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Welcome back to The Holt Outdoors Podcast! In this episode, host Brennan Holt sits down with the legendary coon hunter, Ed Green. Ed shares his incredible journey, starting from when he first began hunting at 12 years old with his mentors, Wayne Rosson and Bud McCartney, in Southeast Kansas. 

We dive into how the sport has changed over the decades, from the days of hunting for $40 raccoon hides to the high-stakes world of modern competition hunting. Ed talks about the importance of patience with young dogs and the difference between hunting styles then and now. He also tells the amazing story of his Bluetick dog, Zeke, who is on the verge of becoming the number one winning Bluetick of all time in PKC earnings. Join us for a fascinating conversation about hunting, competition, and the unmatched camaraderie of the coon hunting community. 

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro to the Holt Outdoors Podcast 
1:00 - The Heat and Brennan’s Hunting Update 
1:14 - Guest Introduction: Ed Green 
1:56 - Ed Green's Background and Upbringing 
4:19 - Deer Hunting vs. Coon Hunting 
6:20 - Getting Started in Coon Hunting 
8:30 - The Evolution of Coon Hunting 
11:00 - Old Dogs vs. New Dogs 
13:58 - The First Dog: Martha 
16:25 - The Importance of Patience 
21:00 - Starting Competition Hunting 
23:25 - Money in Coon Hunting 
24:45 - The Story of Zeke 
25:50 - Ed's First Competition Win 
32:00 - The Thin Line Between Winning and Losing 
36:58 - The Importance of Accuracy and Correction 
38:00 - Most Memorable Hunt 
40:00 - Zeke's Recent Success 
42:25 - Zeke's Breeding and Future 
48:30 - Zeke’s Big Comeback 
51:00 - The Future of Bluetick Dogs 
53:30 - Getting Lost While Hunting 
55:30 - The Unmatched Coon Hunting Fellowship 
56:45 - Closing Remarks and Thanks
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