In this episode, Erik and Adam sit down with Austin Marcum of Wild Country Kennels for an honest conversation about coon hunting, hound work, and what it truly takes to build reliable hunting dogs.

They talk about how hounds are started, tested under pressure, and selected forward in serious programs — and why not every dog makes the cut. The discussion also compares American coon hunting culture with hunting dogs in Scandinavia and Europe, showing that while the game and systems differ, the core values of dog work remain the same.

Whether you run hounds, Laikas, or simply appreciate real working dogs, this episode focuses on the mindset, patience, and evaluation behind consistent dog work.

Highlights include:

🐾 Coon hunting and hound culture in the U.S.

🐕 Training, testing, and selecting hunting dogs

🌍 American vs. Scandinavian dog culture

🔥 Dog work over harvest

🧭 What separates good dogs from great ones

A grounded conversation about dogs, tradition, and why the process matters more than the outcome.

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