Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

The Stomach Flu Excuse. Too Many Details!!! It is all about getting on the right one at the right time. Step on high spots around water and when in the woods but DON’T step on high spots when you’re in the high ground. Mark describes his method of 3rd gear, 2nd gear 1st gear, death creep. Joe said: " if I could have teleported myself, I would have killed him 5 times because I was familiar with the area." A story develops from daylight. Hal says: " you cannot control when the 2 points connect." The buck didn’t care about me but cared more about the does. Coyote patrol had helped last few years. Don’t forget to use the discount code for your onX membership. Go to on onxmaps.com and enter discount code bwb for 20% discount. Please keep important feedback. Please use the link below. The Big Woods Team… https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/Contact

·       Hal Blood, Joe Kruse, Rick Labbe, and Mike Stevens sit down with the legendary big woods hunter Carl "Connecticut Carl" Leiser to talk about a lifetime spent hunting the big woods.  ·       Head over to the Big Woods Bucks website to learn how to track and hunt the big woods: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/  ·        Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear:  ·       Jacket: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-hunting-jack  ·       Pack: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-mid-size-fanny-pack  ·       Gloves: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/bwb-wool-hunting-gloves  ·       Pants: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-lightweight-hunting-pants  ·       Cape: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-zippered-orange-cape  Minus33 wool base layers and socks: https://alnk.to/aLIUpax

·       Hal and Joe speak to Bill Greaves, director of the North Maine Woods. Bill share stories and advice about navigating 3.5 million acres of wilderness accessible to the public, what seasons it gets most crowded, and what to do if a logging truck is barreling down the road toward you. ·       Connect with Big Woods Bucks.    ·       Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.    ·       Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear.   ·       Check out Minus33 wool, Skinner Sights, and use discount code “BWB” for a 20% discount on onX. 

·        Join Hal & Joe with team members, Bob Dunbar & Brad Willey as they discuss o   Wrap up of 3rd & 4th week at the lodge o   3rd week 9 bucks on the pole with 1 miss o   Hal said he think statewide success rate is 15% but up North it is 5% o   Joe’s buck story for 2024 o   Observation of why horns were good size for age of deer o   Brad states – “Easy to get discourage if you don’t have the right frame of mind” o   Kids need to learn but they don’t realize they might have to fail to figure it out o   Hal likes to judge success of hunt on??? Head over to the Big Woods Bucks website to learn how to track and hunt the big woods: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/ ·        Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: ·        Jacket: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-hunting-jack ·        Pack: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-mid-size-fanny-pack ·        Gloves: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/bwb-wool-hunting-gloves ·        Pants: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-lightweight-hunting-pants ·        Cape: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-zippered-orange-cape    ·        Click link to the BWB ADK Hunt Podcast ·        Minus33 wool base layers and socks: https://alnk.to/aLIUpax ·        Mapping - Get 20% Off New onX Hunt Premium or Elite Memberships! Use promo code: BWB https://www.onxmaps.com/

·        Joe, Hal, Billy Molls ( Modern Day Mountain Man www.billymollsadventures.com), Bill Cole and Steve White discuss results of 2nd week hunts from Big Woods Outfitters and have some cool adventures to report. o   Deer sightings are high. o   Billy Molls says:” I have hunted whitetail my whole life but the way you guys hunt is perhaps the most underrated hunt in North America and maybe even the world.” o   Billy says: “You have to unlearn how you typically hunt.” o   “Just a few days with Hal has cut years off my learning curve.” o   “Every hunter needs to get a taste of tracking.” o   Hal said: I wanted Billy to get a buck, so I never brought my gun up!” o   Joe says: “windy and rainy days with no snow you should still hunt – when cold and crispy with no snow you should considering sitting a bit.” o   Don’t choose to stay in the cabin when it is warm. ·        Head over to the Big Woods Bucks website to learn how to track and hunt the big woods: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/ ·        Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: ·        Jacket: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-hunting-jack ·        Pack: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-mid-size-fanny-pack ·        Gloves: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/bwb-wool-hunting-gloves ·        Pants: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-lightweight-hunting-pants ·        Cape: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-zippered-orange-cape    ·        Click link to the BWB ADK Hunt Podcast ·        Minus33 wool base layers and socks: https://alnk.to/aLIUpax ·        Mapping - Get 20% Off New onX Hunt Premium or Elite Memberships! Use promo code: BWB https://www.onxmaps.com/

·        Joe, Hal, Bill and Jamison discuss results of 1st week hunts from Big Woods Outfitters and also share a few tips for different weather conditions and progress of rut. o   The biggest challenge of guiding is hunting is hunting can be a game of inches in the thicker cover of the big woods of the North. o   Hal shares a perfect example of a huge scrape right on a transition. o   You should think about the progression of the rut and use tactics that are effective for that time. o   Spend time where the doe pockets are and spend as much time as possible in the 10%. o   Poke around when it is rainy and windy o   Joe says: grunt tube is a very important tool to have with you. o   Don’t choose to stay in the cabin when it is warm. o   Hal says: find new spots and don’t go back to same places because you killed a deer in prior years.   ·        Head over to the Big Woods Bucks website to learn how to track and hunt the big woods: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/ ·        Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: ·        Jacket: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-hunting-jack ·        Pack: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-mid-size-fanny-pack ·        Gloves: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/bwb-wool-hunting-gloves ·        Pants: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-lightweight-hunting-pants ·        Cape: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-zippered-orange-cape    ·        Click link to the BWB ADK Hunt Podcast ·        Minus33 wool base layers and socks: https://alnk.to/aLIUpax ·        Mapping - Get 20% Off New onX Hunt Premium or Elite Memberships! Use promo code: BWB https://www.onxmaps.com/

