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Ron Hardt has spent his life wandering the woods from Alaska and northern Canada to Northern Maine, not just surviving but truly living. Hal and Lee sit down with Ron to talk woodsmanship skills, stories, tools and concepts that anyone can use to overcome their fears and become a proficient woodsman.

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On this episode Hal and Lee are going through the most influential books they've read over the years about deer hunting and woodsmanship. It's a trip down memory lane and a good reading list for all big woods hunters. 

In this episode, the gang sits down and talks with Todd Mead, author of A Lifetime of Big Woods Hunting Memories (2010), Back Country Bucks: From the Adirondacks and Beyond (2012), and Pursuing Public Land Bucks: DIY Hunts from the Mountains to the Midwest (2019). Todd is a distinguished Adirondack hunter who primarily sits, and in this episode he discusses the tactics he uses for success sitting in the big woods.

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The most common question about big woods hunting is how to get started doing it. If you've never hunted before or even if you've spent decades hunting other ways, the big woods can be overwhelming and intimidating. In this podcast Hal and Lee break it down into simple steps you can take to get the knowledge you need and get started hunting the big woods.

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Big Woods Bucks' own Caleb Lewis took his BWB Long Ranger into the big woods of 3 different states last season: Maine, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. He saw some action! Join Hal and Lee as they talk to Caleb about his season, some running and gunning controversy, and the differences he saw in the big woods across these states.

In this episode of the Adirondack Hunt Podcast, Brian and Mark sit down and talk with Tony and Pete Bruno about a lifetime of adventures hunting the Adirondacks out of wall tents set up deep in the backcountry.

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Mark Scheeren started hunting the big woods 20 years ago and since then he has been optimizing rifles for this style of hunting. Join Mark, Hal and Lee as they talk about finding the rifle that fits and works for you, big woods cartridges and the Big Woods Bucks partnership with Henry Repeating Arms, designed to bring you more and better big woods rifle options that fit your style of hunting.

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Connecticut Carl is a longtime friend of Big Woods Bucks and a local legend. He has stories, pictures and videos galore of hunting big woods bucks going back 40 years, with some of the greatest hunters like Fred Goodwin. On this episode Hal and Lee sit down with Carl to talk big woods hunting and watch some of his old home movies with him, reminiscing about how big woods hunting used to be.

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Moving through the big woods quietly is one of those critical skills that seasoned veterans take for granted but that new hunters often have a hard time figuring out. On this episode Hal and Lee talk about how and where to step, where not to walk, working on your balance, fine tuning gear and more.

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Sunday hunting, the introduction of wolves, baiting deer, lynx, endangered species, flintlock seasons, another moose season and more! Hal and Lee get into all the hot regulation topics that many of you have asked about across big woods country, as well as the important difference between what's legal and what's ethical.

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On this episode Hal and Lee take a look at some mistakes and hard lessons they saw hunters experience this past season, and talk about how you can learn from these lessons to be as ready as you can be for the best big woods hunt you can have.

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Hal and Lee hit on more of your hot topics including their best ever hunts, the pump action craze, hunting New Brunswick, who's using the Big Woods Bucks Henry Long Rangers, hilarious deer stories and more!

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You had questions, Hal and Lee have answers - and some great stories to boot! On this episode Hal and Lee take questions from Big Woods Nation about hunting when you're not tracking, the best blind setups, learning to shoot fast for the big woods, embarrassing moments in the woods, and more!

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Join Hal and Lee as they take a closer look at their 2025 deer season. Hear how they took advantage of one of the best snow seasons in recent memory, their close encounters with big bucks, get some pro tips and help them do a little Monday morning quarterbacking.

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John heard that Maine needed help and he got there as fast as he could! John has spent almost 3 decades guiding and shares some great stories about the effect it has had on him and the effect he has had on his clients.

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Hal and Lee sit down with Chris and Joe to talk about camp camaraderie, the legacy of big woods hunting and more, from more than 20 years of hunting together, even before Big Woods Bucks was started.

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Steve is a longtime guide in the Grand Lake Stream area and former President of the Downeast Lakes Land Trust. On this episode he shares lots of fun, fascinating and touching stories from his time in the area that will make you want to live the guide's life or at least appreciate it a little more.

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Big Woods hunting in and around Wisconsin presents some additional challenges like a patchwork of private land and bait piles, predators like wolves, and a short gun season. Nathan Nelson doesn't let any of that stop him! You'll see him out there applying his skills and always learning more, even tracking deer with his bow to keep at it as long as possible. On this podcast he shares some great buck tracking stories and the knowledge he's built about hunting the Big Woods of the upper...

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From the 1940s right up to today Roger Milligan has been a woodsman, especially a houndsman, renowned for his fur trapping and bobcat hunting expertise. Boy does he have some stories! Join Brandon and Paul as they hear what it's like doing it all for the love of the animal, with Roger Milligan.

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The final week of Maine's rifle season made for some more great stories at Big Woods Outfitters.

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Another great week in the books with some nice bucks taken at Big Woods Outfitters (and maybe a few more that should have been!). Hear the stories from the hunters and find out how Hal's season has been going so far.

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Paul Laney is a true houndsman who raises and runs dogs for bear and bobcat. Join Brandon, a fellow houndsman, as he and Paul swap tales of their adventures and tribulations raising and running hounds for the love of their sport, and the love of their dogs.

Mark, Bob, Brian and Austin sit down and talk about their 2024 deer seasons, with some good lessons and takeaways for future seasons. They also talk about their trip down to the Pennsylvania Big Woods, and get Steve Sherk from Sherk's Guide Service on for a guest appearance to talk PA Big Woods hunting.

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Billy Molls is at Big Woods Outfitters, working hard to track a big woods buck. Join Hal, Billy and Brandon as they recap the week and talk with Ben and Steve about their bucks. Steve has been hunting over 36 years and finally killed his first deer ever, a beautiful 8 pointer, tracking it in the snow in Maine. His dream came true!

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The first week of Maine's 2025 deer season was a great one at Big Woods Outfitters, with great weather, a few days of great snow, and the hunters putting down some great bucks. Tune in to hear their stories.

Mark, Bob, and Brian sit down with native Adirondacker Christian Bills to talk about still-hunting the Big Woods of the Southern Adirondacks.

Mark, Bob, and Brian sit down with native Adirondacker Christian Bills to talk about still-hunting the Big Woods of the Southern Adirondacks.

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From his early days hound hunting for racoons, to cats and bears, and becoming one of the most renowned Grand Lake Stream Canoe builders, Dale Tobey has spent his life dedicated to the outdoor experience.

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!

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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.

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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.