Come along with me on the track as I take 25 Big Woods Bucks, starting with the very first one that I tracked down. Everything I learned about hunting these majestic bucks, was from following hundreds of bucks over the past almost 40 years. These bucks took me to their haunts and showed me how they lived. The life of a buck is written in his tracks and by following them, you are living their learning how to use that information to outwit them. Over those years, I developed a system for consistent success and in this book, I lay out that system in a wat that anyone can follow. A mature Big Woods Whitetail buck is in my opinion the most difficult animals to take in North America. I hope that this book inspires you to take up the challenge of hunting these great creatures. Good luck on the trail! Hal

Contents

• Introduction
• The System: For becoming a successful Big Woods hunter
• Chapters:

1. The Burnt Jacket Buck
2. Number 11
3. Thin Horns
4. Dueling buck
5. Big Mistake
6. The Spruce Bog Buck
7. The Thunderstorm Buck
8. The Sandwich Buck
9. Fat Horns
10. The Hog Buck
11. Pretty Boy
12. The King
13. The Island Buck
14. Swale Bog Buck
15. Rackasaurus
16. JR
17. Scrape Line Buck
18. Wingnut
19. Camp 6 Buck
20. Mr. Casual
21. Snowfall
22. Percival
23. ADK Fighter
24. Mr. "B"
25. Mr. "G"
26. The End of the Trail

This book is a revised and an updated version of the Authors first two books: Hunting Big Woods Bucks and Big Woods Bucks Volume II. In this newest edition, Hal combines both books into one easy-to-read and understand version, with highlights and new information since his first two books were written. Follow Hal through the woods as he breaks down and explains the "Big Woods" and how to hunt the bucks that inhabit it from his forty years of experience hunting them.

Did you ever dream of tracking a mature whitetail buck and killing it in its bed?

Would you like to have Hal at your side when a particular buck is trying to give you the slip?

Hal has taken his more than 40+ years of hunting experience and through trial and error has come up with specific tactics and techniques for consistently killing mature whitetail bucks.

Big Woods Bucks Field Tracking Guide is a pocket reference guide for you to take into the deer woods and help you make decisions and answer questions such as how big the buck is, how heavy is the buck, how old are the tracks, how should I hunt this track, what the buck is doing and what should I do next based on what Hal would do in that situation.

It is a must have tool in your arsenal to help you track and kill a buck of a lifetime.

Conditions in the deer woods are not always ideal and as Hal would say, “You have to strike while the iron is hot!” Take advantage of Hal’s proven tactics and you might just outsmart that buck of a lifetime and get a chance to kill him.

Made of virtually indestructible mylar paper, impervious to the elements mother nature dishes out to us in the deer woods in the fall.

Tracker and BWB Team Member Mark Scheeren takes the reader through a lifetime of hunting experiences in the big woods of Maine and the Adirondacks, as well as the willow choked river banks of Montana and forest lined farms of Upstate NY. Where most books on the subject of hunting spend their pages on specific tactics and strategies to hunt deer, Mark goes through the chronologic tale from his childhood to his late forties of discovering and learning the art of still-hunting and tracking whitetails in some of the toughest whitetail terrain on earth. Part of that journey describes a turning point at age 36 when he spent a week hunting with Master Tracker and Guide Hal Blood. In this narrative, the expert will certainly find relatable tales, and the greenest of newcomers to the hunting world will benefit just the same. Mark’s willingness to describe the struggles and the emotions involved in the learning curve, along with his stories of success, brings a balance to the book that is missing in much of today's sterile, canned, media centered outdoor presentation. This book is a refreshing and valuable piece for anyone looking to seek adventure and the skills to improve their hunting skills and track down a wildness whitetail.

The legendary Big Woods Bucks fanny pack. Designed and used by Maine guides, built for the Big Woods. 100% American-made with virgin wool. The best fanny pack you can buy for still-hunting and tracking in big timber or tough conditions. Quiet, lightweight, simple. The last pack you'll ever need. Large pack is bigger and comes with shoulder straps, to keep the weight off your hips.

