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111 | “Preparation is one of the Keys to Success – Advice from Base Layer to Socks to Trail Cams to Moose Sign”

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

Release Date: 09/19/2022

Old School Big Woods Hunting with Connecticut Carl | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 193 show art Old School Big Woods Hunting with Connecticut Carl | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 193

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

Watch this episode on YouTube! Connecticut Carl is a longtime friend of Big Woods Bucks and a local legend. He has stories, pictures and videos galore of hunting big woods bucks going back 40 years, with some of the greatest hunters like Fred Goodwin. On this episode Hal and Lee sit down with Carl to talk big woods hunting and watch some of his old home movies with him, reminiscing about how big woods hunting used to be.

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Big Woods Stealth | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 192 show art Big Woods Stealth | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 192

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

Watch this episode on YouTube: Moving through the big woods quietly is one of those critical skills that seasoned veterans take for granted but that new hunters often have a hard time figuring out. On this episode Hal and Lee talk about how and where to step, where not to walk, working on your balance, fine tuning gear and more.

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Wildlife Laws and Regs | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 191 show art Wildlife Laws and Regs | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 191

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

Watch this episode on YouTube! Sunday hunting, the introduction of wolves, baiting deer, lynx, endangered species, flintlock seasons, another moose season and more! Hal and Lee get into all the hot regulation topics that many of you have asked about across big woods country, as well as the important difference between what's legal and what's ethical.

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Be Prepared for the Big Woods | The Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 190 show art Be Prepared for the Big Woods | The Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 190

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

Watch this podcast on YouTube! On this episode Hal and Lee take a look at some mistakes and hard lessons they saw hunters experience this past season, and talk about how you can learn from these lessons to be as ready as you can be for the best big woods hunt you can have.

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Best Hunts, the Pump Action Craze, Henry Lever Actions and more! | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 189 show art Best Hunts, the Pump Action Craze, Henry Lever Actions and more! | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 189

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

Watch this podcast on YouTube! Hal and Lee hit on more of your hot topics including their best ever hunts, the pump action craze, hunting New Brunswick, who's using the Big Woods Bucks Henry Long Rangers, hilarious deer stories and more!

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Shooting Skills, Blind Setups, Embarrassing Stories and More! | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 188 show art Shooting Skills, Blind Setups, Embarrassing Stories and More! | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 188

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

Watch this episode on YouTube!  You had questions, Hal and Lee have answers - and some great stories to boot! On this episode Hal and Lee take questions from Big Woods Nation about hunting when you're not tracking, the best blind setups, learning to shoot fast for the big woods, embarrassing moments in the woods, and more!

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Deer Season Deep Dive | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep187 show art Deer Season Deep Dive | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep187

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

Watch this episode on YouTube! Join Hal and Lee as they take a closer look at their 2025 deer season. Hear how they took advantage of one of the best snow seasons in recent memory, their close encounters with big bucks, get some pro tips and help them do a little Monday morning quarterbacking.

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Answering the Call with John Arcaro | Through the Eyes of a Maine Guide Podcast Ep 18 show art Answering the Call with John Arcaro | Through the Eyes of a Maine Guide Podcast Ep 18

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

Watch this podcast on YouTube! John heard that Maine needed help and he got there as fast as he could! John has spent almost 3 decades guiding and shares some great stories about the effect it has had on him and the effect he has had on his clients.

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Reflecting on the Journey with Chris Dalti and Joe DiNitto | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 186 show art Reflecting on the Journey with Chris Dalti and Joe DiNitto | Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 186

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

Watch this episode on YouTube! Hal and Lee sit down with Chris and Joe to talk about camp camaraderie, the legacy of big woods hunting and more, from more than 20 years of hunting together, even before Big Woods Bucks was started.

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Full Circle | Through the Eyes of a Maine Guide Ep 17 with Steve Schaefer show art Full Circle | Through the Eyes of a Maine Guide Ep 17 with Steve Schaefer

Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

Watch this episode on YouTube! Steve is a longtime guide in the Grand Lake Stream area and former President of the Downeast Lakes Land Trust. On this episode he shares lots of fun, fascinating and touching stories from his time in the area that will make you want to live the guide's life or at least appreciate it a little more.

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  • Moose hunt - 2nd season a lot different than 1st season.
  • Don’t scout to early if you have 2nd season tag.
  • Trail cam pics can be a curse – good indication of the moose in the area but moose might not be there when you hunt. They go on a mission just like deer do during the rut.
  • Alder rubs with broken stubs from years past much better indicator then random rubs.
  • Hal is a fan of running and gunning even at first light.
  • Some old bulls just like old turkey’s don’t talk too much.
  • Guide Mike says get into their living room during 2nd season before you rack or call.
  • 2nd season seems to be better to rack brush then call in some cases.

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