# Keep you and your hounds READY!

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Podcast: [Free Castin'](https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-castin-6943143)
Published: 2026-07-03T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Summer doesn't mean houndsmen stop learning. In this episode of Free Castin' , we dive into what it takes to keep your hounds healthy, conditioned, and mentally sharp during the off-season. From roading, free running, and nutrition to foot care, kennel management, and preparing for the next hunting season, we share practical tips to help your pack stay ready year-round. We also shift gears into a discussion on bear hunting and the role of hazing with hounds. We talk about how hounds are used as a wildlife management tool, the importance of responsible dog handling, and why these conversations matter for the future of hunting and conservation. Whether you're spending your summer working dogs, fixing equipment, or counting down the days until the next season opens, this episode is packed with conversation every houndsman can appreciate. Thanks for listening to Free Castin' —where we talk Hounds, Mules, and Everything in Between. Arizona Working Dog Alliance https://azwda.com Where we talk a lot of politics that effects the American Sportsman https://www.youtube.com/@awda24 Mountain Daily Star mountaindailystar.com https://mountaindailystar.com/free-roaming-arizona-horses-series-episode-1-heber-horses/ Cold Strike Gear https://coldstrikegear.com Arizona Hound Hunters Rendezvous http://azhhr,com CMW Investigations, LLC http://cmwpi.com "Anecdote of a Houndsman" live podcast "Free Castin" https://www.youtube.com/@AnecdoteofaHoundsman Watch these podcast live every Thursday night at 6PM MST!

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