The legendary Big Woods Bucks fanny pack. Designed and used by Maine guides, built for the Big Woods. 100% American-made with virgin wool. The best fanny pack you can buy for still-hunting and tracking in big timber or tough conditions. Quiet, lightweight, simple. The last pack you'll ever need. Small pack is smaller than the large with only a waist strap, built for a lighter load so you can go quicker on the track.

This wool fanny pack can be used for all applications of hunting, fishing, camping, hiking or geocaching. Its exterior shell is made from quiet and durable 22 oz. pre-shrunk virgin wool. It has two compartments lined with treated nylon material that is water repellent to ensure the contents of the pack will stay dry  no matter what weather you might experience. Field tested and proven tough by the Big Woods Bucks Team. This is the last pack you will ever have to buy!

Features of the Big Woods Bucks Small Hunting Fanny Pack:

• Made in the U.S.A.
• 364 cubic inches
• Spacious main compartment with separate lunch compartment which holds it against your back to prevent frozen lunches on those bitter cold days.
• Convenient GPS or water bottle compartment on top of pack
• American manufactured 22 oz. durable pre-shrunk virgin wool outer layer - natural scent control/tends to be water repellent
• Slim profile - allows you to slip through the brush quietly without catching on branches
• Quiet outer shell
• Zipper pulls large enough to use with gloves
• 2-inch webbing with dual adjust buckle
• Adjusts to accommodate a large waist
•  Separate accessory compartment for maps, hunting tags, etc.

A Word from Maine Master Guide Hal Blood:

About 40 years ago, when hunting fanny packs were first getting popular, I purchased one from Cabela's. Over the years it saw a lot of use and the pack began to wear and come apart. I kept trying to find a replacement, but could never find one that was quiet enough. All the new materials were either too stiff or too noisy to make a good woods pack. All the newer packs seemed to have too many buckles, straps and pockets for everything including water bottles.

These packs are fine for the stand hunter but for tracking and still hunting, a pack needs to be quiet and not have all the accessories that catch on twigs and brush. Guiding hundreds and hundreds of hunters from all walks of life over the last 30 + years has provided me an opportunity to field test the la/test and greatest gadgets and equipment the outdoor industry has offered. I’ve probably seen about every hunting fanny pack ever made. There are a few wool packs available but none are water resistant and after a day in the rain or wet snow, everything inside is wet. That’s when Chris and I decided it was time to make our own Big Woods Bucks model.

I came up with a design that was simple and functional. I had one made and used it for a season to make sure that I would be happy with it before going into production. After making a few minor adjustments and getting the seal of approval from the BWB Team, we started the process. Our main criteria for building this pack was that it would be the best tracking pack available.

The main compartment of the pack is large enough to carry a load if needed, but the design allows the pack to mold flat against your back if the load is small. It has a divider with an elastic top that I use to keep my lunch against my back to keep it from freezing. The front pocket is to keep all small loose items together, and easy to get at and is the perfect size to fit a folded topo map. The belt is large enough it doesn’t cut into your waist and is sewn deep into the pack for strength. The buckle is adjustable to keep it in the middle of your waist. The small pocket on top of the main compartment can be used to carry your GPS or radio and has velcro flaps for easy access without taking the pack off. The whole pack is lined with a  liner to keep everything dry. This liner does make the pack seem a little noisy, but with gear inside it is not a problem.

I hope you enjoy it and get a lifetime of use out of it.

 
Good luck on the trail! 

- Hal

The ultimate wool hunting pants, designed by Maine Guides, field tested by some of the best hunters alive, the Big Woods Bucks wool hunting pants.

Our Big Woods Bucks wool hunting pants combine premium quality 18 oz. pre-shrunk virgin wool manufactured in the USA with specific design features crafted by woodsmen who have the experience to know what hardcore hunters demand in their clothing.  Designed by Maine Guides for hardcore hunting, but perfect for ice fishing, fishing, hiking, and all other outdoor pursuits. This is a 3 season garment no matter what conditions mother nature throws at you.

Pant features:

These pants come unhemmed with a length of 36 inches.

• Zippered rear pockets with storm flap.
• Adjustable waist straps.
• Reinforced crotch