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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Latest Episodes

Deer Season Week 2 Update ...

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

Hal is joined by Billy Molls and Brandon Lane as they recap week 2 of the Maine deer season and t...
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Deer Season Week 1 Update ...

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

The first week of Maine's deer season was a good one!
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Legends of the Adirondacks...

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

Jim Massett, Tom Massett and Roy Hart have been hunting hard in the Adirondacks for decades. Thei...
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Q&A Preparing for the Seas...

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

Get ready for the season with Hal and Lee as they answer common questions about their tactics, ge...
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Hunting Adirondack Land an...

Posted on October 01, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

Join Hal and Lee as they catch up with Dan Christmas, a good friend with decades of experience hu...
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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

From the Big Woods of Michigan all the way to South Africa, long time friend of Big Woods Bucks B...
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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

Posted on September 02, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

It's a guaranteed good time when Hal and Lee sit down with their buddies Joe and Steve - the ADK ...
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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

Hal and Lee are joined by Gordon Berry's nephew Garnett to talk about Gordon's history hunting th...
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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

Posted on August 06, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

Join Hal and Lee as they cover your questions about hunting the big woods!
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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

Join Hal and Lee as they talk about what makes a truck ready for the big woods, and some of the r...
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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

Posted on July 09, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

Paul Laney's a do-it-all guide in Downeast Maine. Join Hal and Lee as they talk about what's uniq...
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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

Bob Howe is a great guy who does great work with veterans, taking them hunting and fishing, showi...
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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

Tune into a great conversation about ethical shots in the Big Woods with Hal and Lee, and some tr...
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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Dean Dillman

In this episode, Hal and Lee dive into their go-to guns and ammo setups for hunting the Big Woods.
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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

Posted on May 07, 2025 by Dean Dillman

Join Hal and Lee as they talk about what makes the Big Woods the Big Woods.
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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Scott Gaillard

Hal and Lee talk to Caleb from Allagash Antlers about his business creating dog chews from shed a...
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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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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

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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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

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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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

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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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

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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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

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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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

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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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

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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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

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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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

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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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

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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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep...

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

Join Hal, Joe, and Stephen Schanz as they sit down and talk with Big Woods Outfitters Guide John ...
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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

Maine Game Warden Corporal Kris MacCabe of North Woods Law sits down with Hal Blood, Joe Kruse, a...
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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

Big Woods Bucks team members Brad Willey of New Hampshire and Kevin Stone of the Adirondacks sit...
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129 | “Finding the Next On...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Big Woods Bucks team member Neil Pendleton and CEO Chris Dalti join Hal Blood and Joe Kruse to t...
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128| “Old School Maine Dee...

Posted on March 09, 2025 by Caleb Lewis

Local Jackman, ME legend Matt Vining joins Hal and Joe to tell some stores about tracking deer.
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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

As expected, some lighthearted fun with Garnett and his escapades from last fall.
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