Buff in the Rough
Buff in the Rough is geared towards all things related to hunting with hounds. Enjoy a laid back interview style podcast covering a very diverse group of topics including; pleasure hunting, field trials, breeding, training, history, clubs, hunting gadgets, nutrition and more.
Episodes
83 episodes
Benefits of Joining a Hunting Club with Levon Johnson
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Levon Johnson about the Chicago Beagle Club, what opportunities it provides the membership, how they've evolved to meet the needs of today's hunters and a lot more.
The State of Veterinary Medicine with Nicole Myrkle
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Nicole Myrkle about the current state of veterinarian medicine, its affects on houndsmen and a lot more.
Memorial Hunt Memories and More with Betty Stacy, Jo Jarrett, James Dryden and Jeff Stacy
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear about the 2026 Coy Stacy and James Jarrett Memorial hunt from Betty Stacy (Coy's wife), Jo Jarrett (James' mom), James Dryden (hunt winner) and Jeff Stacy (event organizer).
Houndsman Advantage App with Matt Lingo
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Matt Lingo about a digital scoring solution for today's competitor, analytics of past hunts and a lot more.
Land Access, Conservation and more with Emily Callicutt
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Emily Callicutt, Director of Conservation at the Three Rivers Land Trust about land access for hunters, conservation and a lot more.
A Bluetick Named Gurl, Trash Talking, Bass Fishing and more with Nathan Terry
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Nathan Terry about hunting Gurl in the big hunts, how he handles trash talking on a cast, bass fishing and a lot more.
Rabbit Hunting in the Piedmont of North Carolina, Fist Fights and a lot more with Greg Baker
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Greg Baker about what type of hound you need to be successful in the piedmont of North Carolina, fist fights on competition casts and a lot more.
From Pet to Grand Hunting Beagle Champion, State Championships and more with Mastin Aldridge
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Mastin Aldridge about taking a pet beagle from never being hunted to Grand Hunting Beagle Champion, winning state championships and a lot more.
Forty Plus Years of Field Trialing and the Appalachian Beagle Federation with John Hill
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from John Hill about his forty plus year career in competitive field trialing, the Appalachian Beagle Federation and a lot more.
United Beagle Gundog Federation and more with Travis Milligan
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Travis Milligan about the United Beagle Gundog Federation (UBGF), Small Pack Option (SPO) beagles and a lot more.
Prostyle Hunts, Big Payouts in the American Beagle Club and more with Kenny Wilburn
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Kenny Wilburn about why anyone would be willing to pay $1,000 entry fee to enter a rabbit hunt, big money payouts in the American Beagle Club and a lot more.
Army of Orange, Beagle Book Club and more with Todd Edwards
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Todd Edwards about the Army of Orange, Beagle Book Club, Dinosaurs and more.
Hunting in West Virginia, Little Bo Peep and more with Sarah Meade
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Sarah Meade about what it's like to hunt in West Virginia, a hound named Little Bo Peep, what it's like to be a woman in a male dominated sport and a lot more.
Down the Rabbit Hole with Mitch Gould to Discuss Successful Breeding Practices
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll "Go Down the Rabbit Hole" with Mitch Gould of Heat Em Up Kennels to discuss how to pick studs for prized females, sentamentalism and a lot more.
Training Dogs for the Public, Redneck Horse Racing and more with Trey Gerard
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Trey Gerard of Saline River Tree Dogs about training tree dogs, West Siberian Laikas, redneck horse racing and a lot more.
Down the Rabbit Hole with Keith Loudermilt to Discuss Creating and Maintaining Rabbitat
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll "Go Down the Rabbit Hole" with Keith Loudermilt to discuss what it takes to create and maintain rabbit habitat, also known as rabbitat.
Skipping School to Pick up a Puppy, Hunting around Lake Erie and more with Bryan Hudnall
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Bryan Hudnall about skipping school with his dad to go pick out a beagle puppy, what it's like to hunt near Lake Erie and a lot more.
Free Grand Champion Beagle, a Stable of Top Hounds and more with Keaton Hamberger
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Keaton Hamberger about being gifted a Grand Champion beagle along with a dog box, his stable of top hounds and a lot more.
Hero Hounds with Dick McVay
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Dick McVay about his new board game, Hero Hounds, the final McVay Memorial Hunt, Special Limited Time Discount Opportunities and more. Note: The "Buff in the Rough" special limited time disc...
Wild Man Jeff Stacy
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Jeff Stacy about two Outlaw hounds sitting at the top of the UKC's 2025 Top Current Reproducers List, his recipe for success in the breeding pen and a lot more.
Predictions for the 2025 World Hunt, Learning by Doing Style Hunts and More with Josh Byars
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Josh Byars about his predictions for the 2025 World Hunt winner, learning by doing style hunts for kids and newcomers and a lot more.
Racing at Dunhill, the New York State Beagle Hunt and more with Trapp Robinson
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Trapp Robinson about racing in the 600 modified class at Dunhill dirt track, his success in the New York State Beagle Hunt and more.
Treeing Rabbits, Winning the Clash of Champions and More with Brian Hutton
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Brian Hutton about treeing rabbits, winning the Clash of Champions and a lot more.
Stud Dog Benefit Auction for Justin Shafer and Family
On this special time sensitive episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll hear from Randy Workman about the devasting floods that have impacted parts of the east coast including our fellow houndsman, Justin Shafer. We'll learn about stud dog ben...
Does Your Mood Affect Your Hound's Performance and More with Atlee Lambright
On this episode of Buff in the Rough, we'll talk with Atlee Lambright about your mood affecting your hound's performance, crazy things rabbits do to confuse your hound, fake compliments and more.