170. Reviving the WTDA

On this week's episode, I am joined by Mike Hamilton. Mike has been a long-time cur dog enthusiast. He has owned and campaigned a few very well-known Original Mountain Curs as well as served on the Board of Directors for the OMCBA for a number of years. Now in his retirement, he has recently purchased the World Tree Dog Association. The WTDA has been around for over 30 years and in its prime was one of the premier organizations hosting competition squirrel and coon hunts. Mike plans to see the WTDA to its former glory and is already working hard to see it there one day soon!   IMPORTANT INFO   WTDA World Squirrel Hunt & Show April 12-13, 2025 at the Brown County Coon Hunter's Association 7am deadline – 90 minute casts on each round - $50.00 entry fee – Full Elimination Any type of tree dog is allowed. All dogs drawn together. Hunt what you bring 1st Place - $1000.00 + other prizes 2nd Place - $600.00 + other prizes 3rd Place - $300.00 + other prizes 4th Place - $100.00 + other prizes Dogs can be registered at the hunt. Dogs previously registered with WTDA will be honored. Registration is $20.00. Guides will be paid $25 per round Champion points will be awarded at the conclusion of hunt for placings 1-10 World Champion Bench Show at 12pm on Saturday – entry fee $25 Clubhouse address: Brown County Coon Hunter's Association (food will be available at clubhouse) 4274 Oakland Road Bethel, OH 45106 Local hotel nearby: (10 minutes from clubhouse) Countryside Inn & Suites 100 Leininger Street Mt. Orab, OH 45154 Phone number 937-444-6666 Questions – call Mike Hamilton 931-267-1178 No alcohol or non-prescribed drugs allowed on grounds or the casts   Sponsors: https://conkeysoutdoors.com  Promo Code TREETALKINTIME5 https://fullcrymag.com https://www.southernhoundhunting.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