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North Carolina hunters — this is a must-watch.In this full meeting with the North Carolina Sporting Dog Association, attorney and lobbyist Nathan breaks down the biggest threats and updates affecting hunting with dogs in 2026.We cover:Senate Bill 220 (Written Permission Law)Sandhills Gamelands permit system controversyFederal Farm Bill & Greyhound Protection languageLegislative outlook in North CarolinaWhat hunters can do to protect their rightsThis is real information straight from the source — no speculation, just facts and firsthand insight.If you hunt deer, bear, rabbits, or run dogs of any kind, this affects you.👉 Join the fight. Stay informed. Protect the tradition.North Carolina hunting, dog hunting laws, Senate Bill 220 NC, Sandhills Gamelands, hunting regulations NC, deer dog hunting, bear hunting NC, hunting rights, farm bill hunting, greyhound protection act, sporting dog association, hunting advocacy, hunting legislation, houndsmen, hunting news 2026, NC wildlife commission, hunting permits NC, hunting community, outdoor rights, hunting dogs

Join TicBite NC as we sit down with Shon from Long Spur Tracking and Scott from Bad Boars Guide Service for a real, unfiltered conversation about hound hunting, drone deer recovery, hog hunting in the South, and the future of our traditions.In this episode, we cover:How Long Spur Tracking built a multi-state recovery networkUsing drones vs. dogs for tracking wounded deerReal hog hunting stories from Georgia swampsThe truth about dog hunting culture and traditionThe growing threats to hunting with dogs (Farm Bill discussion)Real-world solutions for landowner conflicts and trespassingWhy community, respect, and tradition still matterThis is not scripted. Not edited. Just real hunters talking about real issues.If you believe in:✔️ Hunting traditions✔️ Protecting hounds✔️ Passing it on to the next generationThen this conversation matters.👉 Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to support the channel.

In this episode of the TicBite NC Podcast, we speak with Braxton Graves about the shooting of his hunting dog during a hunt in Union County, Tennessee. Braxton’s dog was shot while he was hunting public land. Braxton explains what happened that day, the legal process that followed, and why many hunters are concerned about the growing number of dog-shooting incidents.braxton graveshunting dog shotdog shooting casehound huntingdeer hunting with houndscoon huntinghunting dog lawsdog hunting controversyarmy of orangedont shoot hunting dogshound hunting traditionpublic land

Unedited Interview with a Virginia Landowner on Dog Hunting, Trespass, and Neighbor RelationsIn this unedited conversation, Todd speaks with a Virginia landowner and hunter who says repeated dog encroachment and trespass have become an ongoing problem in his area.The guest explains that he is not anti-hunting and not anti-dog hunting, but believes the biggest issue in parts of Virginia is repeated trespass, poor communication, and a lack of respect for adjacent landowners. He describes his own experience with smaller parcels of land, neighboring properties, and what he says are recurring conflicts involving dogs being released near property lines and then running through neighboring land.During the discussion, Todd challenges the guest on specifics, asks for clearer details, and pushes back against broad assumptions. The conversation explores the difference between an occasional accident and a repeated bad habit, the importance of evidence, and why both hunters and landowners need to communicate directly before problems grow into larger legal and political fights.The interview also touches on right to retrieve, posted property, Virginia’s ongoing annual debate over dog hunting legislation, the role of bad actors, and why both sides must be willing to act like neighbors if the tradition is going to survive.As with all interviews on this page, this conversation is presented completely unedited so listeners can hear the full discussion in context.

