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UKC Hunting Ops Podcast

UKC Hunting Ops Podcast

Ep. 211 – Coonhounds: Blueticks w/ Mark Baer

Jun 10, 2026 · 36 min · 11 segments

This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast… Dave sits down with longtime coon hunter Mark Baer to talk all things Bluetick and coon hunting. Mark shares his history with the breed, reflects on how the…

This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast… Dave sits down with longtime coon hunter Mark Baer to talk all things Bluetick and coon hunting. Mark shares his history with the breed, reflects on how the sport and Bluetick community have evolved over the years, and recounts memorable stories and experiences from decades spent hunting and working with these dogs, as well as what keeps him turning hounds loose after all these years. Follow Us on Social! www.facebook.com/UKCHuntingOpsPodcast www.instagram.com/ukchuntingops https://www.youtube.com/@ukcdogs Check Out Our Sponsors: www.eukanubasportingdog.com

This week on the UKC Hunting Ops Podcast… Dave sits down with longtime coon hunter Mark Baer to talk all things Bluetick and coon hunting. Mark shares his history with the breed, reflects on how the…

Speakers: Mark BaerGuestDave McVeighHost

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First Bluetick Days & Early Hunting Memories0:40 – 4:26

Dave McVeighHost

0:40

Mark, how long have you been with the Blue Ticks?

0:43

Oh, 83 years.

Dave McVeighHost

0:50

83.

Dave McVeighHost

0:51

Well, that was the first year out here at Sedalia,

0:53

right?

Dave McVeighHost

0:54

Yes, sir.

Dave McVeighHost

0:55

So you were here for the very first Blue Tick days?

0:57

Yes, sir.

0:59

Wow.

0:59

How's it changed? A lot.

1:02

Facilities, travel.

1:08

It's changed a lot.

Dave McVeighHost

1:10

Well, probably people too, huh?

1:12

People, dogs, everything's changed.

Dave McVeighHost

1:16

Do you remember who the president was back then?

1:20

No, I

Dave McVeighHost

1:20

don't.

Dave McVeighHost

1:22

It's been a

1:23

while.

Dave McVeighHost

1:23

It's been a while.

Dave McVeighHost

1:25

Now, I did see where your yearbook had 60, I believe this is a 62nd or 3rd year edition, but obviously it hasn't been that long for Blue Tick Days.

Dave McVeighHost

1:37

Blue Tick Days must have came after?

1:38

After.

1:40

Afterwards.

Dave McVeighHost

1:41

Do you have any recollection why they picked Sedalia?

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First Bluetick Days & Early Hunting Memories0:40 – 4:26

Dave McVeighHost

0:40

Mark, how long have you been with the Blue Ticks?

0:43

Oh, 83 years.

Dave McVeighHost

0:50

83.

Dave McVeighHost

0:51

Well, that was the first year out here at Sedalia,

0:53

right?

Dave McVeighHost

0:54

Yes, sir.

Dave McVeighHost

0:55

So you were here for the very first Blue Tick days?

0:57

Yes, sir.

0:59

Wow.

0:59

How's it changed? A lot.

1:02

Facilities, travel.

1:08

It's changed a lot.

Dave McVeighHost

1:10

Well, probably people too, huh?

1:12

People, dogs, everything's changed.

Dave McVeighHost

1:16

Do you remember who the president was back then?

1:20

No, I

Dave McVeighHost

1:20

don't.

Dave McVeighHost

1:22

It's been a

1:23

while.

Dave McVeighHost

1:23

It's been a while.

Dave McVeighHost

1:25

Now, I did see where your yearbook had 60, I believe this is a 62nd or 3rd year edition, but obviously it hasn't been that long for Blue Tick Days.

Dave McVeighHost

1:37

Blue Tick Days must have came after?

1:38

After.

1:40

Afterwards.

Dave McVeighHost

1:41

Do you have any recollection why they picked Sedalia?

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