Podcasts
Feb 27 2020
EP. 70 | Appalachian Hound Breeding
w/ Ira Jones, Roy Clark, & Ronnie Bateman
Lifelong Appalachian bear houndsmen Ira Jones, Roy Clark, & Ronnie Bateman sits down with Clay to discuss breeding bear hounds and how relationships have helped them build their packs. This alliance of Plott men work together to build better dogs than they could have ever built on their own. They also discuss great bear dogs and what it takes to get them.Feb 20 2020
EP. 69 | Beginners Guide to Spring Bear Hunting
It's time to talk spring bear hunting! Can you eat spring bear meat? Where do you go? What states have spring seasons? On this podcast we try to jumpstart a rookie to get them started and move them closer to pro level knowledge. We discuss the bear rut, bear denning patterns, and more. Clay is joined by Brent Reaves & Ryan Greb at the Global Headquarters. This group of friends have hunted extensively in the spring and are sharing the knowledge they have gained over the years. Spring bear hunting is the diamond in the rough that many hunters have never experienced. There is still time to plan a spring bear adventure this year.
In part 2 of a great conversation with Roy Clark and the Laurel Mountain Bear Hunters, Roy goes indo detail about his best dogs and the breeding going into them. They talk about how it takes a dedicated group of hunters to acheive the success and consistency they have found. Roy shares some epic bear hunting stories & the Laurel Mountain Bear Hunters tell what Roy means to them and the roll he has played in their lives.
Now 71, Roy Clark from East Tennesse has hunted with hounds his whole life. "My grandpa and daddy, when they started out hunting, I'd get to go with them to the 12-Mile Strip. We didn't have anything but a log truck, campling gear and dogs. We'd walk from there - no radios or nothing. It was tough to find bears that way." From primitive hound hunting all the way to the modern GPS collars, Roy has done it all. Roy is a living legend and you're sure to enjoy this view into the Appalachian Mountain hunting culture with the Laurel Mountain Bear hunters.
This week we are joined by venomous snake expert Dr. Chris Jenkins from the Orianne Society. You will hear everything you need to know about snakes to be a well-rounded woodsman. Chris answers questions about rattlesnakes like will a rattlesnake bite kill you, or should you kill them? Chris talks about the Orianne Society and why he founded it to protect threatened reptiles and amphibians.
Jan 30 2020
EP. 65 | Pheasant Hunting with a Trad Bow
One day in Kansas with trad bow in hand, Clay embarks on a quest to knock down a pheasant with an arrow. This is a recap of the hunt with him and cameraman, Brent Reaves. They discuss what they learned on this first try regarding the challenges, gear, and tactics. Biggest takeaway: Don't be afraid to miss!
From the ATA show, Clay sits down with Damon Bungard and @JaegerTracks (Dachshund/Teckel) to talk about blood trailing game. Damon talks about the history of the Teckel breed and tells some stories of blood trailing game with Jaeger. We gain insight into what patterns Damon has learned from trailing wounded game that will help every hunter. Damon also talks about his Tennessee deer hunting on public land!
Jan 16 2020
EP. 63 | The Untamed - "Yeah BABY!"
This is a super fun podcast with some authentic West Virginia hunters. Clay and Kolby sit down with Josh and Kirk from The Untamed YouTube channel. They discuss Josh's unique accent, spot-and-stalk deer hunting in reclaimed coal mines, and why hound hunting is a great recruitment tool for hunting.
Join in on a candid conversation about the challenges of modern parenting with Clay, his wife Misty, and their good friends Josh and Kristie Speilmaker and how they build their families. They discuss on growing epidemic of unmotivated boys and underachieving young men while talking about the book "Boys Adrift". This is must listen for parents as they discuss raising kids in an outdoor & hunting lifestyle, but more specifically about how to built a context for a transfer of values. Josh and Clay talk about their hunting history and tell a few funny stories, too. Misty even tells about why she married CLAY!
On this episode Clay and guest Moe Shepherd share bear attack stories and discuss big wood whitetails.