Big Woods Bucks - Deer Hunting -Education & Entertainment

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 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 in VT. Jan. 20-22, 2023, we will announce BWB buck pool winner. Deer have been everywhere it is just a good winter for them with the l...

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 shares his experience with a tracking dog. Dogs are amazing but trailing wounded deer on your own can build your instinc...

Hal shares another close call with plenty of lessons in the story Sometimes you must break your own rules The ½ hour rule Rick shares story of his bruiser from South Dakota Out west, giant bucks don't mine laying in the cattle – they use them as radar Ricks story of his Maine buck from this year with plenty of lessons in it. Big Woods Bucks can be like bobcats – if you stay on them for several day...

The Stomach Flu Excuse. Too Many Details!!! It is all about getting on the right one at the right time. Step on high spots around water and when in the woods but DON'T step on high spots when you're in the high ground. Mark describes his method of 3rd gear, 2nd gear 1st gear, death creep. Joe said: " if I could have teleported myself, I would have killed him 5 times because I was familiar with the...

Even with record higher temps more deer sightings then we can remember Lots of stories that add up to learning experiences Guide/Team Member Ben Allen gets nominated for guide of the month??? Many hunters come up here not expecting to see anything, but things can happen fast Have to keep going through the motions even when conditions are tough. Did anyone get swamp-ass? asks Hal Ben Allen's 8 year...

Lots of droppings and beds indicates a healthy deer herd. Things just getting going some scrapes but halfhearted. Snorting back at a deer you jump just might hold him long enough. Most guys in camp saw deer today. "Stove up with buck sign" Good Lee Lingo. Even though cut hard deer like them but hard to kill one in there. Hal gets injured again!!! Does his own chiropractic work. What to do when you...

2nd season Maine Moose Hunt results. When leaves come down it is time to scout. Most leaves come down in the mountains sooner than anywhere. Scout a little later because leaves cover up sign. You should wait to scout till bucks move into fall range in October. Last week of October generally signposts start to get hit. Daylight controls everything. Been seeing lot of fawns which is good sign deer h...

Hal's 13-year-old grandson Rylan gets his 1st big game animal with his 300 Savage pump gun. The discuss why the moose where not responding. Antler quality seemed to be down. Bad Lee has totally different experience in another zone - he had plenty of action all week and enjoyed it with his wife. You won't believe who else was in camp with him! Lee says bulls are getting smarter. Anybody see deer up...

We are proud to announce our new partnership with Minus33 . Our guest is Lawson Glidden, President of Minus33, who shares the long history of his company and their extensive product line. Layering is key to dealing with weather changes while hunting so Lawson shares his wealth of knowledge on Merino Wool and why his products stand out from competitors.  Trying to battle the elements of Mother Natu...

Many asked to hear more of Garnett's stories, so we invited him back. Bad Lee has some kind of KRUD ???? says Hal Many times, deer hear or see something and just want to get out of the way. There are 1000 things to be negative about, but you have to know you will see one! Every day you are in the woods and hunt big woods style you will be within an eye shot of a big buck Your job is to see him fir...

The idea of hunting big woods bucks is the significance not the kill There are more bucks out there don't worry Way back when nobody scored anything Meeting Lanny Benoit for the 1st time "I've arrived" kidded Good Lee! Lanny said "I relied on my shooting ability " You will kill more deer taking last 100 yards slow More miles you put on the better Don't forget to use the discount code for your onX...

The idea of hunting big woods bucks is the significance not the kill There are more bucks out there don't worry Way back when nobody scored anything Meeting Lanny Benoit for the 1st time "I've arrived" kidded Good Lee! Lanny said "I relied on my shooting ability " You will kill more deer taking last 100 yards slow More miles you put on the better Don't forget to use the discount code for your onX...

Another injury to report! This time somebody lost a battle with a nail gun. Trail cameras Hal's take on using them for bear Signposts – how many different bucks there are Daytime vs. nighttime pics Beware of trail cam info in the big woods – not trustworthy for trying to time visits Deer sometimes move on from where you have seen abundant sign in years past Bad lee's new mobile deer camp Hal's mob...