·       Joe and Hal give a quick update on their adventures during the 2024 moose season but get in depth on how to prep for the 2024-2025 deer season. Both answer questions about: o   “The 10% of the woods the deer use” o   How to find the 10% o   How significant transitions are o   When is the rut this year and much more   ·       Head over to the Big Woods Bucks website to learn how to track and hunt the big woods: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/ ·       Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: ·       Jacket: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-hunting-jack ·       Pack: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-mid-size-fanny-pack ·       Gloves: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/bwb-wool-hunting-gloves ·       Pants: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-lightweight-hunting-pants ·       Cape: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-zippered-orange-cape    ·       Click link to the BWB ADK Hunt Podcast ·       Minus33 wool base layers and socks: https://alnk.to/aLIUpax Mapping - Get 20% Off New onX Hunt Premium or Elite Memberships! Use promo code: BWB https://www.onxmaps.com/

·       Today Mike O’Neil joins us for an informative comparison of tracking techniques that these seasoned big woods trackers use to outsmart huge mature Northern Maine whitetail bucks. Mike grew up in northern Maine and at 65 years old has been chasing these bucks for decades. As Rick Labbe states, “He has a lot of stories to share.” Over time we have found that stories seem to help fellow hunters learn to figure out how to outsmart these wily old mature bucks. We hope you enjoy his stories as much as we did. ·       Head over to the Big Woods Bucks website to learn how to track and hunt the big woods: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/ ·       Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: ·       Jacket: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-hunting-jack ·       Pack: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-mid-size-fanny-pack ·       Gloves: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/bwb-wool-hunting-gloves ·       Pants: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-lightweight-hunting-pants ·       Cape: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-zippered-orange-cape    ·       Click link to the BWB ADK Hunt Podcast ·       Minus33 wool base layers and socks: https://alnk.to/aLIUpax ·       Mapping - Get 20% Off New onX Hunt Premium or Elite Memberships! Use promo code: BWB https://www.onxmaps.com/

·       We had a chance to discuss a multitude of subject matter o   techniques and tactics that have been gleaned from decades of hunts o   detailed hunting stories o   favorite outdoor writers o   favorite rifles and cartridges o   “The Daniel Boone Syndrome” o   old school skills most effective for your development as a hunter ·       Lot of info shared on this one with plenty of experience shining through as they visit with each other. ·       Click link to listen to Ron review rifles, and discuss cartridges, bullets and compare them and do some active things in the field - Ron Spomer Outdoors ·       Click link to listen to Ron answer listener questions on his podcast - Ron Spomer Podcast   ·       Head over to the Big Woods Bucks website to learn how to track and hunt the big woods: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/ ·       Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: ·       Jacket: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-hunting-jack ·       Pack: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-mid-size-fanny-pack ·       Gloves: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/bwb-wool-hunting-gloves ·       Pants: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-wool-lightweight-hunting-pants ·       Cape: https://store.bigwoodsbucks.com/big-woods-bucks-zippered-orange-cape    ·       Click link to the BWB ADK Hunt Podcast ·       Minus33 wool base layers and socks: https://alnk.to/aLIUpax ·       Mapping - Get 20% Off New onX Hunt Premium or Elite Memberships! Use promo code: BWB https://www.onxmaps.com/  

·       Hal Blood is joined by his friend Steve Feinberg and ADK Trackers Joe DiNitto and Steve Grabowski for a live podcast at Huntstock, New York 2024. The crew discuss their hunts in the Adirondacks during the 2023 season.  ·       Use code "BWB" for 10% off Huntstock Massachusetts tickets! Weekend of August 9-11: https://huntstockevents.com/8%2F9-8%2F11-massachusetts    ·       Connect with Big Woods Bucks.   ·       Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.   ·       Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear.  ·       Check out Minus33 wool, Skinner Sights, and use discount code “BWB” for a 20% discount on onX. 

·       Maine hunter Tim Eisenheimer discusses his pursuit of giant Maine bucks, including how he approaches his hunts and what he does to scout and locate bucks. He discusses the hunt that led him to bagging the highest grossing 8-pointer ever taken in Maine.  ·       Connect with Big Woods Bucks.    ·       Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.    ·       Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear.   ·       Check out Minus33 wool, Skinner Sights, and use discount code “BWB” for a 20% discount on onX.   

