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-hosts and Maine guides Lee Libby and Joe Kruse 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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122 | “Recap of Rick Labbe’s Last Few Hunts This Past Year”

122 | “Recap of Rick Labbe’s Last Few Hunts This Past Year”

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Chris Dalti
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 hill off mountain is a big buck. Buck just knew that a road was there, so he paralleled the...
121 | “The Hour-Long Hilarious Ramble – Wow! Back by Popular Demand with Garnett Robinson”

121 | “The Hour-Long Hilarious Ramble – Wow! Back by Popular Demand with Garnett Robinson”

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Chris Dalti
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 forget to use the discount code for your onX membership. Go to on onxmaps.com and...
120 | “More Reflection and Lessons Shared from This Past Deer Season”

120 | “More Reflection and Lessons Shared from This Past Deer Season”

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Chris Dalti
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 deer habits change as food and cuts change. Deer dig for food near planted red pines but...
119 | “Sometimes assuming can be a catalyst for a mistake. At the very least take time to learn from it.”

119 | “Sometimes assuming can be a catalyst for a mistake. At the very least take time to learn from it.”

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Chris Dalti
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 you making the mistake he did. Even with a killing shot deer don’t always bleed. Ravens can be a tell-tale sign. At this year’s Yankee Classic...
118 | “At Deer Camp in Massachusetts”

118 | “At Deer Camp in Massachusetts”

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Chris Dalti
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 to travel. Freezers are full. Tail flicker indicates deer are calm. Jeff Paradis...
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