EP 123: Gone to the Dogs with Fred Moran the Redbone Man

Many listeners to this podcast got their start into coon hunting with hounds as a result of reading the classic American novel Where The Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls, published in 1961.  The stars of the story are a pair of Redbone Coonhounds named Old Dan and Little Ann.The book can be found in virtually every elementary school library in the country and the movie has thrilled audiences, young and old since its debut in June of 1974.  As a result, many coon hunters chose their first coonhound from the Redbone breed.The guest on this week’s podcast has been associated with the Redbone breed for most of his life which is a considerable period of time.  He celebrated his 85th birthday this month, in February of 2022.Entering the competition realm of the sport while a teenager, Fred Moran soon acquired the nickname “The Redbone Man” due to his affinity for, and early success with, Redbones in the competition hunts.Moran, despite his age still hunts Redbones and, in his words, “I hunt a minimum of five nights a week, every week.”  He further states, “I don’t hunt long, maybe treeing a coon or two unless someone is along that I’m trying to impress.”  That’s vintage Moran.  The stories are endless and they are immensely entertaining.  We are delighted to be able to share several of them in this episode, told by none other than the Redbone man himself, Fred Moran. Enjoy! We would like to thank those who support this podcast.  Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.  www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts