UKC Hunting Ops Podcast
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.
Episodes
This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Allen and Dave look ahead to the 2026 Coonhound World Finals, which takes place October 1-3 in Portland, Indiana! Discussions this week include who might take home the Triple Crown title and looking back on the very first World Hunt in 1978 in Beaverdam, Ohio, won by Loomis Tom. They also break down this year’s Coonhound World Zones results, Breed and Sex representation, and St...
This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Allen and Dave sit down for a pre-event overview of the 2026 Hunting Beagle World event, coming up September 25-27 in Sturgis, Michigan. They recap a packed five weeks of major UKC events, take a look at the states represented in the upcoming Beagle World Hunt, and highlight and break down entries from each state. See you in Sturgis this weekend!
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Dave sits down with Penny Turner and Rhonda Brown, two highly successful names in the English breed and bench show world. They discuss how they got started, their history with the English breed, memorable wins and accomplishments, and what has made this dynamic duo so successful over the years.
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The conversation with Harry Oumedian continues in Part II, the final part of this special two-part series. Harry shares more stories, insight, memories, advice, and discusses the history and legacy of Yellow River Redbones.
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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Allen sits down with longtime coon hunter and Yellow River Redbones founder Harry Oumedian for Part I of this exclusive two-part series. Harry shares stories from his years in the sport and from breeding his legendary line of Redbones, as well as some of his most memorable dogs he’s owned and hunted throughout the years, including his historic 1999 Autumn Oaks win – the o...
This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Allen and Dave cover a variety of important Hunting Ops topics, including the updated Feist Running Rules that will take effect September 1, Coonhound and Beagle World Hunt deadlines and entry information, the new spectator policy for Coonhound World Zones and Finals, and common questions about litter and single registration.
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In the final part of this special three-part series, Allen concludes his conversation with John Monroe. John shares more from his six decades of experience in coon hunting as the conversation comes to a close.
Be sure to tune in for the final chapter of this exclusive interview!
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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
In Part 2 of this three-part series, Allen continues his conversation with legendary coon hunter John Monroe. With six decades in the sport behind him, John looks back on memories and experiences, his favorite dogs, advice, and what’s to come in the future.
There’s plenty more to hear from John in Part 2, so be sure you don’t miss this one!
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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
In Part 1 of this special three-part series, Allen talks with legendary coon hunter John Monroe, 87. John is one of the few still living who witnessed the beginning of competition nite hunts. He reflects on his remarkable career that began in the early 60’s, from breeding and training the world-renowned Finley River Walkers to winning three World Championships.
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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Allen chats with Darrell Brown of Southeastern English Kennels about the history of his renowned breeding program, the dogs that shaped it, and the experiences that defined his career. Darrell shares stories from decades of breeding English coonhounds, competition hunting, and the relationships built along the way, offering a firsthand look at the legacy of Southeastern English Kenne...
This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Is Part 2 of “What’s Coming Up at UKC,” where Allen, Dave, and Danielle continue the conversation on what’s happening at United Kennel Club, discussing upcoming program updates, new event opportunities, and ways UKC is adapting to better support clubs and participants. Topics include double-header events, Pro Slams, the new Dual Champion Pro Slam Series, upcom...
This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Allen is joined by Dave McVay and Danielle Champ to discuss what’s happening now and what’s coming soon at United Kennel Club. The team highlights Dave’s new role as Hunting Ops Field Manager, upcoming Breed Day events, and other updates from UKC’s hunting program.
They also preview exciting Coonhound Bench Show program updates from Danielle, Bench Show Progra...
This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Dave sits down with longtime coon hunter Mark Baer to talk all things Bluetick and coon hunting. Mark shares his history with the breed, reflects on how the sport and Bluetick community have evolved over the years, and recounts memorable stories and experiences from decades spent hunting and working with these dogs, as well as what keeps him turning hounds loose after all these years...
This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
We're revisiting a great conversation in this rerun episode as Allen and UKC Vice President Todd Kellam sit down with Todd Adkins, Vice President of Government Affairs with Sportsmen's Alliance. The discussion covers a variety of topics important to UKC dog owners and hunters, including advocacy efforts, ways to get involved, and much more. Whether you're hearing it for the first tim...
This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…
Allen is joined by UKC field representative Jamie Estep to answer a variety of real-world night hunt “mailbag” scenarios submitted by hunters and handlers. The discussion covers common and often misunderstood UKC rules, including whether dogs move up in tree position when another dog leaves, how dogs are scored when they come into a tree after the judge arrives, spl...
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 highli...
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 commun...
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 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 &n...
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 co...
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