Old Guide Mike Stevens has had quite a ride health wise since co-hosting episode 106. He is tough as nails and is back, but you will wonder how!!! Joe shares his nightmare that occurred since episode 106 but not surprisingly has a plan. You will be shocked at what he plans to pull off in just a little over a months' time. Common theme that comes to mind when listening to Mike and Joe's stories – P...

Our longtime friend & Epic Adventures Outfitter & Taxidermy Brian Donaghy talks with the boys about an array of subjects hunting and fishing. He is an interesting and well rounded woodsman and one of the best fisherman we know. Check him out on his website Epic Adventures & Taxidermy Website Mike Stevens touches on the subject of the need for hearing aids while hunting and the difference between h...

Jeff Paradis discusses tag line contest winners: 200+ submissions  - Ryan Wasin, Bryan Conger & Steven Oaks – Congrats! Team Member Jason Delpalazzo talks about his past season as well as well his son Cole did Meet New Team member Brandon Sylvester Some of the next generation of hunters (BWB team member children): Austin, Lea & Sam Team Member Ben Allen shares how his season ended last fall  - let...

Lee explains, in depth, the philosophy of how they manage the Maine Moose Herd Compensatory mortality properly defined – you will be surprised at how many collared moose survived Should you shoot a cow or a calf? Are deer better self -groomers than moose? Maine Moose have a territory of 10 to 12 miles Last year's adaptive zone results This past March was worst mortality loss in 9 years Life cycle...

Hal & Deb share the chronological events that led up to starting their outfitting business; all the trials, tribulations as well as the successes they enjoyed and what inspired them to sell all they had created.   Hal's a "Renaissance Man" by good Lee Schanz More words from a dictionary written by Hal Blood – what is a puss pocket??? Another adventure in the life of Master Guide and Woodsman Hal B...

The boys reminisce with longtime friend and Guide Garnett  who worked for Hal when this all began. Different tactics to consider when hunting a big woods buck. What Garnett learned from bucks is where they travel. That is extremely important when trying to figure how to breakdown the big woods. Look for a Notch! Whatever works including getting off to the side of a track and come back to it - deer...

Detailed stories from Team Members Logan Rackliff & Neil Pendleton Both hunters killed 200 lb. bucks in 2021 Logan - Should I take track that is nearly filled with snow? Logan – circle time? Neil killed two 200 lb. bucks in 2021 Neil gives tips on utilizing onX features Neil – long drag still fun??? Don't forget to use the discount code for your onX membership. Go to on onxmaps.com and enter disco...

Detailed stories from Team Members Logan Rackliff & Neil Pendleton Both hunters killed 200 lb. bucks in 2021 Logan - Should I take track that is nearly filled with snow? Logan – circle time? Neil killed two 200 lb. bucks in 2021 Neil gives tips on utilizing onX features Neil – long drag still fun??? Don't forget to use the discount code for your onX membership. Go to on onxmaps.com and enter disco...

Detailed stories from Team Members Logan Rackliff & Neil Pendleton Both hunters killed 200 lb. bucks in 2021 Logan - Should I take track that is nearly filled with snow? Logan – circle time? Neil killed two 200 lb. bucks in 2021 Neil gives tips on utilizing onX features Neil – long drag still fun??? Don't forget to use the discount code for your onX membership. Go to on onxmaps.com and enter disco...

100th podcast contest announcement – great prize for the winner Update from Sportsman's alliance Executive Director Dave Trahan Restructure of Maine antlerless deer program Sam's position on Sunday Hunting More money appropriated to deer management account Reverse Posting Getting to know one of BWB 's newest team member Glenn Bombardier Both Hal and Glenn agree bucks in NY don't seem to travel as...

A little housekeeping right off the bat with wool update and show dates Wintering deer update Moose wintering & tick update – Joe says "found beds with blood in it while shed hunting " Coyote update Lots of stories about the early times at BWB as well as some funny stories of travels to their annual deer hunts in Ontario. Don't forget to use the discount code for your onX membership. Go to on onxm...

This episode highlights stories of bucks that got away. Experience is the best teacher so listen close. Could save you from making the same mistake. Joe talks about "The Trail Camera Buck". Hal talks about "The buck in the brush pile at 20 yards". Lee talks about The Gore 10 pointer that he should have waited on. Mike talks about the buck named "Click". We announce the BWB Spring Thaw meet & greet...