Faces of Hunters is a new series featured on the USSA website’s President’s Blog that highlights passionate hunters from across the country representing all walks of life. We will regularly feature these avid sportsmen who will be sharing tips and tales from the field, as well as their ideas on how we can better preserve our outdoor heritage. Our latest post features avid raccoon hunter and dog trainer, Joe Culler, of Vandergrift, Pennsylvania.
What is your favorite style/method of hunting?
My favorite style of hunting is hunting for raccoons with dogs at night. I enjoy competing with my dogs in American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club and Professional Kennel Club coonhound events.
What do you do for a living?
I have been teaching mathematics for the past nine years. I am in my seventh year at Kiski Area Senior High School in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. I am also the head varsity baseball coach.
Why did you join USSA?
I joined because USSA supports all hunters in the United States.
What is your most memorable experience while hunting?
The most memorable experience I have ever had while hunting occurred on the night the attached picture was taken. My dog, Whitey, also pictured, treed an albino raccoon. An albino raccoon is a very rare thing to see in Pennsylvania!
What do you perceive as the largest threat to our outdoor heritage?
The largest threat to our outdoor heritage is the lack of knowledge people have about hunting. The average person who does not hunt does not understand or even know about all of the aspects of hunting and the benefits it has for the wildlife in the area.
Who do you enjoy sharing your passion for the outdoors with?
I enjoy sharing my passion for hunting with youth and anyone else who is interested in coonhounds.
