"Everybody loves puppies, but not everyone is happy with those puppies by the time they turn a year old. So, I’ll be blunt about the matter. There’s absolutely no fail-proof way of guaranteeing that you’ll get a pup that makes the dog for which you hope. However, there are some things that will put the odds in your favor."
Join the Author and learn about some guidelines to help you pick a pup that will grow into a successful bear hound.
"I think it's safe to say that every hunter has an itch they would love to scratch. In my case, bear hunting was at the top of my list."
Join the Author in his story of hunting an elusive bear known as "Houdini".
"Have you ever experienced a tire blowout on the highway? As in rubber pieces flying everywhere and erratic driving as you struggle to maintain control of your suddenly unbalanced and bucking vehicle? Well, I have. About the only thing I can imagine would make it worse (apart from a sudden and abrupt stop involving a telephone pole) would be if I then needed to wait for that tire to grow back and heal up before I could use the vehicle again. Sounds terrible, right? Welcome to hunting big game with hounds."
Join the Author and learn the importance of your dog's feet, and how to care for them effectively.

Breeding To A Standard

Seven Fundamentals

"Every bear hunting houndsman wants great dogs. I’ve never met anyone who wants mediocre hounds. Yet, in reality, there are a lot of hounds that can’t produce in the woods. And unfortunately, there’s plenty of breeding taking place that produces subpar litters of puppies that are unlikely to improve the matter."
Join the Author as he dives into some of the fundamentals for breeding successfully.