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135| "Rodney Elmer and Taylor Elmer Talk Big Woods Hunting at Huntstock with the Mountain Deer Crew" Oct 23, 2023

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· In this podcast, recorded live at Huntstock 2023, Rodney Elmer and Taylor Elmer of Mountain Deer Taxidermy in Vermont talk big woods hunting on bare-ground and snow across the NorthEast.

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134| "Big Buck Stories from the Adirondacks to Maine with ADK Trackers" Sep 27, 2023

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· Hal and Joe sit down at Huntstock with Jim Massett, Joe DiNitto, and Steve Grabowski of the ADK Trackers to discuss still-hunting and tracking in the Big Woods of the Adirondacks and Maine.

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133| "Big Woods Hunting & Landowner Relations with Maine Game Warden Corporal Kris McCabe" Sep 06, 2023

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· Maine Game Warden Corporal Kris MacCabe of North Woods Law sits down with Hal Blood, Joe Kruse, and Lee Libby to talk about big woods hunting, land owner relations, and the future of Maine's unique system of public access on private land.

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132| "Maine Buck Tracking Stories with Jason Nadeau" Aug 23, 2023

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· Jason shares his story from last year's buck which gross scored 168" with Maine Antler & Skull Trophy Club and dressed at 217 lbs.

· Jason has been a big part of coyote crusade in Jackman, Maine area which has had a real positive effect on deer population.

· Good tip shared when in a tangled mess: "Walk the skid roads."

· When the leaves fall, they start roaming!

· Pecking order among bucks observed.

· A long-bodied buck = HEAVY WEIGHT

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Title: 130| "Big Buck Stories from the New Hampshire and the Adirondacks Jul 21, 2023

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· Big Woods Bucks team members Brad Willey of New Hampshire and Kevin Stone of the Adirondacks sit down with Hal Blood and Joe Kruse at the 2023 Big Woods Bucks picnic to talk big buck hunting in New Hampshire, the Adirondacks, and Maine. Brad tells the story of how he shot his most recent buck still-hunting and grunting, and Kevin Stone describes how he got his 2022 Adirondack buck by hitting his grunt tube while moving down the track. This episode contains lots of tips for still-hunting, tracking, and the differences between the different Big Woods states.

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129 | "Finding the Next One" with Neil Pendleton Jun 29, 2023

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Big Woods Bucks team member Neil Pendleton and CEO Chris Dalti join Hal Blood and Joe Kruse to talk about Neil's film "The Next One." The Next One tells the story of Neil's 2022 deer season, and how Neil killed an archery buck, a Maine buck tracking, and an Adirondack buck tracking. In this episode, Neil talks about how he set goals for himself and went about achieving them, and gives advice on how other hunters can set goals and accomplish those goals in the woods this fall.

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128| "Old School Maine Deer Tracking Stories with Matt Vining" Jun 12, 2023

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Title: 128| "Old School Maine Deer Tracking Stories with Matt Vining"

Local Jackman, ME legend Matt Vining joins Hal and Joe to tell some stores about tracking deer. Born and raised off-the-grid in the Big Woods of Maine, Matt Vining grew up hunting, trapping, fishing, and living the Big Woods lifestyle. In this episode, Matt shares his knowledge and experiences tracking deer in the big woods, including the old days when the Benoits would camp on his family's property and he'd hunt with Larry Benoit and the whole Benoit family.

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127| "Springtime – A Time for Renewal and Time for Learning" Jun 01, 2023

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Bad Lee for Governor???
Hal's deer clinic inspires new buck trackers.
Scouting has indicated even more deer than last year based on tracks .
Bucks wander more in hardwoods.
Spring scouting can reveal "New Special Places."
Don't get in the routine of visiting the same old places, veering off helps you discover new places.
Bucks fights are rare to witness in big woods.
Brian Donaghy gives us an update on trout in North Country.
Just about time for deer fawns and moose calves to be seen.
Buzzards or turkey vultures is the big woods?
Coyote bill results.
Our lifestyle follows the seasons.
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126| "Springtime - Woodsman Lifestyle Experiences" May 15, 2023

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Smelting update.
Joe finds deer antlers while hunting for moose sheds.
Green on top, green on bottom, hardwoods in the middle???
Some older bucks winter up high.
Mike said not one piece of old man's beard on any trees in the area. What does that mean???
Lone Star ticks are nasty.
Hal finds a new signpost with his grandson while moose antler shed hunting.
Puss Pocket???
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125| "Effective Spring Scouting for Mature Bucks" Apr 27, 2023

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If you are into shed hunting it is a great time to combine with deer scouting for next fall.
Gathering intel from the network.
Spring Scouting can lead to strategy for next fall especially for hunting the big woods.
Logging can change where feed grows which can affect where you find the deer next fall in the big woods.
For Hal, signposts remain his most sought-after sign in the big woods.
Voting for LD 814 Coyote legislation probably won't pass.
What kind of forest do deer live in – birch and poplar or maple and yellow birch with soft woods mixed in?
Start by road scouting in the spring.
What can you surmise looking up and down a culvert when riding the road?
Why can the onX hybrid mode help you scout in the spring?
Are hardwood ridges where you can see the furthest be the best places to set up in the big woods?
What is one of Hal's best tips for scouting in the spring?
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