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Purpose-built for hunting from daylight to dark.
Built in the USA from tightly woven, pre-shrunk 22 oz virgin wool and stitched in New England, this jacket delivers warmth, durability, and quiet performance without bulk or gimmicks. Its design is rooted in principles used by professional woodsmen for generations, consistently proven by hunters who take mature bucks in big woods country. Tested season after season in the harshest conditions, this original tracker coat is a true three-season workhorse, built to move, layer, and adapt as the day unfolds.
Jacket Features
Materials & Construction• 85% wool / 15% nylon American-made virgin wool
• Tightly woven, pre-shrunk 22 oz fabric for durability, warmth, and weather resistance
• Built and stitched in New England
Pockets & Carry• Roomy hand pockets with soft lining
• Welded, storm-proof angled zip chest pockets for secure carry of GPS, phone, or radio
• Integrated rear pouch with compartments for water bottle, food, spare gloves, grunt tube, or rifle sling
Fit & Function• Buttoned wrist cuffs for temperature control and mobility
• Optional detachable 24 oz virgin orange wool cape allows jacket and cape to be worn together or separately
2024 Design Updates• Jacket length increased by 2.5–3 inches for better coverage
• Sleeve length increased by 1.5–2 inches for improved reach
• Front slip added at the bottom hem for mobility while walking or stepping over blowdowns
• Side vents added at lower left and right hem for freedom of movement
• Slight taper below the chest for a more natural, custom fit
• Leather Big Woods Bucks logo replaces embroidered logo
Wool vs Synthetic Gear Comparison
| Feature | Big Woods Wool | Synthetic Gear |
|---|---|---|
| Noise | ✅ Silent | Swish & crackle |
| Warmth | ✅ Stays warm when soaked | Gets cold fast |
| Odor control | ✅ Naturally sheds human scent | Holds sweat & stink |
| Lifespan | ✅ Decades | 2–3 seasons |
| Real cost | ✅ Buy once | Replace repeatedly |
| Breathability | ✅ Regulates body heat | Clammy on long days |
| Repairability | ✅ Can be mended | Disposable |
Why big woods wool?
Old School Wool. Modern Results.
Wool is the original performance fabric and still the best for real deer hunting. It stays warm when wet, naturally resists human odor, and is far quieter than synthetic gear in thick brush. Wool won’t burn, air dries quickly, and keeps working in snow, rain, and cold when modern materials turn clammy and loud.
After 30+ years guiding hunters in the Maine big woods, Hal Blood saw expensive synthetics fail in the conditions that matter most. In 2009, Hal and the BWB team committed to build the finest 100% virgin wool hunting gear possible, no gimmicks, no fashion camo, just gear made for hunters who need the real deal.
Built in the tradition of the old timers, proven by today’s Big Woods hunters.
Real Answers for Real Deer Hunters
Yes, especially in the conditions most deer hunters face. Wool stays warm even when wet, breathes when you hike, and doesn’t get clammy like polyester. Synthetics can feel warm in the truck but once you sweat and then sit, they turn cold. Wool regulates your body temperature naturally so you stay comfortable from the walk in to the last minute of legal light.
This is where wool shines.
Even when wet, wool continues to insulate. Synthetics and cotton lose most of their warmth once soaked. With wool, you’ll still have all day protection instead of instantly getting chilled.
Yes. Wool fibers naturally resist bacteria that cause human scent. It won’t replace playing the wind, but wool doesn’t hold stink like polyester. You can wear it multiple days without that sour synthetic smell building up which is a huge advantage during long weeks at camp
Wool is naturally tough and abrasion resistant. It doesn’t melt from sparks, snag like ultralight synthetics, or get shiny with wear. Many customers are still hunting in pieces they bought decades ago.
Most high-end camo is designed for marketing, not long days in real weather. Wool doesn’t rely on coatings or membranes that wear out. It works because of the fiber itself. No plastic feel, no clammy sweat chill, no synthetic stink after one hunt. If your current gear leaves you cold after the walk in, wool will feel like a cheat code.
Our mission
To build wool hunting gear the way it should be built, simple, durable, and made for the Big Woods. No trends, no miracle fabrics, just 100% virgin wool that hunters have relied on for centuries. We aim to make gear that can be hunted in, handed down, and trusted when it matters most.
