In this second episode of the Hound on the Run Podcast, I’m kicking off what I envision to be recurring series called Portrait of a Houndsman where I interview anyone willing to talk with me about their dogs to show a glimpse into the diverse world of hound hunting.
First up is Ben Sheets (@treetalkinmedia on Instagram). Ben is a tree dog enthusiast of over 13 years out of Pennsylvania who got started with curs and feists but currently runs Leopard coonhounds. I had a great time getting to know Ben and I hope you enjoy it.
Find Ben on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia/
In this episode, we discuss:
Sunday hunting laws …
Ben’s introduction to tree dogs via squirrel hunting …
How the easiest part of hound hunting boils down to a simple transaction … then the hard work starts
The tremendous gift that is a generous mentor … and how difficult it can be to take their advice sometimes …
The mysterious origins of the Leopard coonhound breed … I’m still confused to be honest …
How nice it is to have friendly friends with tuned-up dogs who invite you to hunt …
Some safety considerations when taking young kids hunting …
Confusing family members with our hunting habits …
Diving into Ben’s self-proclamation as an amateur photographer … and the challenges of low-light action photography …
And much, much more.
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Until next time,
Niklas
