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Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

Hal Blood & the Big Woods Bucks Team

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.

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01:07:26

Studying Scrapes in the Adirondacks with Joel Aubrey...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/10/05

In this episode, Joel Aubrey sits down for an interview to discuss his 10-year obsession with studying, putting trail cameras on, and hunting scrapes in the Adirondacks. Learn more about hunting deer, moose and more in the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com Check out the BWB Edition tent here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition/ Check out the BWB Edition bundle here:

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01:07:17

Big Woods Ammo with Barnes | Big Woods Bucks Podcast...

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2026/09/29

Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/JuvoYhGU8y8 Hal and Lee are talking with Dale and Mitchell from Barnes about the best ammo for the big woods, pack dumps, and why Mitchell thinks Hal could use some pack goats to help him drag. Great stories and a great conversation!

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47:45

Trail Cameras in the Big Woods? | Big Woods Bucks...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/09/23

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n3R1kfp3Z5o Hal and Lee talk about the unique considerations for trail cameras when hunting the big woods, where there's so much land to cover and the animals are less patternable. Do they still have a place in the big woods?

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54:27

The Grueling Reality of Being a Maine Guide | Big...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/09/16

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5LmqVIcwFM8 Hal and Lee have been Master Maine Guides for a combined 60+ years. That's a lot of time in the woods guiding clients from all over for deer, moose, bear and more, but that's not the least of what the job entails! On this episode Hal and Lee dive into the misconceptions about the lifestyle of a Maine guide and what it really takes to be successful at it, year after year, for decades. These are the best in the business, but do they love it

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01:09:15

Training to Shoot in the Big Woods | Big Woods Bucks...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/09/02

Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/vQeWMQ_U31E Training for shooting in the Big Woods is a little different than for most other types of hunting. Our shot opportunities are close and fleeting. Success takes an optimization of speed and accuracy that is reminiscent of the 'Combat Accuracy' they teach in the finest shooting schools, military and law enforcement. With that in mind, Hal and Lee are talking training with Ken Campbell, CEO of the world-renowned Gunsite Academy, founded by

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02:41:19

JIM ABBOTT, Part II: TALES FROM THE BACKCOUNTRY |...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/09/01

Legendary Adirondack woodsman Jim Abbott is back on the podcast for a follow-up session full of tales from the backcountry: stories of backcountry rescues, lost trapper huts, local southern Adirondack lore, and a full of hour of buck stories. Learn more about hunting deer, moose and more in the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com Check out the BWB Edition tent here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition/ Check out the

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01:19:01

Close Calls | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 203

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/08/19

Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mSqCPwWyBrA There's danger in big woods hunting. On this episode Hal and Lee sit down to talk about close calls they've had over the years, and how they prepare to avoid or get themselves out of dangerous situations.

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01:20:15

Austin's Buck, Scott's Buck, 2025 Season Recap, 2026...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/08/08

The gang sits down to cover all their top deer stories from the 2025 season, including Austin's buck and Scott's buck from tent hunting with Brian. The crew also covers what's in store for 2026 from BWB on the business and product side of things. Learn more about hunting deer, moose and more in the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com Check out the BWB Edition tent here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition/ Check out the

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35:14

The Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine Launch with Joe...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/08/07

Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/7VK-tEYTS8w Our good friend Joe DiNitto came to the launch party for the Henry Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine and sat down for a quick podcast with Hal and Lee. It's always a fun conversation with Joe!

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01:21:16

Aging Deer With Tracks and Sign | Big Woods Bucks...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/08/05

Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/ENVkmMaiDCA The first good look you get at a big woods buck might be after he's on the ground! So it's important to know how to read his tracks and the sign he's leaving to figure out if he's the big old buck you want to fill your tag with. Hal, Lee and Scott discuss the nuances of interpreting behaviors and sign left by roaming bucks to judge their maturity.

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59:13

The Most Valuable Lessons From Hal's Deer Clinic |...

