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In this episode, Mark, Bob, Brian and Austin sit down and talk about BWB's new partnership with Henry Repeating Arms and the guns we'll be coming out with later this year. Also, Dan Larsson from Skinner Sights hops on remotely from Montana to talk about hunting the Big Woods out west!

Learn more about hunting deer, moose and more in the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com

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Mark, Bob, Brian and Austin sit down to talk about spooky, strange, and unexplained experiences in the Big Woods, just in time for Halloween.    Learn more about hunting deer, moose and more in the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com   Minus33 wool base layers and socks: https://alnk.to/aLIUpax   Seek Outside Tents: Use code "BWB" for 10% off of your order at this link https://alnk.to/biuxP3W   Big woods land and camps for sale: www.landandcamps.com Grayl water filter: https://alnk.to/4MBtYKl   Save 20% on your OnX subscri...

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These old school Adirondack legends are hard core hunters. They come from the days of carrying full tent camps miles and miles into the uncharted mountains of the ADK, locating and tracking down the biggest bucks in the region and carrying them out on their backs across the wildest, most untamed terrain. Their passion is unbounded, and their deer hunting skill is awe-inspiring. Listen to their stories, and learn from their many decades of experience. It's sure to up your big woods hunting game.

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Lance Wheaton kicks off the podcast with a story about riding a moose across the lake, and that pretty much set the tone! Lance has a lifetime of experience and memories from hunting, fishing and guiding in the Grand Lake Stream area and shares some highlights on this special podcast.

Mark, Bob, Brian and Austin sit down with Roy Hart of the Massett-Hart family to talk about a lifetime of hunting hard in the Adirondacks!

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On this episode Hal and Lee answer some of your questions and talk about getting ready for the season. You've asked about finding places to hunt, what gear to bring, and finding success in the big woods. Lee dives into the finer details of the 250 Savage and its distant cousin - the 6.5 Creedmoor?! He's a wealth of knowledge!

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Robert Gagner has been guiding for over 60 years and has the stories to prove it! Join Brandon as he sits down with Robert to talk about guiding in Grand Lake Stream and beyond.

New episode of the Adirondack Hunt Podcast is up! In this episode, Mark, Brian, Bob, and Austin discuss how to pick a good spot to set up a remote tent camping site, including doing some advance e-scouting with onX Hunt ahead of time. They are also joined by guest Ryan Sapena of Seek Outside to hear about the history of Seek Outside and details on their product line.

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Dan Christmas is a generational native of the Adirondacks who has spent his life in the woods; from his youth, to being a forester, a guide, and eventually building a land and camps business that makes the dream of hunting camps and land access a reality for working class sportsmen. Tune in as Hal and Lee catch up and swap some hunting stories with their good friend Dan.

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Pete and his wife got a late start guiding but always knew it's what they wanted to do. Now they're all in, running Chet's camps and actively participating in industry groups and carrying the torch from the older generation to the next.

In this episode of the Adirondack Hunt Podcast, Mark, Brian, and Austin sit down with Jim and Tom Massett to talk about a lifetime of big woods hunting in the Adirondacks and beyond. Tom's grandson Mark Massett also hops on to discuss the next generation of the Massett hunting tradition.

Learn more about hunting deer, moose and more in the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com

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Hal and Lee sit down with longtime friend Ben Kuncaitis to talk about hunting from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the plains of South Africa! Ben is the host of Camp Benny on YouTube, which centers around stories from his two hunting camps in Michigan.

In this episode, Adirondack hunter Ben Secor joins Mark, Brian, and Bob to talk about his big woods hunting adventures. Ben hunts out of a traditional wall tent 6 miles deep in the backcountry, and has shot some slammers in remote territory using a variety of methods, including tracking, still-hunting and sitting.

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Brian Tripp lives in Grand Lake Stream and serves as the Executive Director of the land trust that preserves and enhances the surrounding ecology and economy. It's a unique arrangement that guarantees the land will stay as it is now for future generations to enjoy. But that's just Brian's latest adventure! Tune in as Brandon and Brian talk about his time lobstering, encounters with ornery moose as a game warden, securing wild places and more.

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Whenever Hal and Lee sit down with their longtime friends Joe and Steve from the Adirondacks, good times and great insights are sure to abound! This episode didn't disappoint, and while we had to end it somewhere these guys could have gone on for days dropping knowledge and laughing the whole time. They took a look at the guns that Steve and Joe use and talked in depth about the importance of knowing your gun, with some great stories that drove that lesson home for them.

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Lee Schanz is a wealth of hunting knowledge and has a passion for heritage, history and the guns that tell the story of the hunt. Enjoy Brandon's conversation with this Big Woods Bucks OG, and you might even learn a thing or two!

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Gordon Berry was a fixture in the big woods and the local community who connected us to the older generations and the way things used to be. Hal and Lee sit down with Gordon's nephew Garnett Robinson to swap stories about Gordon, his antics, and the lasting impact he had on the community.

