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Jed Finley

Grimes, IA

Background

Jed started coon hunting with his brother and his friends when he was 7 years old. When he turned 16, he started competing in United Kennel Club (UKC) hunts. At 18, he started competing in Professional Kennel Club (PKC) hunts. He has numerous accomplishments in winning state championships, final fours, and quarter and semi-finals of the PKC World Hunt. Recent winnings include the Iowa State Championship with Gold Champion NITE Champion Stylish Trader in 2012. Jed finished 4th in the 2011 PKC World Championship with Gold Champion NITE Champion Skuna River Squeaky. When he’s not coon hunting, Jed works on growing his businesses, farming, planting food plots, and scouting for white-tailed deer.

Why I Use SportDOG Brand

It meets every need of a serious coon hunter. All the products you need for you and your dog for training and finding them. The products are simple, last longer, and work better. They keep on working night in and night out!

Favorite Products

C9 Vitamins, C9 Performance Bars, SBC-10R, SD-1825, & SD-3225

Articles by Jed Finley

Young hound dog jumping on to the tailgate of a truck and in to a dog box. Handler standing behind him.Young hound dog jumping on to the tailgate of a truck and in to a dog box. Handler standing behind him.

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