Hound Hunting

Growing up and throughout my early adult years I had the perfect setup; my cousin Chris, who couldn’t be closer to me if we were brothers, had the dogs.  I didn’t have to take care of them, I could just show up and take them hunting whenever I wanted, which ended up being a lot!  It’s safe to say that...

This master reset should work for the following Garmin GPS Collars: Garmin Alpha TT10 Garmin TT15/TT15X Track and Train Collar Garmin T5/T5X Tracking Collar If the Garmin GPS collar is failing to operate as expected, corrupt data may be the cause. Performing a master reset will return the collar to factory settings and clear data resolving issues caused by corrupt...

Many of our customers hunt with others in clubs or organizations, and when a new Garmin handheld hits the market, there is always the issue of if and when to switch over to the newer model. Previously, Astro 320 dog trackers ran on a 10-dog capacity software platform making them incompatible with the Alpha 100's 20-dog platform; many groups were...

The hound hunting community is an extremely diverse community. From the treeing dogs in the Northwest, all the way to rabbit beagles on the East Coast, they appear to be completely different worlds. However, if we break it down to the basics none of us are truly that different. In our similarities there is one struggle that concerns all of...

Hey y’all! My name is Cora and I run dogs in Southeast North Carolina. I am writing this article on November 23, 2021. The date is pretty special to me because not only is it my daddy’s birthday but I also laid down my first black bear 2 years ago today. Harvesting a black bear has always been on my...

On the surface trapping a raccoon doesn’t seem like an incredibly hard thing to do and with a few tips, it certainly won’t be. The first thing you need to do is check your state's laws in regards to trapping, as well as setting an animal loose once trapped. Most states have a designated trapping season where you are allowed...

You're walking into what you assumed was your everyday bear tree when you hear the dreaded sound of dogs squealing and yelping in pain. Not one, but multiples. Your heart sinks and adrenaline kicks in as you sprint to your dogs. Your worst nightmare unfolds as the bear battles your hounds, standing his ground, swatting with his powerful paws and...

With the start of your hunting season quickly approaching, it’s always good to be prepared for anything before hopping in the truck on opening day. To be ready, here are the top 5 things that the staff at Double U recommend doing to make the most of your season from the get-go. 1. Inspect Your Collars Inspecting your collars is...

You’ve probably heard the saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”, right? It’s something that’s been said time and time again about those stubborn old dogs that seem unwilling to listen let alone learn. But how much weight should we hold behind that saying when taking on a new recruit, and what difference does age really make when...

Whether you run bird dogs, retrievers, or fur dogs, Walkers, Plotts, or Redbones, at the end of the day, all hunting dogs matter. (Chris Ingram photo) If you’ve been in the hound game long enough, you’ve probably heard it all. An exhaustive list of bad names, rumors, and flat out lies putting down hounds and hound hunters. If you’re new...