Big Woods Bucks Podcast

May 08, 2026 Scott Gaillard

VIDEO: Have a Big Woods Adventure

Hunting for big woods bucks in the Adirondacks is uniquely challenging, but all the more rewarding when a plan comes together.

May 06, 2026 Scott Gaillard

VIDEO: Thin Horns - Hal Blood's LONGEST buck | Stories from the Trail

What he lacked in the rack he made up for in length and weight! A heck of a time getting him out, and a funny first impression for Hal's new hunter...

May 01, 2026 Brian Connor

VIDEO: Connecticut Carl Tapes, Vol 1.: 1993-1994 hunting seasons, Maine buck down, MASTC show

May 01, 2026 Scott Gaillard

VIDEO: Lee's first time shooting his dad's pre-64 model 70

It's Lee's turn for a blast from the past! He goes over his 760 in 300 Savage, his trusty 99 in 250 Savage, and his dad's model 70 in .308, which i...

April 24, 2026 Scott Gaillard

VIDEO: Big Woods Ammo Old and New | with Master Maine Guide Lee Schanz

Lee knows his ammunition! In this video he goes over some of the old classic ammo in various brands and calibers, on up to today's best bullets and...

April 17, 2026 Brian Connor

Hal Blood’s Dueling Buck | Stories From the Trail

April 14, 2026 Scott Gaillard

VIDEO: Hal Blood's First 200lb Buck: "Number 11" | Stories From the Trail

Stories From the Trail: the story of Hal's first 200 pound big woods buck, "Number 11".

April 10, 2026 Scott Gaillard

VIDEO: Hal Blood takes his old Winchester 94 and Remington 721 to the range

Hal Blood is reminiscing, taking a look at his first deer rifles: his grandfather's 1930's Winchester 94 he shot his first deer with, and the old R...

April 03, 2026 Scott Gaillard

VIDEO: Hal’s First Ever Buck Tracking: The Burnt Jacket Buck | Stories From the Trail

Hal Blood sits down to tell his deer stories, starting with his first buck tracking: The Burnt Jacket Buck

March 20, 2026 Scott Gaillard

VIDEO: Nothing is better than WOOL | Master Maine Guide Hal Blood trusts wool for the Big Woods

Master Maine Guide Hal Blood explains why wool makes the best hunting gear for the big woods, especially American-made virgin wool like Big Woods B...

Black Dog With shed moose antler outdoors

March 13, 2026 Caleb Lewis

How to Train a Shed Dog | Teaching Your Dog to Find Antlers

Training a shed dog to find antlers doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little consistency, repetition, and the right approach, almost any drive...

March 13, 2026 Scott Gaillard

VIDEO: Should I cut my barrel down? | Rifle vs Carbine Length for the Big Woods

Rifle length or carbine length? Does it really make a difference? Let's take a look at weight difference, balance and handling and more.

Big Woods Field Journal