Arizona Working Dog Alliance

In this episode of The Working Dog Report, we head into the heart of Arizona’s White Mountains to tackle one of the most heated and misunderstood issues on the landscape—the wild vs. feral horse controversy in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.Joined by longtime local Monte Williams, we dig into the history of horses in the region, what “wild” really means, and how today’s growing populations are impacting wildlife, habitat, and land management. Monte shares firsthand stories of growing up in the White Mountains, offering a perspective rooted in experience, tradition, and a deep understanding of the land.We break down the science, the emotion, and the politics behind the debate—looking at how unmanaged horse populations affect native species, public lands, and the future of conservation in Arizona.Whether you’re a hunter, dog handler, conservationist, or just someone who cares about the truth behind the headlines, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Topics Covered:The difference between wild and feral horsesHistorical context of horses in ArizonaImpacts on wildlife, habitat, and water resourcesManagement challenges and public perceptionStories from growing up in the White MountainsReal conversations. Real issues. Working dogs and the people who depend on them.Mountain Daily Starmountaindailystar.comhttps://mountaindailystar.com/free-roaming-arizona-horses-series-episode-1-heber-horses/Cold Strike Gearhttps://coldstrikegear.comArizona Working Dog Alliancehttps://azwda.comWhere we talk a lot of politics that effects the American Sportsmanhttps://www.youtube.com/@awda24CMW Investigations, LLChttp://cmwpi.com"Anecdote of a Houndsman"https://www.youtube.com/@AnecdoteofaHoundsmanWatch these podcast live every Wednesday night at 6PM MST!

Lets just break into how bad the HB5017 is!Arizona Working Dog Alliancehttps:/azwda.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@awda24Cold Strike Gearhttps://coldstrikegear.com

This is a conversation every hunter needs to hear.HB 2497 could have real impacts on the future of hunting in Arizona, and in this episode we take a hard look at both sides. We break down the good, the bad, and the parts of the bill that could come back to hurt hunters down the road if we’re not paying attention.No fluff, no politics—just a straight, honest breakdown so you can make up your own mind and be prepared for what’s coming.Arizona Working Dog Alliancehttps:/azwda.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@awda24Cold Strike Gearhttps://coldstrikegear.com

In this episode, we break down what’s really inside H.R. 7567 and why hunters and dog owners across the country should be paying attention.What looks like a standard farm bill includes language tied to the Greyhound Protection Act that could directly impact live-game coursing in states like New Mexico—and potentially open the door to broader federal oversight of working dogs.We dig into what this means for the sighthound community, how it could affect interstate travel with dogs, and why many believe this is just the beginning of a larger push that could eventually impact hunting with dogs nationwide.If you run dogs, hunt, or care about the future of working dogs in America, this is one you don’t want to miss.Arizona Working Dog Alliancehttps://azwda.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@awda24Cold Strike Gearhttps://coldstrikegear.com