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 share our thoughts on calling while deer hunting in the big woods and if it really makes much difference. Enjoy!

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.

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 successful harvest. From the connection to nature, to the responsibility of wildlife conservation, we discuss the unspoken truths behind what it means to be a true hunter and why, for many, the act of harvesting a deer is never as simple as it seems. Whether you're a hunter yourself or just curious about the realities behind the sport, this episode offers a raw and honest look at the emotional side of hunting. Enjoy!

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.

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 the second half of the season holds. Enjoy!

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!

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 our plans for the following day and what we plan to accomplish this season! Enjoy!

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 a few months, hit a hard reset, enjoy the deer season ahead with family and begin with a clean canvas. I can't think of a better way to reset the body and mind than with a little deer hunting. It's always been my therapy😉. With such unknown, it can be a little scary stepping out into uncharted territory. However, we never know our full potential unless we go for it, take a chance and enjoy the journey. No matter what season we are in, try to enjoy every moment. Tomorrow will have its own worries. Enjoy!

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 halfway through Maine's opening week. Enjoy!#grousehunting #birdhunting #hunting Contact: [email protected]