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PODCAST

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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01:06:08

123 | “Coyote hunting under attack again legislation...

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2023/03/22

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

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01:10:09

122 | “Recap of Rick Labbe’s Last Few Hunts This Past...

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2023/03/06

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

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01:12:26

121 | “The Hour-Long Hilarious Ramble – Wow! Back by...

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2023/02/22

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. 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

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01:25:09

120 | “More Reflection and Lessons Shared from This...

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2023/02/10

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

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01:22:02

119 | “Sometimes assuming can be a catalyst for a...

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2023/01/16

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

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01:16:29

“At Deer Camp in Massachusetts”

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2023/01/09

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

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02:11:16

117 | “In Depth Class on How to Track a Big Woods...

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2022/12/17

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

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01:10:43

116 | “Report of a Great Couple of Weeks of Big Woods...

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2022/12/01

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

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01:17:41

115 | “Recap of Week 1&2 Maine Deer Camp”

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2022/11/17

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

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114 | “1st day of Maine Deer Season – What to do when...

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2022/11/02

Lots of droppings and beds indicates a healthy deer herd. Things just getting going some scrapes but halfhearted. Snorting back at a deer you jump just might hold him long enough. Most guys in camp saw deer today. “Stove up with buck sign” Good Lee Lingo. Even though cut hard deer like them but hard to kill one in there. Hal gets injured again!!! Does his own chiropractic work. What to do when you get leg cramps form walking too much. In the north winters are a major controlling factor of deer herd

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01:18:19

113 | “Refresher Course for Your Fall Deer Scouting...

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2022/10/18

2nd season Maine Moose Hunt results. When leaves come down it is time to scout. Most leaves come down in the mountains sooner than anywhere. Scout a little later because leaves cover up sign. You should wait to scout till bucks move into fall range in October. Last week of October generally signposts start to get hit. Daylight controls everything. Been seeing lot of fawns which is good sign deer herd is healthy. Lots of people look in the wrong areas for signpost. Hal steers you in the right

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01:07:46

112 | “1st Maine Moose Season – One of the Funniest...

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2022/10/06

Hal’s 13-year-old grandson Rylan gets his 1st big game animal with his 300 Savage pump gun. The discuss why the moose where not responding. Antler quality seemed to be down. Bad Lee has totally different experience in another zone - he had plenty of action all week and enjoyed it with his wife. You won’t believe who else was in camp with him! Lee says bulls are getting smarter. Anybody see deer up North? Old Man’s beard attracts deer – Bad Lee’s Scooby Doo Forest Coyotes and bears kill many of the

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01:20:26

111 | “Preparation is one of the Keys to Success –...

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2022/09/19

We are proud to announce our new partnership with Minus33. Our guest is Lawson Glidden, President of Minus33, who shares the long history of his company and their extensive product line. Layering is key to dealing with weather changes while hunting so Lawson shares his wealth of knowledge on Merino Wool and why his products stand out from competitors. Trying to battle the elements of Mother Nature we deal with as outdoor people can be life or death if you are not prepared. This conversation fits

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01:44:54

110 | “If You Expect to See Something You Will!” with...

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2022/09/06

Many asked to hear more of Garnett’s stories, so we invited him back. Bad Lee has some kind of KRUD ???? says Hal Many times, deer hear or see something and just want to get out of the way. There are 1000 things to be negative about, but you have to know you will see one! Every day you are in the woods and hunt big woods style you will be within an eye shot of a big buck Your job is to see him first. Many want to get in the woods in the “Twilighties” but if you can’t see in the shadows, you can’t

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01:01:11

109 | “The Last 100 Yards is a Killer” with guest...

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2022/08/22

The idea of hunting big woods bucks is the significance not the kill There are more bucks out there don’t worry Way back when nobody scored anything Meeting Lanny Benoit for the 1st time “I’ve arrived” kidded Good Lee! Lanny said “I relied on my shooting ability “ You will kill more deer taking last 100 yards slow More miles you put on the better 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

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109 | “The Last 100 Yards is a Killer” with guest...

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

2022/08/22

The idea of hunting big woods bucks is the significance not the kill There are more bucks out there don’t worry Way back when nobody scored anything Meeting Lanny Benoit for the 1st time “I’ve arrived” kidded Good Lee! Lanny said “I relied on my shooting ability “ You will kill more deer taking last 100 yards slow More miles you put on the better 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

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01:18:19

108 | “Technology will Never Replace Woodsman Skills”

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2022/08/09

Another injury to report! This time somebody lost a battle with a nail gun. Trail cameras Hal’s take on using them for bear Signposts – how many different bucks there are Daytime vs. nighttime pics Beware of trail cam info in the big woods – not trustworthy for trying to time visits Deer sometimes move on from where you have seen abundant sign in years past Bad lee’s new mobile deer camp Hal’s mobile deer camp Don’t forget to use the discount code for your onX membership. Go to on onxmaps.com

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55:35

107 | “Timing is Everything” – Some serious events...

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2022/07/27

Old Guide Mike Stevens has had quite a ride health wise since co-hosting episode 106. He is tough as nails and is back, but you will wonder how!!! Joe shares his nightmare that occurred since episode 106 but not surprisingly has a plan. You will be shocked at what he plans to pull off in just a little over a months’ time. Common theme that comes to mind when listening to Mike and Joe’s stories – Persistence -one of and probably the most important of the 3 P’s Hal has taught since he started to

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01:08:17

106| “Trapping in Maine, Guiding in Alaska and more...

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2022/07/07

Our longtime friend & Epic Adventures Outfitter & Taxidermy Brian Donaghy talks with the boys about an array of subjects hunting and fishing. He is an interesting and well rounded woodsman and one of the best fisherman we know. Check him out on his website Epic Adventures & Taxidermy Website Mike Stevens touches on the subject of the need for hearing aids while hunting and the difference between hearing aids and amplifiers A report of the population of game in the North Woods - specifically deer,

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01:39:46

105 | “The Next Generation of Hunters – Our Legacy” –...

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2022/06/21

Jeff Paradis discusses tag line contest winners: 200+ submissions - Ryan Wasin, Bryan Conger & Steven Oaks – Congrats! Team Member Jason Delpalazzo talks about his past season as well as well his son Cole did Meet New Team member Brandon Sylvester Some of the next generation of hunters (BWB team member children): Austin, Lea & Sam Team Member Ben Allen shares how his season ended last fall - let’s just say it was eventful Yet another one of Hal’s excellent adventures! – Thank God Good Lee was

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