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.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 72 minutes
- Episodes
- 113
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
132| “Maine Buck Tracking Stories with Jason Nadeau”
· 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 …
01:01:18 |
Wed 23 Aug 2023
Title: 130| “Big Buck Stories from the New Hampshire and the Adirondacks
· 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 hunti…
01:14:30 |
Fri 21 Jul 2023
129 | “Finding the Next One" with Neil Pendleton
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 …
01:01:57 |
Thu 29 Jun 2023
128| “Old School Maine Deer Tracking Stories with Matt Vining”
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 …
01:13:07 |
Mon 12 Jun 2023
127| “Springtime – A Time for Renewal and Time for Learning”
- 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 …
01:14:38 |
Thu 01 Jun 2023
126| “Springtime - Woodsman Lifestyle Experiences”
- 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 …
01:19:15 |
Mon 15 May 2023
125| “Effective Spring Scouting for Mature Bucks”
- 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 hu…
01:19:05 |
Thu 27 Apr 2023
124 | “Making the Case for Wool”
- 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 k…
00:55:09 |
Thu 13 Apr 2023
123 | “Coyote hunting under attack again legislation (LD 814) - who is fighting for the deer herd?”
- 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-…
01:06:08 |
Wed 22 Mar 2023
122 | “Recap of Rick Labbe’s Last Few Hunts This Past Year”
- 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 hi…
01:10:09 |
Mon 06 Mar 2023
121 | “The Hour-Long Hilarious Ramble – Wow! Back by Popular Demand with Garnett Robinson”
- 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 …
01:12:26 |
Wed 22 Feb 2023
120 | “More Reflection and Lessons Shared from This Past Deer Season”
- 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 dee…
01:25:09 |
Fri 10 Feb 2023
119 | “Sometimes assuming can be a catalyst for a mistake. At the very least take time to learn from it.”
- 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 b…
01:22:02 |
Mon 16 Jan 2023
“At Deer Camp in Massachusetts”
- 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…
01:16:29 |
Mon 09 Jan 2023
117 | “In Depth Class on How to Track a Big Woods Buck- Lesson upon Lesson”
- 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…
02:11:16 |
Sat 17 Dec 2022
116 | “Report of a Great Couple of Weeks of Big Woods Buck Hunting”
- 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…
01:10:43 |
Thu 01 Dec 2022
115 | “Recap of Week 1&2 Maine Deer Camp”
- 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 h…
01:17:41 |
Thu 17 Nov 2022
114 | “1st day of Maine Deer Season – What to do when weather is warm - observations from their scouting ”
- 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 …
00:58:39 |
Wed 02 Nov 2022
113 | “Refresher Course for Your Fall Deer Scouting in the Big Woods”
- 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 sh…
01:18:19 |
Tue 18 Oct 2022
112 | “1st Maine Moose Season – One of the Funniest Seasons Ever”
- 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 diff…
01:07:46 |
Thu 06 Oct 2022
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