UKC Hunting Ops Podcast

06/10/2026

Mark Baer’s Blueticks have taken him all over the U.S. and Canada, but the travel is only part of the story.

In this clip, he talks about the miles behind him and the connections that come with it…the kind that show up in the most unexpected places. Like getting recognized at random gas stations in the middle of nowhere, just because of a connection you made or a conversation you had.

That’s the reach of United Kennel Club events. It’s not just where you hunt, it’s everywhere it takes you. 🎧🐾

Listen to Mark and Dave’s whole conversation in this week’s podcast out now!

06/05/2026

Since 1984, Hunting Retriever has been recognized as the official and trusted source of hunt test reports, event coverage, news, stories, and retriever information for Hunting Retriever Club (HRC) members.

Published bimonthly and now in an ultra-modern digital format containing the same great region reports, results and standings, feature stories, and retriever content you’ve come to know and love, we invite you to take a peek at the all-new digital magazine. Our digital flipbook is ready to read at home, at the clubhouse, and everywhere else you go.

To help members get comfortable with the new style, we’ve created a quick video walkthrough showing you how to assess, navigate, and make use of the magazine’s most useful features.

Read now at: https://www.ukcdogs.com/hunting-retriever-magazine

06/04/2026

📣 Field Trial Hall of Fame Endorsements Are Now Open!

It’s time to recognize the legends of the sport! The endorsement period is officially open for the Field Trial Hall of Fame, giving the community a chance to honor outstanding dogs, handlers, owners, breeders, judges, and contributors who have shaped the history and future of field trials.

These endorsements help ensure deserving candidates are considered for one of the sport’s highest honors - celebrating the dedication and achievements that continue to inspire generations.

Submit your endorsements by July 15 and help preserve the legacy of the sport we all love.

👉 Submit your endorsements here: https://americanfield.com/hall-of-fame

06/03/2026

This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast, we’re bringing back a fan-favorite conversation!

Allen and UKC Vice President Todd Kellam sit down with Todd Adkins, former VP of Government Affairs for the Sportsmen’s Alliance, for a conversation full of insight - and some unexpected common ground between Allen and Todd.

If you missed it the first time, now’s your chance to tune in! 🎧🐾

05/27/2026

Allen and Jamie Estep break down the UKC rules everyone argues about in the woods - tree points, split trees, late arrivals, and off-game calls - plus real judging stories, mistakes, and what the rules actually mean when it matters most.

This clip is just a small taste of what’s coming in this episode.

05/25/2026

Today and every day 🫡

Today, we remember the brave men, women, and K9s who gave everything in service to our country. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, we honor the unwavering loyalty, courage, and sacrifice of our military heroes - both two-legged and four-legged. Their legacy lives on in every bond between handler and dog, and in the freedoms we hold dear.

“Semper Fidelis” - Always Faithful. ❤️🐾

05/20/2026

Dingo’s got it all…loyalty, heart and even a tail

On this episode of the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast, Adam Wilson shares what made Dingo this year’s Feist Dog of the Year winner - from his personality in the woods to the tale behind the tail that makes him stand out from most feists.

Listen to the whole podcast out now at the link in our bio!

05/13/2026

The older we get, the more we realize it was never just about the competition.

In this clip, Kenneth Laroux shares that it’s the people who make Black and Tan Days special - and that moments like these are meant to be enjoyed, because they don’t come around nearly often enough.

That’s the real lesson in all of this: the people we meet and the moments we share matter more than anything else.

🎙️ Take a listen to a reminder of what it’s all really about.