Maine Outdoor Enthusiast

In part 2 with Robbie Kilcollins, we continue on with our discussion about his stellar Maine 2024 buck. We share more stories and compare and contrast our different styles of hunting. We had great time and could have talked with Robbie for hours more. Enjoy!#maineoutdoors #mainehunting #hunting #deerhuntingCheck us out on the web at:https://www.maineoutdoorenthusiast.comContact:maineoutdoorenthusi...

This week, Robbie Kilcollins joins us to tell his story of harvesting Maine’s 2024 heaviest buck at 540 yards. Just as important, he explains how he prepares so he has the ability to make those shots consistently. It was a great conversation with lots of stories and laughs. Enjoy!#maineoutdoors #mainehunting #hunting #deerhuntingCheck us out on the web at:https://www.maineoutdoorenthusiast.comCont...

What does it take to become a better deer hunter in Maine? Or how about life in general? People don't become better by accident. In this episode, we break down how intentionality—through humility, patience, consistency and preparation—leads to growth both in the woods and in life. From simply being curious to learn or how well we manage bad experiences- these play a vital roll in how we grow and b...

This week, we sit down and discuss a few stories, share some recent happenings and our views on calling bucks while tracking deer. 20-30 years ago, not many deer trackers used calls all that often. However, in recent years, calling while tracking has become more common. In fact, nowadays I'd think it's safe to say, most...if not every deer hunter in the northeast carries a call. So, we sha...

With the holiday season over and deer season but a recent memory, winter is a time of reflection for a deer hunter. It may start with a review of the season but for me, it always turns down this path of various life lessons, experiences and what I have for near-term goals. Join us as we discuss some of everyday life lessons that always seem to be applicable to the deer hunter. From having an "atti...

In this episode, we dive into the emotional and ethical complexities of hunting, exploring why many real deer hunters feel conflicted about harvesting deer. While hunting is often viewed as a tradition or a sport, for seasoned hunters, the act of harvesting a deer is never taken lightly. Join us as we uncover the deeper reasons why we feel a sense of regret, respect, or even sadness after making a...

All good things eventually come to an end. It’s always sad when deer season in Maine comes to a close because it’s a long 11 months until next year. In this episode, we discuss the end of our season, what went well and what we would have done differently. We also discuss various things we enjoyed over the season such as our reunion deer camp trip, meat processing and our desire to keep our deer hu...

What started out as a slow season (as far as deer sightings), things turned on a dime. You never know when your big buck will be right in front of you. Mark capitalized on the first buck he saw of the season and it was a dandy. We definitely had an eventful end to our second week of Maine’s deer season. With rifle season half over, we are now consistently seeing bucks and are optimistic about what...

Week 1 of Maine’s Deer season is in the books. Many hunters found success during that first week. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic deer season! (We just need some snow😉) Enjoy! #deerseason #deerhunting #hunting Contact: maineoutdoorenthusiast@gmail.com

Deer season eve is here! Such a magical time for a deer hunter. A deer hunter has the same excitement as a child on Christmas Eve. The camp is filled with anticipation of the weeks to come in hopes of putting that tag on a buck of a lifetime and a year supply of the best meat known to man! Join us at camp as we sit back and relax the night before Maine's opener of the 2024 deer season. We discuss...

Fall is a period of transition. Trees are shedding their leaves, birds are flying south and many other living things are preparing for a period of dormancy in which they prepare for new growth in the spring. For people, fall can be a period of new beginnings, with new goals and ventures in store for the future. For me, this fall is a season of change. I have decided to step back from my career for...

In this episode of the MOE podcast we are at the tent! Heavy rains and wind picked up one afternoon while bird hunting so we seized the opportunity to do a podcast at the tent. In this episode, we discuss how the fear of failure can be crippling to both ones hunt and life in general. We also discuss some of our recent bird hunting adventures and how Maine's second moose season is shaping up. Enjoy...

It's been an action packed Maine 2024 hunting season this far and that action seems to be the trend going into Maine's bird (grouse) season. Now that we are into bird season with bird numbers being much healthier than last year as a whole (However we have observed regional differences in bird numbers). In this episode we discuss a little more of our moose hunt and how we made out bird hunting half...

