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In this episode of the Holt Outdoors Podcast, I sit down with Clark Replogle, a competition coon hunter with decades of experience breeding and training championship-level dogs. Clark shares the untold stories behind his most successful dogs and reveals the training methods that have made him one of the most respected names in the sport.

What You'll Learn:
✅ The #1 trait every successful coon dog MUST have (it's not what you think)
✅ Why patience beats pressure - Clark's approach to developing young dogs
✅ The "Ratchet Method" - How one legendary dog won 8 out of 10 competitions
✅ Boat training secrets - Using controlled environments to jumpstart pups
✅ Accuracy over speed - Why tree accuracy matters more than anything else
✅ The truth about expensive dogs - Are $10,000 dogs worth it?
✅ Competition hunting strategies that actually work in the field

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction & Heat Wave Hunting
6:21 Clark's First REAL Coon Dog Story
17:10 Meet "Ratchet" - The Legendary Champion Dog
26:00 Starting Pups the RIGHT Way
35:03 Getting Into Competition Hunting
39:04 Epic Hunt Breakdown - How Boss Won Big
54:06 Advice for New Hunters

Clark doesn't just talk theory - he's lived it. From growing up hunting 12 miles of river bottom to winning major competitions with Boss, his insights come from real experience in the woods. Whether you're struggling with a young dog that won't tree accurately or dreaming of competition success, this conversation is packed with practical advice you can use tonight.
Connect with Clark: Check out the Nightlife Coon Hunting Waffle Page on Facebook for gear raffles and giveaways!

🎯 New to coon hunting? This episode breaks down everything from selecting your first pup to understanding what makes a championship-level dog. Clark's honest take on the current state of dog prices and his advice for working-class hunters make this a must-watch.
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