UKC Hunting Ops Podcast

This week on the UKC hunting Ops Podcast…
Allen talks with Kentucky hunter Adam Wilson about his Feist dog, Double Up on the Dingo, which earned Outstanding Feist Dog of the Year honors. Wilson shares how he got started in squirrel dog hunting around 2016, his background as a firefighter, and how Dingo developed into a highly competitive dog with multiple cast wins and strong performances at UKC events. The discussion highlights Dingo’s performance in the Dog of the Year runoff, including key moments from the final casts, as well as the strategy required to stay competitive in the standings throughout the year, and more!
 
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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Dave travels to the 2026 Black & Tan Days in Flora, Illinois, where he talks with competitors Amy McDonald, Charlie McHearson, Jeff Nelson, Kenneth Laroux, and Scott Rossen about the event, the history behind it, and what keeps people coming back year after year. They also share stories from past hunts and competitions while reflecting on the traditions and strong sense of community surrounding the event and the Black & Tan breed.
 
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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
We’re revisiting the very first episode in the UNDISPUTED series, where Allen sits down with Steve Burkholder to count down his top 3 hounds and talk about the dogs that helped to establish him as a big name in the coon hunting world. You might also recognize Steve from the Tournament of Champions, where he’s played an integral role in the past few years as an announcer. This is an all-time favorite episode you won’t want to miss!
 
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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Dave checks in from the 2026 UKC Hunting Beagle Nationals in Zanesville, Ohio, where he’s joined by Hunting Beagle veterans Roy Swafford, winner of the very first Hunting Beagle Nationals in 1992, and Angie Vandergrift, Beagle Show Champion and founding member of the NHBA. They walk through the history the event and how it’s evolved over the years into what it is today – plenty of insight and stories you’ll want to hear.
 
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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
We’re bringing you coverage from the 2026 UKC Tournament of Champions! Dave is on the grounds in Sturgis, Michigan, getting exclusive interviews from throughout the event.
Dave sits down with Trevor Wade, former UKC Coonhound Program Manager and one of the founders of the Tournament of Champions, and Matt Lingo of Houndsman Advantage.
Plus, hear directly from the final three competitors in the final cast – Kelly Blackburn, Austin Gentry, and Justin Allen – as they prepare to compete in the final round, determining who will be crowned the 2026 TOC Champion and what’s led up to this moment.
You won’t want to miss it!
 
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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Allen and Dave are on location in Tell City, Indiana, covering the 2026 UKC Cur & Feist Squirrel Dog World Championship.
While at the event, they sit down with two longtime members of the Perry County Coon Club in Tell City, PeeWee and Dave, to talk about some of the club’s history and share hunt stories.
They also recap the results of the 2026 Squirrel Dog Championship, where Keith and Clint Mitchell of Mississippi earned first place with their dog Hug City Rufus.
 
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On this week’s episode of the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Allen and Dave sit down to share the details of the brand new UKC Dual Champion Pro Slam! This unique event gives coonhounds that have earned the prestigious Dual Champion status an opportunity to earn an additional title. Competitors will put their skills to the test first in the show ring, and then in the woods. So if your hound has earned at least one Nite Hunt and Bench Show title, this one’s for you! You won’t want to miss it.
 
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On this week’s episode of the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
We wrap up the Coonhound Running Rules rerun series with the final installment, Part 4 of 4. This episode covers six key sections of the UKC Coonhound Rulebook: Section 7 (timeouts), Section 8 (handler responsibilities), Section 9 (judging), Section 10 (spectators), Section 12 (scorecards), and Section 13 (tie-breakers). Tune in to catch the conclusion of this series!
 
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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
We continue the Coonhound Running Rules reruns with the third installment of this four-part series. This episode takes a closer look at Sections 5 and 11 of the UKC Coonhound Rulebook, starting with circled and deleted points and wrapping up with the scoring of dogs. Be sure to tune in, you won’t want to miss this one!
 
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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Features part 2 of the 4-part Coonhound Running Rules Rerun Series, which exclusively examines Section 6 of the UKC Coonhound Rulebook, breaking down “the good, the bad, and the ugly,” of nite hunts – specifically the actions and behaviors that can bring your hunt to an immediate end. Allen and Trevor walk through what handlers need to know, why these rules matter, and how they play out in real situations, helping you to stay sharp during your hunts and on the track to success!
 
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