
Three Generations of the Houndsman Lifestyle
02/12/25 • 129 min
Listeners will ride along on an Idaho bear hunt with Chris and Michael Richie of Steel Creek Richie Outfitters. Michael is a third generation and houndsman. His grandfather, Gerald, his dad, Mike, and now Michael are carrying on a family tradition of outfitting hunters from across the world and hound doggin’ in the eastern Idaho mountains. Chris and Michael drill down into the outfitting business, hound training, the future of hunting and so many other topics that houndsmen discuss.
Richie Outfitters and Steel Creek Outfitters are family run outfits with an impeccable reputation in the hunting world and among the outfitting community. Backcountry camps, packed in on horses and mules for elk and mule deer to hound hunts for lion and bear, Michael Richie and his family can satisfy the most adventurous spirit in the most rugged and beautiful places in the world.
Release Date: 07-20-20
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Listeners will ride along on an Idaho bear hunt with Chris and Michael Richie of Steel Creek Richie Outfitters. Michael is a third generation and houndsman. His grandfather, Gerald, his dad, Mike, and now Michael are carrying on a family tradition of outfitting hunters from across the world and hound doggin’ in the eastern Idaho mountains. Chris and Michael drill down into the outfitting business, hound training, the future of hunting and so many other topics that houndsmen discuss.
Richie Outfitters and Steel Creek Outfitters are family run outfits with an impeccable reputation in the hunting world and among the outfitting community. Backcountry camps, packed in on horses and mules for elk and mule deer to hound hunts for lion and bear, Michael Richie and his family can satisfy the most adventurous spirit in the most rugged and beautiful places in the world.
Release Date: 07-20-20
►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here!
►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tailgate Talks.
►Keep up with the HXP Team on Instagram, Facebook & GoWild by following! Subscribe to the Houndsman XP Youtube!
- Instagram.com/Houndsman_XP_Podcast
- Facebook.com/HoundsmanXPPodcast
- Facebook.com/groups/HoundsmanXPPodcast
- Youtube.com/@HoundsmanXP
►Want Houndsman XP hats & gear? Check ‘em out, more designs on the way!
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Previous Episode

Going the Distance
Chris Mason is an icon in the Saluki community who’s stellar hunting dogs are known far and wide for being some of the best. Chris has been hunting sighthounds for hares for more than 40 years and is still going strong hunting her hounds more than most people dream they can!
Chris and Seth sit down after a long and fantastic day’s coursing to hear the story of Chris’s interesting life with hounds, philosophies on hunting and training them, and how her opinions and techniques have evolved with time and knowledge gained. This is an episode that has a huge number of takeaways for sighthound hunters and those folks who just love to hear about hunting with the fastest canines in the world.
Release Date: 02/22/21
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- Facebook.com/HoundsmanXPPodcast
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- Youtube.com/@HoundsmanXP
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Next Episode

The Truth About Aggression
Aggression, man made or genetic? Can you recognize aggressive behavior? Why does your hound growl? Have you put your hound in a situation that may manifest itself into full blown fight mode?
Heath Hyatt joins Chris for this in depth discussion about dog behavior and how it effects houndsmen. Heath explains the why it is important to be able to identify what type of aggression your hound is showing. Once we know why the dog is being aggressive we can take step to redirect behavior. Heath identifies key areas that are of the utmost concern for houndsmen. Finally Chris and Heath discuss real life situations and how to avoid a reaction to a negative event.
There is no definitive answer to how to correct aggression. Each situation is different and should be approached on its own merit. Listeners will have some valuable take aways and will increase their houndsmen skills with this one.
Release Date: 02-04-22
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