So you think you want to get into coon hunting, huh? Before you grab a light and a dog box, let’s talk about what you’re really signing up for.

In this episode, I break down what it takes to get started the right way — from picking the right dog and gear, to understanding how a night in the woods actually goes. This one’s for the folks who are new, curious, or just trying to figure out where to start without wasting time or money.

We’ll cover:

🐾 What kind of dog to start with

🎒 Gear that’s worth buying (and what can wait)

🌙 How to read your dog and enjoy the process

💭 The mindset that’ll keep you in the game long-term

Coon hunting isn’t just a hobby — it’s a lifestyle built on patience, learning, and a deep bond between you and your dog. If you’ve ever thought about stepping into this world, this episode will help you do it the right way.

🎧 Listen now — and see if you’ve really got what it takes to be a Dog Man.

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In this episode of Thoughts of a Dog Man, I sit down with my good friend Ryan Elson to talk all things beagles — from starting young pups to the lessons we’ve learned along the way. We get into what makes a good rabbit dog, the challenges that come with training, and the mindset it takes to bring out a pup’s full potential.

Whether you’re just getting started or have been running dogs for years, this is a real, unfiltered conversation packed with practical insight, laughs, and that old-school dog man wisdom.

🐶 Topics we cover:

• How to start beagle pups the right way
• Common mistakes new handlers make
• The importance of patience and consistency
• Real field experiences and lessons learned

🎧 Tune in, learn something new, and enjoy some honest talk between two dog men who live and breathe the sport.

In this episode, I’m answering some of the most common questions I’ve been getting about hunting and training young tree dogs.

We’re talking about dogs that tree but leave, pups that won’t leave your feet, when it’s the right time to take that young dog to the woods, when to start shooting game to them, and a few more things new and beginning handlers run into.

These are real questions from real hunters — and I’m just giving my honest take on what’s going on and how I’d handle it from what I've learned, been taught, or used myself!