On this episode of Free Castin’, we tackle a conversation that’s been building for a long time…

What’s REALLY killing hound hunting?

From division inside the hunting community and social media drama to rising costs, disappearing mentorship, technology dependence, and public perception — we break down the biggest threats facing modern houndsmen and the future of hound hunting itself.

Are anti-hunters really the biggest problem… or are some of the issues coming from inside our own community?

This episode gets honest about the state of hunting culture, conservation, young hunters leaving the sport, and what needs to change if we want the next generation to experience the same traditions we grew up loving.

Whether you agree or disagree, this is a conversation every houndsman needs to hear.

#FreeCastin #HoundHunting #Houndsmen #BearHunting #LionHunting #PredatorHunting #HuntingDogs #Conservation #PublicLand #OutdoorCulture #Garmin #Podcast

Arizona Working Dog Alliance

https://azwda.com

Where we talk a lot of politics that effects the American Sportsman

https://www.youtube.com/@awda24

Mountain Daily Star

mountaindailystar.com

https://mountaindailystar.com/free-roaming-arizona-horses-series-episode-1-heber-horses/

Cold Strike Gear

https://coldstrikegear.com

https://www.youtube.com/@ColdStrikeGear

Arizona Hound Hunters Rendezvous

http://azhhr,com

"Born 100 Years Too Late"

https://www.youtube.com/@BrettVaughnB100

"Interviews, Stories and Tales"

https://www.youtube.com/@InterviewsStoriesandTales

"Louisiana Hunting"

https://www.youtube.com/@louisianahunting

CMW Investigations, LLC

http://cmwpi.com

"Anecdote of a Houndsman" live podcast "Free Castin"

https://www.youtube.com/@AnecdoteofaHoundsman

Watch these podcast live every Thursday night at 6PM MST!

Tonight on Free Castin’, we dive deep into one of the most debated topics in the hound world — young dogs. From starting pups too early, genetics vs training, trash breaking, grit, brains, pressure, and the mistakes that ruin more dogs than people realize, this episode is packed with honest opinions and real experience from houndsmen who’ve lived it.

We talk about what separates average dogs from great ones, whether elite hounds are born or made, and how patience — or the lack of it — can completely shape a young dog’s future. The crew shares stories about pups that exceeded every expectation, dogs that never made it, and the lessons learned from both.

If you’ve ever started a pup, ruined one, trained one, or dreamed about raising that once-in-a-lifetime hound, this episode is for you. Expect strong opinions, real stories, plenty of laughs, and a conversation every dog man can relate to.

#FreeCastin #Houndsmen #YoungDogs #BearDogs #LionDogs #DogTraining #HoundHunting #WorkingDogs #HuntingPodcast #AnecdoteOfAHoundsman

Arizona Working Dog Alliance

https://azwda.com

Where we talk a lot of politics that effects the American Sportsman

https://www.youtube.com/@awda24

Mountain Daily Star

mountaindailystar.com

https://mountaindailystar.com/free-roaming-arizona-horses-series-episode-1-heber-horses/

Cold Strike Gear

https://coldstrikegear.com

https://www.youtube.com/@ColdStrikeGear

Arizona Hound Hunters Rendezvous

http://azhhr,com

"Born 100 Years Too Late"

https://www.youtube.com/@BrettVaughnB100

"Interviews, Stories and Tales"

https://www.youtube.com/@InterviewsStoriesandTales

"Louisiana Hunting"

https://www.youtube.com/@louisianahunting

CMW Investigations, LLC

http://cmwpi.com

"Anecdote of a Houndsman" live podcast "Free Castin"

https://www.youtube.com/@AnecdoteofaHoundsman

Watch these podcast live every Thursday night at 6PM MST!

Welcome back to another episode of Free Castin’! This one’s a packed house with stories, opinions, laughs, and straight-up houndsmen talk from across the country.

Joining the show:

• Chris Watson from the YouTube channel Anecdote of a Houndsman
• Brett Vaughn from Born 100 Years Too Late
• Jeremy Purvis from Louisiana Hunting
• Dustin with Cold Strike Gear
• Jarrod Fischer with South Ridge Guide Service

Later in the episode, Cody King jumps on to talk about his recent hunting trip down in Mexico.

We cover everything from a jaw-dropping $100,000 mule sold at auction, to the reality of rattlesnake-bit dogs, and then dive deep into the pros and cons of the modern houndsman. From old-school values to social media, technology, competition, and the changing culture around hunting dogs, nobody holds back in this episode.

If you enjoy real conversations about hounds, hunting culture, dogs, western life, and the people keeping the tradition alive, this episode is for you.

#FreeCastin #Houndsmen #BearDogs #LionDogs #MuleStories #ColdStrikeGear #HuntingPodcast #AnecdoteOfAHoundsman #Born100YearsTooLate #LouisianaHunting

Arizona Working Dog Alliance

https://azwda.com

Where we talk a lot of politics that effects the American Sportsman

https://www.youtube.com/@awda24

Mountain Daily Star

mountaindailystar.com

https://mountaindailystar.com/free-roaming-arizona-horses-series-episode-1-heber-horses/

Cold Strike Gear

https://coldstrikegear.com

https://www.youtube.com/@ColdStrikeGear

Arizona Hound Hunters Rendezvous

http://azhhr,com

"Born 100 Years Too Late"

https://www.youtube.com/@BrettVaughnB100

"Interviews, Stories and Tales"

https://www.youtube.com/@InterviewsStoriesandTales

"Louisiana Hunting"

https://www.youtube.com/@louisianahunting

CMW Investigations, LLC

http://cmwpi.com

"Anecdote of a Houndsman" live podcast "Free Castin"

https://www.youtube.com/@AnecdoteofaHoundsman

Watch these podcast live every Thursday night at 6PM MST!