Tree Talkin' Time

Tree Talkin' Time is all about tree dogs. We talk to people who hunt various breeds of dogs to pursue and tree anything from squirrels to bear.

Tree Talkin' Time is a sports podcast hosted by Ben Sheets, with 248 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ben Sheets hosts Tree Talkin' Time, a sports show with 248 episodes published.

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  Episode #247

  247. If It Climbs, It Ain't Trash

  Sep 28, 202651 minS1

  On this episode, I am joined by longtime Georgia coon hunter Al Medcalf. We talk about a lifetime spent hunting, raising, and learning from tree dogs. Al shares how he got started with cur dogs in the 1980s, why he's drawn to Plotts and dogs with a little variety in their breeding, and why walk-hunting suits him best. Along the way, Al tells stories about some of the dogs he's loved and hunted over the years—from the remarkably accurate Zeke and the dependable black-and-tan Nancy to Ranger, Stormy, and the unforgettable Lightning. He reflects on keeping older dogs for life, receiving good dogs from friends, raising puppies, and the special satisfaction of watching a young dog tree its first coon alone. Al also talks about his family's long history in Georgia, his 32 years with the state patrol, his appreciation for Full Cry , and the story he recently submitted for the magazine. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1420083161566245 https://animalhousingsolutions.com https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

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  Episode #246

  246. Pure Country

  Sep 21, 20261h 7mS1

  In this episode I am joined by lifelong houndsman and competition squirrel hunter Erik Walley. Erik traces his journey from running deer and fox dogs as a kid, to becoming a dominant force in the squirrel dog world with his "Pure Country" line of OMCBA curs. He shares the story of his first fox dog Slim, how he got barred from local fox pens for having dogs that caught too much game, his transition into coon and then squirrel hunting, and the dog that first put him "on the map" — Pure Country Scout. Erik talks candidly about selling Scout after Hurricane Katrina, walking away from dogs for more than a decade to chase team roping, and then getting pulled back into squirrel dogs with the world champion Hawk and his offspring. Throughout the conversation, he highlights the importance of a good women, good dogs, breeding for hunt, mouth, and consistency, and why he believes OMCBA-registered dogs give him the most options in today's multi-registry competition scene. Erik closes by reflecting on the rising level of competition, the need to get more youth involved, and the satisfaction of sharing final casts and world hunt stages with his wife, Melissa. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1420083161566245 https://animalhousingsolutions.com https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

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  Episode #209

  245. Fighting For Hounds

  Sep 14, 20261h 10mS1

  In this week's episode I am joined by Chris Watson, founder of the Arizona Working Dog Alliance (AWDA) and creator of the Anecdote of the Houndsman YouTube channel. Chris shares how he got started with hounds in Arizona, the old-school mentors and bloodlines that shaped his pack, and the standout dogs that defined different eras of his hunting. From there, the conversation shifts to media, advocacy, and politics: how Chris went from YouTube and live streams to founding AWDA when no one else would step up, what it's like dealing with legislators and game commissions, and why hunters must become the "squeaky wheel" to protect hound hunting. Chris lays out a blueprint for positive education, smarter use of social media, taking non-hunters and kids to the woods, and holding fellow houndsmen to higher standards in dog care and ethics. They also highlight the Arizona Hound Hunters Rendezvous—what it is, who shows up from across the country, and how it's becoming a hub for Western houndsmen, storytelling, and collaboration. https://azwda.com Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1420083161566245 https://animalhousingsolutions.com https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

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  Episode #244

  244. "It's Hard To Beat Plus Points"

  Sep 7, 202635 minS1

  In this week's episode I am joined by Charlie McPherson, fresh off one of the biggest accomplishments of his hunting career—winning the 2026 Autumn Oaks National Dual Championship with his Black and Tan, McPherson All In Double Deuce. Charlie has been hunting Black and Tans for more than 20 years, but Deuce is the first dog he has really pushed in the hunts. At just five years old, Deuce has already built an impressive resume, winning hunts in 11 different states and earning his place in the Hall of Fame at only two years old. Despite all those accomplishment, Deuce continues to prove himself in competition. We talk about what makes Deuce special, including Charlie's emphasis on one trait above all others: accuracy. Charlie explains why he believes an accurate dog is the foundation of a winning coonhound and what he looks for when evaluating a young dog. The conversation also turns toward Deuce's pups and Charlie's efforts to reproduce the traits he values most. He shares his experiences with young dogs that are starting early, showing the potential to become competitive coonhounds themselves. From more than two decades of hunting Black and Tans to finally putting a dog on the competition stage and taking home a National Dual Championship, Charlie McPherson has plenty of experience to share. Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1420083161566245 https://animalhousingsolutions.com https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

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  Episode #243

  243. Hawk Dogs

  Aug 31, 202648 minS1

  In this week's episode I sit down with legendary Bluetick breeder and hunter Lonnie Uchtman. Now in his 70s, Lonnie has spent a lifetime hunting, breeding, and promoting the Bluetick Coonhound. Lonnie's breeding program has produced some of the most influential stud dogs in Bluetick history, beginning with the legendary Hawk and continuing through generations of dogs that carried the Uchtman name and bloodline forward. But despite the incredible accomplishments associated with his dogs, Lonnie has never operated a large breeding program or focused on producing puppies in volume. His philosophy has always been simple: quality over quantity. For decades, Lonnie has relied heavily on linebreeding, carefully maintaining the traits he values most. While Blueticks have always been his breed of choice, Lonnie has never been interested in a slow dog. He wanted hounds with the ability to drive a track, and just as importantly, he valued a natural-born tree dog. And like any man who has spent more than 70 years around coonhounds, Lonnie has plenty of stories. He shares a few during this episode, but there are many more to be told. His daughter, Lori Uchtman Rowe, has helped preserve those stories and the history of the Uchtman Blueticks in the book Home of the Hawk Dogs: The Legacy of Lonnie Uchtman and His Bluetick Hounds . Check out the link below to learn more about the book and the Uchtman Bluetick legacy. Whether you're a Bluetick enthusiast, a breeder, or simply someone who appreciates the history of coonhunting and the people who have dedicated their lives to it, this is an episode you won't want to miss. https://linktr.ee/uchtmanbluetickfarm Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1420083161566245 https://animalhousingsolutions.com https://fullcrymag.com Merch: https://treetalkin.com/collections Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@TreeTalkinMedia https://www.patreon.com/treetalkintime https://www.instagram.com/treetalkinmedia https://www.facebook.com/treetalkinmedia

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