettVaughnB100 [https://www.youtube.com/@BrettVaughnB100] "Interviews, Stories and Tales" https://www.youtube.com/@InterviewsStoriesandTales [https://www.youtube.com/@InterviewsStoriesandTales] "Louisiana Hunting" https://www.youtube.com/@louisianahunting [https://www.youtube.com/@louisianahunting] CMW Investigations, LLC http://cmwpi.com "Anecdote of a Houndsman" live podcast "Free Castin" https://www.youtube.com/@AnecdoteofaHoundsman [https://www.youtube.com/@AnecdoteofaHoundsman] Watch these podcast live every Thursday night at 6PM MST!