Success is fleeting but attainable. BIG WOODS BUCKS PODCAST is a knowledge-based podcast dedicated to teaching people the skills, tactics, and techniques needed to become a successful hunter by taking each of you along on our adventures. Joe is also a published author and sought-after lecture. Hunting Deer in Big Woods During the rut, funnels and travel routes are king. Purest form of hunting In the mountains, deer density is often low, forcing rutting bucks to travel further distances to locate receptive does. In this post, you’ll learn how to track big woods bucks in snow. Come along with me on the track as I take 25 Big Woods Bucks, starting with the very first one that I tracked down. The archery buck was only 2.5 years old but I was pretty pumped to get an early season big woods buck with my bow. It is extremely important to be aware of the fact that big woods deer are rarely on a routine schedule. How to Track Big Woods Bucks in Snow – The Art of Reading Deer Tracks. The biggest bucks are the most experienced at evading their predators. Big-woods deer have larger home ranges and are harder to pattern than deer in areas with limited forest cover, but they still have predictable traits. Just as you do in agricultural areas, an important part of the puzzle when deer hunting in the big woods is locating the preferred food source in the area. Fifty years later, he still can't say no to a big woods buck track. As a hunter and Master Maine Guide, Hal has taken more than one hundred mature white-tailed bucks. Successful big woods hunting is about finding these population pockets and then figuring out how mature bucks are most likely to travel between them during the rut. Reactions: 3855WIN, EYJONAS!, LCH and 1 other person. The food in the big woods of Maine, although enough for survival, is not necessarily the most nutritious when compared to crops. He quickly got the fever and became addicted to chasing deer around the Maine woods. For 20 years he guided for Hal and Deb Blood at Cedar Ridge. Hosted by legendary whitetail tracker Hal Blood and co … In Maine, tracking is considered by many buck hunters to be one of the most effective methods. With season wrapped up in New Hampshire we head out to Massachusetts to try a track down a late season buck. Hosted by legendary whitetail tracker Hal Blood and co-hosted by Joe Kruse and Lee Libby, listen as they share the vast knowledge they have of big woods deer hunting. Hunting Big Woods Bucks If you've ever daydreamed about tracking or stalking ridge-runner bucks in the big woods of the Adirondack Mountain of New York, in the remote forests of Maine or Vermont, or in any other area where big bucks live in big woods, this book is for you! This ignited a friendship and rejuvenated his passion for deer hunting. Hal Blood is a special breed of deer hunter. Includes descriptions of deer and deer behavior, how to choose the right hunting gear, how to read Master hunting guide Hal Blood reveals the tactics he uses to consistently guide clients to trophy-sized whitetail deer. The elements often dictate the best style of hunting for a particular region of the country. How To Track Deer: Fresh Tracks In The Big Woods. Tracker and BWB Team Member Mark Scheeren takes the reader through a lifetime of hunting experiences in the big woods of Maine and the Adirondacks, as well as the willow choked river banks of Montana and forest lined farms of Upstate NY. In my experience ridges are about the only place big woods bucks will move during the day as they are very nocturnal. When I was kid I used to read about the Benoit family tracking big woods whitetails in the snow and was always fascinated by it. These bucks took me to their haunts and showed me how they lived. Hal started deer hunting with his Dad at age ten. I spend plenty of time in Northwest Wisconsin stalking along. Big Game Hunting Goats Deer Wood Animals Madeira Animales Woodwind Instrument Animaux Most ridges offer some decent shooting lanes and rutting bucks seem to like ridges. Their reputation is national. Whether a 10pt buck or a simple “spike horn” he shares his excitement and love for deer no matter the size. If you’re an experienced hunter, you already have the search image, and these things will catch your eye. I tend to wait for a good wet snow so that when I get on a fresh track I know when to slow down and start looking harder. Sometimes the bucks that receive the best nutrition will be those who have taken advantage of crops, fields, and other amenities that human civilization offers for deer. An extremely useful book that all whitetail deer hunters can appreciate, whether they hunt in the vast, deep woods of Maine or the cornfields of Illinois. Published by Todd Waldron on February 15, 2018 February 15, 2018. Someday I'll give it a go once I get a few other hunts checked off the list. https://www.jasonmtome.com/gear-for-tracking-big-woods-bucks-in-snow Mar 22, 2020 #2 N. Northwoods Well-known member. 