Big Woods Bucks Podcast

The Big Woods Bucks Podcast

Come explore the big woods and timber in North America with master Maine guide and deer tracker Hal Blood. Listen to Hal and co-host and Maine guide Lee Schanz as they unlock the secrets to big woods whitetails. Each episode will provide insights into the tried and true system Hal has used for the last 40 years to hunt big woods bucks. Listen to Hal's legendary adventures and learn how to apply a lifetime's worth of lessons from the big woods to your own hunting and outdoor adventures.

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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

Posted on April 02, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

On this episode Hal and Lee sit down with Scott to talk about becoming a big woods hunter, the pe...
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Posted on March 22, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Hal and Lee swap some wild stories from the Allagash with Brandon Lane
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Posted on March 21, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Hal and Lee are joined by Paul from Maine Outdoor Enthusiast
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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Hal and Lee sit down with Brian and Cassie of Maine Wild Harvest Co. to talk hunting, fishing, tr...
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Posted on March 09, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

Join Hal and Lee as they open up with some heartfelt stories about their dads bringing them up in...
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Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Hal and Lee talk strategies, tips and tricks for hunting the Big Woods when there isn’t any snow.
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Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Join Hal and Lee on the first podcast of 2025 as they talk about the past, present and future of ...
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Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Join Hal & Joe with team members, Bob Dunbar & Brad Willey as they discuss:
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Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Joe, Hal, Billy Molls ( Modern Day Mountain Man www.billymollsadventures.com), Bill Cole and Stev...
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Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Joe, Hal, Bill and Jamison discuss results of 1st week hunts from Big Woods Outfitters and also ...
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Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Today Mike O’Neil joins us for an informative comparison of tracking techniques that these seaso...
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Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Hal Blood is joined by his friend Steve Feinberg and ADK Trackers Joe DiNitto and Steve Grabowski...
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Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Maine hunter Tim Elsenheimer discusses his pursuit of giant Maine bucks, including how he approa...
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149| “Tracking Stories wit...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Big Woods Bucks Chief Executive Officer and camera guy Brian Connor comes on the podcast with Hal...
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148| “Exploring The North ...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Hal and Joe speak to Bill Greaves, director of the North Maine Woods. Bill share stories and adv...
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144 | “Hunting the Big Woo...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

In this episode of the Big Woods Bucks podcast, Steve Sherk of Sherk’s Guide Service out of Penn...
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143| “Tracking Bucks In Wi...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

In this episode of the Big Woods Bucks Podcast, Hal, Joe, and Good Lee talk with Todd Havel of M...
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142| “Hunting from New Ham...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

In this episode of the Big Woods Bucks Podcast, team member Jeff Paradis discusses his hunts in ...
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140| “Live at Huntstock: R...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

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138| “2023 Deer Season Wra...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

In this Big Woods Deer Season Wrap-up, Hal, Joe, Mike Stevens and Rylan talk about their bucks, ...
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137| “Trading Deer Stories...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

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136| “The BWB Team Gears U...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Join Hal, Joe, Bad Lee & Mike Stevens as they discuss the lead up to what is predicted to be...
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134| “Big Buck Stories fro...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Hal and Joe sit down at Huntstock with Jim Massett, Joe DiNitto, and Steve Grabowski of the ADK ...
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133| “Big Woods Hunting & ...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

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132| “Maine Buck Tracking ...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Jason shares story from last year’s buck which gross scored 168” with Maine Antler & Skull T...
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130| “Big Buck Stories fro...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

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129 | “Finding the Next On...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

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128| “Old School Maine Dee...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

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127| “Springtime – A Time ...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Hal’s deer clinic inspires new buck trackers.
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126| “Springtime - Woodsma...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Green on top, green on bottom hardwoods, in the middle???
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124 | “Making the Case for...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

The Glidden family has been in the wool business for 116 years and specifically John has approxi...
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123 | “Coyote hunting unde...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Our guest is Tim Farrar who is an expert coyote hunter from Maine and been hunting ad studying ...
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122 | “Recap of Rick Labbe...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Rick shares details of some of his last hunts and it is jam packed with tips and some close encou...
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121 | “The Hour-Long Hilar...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

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120 | “More Reflection and...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Team member Stephen Schanz shares his deer season after he finished guiding clients.
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119 | “Sometimes assuming ...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

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118 | “At Deer Camp in Mas...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Boys discuss their experiences with tracking bucks in Mass.
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117 | “In Depth Class on H...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Hal shares another close call with plenty of lessons in the story.
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115 | “Recap of Week 1&2 M...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Even with record higher temp more deer sightings then we can remember!
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114 | “1st day of Maine De...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Lots of droppings and beds indicates a healthy deer herd. Things just getting going some scrapes ...
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113 | “Refresher Course fo...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

When leaves come down it is time to scout.
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110 | “If You Expect to Se...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Many asked to hear more of Garnett’s stories, so we invited him back.
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111 | “Preparation is one ...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

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109 | “The Last 100 Yards ...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

The idea of hunting big woods bucks is the significance not the kill.
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Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

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139| “Rick Labbe's 2023 Se...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

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141| “Hunting, Fishing, an...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

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125| “Effective Spring Sco...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

If you are into shed hunting it is a great time to combine with scouting for next fall.
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147 | “Living The Big Wood...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

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112 | “1st Maine Moose Sea...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Hal’s 13-year-old grandson Rylan gets his 1st big game animal with his 300 Savage pump gun.
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