EP 168: Gone to the Dogs with Mark Dufresne

Mark Dufresne is the quintessential outdoors renaissance man. Wildlife biologist, world-class taxidermist, professional Maine guide and hunter/breeder of some of the most-respected and acclaimed Plott bear dogs in North America are labels he deservedly wears without justifiable argument from his peers. In this episode Steve and Mark discuss his upbringing in the Massachusetts hill country inhabited by “simple hill folks,” and explore the varied aspects of the guest’s many-faceted and interesting life in the outdoors. But the conversation soon takes a hard turn into the realm of bear hunting with hounds and a lengthy discussion of Mark’s personal best hound to date, a female Plott dog named MD’s Elephant Mountain Brin. Lovers of hounds with heart and desire, that also appreciate a good story about just such an exceptional hound, will enjoy this podcast from beginning to end. Dufresne is a great storyteller with a resume as long as a cold trail and as exciting as a fresh jumped race. This one’s for bear hunters and it covers the sport from truck to tree. 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