·       Big Woods Bucks Chief Executive Officer and camera guy Brian Connor comes on the podcast with Hal, Joe, Rick, and Lee, to talk about his journey from camera guy to Big Woods Bucks CEO, with lots of crazy big woods adventures along the way. He discusses his and Rick's hunt from 2023 when a misfire on his old guy provided a costly lesson on being prepared for your hunt. Brian discusses upcoming things to look out for with Big Woods Bucks, including Huntstock New York, Huntstock Massachusetts, and the new and improved 2024 Big Woods Bucks wool jacket that will be coming later this year. ·       Connect with Big Woods Bucks.    ·       Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.    ·       Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear.   ·       Check out Minus33 wool, Skinner Sights, and use discount code “BWB” for a 20% discount on onX. 

Hal, Joe, and Rick Labbe sit down to talk with Alaskan Guide and big woods hunter Billy Molls of Wisconsin. Billy shares stories of how he got into the big woods lifestyle, stories of guiding hunters on big Alaskan game, and how he goes about approaching the hunt. Billy also shares his story of how he got into filming and sharing his hunts on his YouTube channel, Modern Day Mountain Man. ·       Connect with Big Woods Bucks.    ·       Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.    ·       Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear.   ·       Check out Minus33 wool, Skinner Sights, and use discount code “BWB” for a 20% discount on onX. 

·       Join Hal & Joe as they have an informative discussion about the new gun law that the Governor of Maine let through recently. Dave explains the in’s and out’s of the law and his take on what really happen during the process. Decide for yourself, but if you want to help fight the law go to Sportsmans Alliance of Maine and click on the tab “Donate to Challenge 72” and donate. 100% of the proceeds of that donation will go to the opposition of that law.   ·       Connect with Big Woods Bucks.    ·       Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.    ·       Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear.   ·       Check out Minus33 wool, Skinner Sights, and use discount code “BWB” for a 20% discount on onX. 

·       Join Hal, Joe and Rick as they compare, contrast and share different yet extremely effective big woods tactics with “The Hunting Beast” from Wisconsin, Dan Infalt. You will feel like you are at deer camp listening to an in-depth conversation between these gifted hunters/woodsmen sharing their knowledge, tactics, stories, and passion for the outdoors. It could help you connect dots to the information needed on locating and harvesting the buck of your dreams.   ·       Connect with Big Woods Bucks.    ·       Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.    ·       Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear.   ·       Check out Minus33 wool, Skinner Sights, and use discount code “BWB” for a 20% discount on onX. 

·       In this episode of the Big Woods Bucks podcast, Steve Sherk of Sherk’s Guide Service out of Pennsylvania comes on to talk about hunting the Big Woods of Pennsylvania. Steve talks about his methods for scouting and bagging big mountain bucks on large tracts of public land in the mountains of Pennsylvania.   ·       Connect with Big Woods Bucks.    ·       Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.    ·       Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear.   ·       Check out Minus33 wool, Skinner Sights, and use discount code “BWB” for a 20% discount on onX. 

·       In this episode of the Big Woods Bucks Podcast, Hal, Joe, and Good Lee talk with Todd Havel of Misty River Trackers about tracking bucks and hunting the big woods of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Todd talks about his approach to hunting these big woods areas of the Midwest, and how tracking is growing as a popular method of hunting these areas. The gang trade notes with Todd on hunting the Midwest and the Northeast, and talk about land access, differences in gear, and predator control.    ·       Connect with Big Woods Bucks.    ·       Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.    ·       Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear.   ·       Check out Minus33 wool, Skinner Sights, and use discount code “BWB” for a 20% discount on onX. 

·    In this episode of the Big Woods Bucks Podcast, team member Jeff Paradis discusses his hunts in South Dakota, Illinois, and hunting sika deer in Maryland. Also, Matt Breton drops by to talk about recent efforts to restructure Vermont's fish and game regulators, with potentially disastrous consequences for sportsmen. Email Matt Breton @ vt@backcountryhunters.org or use this link to reach your legislators: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/takeaction#/413   ·       Connect with Big Woods Bucks.    ·       Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.    ·       Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear.   ·       Check out Minus33 wool, Skinner Sights, and use discount code “BWB” for a 20% discount on onX. 

·       In this episode of the Big Woods Bucks Podcast, Hal Blood, Joe Kruse, and Chris Dalti visit Tucker Carlson at his home in Maine to talk about hunting, fishing, and family. Tucker and the gang trade hunting and fishing stories, talk about hunting tradition and ethics, and discuss Maine history and lore. Tucker introduces the gang to his hunting dogs, and the gang gives Tucker a limited-edition Big Woods Buck Rabbit Tracker—a custom-engraved Henry .22 with Skinner Sights' Big Woods Bucks Tracker Peep Sight.   ·       Connect with Big Woods Bucks.    ·       Big Woods Bucks on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.    ·       Shop Big Woods Bucks Wool Hunting Gear.   ·       Check out Minus33 wool, Skinner Sights, and use discount code “BWB” for a 20% discount on onX. 

·       In this episode, recorded live at Huntstock 2023, the Big Woods Bucks team sits down and discusses the ins and outs of running a guide business in the northwoods. It is a snapshot into how much experience the BWB team members have in the woods and what qualifies them to educate to help fellow hunters be the best they can be.