Big woods bucks, tracking monster maine whitetail youtube. Hal made his name as one of the foremost outfitters in the state of maine. Some cite the fear of getting lost, but a good map and compass or gps can take care of that. He is also the owner of cedar ridge outfitters in jack man, maine and is a licensed master maine guide.
Heiting, the managing editor of musky hunter magazine, who has written, edited or contributed to 21 different books about musky fishing, made boot tracks in a different direction with the release of. The thrill of hunting a big woods buck that is four, five, six years old or older and harvesting him with a bow, it just doesnt get any better than that in my opinion. Hunting deer in large forests is the ultimate challenge. And if you manage to tag out while bow hunting big bucks, the game cart is rated to 500 pounds, so you can haul the deer and your gear back out at the same time. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Hunting big woods bucks if youve ever daydreamed about tracking or stalking ridgerunner 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 hal blood is a special breed of deer hunter. That is what led me to using topographic maps in order to locate and kill bigwoods bucks. While this book wont eliminate the need to get in the woods and actually see things with your own eyes, mapping trophy bucks will give you a much better idea of where you should be looking.
Oct 26, 2017 robert beimel, of kersey, took to the woods with a parker cyclone extreme crossbow on november 7, hunting with a cousin on the allegheny national forest. If you are a serious big woods buck tracker, you know that sooner or later a buck is going to take you to a stream or river. How to find food sources and deer bedding areas in deep woods. Sound is low due to harsh filming conditions headphones recommended. These clinics are designed to teach you everything you need to know about hunting bucks in the big woods. In fact, a lot of energy can be burned just getting to an area and then realizing it probably isnt worth hunting.
And if youre not sure how those things are connected, understand that such a dualpronged skill set is a very good thing. Cold steel self defense with the sjambok 2 dvd set vdfsk 24 off. When you find a fresh set of tracks, have the gunner follow them, while the other hunter moves to the right or left of the tracks, making wide, quarter to halfmile arcs and then working back to the gunners track. No, the real intimidation for many hunters is the question of where to start. Mature, bigwoods bucks are spooky, so the guides like to find a good spot and hunt it quickly, using what noskoviak describes as a threeday strategy.
This book is a revised and an updated version of the authors first two books. To catch a cruising trophy in the big woods now, look for the four subtler travel corridors below. It is an easy read that provides its reader with enough information to start bowhunting for mature bucks in big forests and woodland. The biggest bucks taken in noskoviaks wilderness camp have scored 2 nontypical and 184 net typicalboth taken by rifle hunters. Pennsylvanias biggest bucks are tracked by the big game measuring program that the pennsylvania game commission and the pennsylvania outdoor writers association launched in 1965. There is a learning curve to hunting a new area but i like that challenge.
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. Big woods buck bedding the hunting public the hunting public. Learn how to successfully track your whitetail deer by following our blog. Home whitetail trackers hunting like it was meant to be. It includes descriptions of deer and deer behavior. Hal blood if learning how to read deer sign more effectively, understanding the nuances of following a bigbuck track, or honing your stalking and general deerhunting skills are important to you, then this. The mule game cart by muddy outdoors is a perfect companion for a trip like this. Hunting big woods bucks is for any hunter who has ever dreamed of stalking a ridgerunner buck in the woods of the adirondack mountains of new york, the remote forests of maine or vermont, or anywhere big bucks live in big woods. Its a great read for a hunter who wants to learn more about tracking still hunting in the vast wilderness of maine or the adirondacks. How to kill the biggest buck where you hunt deer hunting. In this intriguing book, maine guide hal blood describes the many subtle ways to read deer sign and to uncover the tracks left by a mature whitetailed buck. You can haul your tree stand and other hunting gear with you on the way in. Spend 3 days with hal in remote camp learning how to scout for and learn the habits of the bucks that roam the big woods. Hal bloods hunting big woods bucks isnt bad either but i liked millers book better.
Big woods offer solitude, enchantment and opportunities to hunt deer in as close to a wilderness setting that you will find. He has the patience, persistence, and tenacity to find and track. Big woods outfitters is run by master maine guide hal blood. Secrets of tracking and stalking whitetails by hal blood 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. In this newest edition, hal combines both books into one easytoread and understand version, with highlights and new information since his first two books were written. Hal s guiding career began in the late 80s and after 25 years of unmatched success, he sold his business to take a break from the pace of a yearround business and to have the time to hunt more on his own. Hunting big woods bucks and big woods bucks volume ii. About the author hal blood is the author of hunting big woods bucks vol 1.
Big woods deer travels i dont have a degree in education, but i hope i can share my knowledge of big woods whitetails with others. Unlike farm country deer, which can live within small pockets of cover, big woods bucks can seemingly go anywhere. Hunting big woods bucks, volume 2 by hal blood alibris. Hunting big woods bucks in wilderness settings muddy outdoors. In this intriguing book, maine guide hal blood describes the many subtle ways to read deer sign and to uncover the tracks left by a.
He tracked down and shot big buck after big buck with just the power of his own two legs and the iron sights on his rifle. That being said, the big woods are lightly hunted for a reason. 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. Whether they hunt in the vast, deep woods of maine or the cornfields of illinois, this book is suitable for deer hunters. Master hunting guide hal blood reveals the tactics he uses to consistently guide clients to trophysized whitetail deer. Buy a cheap copy of hunting big woods bucks book by hal blood.
