Overview
263 Episodes
On this episode, we talk about the older line of coon hounds that have brought my pack up to where it is today.
Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2026
Ed Bates, at 83 years old is still playing the coonhound game thanks to the family link to his son Scott, now 60. Scott has followed in his famous father’s footsteps from a very young age.
Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2026
In this episode, we break down two dogs, the competition coonhound vs the big game hound.
Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026
This week on Creekside Chronicles, I’m telling the story of how spending every free minute chasing fish on the river finally caught up with me.
Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026
In this episode, we break down the difference between visually stimulated hounds and those that rely on their nose to work out a track.
Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026
We break down what a timid or hesitant hound really needs. We talk about reading your dog, knowing when to step in and when to step back.
Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026
Navigating snow cover terrain and slipping down the Kentucky creek bottoms join us on Creekside Chronicles to hear if the turkeys got the best of us.
Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026
This week’s episode recaps a stretch of hard-earned lessons in the outdoors—from finally breaking a tough streak on the river, to a close but unsuccessful opening day in the turkey woods, to working through the ups and downs of training a young hound.
Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2026
In this episode, we break down one of the biggest mistakes handlers make—overhandling
Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026
This episode features Steve and Randy Fielder talking about the manly arts of barbecuing, coon hunting and being better to their fellow men and women.
Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2026
I talk about a recent trip back to where I grew up—spending time fishing, reconnecting with old friends, and being reminded of what “home” really means.
Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026
In this episode Steve reviews Bruce’s contribution as well as several responses. He then brings guest Dillon Orr to the mic to discuss the comment he posted.
Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2026
In this episode, we’re not talking about deployments or war stories. We’re talking about the lessons that stick with you long after the dog retires.
Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2026
John Strickland, Ashley Oxendine and Randy Smith, three of the four partners that own the reining world champion in two major registries, join Steve to tell Ann’s story to our listeners.
Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2026
In this episode we talk about working hounds during the offseason, getting dogs back in shape, and keeping young dogs learning even after hunting season ends.
Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2026
Steve covers topics that resonate with hunters that have been involved with the sport for several years as well as those that may be new comers to the sport.
Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2026
In this episode, we take a hard, honest look at post-season evaluation—what your hounds actually showed you this year versus what you hoped they were doing.
Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026
This week Steve dons his racing silks and takes the listener to 800-horse two-year old thoroughbred sale in Ocala, Florida for a day of education and inspiration.
Transcribed - Published: 16 March 2026
In this episode, we break down different ways to protect what we are fighting for and what each means and how you can help.
Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2026
In this episode Steve addresses the changes in the way coon hunters acquire information by reviewing two books written in 1948 and 1952 respectively.
Transcribed - Published: 9 March 2026
The conversation emphasizes the significance of emotional intelligence and finding common ground in relationships, while also addressing the challenges of victim mentality.
Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2026
On this episode, we follow up on how to take care of a hound in cold weather, we need to evaluate our gear.
Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2026
Meeks was the owner and served as CEO for Professional Kennel Club for thirteen years following his purchase of the popular coonhound registry in the fall of 1997.
Transcribed - Published: 2 March 2026
When the temperature drops, real Houndsmen don’t stop. We just have to adjust.
Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2026
Steve and Nubbin spent five days on the enjoyable annual trip to the UKC Winter Classic including great rustic lodging and phenomenal food.
Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2026
In part two we give some insight to breaking our dogs from running coyotes, if you don't want them too.
Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2026
In this episode we join Steve along a Florida highway on his road trip to the Winter Classic in Batesville, Mississippi.
Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2026
In this episode Heath is going to walk us through the sets of bill making and get us up to speed on where all three bills are at this stage and what's next.
Transcribed - Published: 16 February 2026
In this episode, Ricky shares how personal hunting failures sparked his passion for tracking, including his eye-opening stories from the legendary King Ranch.
Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2026
This is an episode for those experiencing the effects of cabin fever on steroids the last few days. We’re hoping the stories, the laughs and the optimism will help to cure the fever in your neck of the woods.
Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2026
This episode compares the similarities of both races and what draws the hounds into a full blown dog race that tests the patience of a saint.
Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2026
Enjoy talk from two mountain men, one in memory, the other in action, as Gone To The Dogs goes hound doggin’ with West Virginian Gary Knapp.
Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2026
On this episode we discuss proposed anti hunting bills SB 471, HB1396 and SB770.
Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2026
In the case of the pair of coon hunting friends on this podcast, the stories go back to the days when Steve and guest Fred Bright began hunting.
Transcribed - Published: 26 January 2026
George Lambert joins Creekside Chronicles to cover scent over loads, the 1 second rule and much more.
Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2026
In this episode Steve charts the course for future episodes by revealing the basic tenets that has built his long and winding journey as a Houndsman.
Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2026
Sometimes keeping multiple pups out of the litter lead to over thinking, lost sleep, and questionable decisions.
Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2026
Fresh off his annual New Year’s trip to South Carolina to attend the Grand American Coon Hunt, Steve takes the opportunity to unload some baggage he brought back from the competition events.
Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2026
The introduction of Creekside Chronicles. How did we get here, where the name came from and what it’s all about.
Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026
In this episode Steve and Nubbin invite a brand, spanking new coon hunter to the microphone in an enjoyable conversation with ten-year old Brantley Whittle.
Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025
As the year comes to an end we look back on the miles traveled, the places hunted, new and old, along with the struggles and successes we’ve had and the friends we have shared them with.
Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2025
It’s a fun walk down memory lane for a couple of guys that have witnessed more than 160 Christmases in their combined earthy journey.
Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2025
In this episode we are following up on a couple of interesting bits of information on the last few episodes.
Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025
On this episode, the idea hinges upon how to show appreciation to those that make hound hunting possible for us throughout the year.
Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025
What about the pup that doesn’t start as fast or takes time to mature before they put everything together. This episode covers the good and bad of both.
Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025
The old, literally old friends talk about coon, squirrel, deer and bear hunting in this all-encompassing discussion aimed to satisfy connoisseurs of dog talk at its finest.
Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025
We follow last week's episode with what science says about how weather and environment helps or hurts the decay of odor.
Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2025
This week Steve entertains a trio of coon hunters from Ohio that have become some of the most recognizable and respected hunters in game as breeders, trainers and successful competitors.
Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025
Listen to this episode as we touch on scent and the power of the dog's nose. Their odor intelligence.
Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025
The friends talk about the upcoming Grand American Coon Hunt which McKee manages as President of the Grand American Coon Hunter’s Association.
Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025
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