Unedited Interview with Jim Hackett – Sporting Dog Coalition of VirginiaIn this episode, Todd sits down with Jim Hackett, Chairman of the Sporting Dog Coalition of Virginia, to discuss the recent legislative battle over House Bill 1396 and what comes next for hunters who use dogs.Hackett has been involved in hound hunting policy discussions for years, including serving as a stakeholder during Virginia’s hound studies. In this unedited conversation, he explains why many houndsmen believed the bill posed a serious threat to hunting traditions, despite claims that it was only intended to address “bad actors.”During the discussion, Hackett and Todd address several common questions that frequently appear in public debates about hunting with dogs, including the claim that houndsmen believe they have the right to run dogs on other people’s property. Hackett clearly states that intentional release of dogs onto posted property without permission is already illegal under Virginia law, and he explains why many hunters believe enforcement of existing laws is a better approach than creating new regulations that could impact responsible hunters.The conversation also examines how the proposed permit system could have affected hunting clubs, the broader political dynamics surrounding wildlife legislation, and the importance of organization among hunters going forward.Hackett warns that although this particular fight may be over for now, the debate surrounding hunting with dogs in Virginia is far from finished. He encourages hunters of all disciplines—deer, rabbit, coon, squirrel, and others—to work together, stay engaged in the legislative process, and support organizations that defend traditional hunting methods.The discussion also touches on hunter–landowner relations, the importance of communication between neighbors, and why cooperation at the local level is often the best way to prevent conflicts before they escalate into political battles.As with all Army of Orange interviews, this conversation is presented completely unedited so listeners can hear the discussion in full context.

In this episode, Todd speaks with Lonnie Miller, President of the Alabama Dog Hunters Association, and Cody McCarley, Vice President, about growing concerns over the future of hunting deer with dogs in Alabama.Both men describe dog hunting as a deeply rooted tradition passed down through generations. Lonnie shares that he has been a dog hunter since childhood and has served as president of the association for the past ten years. Cody explains that he grew up dog hunting with his father, but in his home area of North Alabama, that opportunity was later taken away, forcing him to travel long distances to continue the tradition.The main issue discussed is a proposed statewide permit system for deer hunting with dogs. According to Lonnie and Cody, the permit itself is not necessarily the problem. Their concern is that it could become a tool to place unnecessary restrictions on hunters who are already following the rules. They argue that a small number of complaints is being used to justify regulations that would affect dog hunters across the entire state.The guests repeatedly stress that they do not support trespass or irresponsible behavior. Lonnie makes it clear that if a dog crosses onto someone else’s property, it is the hunter’s responsibility to correct the problem. He says the association supports ethical, lawful dog hunting and believes repeat offenders should be dealt with directly rather than punishing everyone.A major theme in the conversation is the difference between validated complaints and informal or exaggerated allegations. Lonnie explains that years ago, the number of complaints appeared much higher because almost any report or comment could be counted. He says the association pushed for more substantiated complaint tracking, and that the number of confirmed complaints dropped significantly. From their point of view, the current push for broader restrictions does not match the actual scale of the problem.Another major point is enforcement. Lonnie and Cody argue that Alabama already has laws on the books to deal with trespass and other violations. Their position is that the state should enforce existing rules against bad actors instead of adding new restrictions on everyone else. They say many of the complaints raised at advisory board meetings involve conduct that is already illegal.Cody also describes frustration with how the permit system is applied from county to county. He says some counties are allowed to operate under permit systems while others with similar circumstances are denied the same opportunity. In his view, that inconsistency shows that the process is not being applied fairly.The discussion also touches on public land hunting, with the guests questioning why Alabama says dog hunting permits cannot work on public land when neighboring states appear to have found ways to manage similar systems.The conversation ends on a broader point about culture and the future of hunting. Lonnie and Cody argue that hunting with dogs is one of the best ways to introduce children to hunting because it is active, social, and exciting. They describe youth hunts, public hunts, and chapter events where children are welcomed, fed, encouraged, and given opportunities to participate. In their view, dog hunting is not only a traditional method, but also an important pathway for preserving the next generation of hunters.Cody closes by referencing the Alabama Constitution’s Sportsman’s Bill of Rights, which states that people have the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife by traditional methods, subject to reasonable regulation. He argues that hunting with dogs clearly qualifies as a traditional method and should be treated as such.

More back stage chat before the podcast.

The warmup for my recent interview with “Buff In The Rough” podcast.

Vince Held’s dogs were taken out of the woods out of an active hunt by people that claimed to be rescuing them. His stories documented here.

Humans partnership with dogs was formed over thousands of years neither would’ve survived without the other

Sample of my audio book

This is a sample of my new audiobook

Times gone by

My thoughts

Where we got our meat growing up. You ever heard of a “hog killin”