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**Big Woods Bucks – Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment**

BIG WOODS BUCKS PODCAST is a knowledge-based podcast dedicated to teaching people the skills, tactics, and techniques needed to become a successful hunter by taking each of you along on our adventures. Hosted by legendary whitetail tracker Hal Blood and co-hosted by Maine Guide Lee Schanz, Jr., listen as they share the vast knowledge they have of big woods deer hunting. Education through entertainment is the cornerstone of our business.

Latest Episodes:

124 | "Making the Case for Wool" Apr 13, 2023

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Our special guest, John Glidden founder of Minus33 and Chairman of the Board, is truly an expert in all aspects of wool from shearing the right sheep to softening to the skin to explaining how it keeps you warm even when wet.
The Glidden family has been in the wool business for 116 years and specifically John has approximately 50 years of experience.
Why merino wool is extremely soft to the skin compared to older scratchy wool.
Why it doesn't shrink like wool from years ago.
The importance of understanding layering your clothing for any woodsman.
All-inclusive one-time outerwear is warm in more extreme conditions but how do you cool down?
Minus33 sock design prevents blisters because?
Sleeping bags help dry your clothes, help them feel fresh for the next day.
Difference between reground vs virgin wool.
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123 | "Coyote hunting under attack again legislation (LD 814) - who is fighting for the deer herd?" Mar 22, 2023

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Our guest is Tim Farrar who is an expert coyote hunter from Maine and been hunting ad studying them since early 70's.
Anti-hunting legislation being heard in legislative session – Bill LD814 anti-hunting assault on coyote hunting year-round.
After we recorded this podcast, Maine House Bill LD 814's public hearing date was changed to April 3rd. 2023 at 1pm in the Cross Building Rm 206. http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?ld=814&PID=1456&snum=131
Why ???– coyote population in Maine has thrived even though hunters have hunted for decades.
Nothing is driving this bill from a scientific perspective.
Tim talks about a transient population being as big as a resident population.
Pups drift from the mom in September.
Territories can spread out approaching 100 miles.
Coyotes can kill a moose???
Once a female coyote is bred, they will move into deer yards for an easier food source.
Do coyotes influence the bobcat population?
Spring Thaw is sold out. Thanks for all your support.
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122 | "Recap of Rick Labbe's Last Few Hunts This Past Year" Mar 06, 2023

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Rick shares details of some of his last hunts and it is jam packed with tips and some close encounters.
When you feel you are close is when the wind game starts.
20 to 25 ft. bounds going down hill off mountain is a big buck.
Buck just knew that a road was there, so he paralleled the road for a 1 ½ miles then swung back up the mountain.
When do binoculars come in handy?
Deep snow stressed deer out and probably caused them to lose antlers early.
Sneak and peek into the wind.
Yut, Yut I think so!!!
Knocking snow way up high buck probably has a high rack.
2023 Spring Thaw Tickets go on sale – only 50 available to buy them online now.
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121 | "The Hour-Long Hilarious Ramble – Wow! Back by Popular Demand with Garnett Robinson" Feb 22, 2023

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As expected, some lighthearted fun with Garnett and his escapades from last fall.
Rick Labbe and Garnett Robinson's bikini contest.
Lots of deer being sighted and they are in great shape.
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120 | "More Reflection and Lessons Shared from This Past Deer Season" Feb 10, 2023

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Coyote update – deer are pretty much spread out and not concentrated.
Team member Stephen Schanz shares his deer season after he finished guiding clients.
Stephen shares a good example of how deer habits change as food and cuts change.
Deer dig for food near planted red pines but not sure what they feed on.
Got to sound like a deer when hunting in crunchy conditions.
Bucks with white antlers primarily are rubbing on maple and poplar.
Shooting through whips at 70 + yards with a muzzle loader is difficult.
The hunts when you don't get the buck seem to be the best lessons to learn from.
I beat the buck but didn't kill him???
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119 | "Sometimes assuming can be a catalyst for a mistake. At the very least take time to learn from it." Jan 16, 2023

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Lee Schanz shares his account of the buck he killed but didn't find till the week after. Lee wanted to share to help you avoid making the mistake he did.
Even with a killing shot deer don't always bleed.
Ravens can be a tell-tale sign.
At this year's Yankee Classic in VT. Jan. 20-22, 2023, we will announce BWB buck pool winner.
Deer have been everywhere it is just a good winter for them with the lack of snow.
Found only 1 coyote track in a 50 mile snowmachine ride.
Mostly crust can't run dogs.
Moose are sparring – they have been active but seem to be holding their antlers.
In association with Coburn Summit Riders Snowmobile Club, BWB & Woodman Arms, Mark and Kassandra Woodman will be running the Boston Marathon this year to support The Boston Children's Hospital and their patient partner and her family. Buy a raffle ticket at 2 Muzzleloader raffle ticket purchase.
What is a dooryard?
Windstorm knocked tress down for plenty of feed in woods for deer.
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"At Deer Camp in Massachusetts" Jan 09, 2023

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Boys discuss their experiences with tracking bucks in Mass.
Bucks are starting to show up in bachelor groups.
Clumps of hair indicate sparring.
A saddle between mountain tops is a good spot for deer to travel.
Freezers are full.
Tail flicker indicates deer are calm.
Jeff Paradis shares his experience with a tracking dog.
Dogs are amazing but trailing wounded deer on your own can build your instincts as well.
Boys talk about their longest drag.
If I kill him how long is the drag going to be; Cross that bridge when we get to it!!
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117 | "In Depth Class on How to Track a Big Woods Buck- Lesson upon Lesson" Dec 17, 2022

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Hal shares another close call with plenty of lessons in the story
Sometimes you must break your own rules
The ½ hour rule
Rick shares story of his bruiser from South Dakota
Out west, giant bucks don't mine laying in the cattle – they use them as radar
Ricks story of his Maine buck from this year with plenty of lessons in it.
Big Woods Bucks can be like bobcats – if you stay on them for several days you can wear down and they basically want to get a look at you
99% of the time when you jump a buck he???
When he is stepping out and he is striding about 4ft you better run
Words of wisdom for any tracker – "Keep after it- never give up"
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116 | "Report of a Great Couple of Weeks of Big Woods Buck Hunting" Dec 01, 2022

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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.
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115 | "Recap of Week 1&2 Maine Deer Camp" Nov 17, 2022

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Even with record higher temps more deer sightings then we can remember
Lots of stories that add up to learning experiences
Guide/Team Member Ben Allen gets nominated for guide of the month???
Many hunters come up here not expecting to see anything, but things can happen fast
Have to keep going through the motions even when conditions are tough.
Did anyone get swamp-ass? asks Hal
Ben Allen's 8 year old daughter Anna gets her 1st deer
Sam Dalti gets another nice RI buck
Joe reminds us our daughters can be into hunting just give them a chance
Hal says when he finds a lot of rubs in a spot he has to get exploring!
Sign post Park?
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