Orion Guide

06/25/2025

I’m not sure if I Laika to much yet!

We gonna be talking to one of them eastern folk that runs them Laikas on bears! It’s a whole different kinda dog! Value Pak Dog FoodHTTPS://specialty-feeds.c...

06/25/2025

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06/23/2025

These old Houndsman can sure inspire ya ya!

Bruce Kennedy had to be one of the greatest pioneers of the times when it comes to bringing some of these old-school houndsmen into the spotlight! Here is an interview he did with CJ Prock! the stories are phenomenal! Rest In Peace Mr. Kennedy and thank you for what you started! We can also thank Br...

06/13/2025

A few puppy starting tips!

Podcast Episode · Free Castin' · 06/13/2025 · 2h 48m

06/12/2025

Gentlemen…..start your puppies!

Let’s see who we can get on to talk about getting them puppies on the right track!Valu Pak Dog FoodHttps://specialty-feeds.comArizona Working Dog Alliance HT...

06/11/2025

Hound hunters make up a small, tight-knit community—truly the 1% of the hunting world. Because of this rarity and the unique nature of the sport, hound hunting often becomes “low hanging fruit” for criticism. To outsiders, it can look barbaric or unfair, and even some hunters misunderstand or unfairly judge it. But hound hunting is far from cruel—it’s a deeply traditional, skillful practice with thousands of years of history.

Humans have hunted with dogs for over 12,000 years, using their incredible noses and stamina to track and chase game. By medieval Europe, hound hunting was formalized into a sport of kings and aristocrats. Different breeds were developed for precise roles—foxhounds for tracking foxes, greyhounds for sight hunting, and dachshunds for going underground after quarry. Caring for hounds took dedication and skill, showing the respect hunters had for their dogs and the land.

Today, hound hunting requires a deep bond between hunter and dog, intense knowledge of terrain, and patience. It’s not an “easy” way out—it’s teamwork, tradition, and respect wrapped into one.

Because hound hunting looks different and is practiced by so few, it’s often the first to be attacked or dismissed—both by anti-hunters and sometimes by other hunters who don’t understand it. But tearing down any one style weakens us all.

If you haven’t tried hound hunting, I encourage you to see it firsthand—it’s a tradition rich in history and camaraderie. And if your passion is bow hunting or any other method, that’s just as valuable. Every style adds depth and resilience to the hunting community.

Hunting’s beauty is its variety—from the patient stillness of a bow hunter to the excitement of a pack of hounds on the trail, from the quiet wait of bait sitting to the stealthy pursuit of spot and stalk, and the craft of trapping.

Let’s honor the diversity of hunting traditions and protect all ethical methods. Hound hunting, while small in numbers, is a vital and honorable part of our heritage that deserves understanding—not judgment.

Together, we preserve the past and secure a future where every form of responsible hunting can thrive.

06/04/2025

05/30/2025

Dustin with Cold Strike Gear is back from Africa to tell us all about it! A shout out to Cody King for making this trip possible! And when we get rid of Dustin we talk to Branden, Jarrod and Benny about everything hounds!

Podcast Episode · Free Castin' · 05/30/2025 · 2h 28m

05/24/2025

UPDATE: 5/24/25: Erica Pelt and Samara Williams both have been located and they are safe. The flyer has been updated.

***THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who shared the flyer. ***

‼️CORRECTION: SAMARA WILLIAMS IS 5-YEARS-OLD, not 7-years-old, as initially reported to the NPD. The correction has been made on the flyer. ‼️

The Navajo Police Department requests the public's assistance in locating 40-year-old Erica Pelt and her 5-year-old daughter, Samara Williams.

Both went missing on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, around 6:00 p.m. in Pinon, Arizona.

Resources have been deployed to search the Pinon area and search efforts continue this morning with assistance from local and state law enforcement and fire services.

If you have any information on Erica Pelt’s or Samara William’s whereabouts, please contact the Navajo Police Department Chinle District at (928) 674-2111/2112.