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UKC Hunting Ops Podcast

United Kennel Club
Coonhounds
UKC
Hunting Dogs
Coon Hunting
United Kennel Club
Tournament Of Champions
Autumn Oaks
Rabbit Hunting
Clash Of Champions
Dog Training
Beagle Hunting
Winter Classic
Shed Dog Nationals
Eukanuba
Hunting
Coonhound World Championship
Dog Breeding
Dog Nutrition
Redbone Coonhounds
Beagles

The UKC® Hunting Ops Podcast is produced by United Kennel Club®, the world’s leading dog sports organization since 1898. UKC® Hunting Ops covers Coonhounds, Beagles, Cur and Feist Squirrel Dogs, Pointing Dogs, Retrievers, and more. Each week we’ll discuss aspects of one of our hunting dog sports, with topics like competition rules, UKC events, and discussions with today’s top competitors along wit... more

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…

Dave sits down with longtime coon hunter Mark Baer to talk all things Bluetick and coon hunting. Mark shares his history with the breed, reflects on how the sport and Bluetick community have evolved over the... more

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…

We're revisiting a great conversation in this rerun episode as Allen and UKC Vice President Todd Kellam sit down with Todd Adkins, Vice President of Government Affairs with Sportsmen's Alliance. The discussi... more

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This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast…

 Allen is joined by UKC field representative Jamie Estep to answer a variety of real-world night hunt “mailbag” scenarios submitted by hunters and handlers. The discussion covers common and often misundersto... more

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This week on the UKC hunting Ops Podcast…

Allen talks with Kentucky hunter Adam Wilson about his Feist dog, Double Up on the Dingo, which earned Outstanding Feist Dog of the Year honors. Wilson shares how he got started in squirrel dog hunting aroun... more

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Recent Guests

Todd Adkins
Vice President of Government Affairs
Sportsmen's Alliance
Episode: Ep. 210 – Sportsmen's Alliance w/ Todd Adkins
Jamie Estep
Field representative
UKC Hunting Ops
Episode: Ep. 209 - Coonhounds: Q&A Nite Hunt Scenarios w/ Jamie Estep
Adam Wilson
Owner/trainer of Feist dogs, winner of Outstanding Feist Dog of the Year
Independent breeder/handler from Kentucky
Episode: Ep. 208 – Feists: Adam Wilson & Dog of The Year, Dingo
Charlie McHearson
Participant from Flora, Illinois
Black and Tan community
Episode: Ep. 207 – 2026 Black and Tan Days
Kenneth Laroux
Past president, known as Chooch
Black and Tan Association
Episode: Ep. 207 – 2026 Black and Tan Days
Steve Burkholder
Senior Handler Series guest, top dog owner and handler
United Kennel Club
Episode: Ep. 206 - Rerun: UNDISPUTED w/ Steve Burkholder
Angie Vandergrift
NHBA contributor and long-time organizer/inductor
NHBA/UKC Beagle programs
Episode: Ep. 205 - Hunting Beagle Nationals w/ Roy Swafford and Angie Vandergrift
Trevor Wade
Originator of TOC
TOC, UKC
Episode: Ep. 204 - 2026 UKC Tournament of Champions Event Coverage
Kelly Blackburn
Handler for Willie's Rampage
UKC TOC contestant
Episode: Ep. 204 - 2026 UKC Tournament of Champions Event Coverage

Hosts

Todd Kellam & Allen Gingrich
Multiple long-standing hosts from UKC Hunting Ops, including lead voices who guide episodes and provide organizational context.
Dave McVeigh
Host known for front-line event coverage and UKC operations perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Volume

    You would be a five but you need to work on your volume and consistently speaking into the microphone there tends to be a lot of trail off and you can actually hear your guest better than you can. The host.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    runningrich98
    United States8 months ago
  • Good podcast

    Y’all do a great job with podcast and putting on events but registration department is a joke any more!!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nathan s johnson
    United States2 years ago
  • BEAGLES!!!

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! For bringing beagle episodes! I know coonhounds are the eye candy, but it’s hard to find a podcast that has a good amount of beagle talk! Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebel Hound
    United States4 years ago
  • Up coming rule change

    I am not a member and I have not hunted competition but wanted to get in to it in the coming fall so all the rule talks are a lot of help just wish thy would stop assuming that everyone understands the rules but my main concern is with the rule change allowing thermo cameras I understand that it’s cool and easy to use thy cost alot of money for a dog hand held collar lead you are at $2000 just to show up now you want to add $1500 to that an you talk about youth hunting the rich kids will win eve... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ozarksasquach
    United States4 years ago
  • UKC Does It Again!

    UKC is always on the leading edge of great sporting dog content. Allen and Trevor are great hosts, full of knowledge to share. Great job UKC!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CDG93
    United States4 years ago

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Public discussions of rule changes and advocacy are seen as valuable and timely.
Beagle-focused episodes are a welcome addition for fans of that breed.
Volume and vocal clarity sometimes fluctuate across episodes.
Listeners appreciate behind-the-scenes event coverage and rule explanations.

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Ep. 204 - 2026 UKC Tournament of Champions Event Coverage
Q: Tell me about Rampage and how you came to own him.
Rampage was acquired when he was around 18 months old after a previous owner had him laid up; he quickly developed into a natural coon dog who consistently performs well and has become a cornerstone for the team.
Ep. 202 – Dual Champion Pro Slam Introduction
Q: How does a club go about getting one of these hunts?
Clubs express interest through the Hunting Ops Department, ensure they can fill the field, secure qualified judges, and open a Pro Slam entry window similar to other Pro Slams, with a 20-dog limit.
Ep. 190 – John Strickland: Unfiltered and Unleashed
Q: How do you summarize this year and what it meant to you?
John described 2025 as the most amazing year in Coon Hunting, highlighting the significant impact Willie's Little Anne has had on his life and his family's life.
Ep. 190 – John Strickland: Unfiltered and Unleashed
Q: What does Saturday feel like on the World Hunt for the final cast?
John felt relaxed and regarded himself as a winner regardless of the outcome, enjoying the experience with camaraderie.
Ep. 173 – UNDISPUTED w/ Dave McVay, Part 1
Q: What was your number one that you're going to have on another episode here?
Sundown Tests. I think anybody who would have known me would have said, y'all, we could have told you who Dave's number one was.

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The show consistently centers on hunting dog sports across UKC programs, from coonhounds and beagles to Feist squirrel dogs and beyond. Episodes blend event coverage, rule explanations, and community storytelling with voices from UKC staff, industry guests, and top competitors. Listeners can expect practical insights into scoring, club operations, rule interpretations, and the culture surrounding major events, plus occasional policy and advocacy angles that affect dog owners and hunters. The podcast often shines when it features field-proven perspectives from the UKC ecosystem, deep-dives into tournament formats, and behind-the-scenes looks at live events, technology in scoring, and the sport's history and traditions.

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Recent guests on UKC Hunting Ops Podcast include:

1. Todd Adkins
2. Jamie Estep
3. Adam Wilson
4. Charlie McHearson
5. Kenneth Laroux
6. Steve Burkholder
7. Angie Vandergrift
8. Trevor Wade

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