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Hal and Lee have been Master Maine Guides for a combined 60+ years. That's a lot of time in the woods guiding clients from all over for deer, moose, bear and more, but that's not the least of what the job entails! On this episode Hal and Lee dive into the misconceptions about the lifestyle of a Maine guide and what it really takes to be successful at it, year after year, for decades. These are the best in the business, but do they love it? You be the judge.

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Training for shooting in the Big Woods is a little different than for most other types of hunting. Our shot opportunities are close and fleeting. Success takes an optimization of speed and accuracy that is reminiscent of the 'Combat Accuracy' they teach in the finest shooting schools, military and law enforcement. With that in mind, Hal and Lee are talking training with Ken Campbell, CEO of the world-renowned Gunsite Academy, founded by Col. Jeff Cooper, as well as BWB's own Brad Willey, to share their best advice for capitalizing on that critical shot opportunity.

Legendary Adirondack woodsman Jim Abbott is back on the podcast for a follow-up session full of tales from the backcountry: stories of backcountry rescues, lost trapper huts, local southern Adirondack lore, and a full of hour of buck stories.

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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Big woods land and camps for sale: www.landandcamps.com

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Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/Wool

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There's danger in big woods hunting. On this episode Hal and Lee sit down to talk about close calls they've had over the years, and how they prepare to avoid or get themselves out of dangerous situations.

The gang sits down to cover all their top deer stories from the 2025 season, including Austin's buck and Scott's buck from tent hunting with Brian. The crew also covers what's in store for 2026 from BWB on the business and product side of things.

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

Check out the BWB Edition tent here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition/

Check out the BWB Edition bundle here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition-hot-tent-bundle

Big woods land and camps for sale: www.landandcamps.com

Save 20% on your OnX subscription with code 'ADK' https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt

Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/Wool

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Our good friend Joe DiNitto came to the launch party for the Henry Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine and sat down for a quick podcast with Hal and Lee. It's always a fun conversation with Joe!

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The first good look you get at a big woods buck might be after he's on the ground! So it's important to know how to read his tracks and the sign he's leaving to figure out if he's the big old buck you want to fill your tag with. Hal, Lee and Scott discuss the nuances of interpreting behaviors and sign left by roaming bucks to judge their maturity.

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Hal's annual deer clinics are a condensed masterclass in woodsmanship, navigation, scouting and hunting for big woods whitetails. On this episode Hal and Lee are talking about the most valuable lessons from deer clinics of years past as well as what happened this year that has never happened before.

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Recorded live at the official launch party for the Henry Long Ranger Big Woods Carbine at Frank's Gun Shop in Amsterdam, NY! Hal and Lee take a few minutes during the launch party to sit down with Dan Clayton-Luce and Tom Kotz from Henry. The guys talk about the special design details and features of this great rifle, the journey to bring it to life and what other guns and calibers might be next!

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

Check out the BWB Edition tent here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition/

Check out the BWB Edition bundle here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition-hot-tent-bundle

Big woods land and camps for sale: www.landandcamps.com

Save 20% on your OnX subscription with code 'BWB' https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt

Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/Wool