Adirondack hunter Guy Swears joins Brian, Mark, and Austin to talk about his decades of experience still-hunting and tracking bucks in the Adirondack mountains.

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Brandon sits down with Hal Blood to hear about how he came up as a guide in the Jackman area, stories of the region's older generation of guides, and some great advice for all woodsmen.

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You have questions, we have answers! On this episode Hal and Lee answer questions about starting fires, what they carry in their packs, hunting in low deer density areas, getting kids out hunting, and more.

In this episode, native Vermont hunter Erick Erickson sits down with Austin, Brian, and Bob to talk about his early days hunting Vermont and Maine, and about how his move to New York opened up the world of Adirondack big woods he now explores. He also talks about his experiences in the Catskills, the Midwest, and hunting out west for elk, and how all of these experiences helped him hone his skills with remote hot tent hunting.

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On this episode Brandon sits down with Chris Richards, whose passion and dedication to moose hunting is unrivaled. Together they cover everything you need to know about the Maine moose hunt. Whether you're preparing for your upcoming hunt, want to be ready for a future hunt, or just love to hear great moose hunting stories, you're going to love this episode.

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Hal and Lee often get questions about how they prepare their trucks for the big woods. On this episode they talk about how they set up their trucks, what they bring to be self sufficient, and then they dive into some famous northwoods roads where they've had some of their wildest adventures.

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Blaine Miller has been guiding for over 50 years and has particularly extensive experience guiding river tours on the Allagash, St Johns and other vast, remote rivers. Boy does he have some stories to tell!

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Deer, bear, fish, bobcats and moose - Paul Laney does it all in Downeast Maine! Join Hal and Lee as they talk with Paul about hunting and fishing in his area, once-in-a-lifetime dogs and more.

In this episode, Mark, Brian, Austin, and Bob sit down and talk about essential gear, tips, and tricks for packing for a remote tent hunt. Mark, Austin, and Brian all dump their packs and show what gear and essential items they use to live out of a hot tent during deer season.

Learn more about hunting deer, moose and more in the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com

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Join your host Brandon Lane as he continues his conversation with legendary Maine guides Don Dudley and Donnie Helstrom about the history of guiding in Maine, the MPGA and great stories from the woods and waterways going back decades.

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On this episode Hal and Lee sit down with Bob Howe to talk about all the great work he does bringing the healing powers of outdoor pursuits to our veterans.

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Join your host Brandon Lane, current president of the Maine Professional Guides Association, as he talks with legendary Maine guides Don Dudley and Donnie Helstrom about the history of guiding in Maine, the MPGA and great stories from the woods and waterways going back decades. 

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On this episode Hal and Lee address a common question about what ethical shooting means in the big woods, and then talk about some of the crazy situations they put their trucks through. 

In this episode of the Adirondack Hunt Podcast, big woods hunter and forest ranger Ian Kerr sits down with Mark and Brian to talk about his experiences for killing mature Adirondack bucks still-hunting on bareground in the Adirondacks. Ian also discusses tips for how to incorporate remote hot tenting into your Adirondack hunting game.

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On this episode Brandon sits down with Noah Gilbert to talk about how the next generation of guides are not to be underestimated. Noah already has a lifetime of great experience and stories from the north woods. The future is bright. 

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In this episode, Hal and Lee dive into their go-to guns and ammo setups for hunting the Big Woods. From rifle preferences to bullet performance in dense cover, they break down what works—and why. If you're gearing up for your next big woods hunt, don't miss this one!

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On this episode Brandon sits down with Brandon Bishop to talk about the origins of the Maine bear hunt and some crazy adventures hunting and guiding in the big woods. 

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Join Hal and Lee as they talk about what makes the Big Woods the Big Woods. They cover where you can find them, different terrain features and food sources, and how to fine tune your hunting strategy when you get there.

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Join Brandon on this inaugural episode of the podcast as he discusses the challenges and adventure of four season guiding with a man who has done it all: Wade Kelly.

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Join Hal and Lee as they sit down with Caleb Lewis of Allagash Antlers. Caleb does a lot of shed hunting with his dogs and has turned it into a thriving business. He also filmed the most famous moose charge on the internet and has some great stories and perspectives on the differences in topography, vegetation and deer behavior where he hunts. 

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Hal and Lee sit down with Scott to talk about becoming a big woods hunter, the peak and decline of the 7600, upcoming BWB videos and more on this episode of the podcast.
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Hal and Lee head north to meet with great guests like Brandon Lane. Brandon is the President of the Maine Professional Guides Association, and he and his wife own and operate Allagash Guide Service. They have all kinds of wild adventures up there, and you'll hear quite a few on this episode. We hope you enjoy it. 

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Join Hal and Lee as they sit down with Paul from Maine Outdoor Enthusiast to swap some great hunting stories, talk about their favorite gear, where the bucks are, preserving our hunting heritage and much more! Check out Paul's podcasts at www.maineoutdoorenthusiast.com