123 | “Coyote hunting under attack again legislation (LD 814) - who is fighting for the deer herd?”
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Release Date: 03/22/2023
137| “Trading Deer Stories at Lake Parlin Lodge”
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· Join Hal, Joe, and Stephen Schanz as they sit down and talk with Big Woods Outfitters Guide John Benway as they talk with some of the hunters who killed bucks during the third week of the Maine rifle season, including Stephen Gemma who shot a slammer of ten-point buck. · Connect with . · Big Woods Bucks on , , and . · Shop . Check out , , and use discount code...
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136| “The BWB Team Gears Up For Deer Season”
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· · Join Hal, Joe, Bad Lee & Mike Stevens as they discuss the lead up to what is predicted to be a productive deer season. · A bit of talk about moose talk to share. · Every coyote is a wolf now”??? · Preparation is important – Tire Chains · Connect with . · Big Woods Bucks on , , and . ...
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135| “Rodney Elmer and Taylor Elmer Talk Big Woods Hunting at Huntstock with the Mountain Deer Crew”
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· In this podcast, recorded live at Huntstock 2023, Rodney Elmer and Taylor Elmer of Mountain Deer Taxidermy in Vermont talk big woods hunting on bare-ground and snow across the NorthEast. · Connect with . · Big Woods Bucks on , , and . · Shop . · Check out , , and use discount code “BWB” for a 20% discount on .
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134| “Big Buck Stories from the Adirondacks to Maine with ADK Trackers”
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· Hal and Joe sit down at Huntstock with Jim Massett, Joe DiNitto, and Steve Grabowski of the ADK Trackers to discuss still-hunting and tracking in the Big Woods of the Adirondacks and Maine. 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…
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133| “Big Woods Hunting & Landowner Relations with Maine Game Warden Corporal Kris McCabe”
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· Maine Game Warden Corporal Kris MacCabe of North Woods Law sits down with Hal Blood, Joe Kruse, and Lee Libby to talk about big woods hunting, land owner relations, and the future of Maine's unique system of public access on private land. · Connect with . · Big Woods Bucks on , , and . · Shop . · ...
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132| “Maine Buck Tracking Stories with Jason Nadeau”
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· 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 in Jackman, Maine area which has had a real positive effect on deer population. · Good tip shared when in a tangled mess: “Walk the skid roads.” · When the leaves fall, they start...
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Title: 130| “Big Buck Stories from the New Hampshire and the Adirondacks
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· 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 hunting in New Hampshire, the Adirondacks, and Maine. Brad tells the story of how he shot his most recent buck still-hunting and grunting, and Kevin Stone describes how he got his 2022 Adirondack buck by hitting his grunt tube while moving down the track. This episode contains lots of tips for still-hunting, tracking, and the differences between the different Big...
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129 | “Finding the Next One" with Neil Pendleton
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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 Neil killed an archery buck, a Maine buck tracking, and an Adirondack buck tracking. In this episode, Neil talks about how he set goals for himself and went about achieving them, and gives advice on how other hunters can set goals and accomplish those goals in the woods this fall. Connect with . Big Woods Bucks on , , and . Shop . ...
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128| “Old School Maine Deer Tracking Stories with Matt Vining”
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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 the Big Woods of Maine, Matt Vining grew up hunting, trapping, fishing, and living the Big Woods lifestyle. In this episode, Matt shares his knowledge and experiences tracking deer in the big woods, including the old days when the Benoits would camp on his family’s property and he’d hunt with Larry Benoit and the whole Benoit family. Connect with . Big Woods Bucks...
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127| “Springtime – A Time for Renewal and Time for Learning”
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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 reveal “New Special Places.” Don’t get in the routine of visiting the same old places, veering off helps you discover new places. Bucks fights are rare to witness in big woods. Brian Donaghy gives us an update on trout in North Country. Just about time for deer fawns and moose calves to be seen. Buzzards or turkey vultures is the big woods? Coyote bill results. Our lifestyle follows...
info_outline- 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?
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