183 HAL BLOOD - Big Woods Bucks, Tracking Monster Maine Whitetail The elements often dictate the best style of hunting for a particular region of the country. In most forests, all three of these needs are usually available. The woods offer deer a great environment for survival. https://www.outdoorlife.com/articles/hunting/2007/09/tracking-big-woods-bucks If you are set on killing a big buck, you will also need to learn to be patient. If I walk 5-6 miles I can usually turn up a deer. Tracking a 200 pound buck in the snow in the big woods of northern Maine. He has the patience, persistence, and tenacity to find and track big bucks in all types of weather no matter where they roam. Look for any movement too, like the flick of an ear. Hal Blood lives in Jackman, Maine. Post up some pics or stories if you got em! tracking bucks in the vast woods of the northeast. What I've found in the past is if you can locate oak trees that produce acorns, odds are it's going to be torn up with deer sign in and around those oaks. Hunting big woods is one of the hardest ways to smoke a big whitetail. Because of the terrain, deer will seek the easiest route of travel, making pinch points a great place to intercept cruising bucks. Everything I learned about hunting these majestic bucks, was from following hundreds of bucks over the past almost 40 years. Being able to judge and read whether a track was made by a big buck, small buck, doe, or fawn is key to your success. truthfromthestand.com/deer-hunting-podcast/ep-176-big-woods-tracking Otherwise, you might walk miles, just to realize you’ve been tracking a […] Continue Reading. In Maine, tracking is considered by many buck hunters to be one of the most effective methods. BIG WOODS BUCKS PODCAST is a knowledge-based podcast dedicated to teaching people the skills, tactics, and techniques needed to become a successful hunter by taking each of you along on our adventures. Instead of a bean or cornfield though, it may not be as cut and dry. A big-woods tract can be composed of thousands of acres of wooded or cut-over land with little to no open planted areas, or a big-woods tract can be as little as 300 acres adjacent to other blocks of land that are 100 percent wooded. He spends most of his time deer hunting enjoying his time in the woods to reconnect with nature and hop on the track of a big buck. Here are some crappy pictures of some pretty heavy deer. Hal and his wife, Deb, own Cedar Ridge Lodge, voted in 2006 by Forbes magazine as one of the top 10 deer outfitters in the United States. When the snow flys, trackers like Hal Blood look for those buck killin' days. Joe is an accomplished deer tracker who has killed many trophy bucks while tracking them in the Adirondack mountains. Study the woods, looking for parts of a deer, like a patch of brown or the tell-tale horizontal line of its back or belly. In large forests, food and cover may be over-abundant which can make it very difficult to pattern deer during hunting season. In the majority of my big woods hunting I am either still hunting or snow tracking. Saved by Jordan Napper. Follow along as tracking masters take down three mature bucks in the snowy, remote timber of northern New England. Weight & Antler Growth; You might think that shooting a big Maine buck weighing over 200 lbs … During most of the year, big woods deer need food, cover and water. Adirondack Big Woods Deer Hunting – 5 DIY Tips. If you’re thinking about an authentic DIY mountain hunting adventure that is located within reasonable driving distance of most eastern US population centers, New York’s Adirondack Mountains offer a rewarding big woods deer hunting experience that you’ll never forget. They hideout in the thick brush and cover and only come out at the safest times of day to do so. Perfect tracking snow and a 2-day hunt ends in success with a beautiful Massachusetts buck taken with the muzzleloader on public land. He has authored the book “Adirondack Deer Trackers” along with Jim Masset, Steve Grabowski and Dave Williams. The Parker’s Branch Tract of Big Woods Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is 2,000 acres of cutovers, relatively young pine planation, and some hardwood, especially in the numerous swamps and sloughs. This week our guest is Joe Dinitto, famous big woods deer tracker from the Adirondacks of NY. Parker’s Branch runs roughly through the middle of the property, with Assamoosick Swamp to the west and Seacorrie Swamp to the south. Mike starting working at Cedar Ridge Outfitters in 1995, when Hal Blood was looking for a bear guide. Big Game Hunting. Joined Nov 24, 2016 Messages 330 … April 12, 2020 No Comments. 4) Mobility Rules.