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2026/07/22

Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/o0dXBjMtT1k Hal's annual deer clinics are a condensed masterclass in woodsmanship, navigation, scouting and hunting for big woods whitetails. On this episode Hal and Lee are talking about the most valuable lessons from deer clinics of years past as well as what happened this year that has never happened before.

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44:25

The Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine Launch with Henry...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/07/09

Watch this Episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/WPL_cbBmXcU Recorded live at the official launch party for the Henry Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine at Frank's Gun Shop in Amsterdam, NY! Hal and Lee take a few minutes during the launch party to sit down with Dan Clayton-Luce and Tom Kotz from Henry. The guys talk about the special design details and features of this great rifle, the journey to bring it to life and what other guns and calibers might be next!

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01:06:52

Chasing Adirondack Bucks with John Garrett Cooper |...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/07/08

Learn more about hunting deer, moose and more in the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com Check out the BWB Edition tent here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition/ Check out the BWB Edition bundle here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition-hot-tent-bundle Big woods land and camps for sale: www.landandcamps.com Save 20% on your OnX subscription with code 'BWB' https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt Hal and the

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01:21:13

Lessons From a Master Woodsman | Big Woods Bucks...

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2026/07/08

Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/WQpO7Dnowc0 Ron Hardt has spent his life wandering the woods from Alaska and northern Canada to Northern Maine, not just surviving but truly living. Hal and Lee sit down with Ron to talk woodsmanship skills, stories, tools and concepts that anyone can use to overcome their fears and become a proficient woodsman.

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55:18

Big Woods Books | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 197

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/06/24

Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/CGk8mX92DEc On this episode Hal and Lee are going through the most influential books they've read over the years about deer hunting and woodsmanship. It's a trip down memory lane and a good reading list for all big woods hunters.

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01:53:04

Adirondack Backcountry Bucks with Todd Mead | The...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/06/11

In this episode, the gang sits down and talks with Todd Mead, author of A Lifetime of Big Woods Hunting Memories (2010), Back Country Bucks: From the Adirondacks and Beyond (2012), and Pursuing Public Land Bucks: DIY Hunts from the Mountains to the Midwest (2019). Todd is a distinguished Adirondack hunter who primarily sits, and in this episode he discusses the tactics he uses for success sitting in the big woods. Learn more about hunting deer, moose and more in the Big Woods, find informative

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01:00:41

Getting Started in the Big Woods | Big Woods Bucks...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/06/09

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v1H_RkBKzeA The most common question about big woods hunting is how to get started doing it. If you've never hunted before or even if you've spent decades hunting other ways, the big woods can be overwhelming and intimidating. In this podcast Hal and Lee break it down into simple steps you can take to get the knowledge you need and get started hunting the big woods.

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57:49

Hunting the Big Woods in 3 States with Caleb Lewis |...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/05/27

Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/bxodavSsJ8Y Big Woods Bucks' own Caleb Lewis took his BWB Long Ranger into the big woods of 3 different states last season: Maine, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. He saw some action! Join Hal and Lee as they talk to Caleb about his season, some running and gunning controversy, and the differences he saw in the big woods across these states.

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01:13:20

The Horn Hunters | The Adirondack Hunt Podcast, Ep. 26

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/05/15

In this episode of the Adirondack Hunt Podcast, Brian and Mark sit down and talk with Tony and Pete Bruno about a lifetime of adventures hunting the Adirondacks out of wall tents set up deep in the backcountry. Learn more about hunting deer, moose and more in the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com Check out the BWB Edition tent here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition/ Check out the BWB Edition bundle here:

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01:01:14

Big Woods Rifles with Mark Scheeren | Big Woods Bucks...

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education &... ·

2026/05/13

Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/1FGpguPDW5o Mark Scheeren started hunting the big woods 20 years ago and since then he has been optimizing rifles for this style of hunting. Join Mark, Hal and Lee as they talk about finding the rifle that fits and works for you, big woods cartridges and the Big Woods Bucks partnership with Henry Repeating Arms, designed to bring you more and better big woods rifle options that fit your style of hunting.

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