Welcome to our Maine moose camp 2024. Sit back with us by the fire on our first night at camp. We've been preparing for the Maine 2024 moose hunt and it kicks off Monday morning. We did a little nosing around the woods prior to filming this podcast and we discuss what we saw and what our plans are for the week ahead. It's going to be a fun week! Enjoy! #mainemoosehunt #hunting #maineoutdoo...

Welcome to the MOE podcast. This week we discuss some new gear in preparation for Maine's 2024 hunting season. Due to all of the excellent suggestions from viewers over the past few weeks, we finalized some of our last minute purchases before we kick off the 2024 Maine hunting season with our Maine moose hunt. We also talk about our recent experiences fine-tuning our rifles and our plans for t...

What's your internal narrative? Is it positive? Encouraging?... I can do anything sort of self-talk? Or is it negative? Pessimistic? Do you feel defeated before you start...Like the cards are stacked against you? Your mindset in the deer woods (and life in general) can make or break your success. Our attitude and our approach to challenges directly influences the outcomes. Don't believe me...

This week we sit down with Keith Bernier (AKA Father-in-law)- Avid stand hunter and long distance shooter- and discuss the varying methods to hunting deer in northern Maine. We compare and contrast deer tracking to deer stalking to stand hunting and some of the characteristics that make an individual good at any of those methods. And of course, we share some deer stories to boot! Enjoy!#deerhuntin...

This week we discuss the plethora of information available to beginner deer hunters and how to tease through the tangle of "stuff" available on the internet. There is so much good information at our finger tips these days and I, as much as the next person, love to get lost in the hours of literature and videos presented. However, if you want to get better...you have to get out and do it!...

After a 3 week hiatus (hey, we've been on vacation😁) we are back with some deer camp stories! Thanks to Derrick Cote, I've been reviewing old deer camp photos of their (Dad, Derrick, Dale, Dean, Kevin and Joe) trips into the Allagash from the late 80's and early 90's. Derrick also gave me his personal journal from those corresponding years. It has proved invaluable. So many great...

I recently spent a good deal of time digitizing a lot of our old hunting photos and while I was doing that (and cross referencing with corresponding journal entries) I noticed a common theme. Most successful hunts involved committed determination and the unwillingness to give up. Regardless of the modality that was used to harvest the deer, the greatest influence on success (in my opinion) is to n...

When right is wrong and wrong is right…tends to be the way of the world these days. When it comes to fishing and hunting, much of the same can be observed. As we gain experience via the methods we choose to pursue our query, it can be easy to start thinking our way of doing things is the “right” way. While yes, there are definitely absolute rights in this world, the methods by which we choose to h...

The results are in! congratulations to all the winners of the Maine 2024 moose lottery! A lot to discuss in this episode. We have just returned from a wonderful fly fishing trip fishing the remote ponds of northern Maine. We saw tons of wildlife, plentiful deer sign and the fishing was good to boot. Sit back, relax and enjoy Father’s Day with a little MOE podcast. Oh, and listen closely…someone ma...

This week we sit down and discuss some recent fishing trips and some of the factors that influence success both on the water and in the deer woods. Have you ever heard of the solunar theory? Or how about those calendars that indicate the “good days” to be out fishing are hunting. Yes, most of us have seen them. However, I’ve personally never given much thought to charts that “predict” good hunting...

This week we piggyback off of our last episode in regard to the growing effects of FoMO (fear of missing out), how it has been amplified by social media and its effects on the outdoorsman. FoMO has always been a thing (we just didn’t have a term for it years ago) and while a little bit of FoMO might be a good motivator for some; too much can have negative effects on our health. As the saying goes,...

This week we sit down and discuss the implications social media has on hunting, fishing...all outdoor activities for that matter. We get into the good, the bad and the ugly. I share my approach to using social media both as a consumer and producer. Enjoy! #socialmedia #outdoorlife #deerhunting Contact: maineoutdoorenthusiast@gmail.com