He is also the owner of cedar ridge outfitters in jackman, maine and is a licensed master maine guide. As a long time deer hunter, i found it easy to read with understandable explanations of deer behavior. Know your territory as if you could hunt it blindfolded. Sep 16, 2009 i was the only one who saw antlers that year. All deer learn at an early age that by going to water their scent is hidden from coyotes, who are a deers num. Dont look for a new deer hunting location without reading this hunting book first. Few people know more about game movement than successful trappers, and noskoviak, who specializes in. Oct 17, 20 whats more, benoit hunted and killed big bucks the hard way on foot, in the big woods and without nary a hint of help from modern technology.
May 14, 2012 big woods offer solitude, enchantment and opportunities to hunt deer in as close to a wilderness setting that you will find. Learn the secrets of deer behavior and how to locate and close in on wary bucks no matter how far and wide they travel. A mature big woods whitetail buck is in my opinion the most difficult animals to. I hope that this book inspires you to take up the challenge of hunting these. A really good book on the subject is greg millers bowhunting forests and deep woods.
Whats more, benoit hunted and killed big bucks the hard way on foot, in the big woods and without nary a hint of help from modern technology. My main passions in life are musky fishing and deer hunting, and i approach each with similar enthusiasm and dedication. Includes descriptions of deer and deer behavior, how to choose the. Hunting deepwoods bucks doesnt have to be a solitary endeavor. Challenging day to film due to weather but thought we would share. Master hunting guide hal blood reveals the tactics he uses to cons. Hunting northwoods bucks is a 200page softcover book packed with 61 photos and illustrations. Bloods triedandtrue tips can help you learn where to look, when to stalk. Sep 22, 2010 a final key to hunting big woods bucks is the ability to react swiftly to sightings and fresh sign. It was published by skyhorse publishing and has a total of 320 pages in the book. In maine, tracking is considered by many buck hunters to be one of the most effective methods. By days end beimel would demonstrate once again that there are record book bucks on public land.
Jul 26, 2016 the mule game cart by muddy outdoors is a perfect companion for a trip like this. Jan 21, 2017 the elements often dictate the best style of hunting for a particular region of the country. Using maps to kill big woods bucks deer hunting realtree camo. It is also available for all digital platforms through amazon kindle. Hunting big woods bucks if youve ever daydreamed about tracking or stalking ridgerunner 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. A lot of times it is to try and shake you off their track. Authoring his first book, big woods bucks secrets of tracking and stalking whitetails, has expanded his understanding of how much hunters crave the experiences and expertise he has gained over his lifetime of running down these massive bucks. Posted on april 17, 2020 by bwb team member logan rackliff. In this fascinating book, blood reveals deerhunting secrets and stories that will capture your interest, entertain you, and help to make you a better deer hunter. Unlike farm country deer, which can live within small pockets of cover, bigwoods bucks can seemingly go anywhere. Hal blood is the author of hunting big woods bucks 4. The title of this book is hunting big woods bucks and it was written by hal blood. Pennsylvanias biggest bucks are tracked by the big game measuring program that the pennsylvania game commission and the pennsylvania. From my experiences, i would say the average deer lives in a squaremile area.
I would rather be hunting for deer than hunting for a straight limbless tree. Thats understandable when so many of us target small woodlots for most of our deer hunting. The brutus buck full length short film will be this coming fall. Usually, this is a bit heavier than a climber depending on the brand but the versatility gets me into any tree. Spending time in the woods and constantly scouting is the best way for an individual hunter to learn how to build a strategy for his big buck. Few people know more about game movement than successful trappers, and noskoviak. Tracking whitetail bucks stories from the trail in. Both seasoned hunters and beginners will find the book. 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. Bowhunting forests and deep woods is full of great information and good use of photos and captions throughout. It is here, near the states northern tip, where the camp regularly chalks up heavybeamed bucks with racks stained a rich chocolate from rubbing local spruce and pines. Hal will also be guiding moose and bear hunters as well as teaching his deer hunting clinics. Unlike deer in smaller tracts, bigwoods bucks never have to leave their home ranges.
Total ratings 5, ruger and his guns rl wilson hardcover 1st edition. First of all, big woods deer usually have large home ranges. Look for remote areas with relatively little hunting pressure. I recommend this book to anyone interested in doing so. A final key to hunting bigwoods bucks is the ability to react swiftly to sightings and fresh sign. Hunters will sit in the stand for three consecutive days until the buck that made the sign is tagged or time runs out and hunting focus is switched elsewhere. Hal blood is the author of hunting big woods bucks vol 1. The elements often dictate the best style of hunting for a particular region of the country. Buy hunting big woods bucks, volume 2 by hal blood online at alibris. He may not be the highest scoring buck you have taken with a bow but he will be on of the most wary and hard earned trophy buck you will every take. They knew a couple of big bucks were in the area because they had caught them on trail cameras. Steve heitings obsession for hunting whitetailed deer in the big woods of the upper great lakes states and canada has resulted in a new book. Hunting big woods bucks book by hal blood thriftbooks.
I love the challenge of hunting big woods bucks and i also love the peacefulness. Join the big woods hunting club and get full access to. At age 46, northern wisconsins mike noskoviak has been trapping coyotes, bobcats, coons, minks, and beavers for as long as hes been a bigwoods hunting guide25 years. There is nothing better than hiking a mile or two back into the middle of nowhere in the morning darkness and then waiting for the sun to rise. Hunting bigwoods bucks is for any hunter who has ever dreamed of stalking a ridgerunner buck in the woods of the adirondack mountains of new york, the remote forests of maine or vermont, or anywhere big bucks live in big woods. Strategies for big woods bucks north american whitetail. Total ratings 7, cold steel ron balickis filipino boxing dvd vdfb 3disk. We also want to take a moment and give a plug to master tracker, hal blood, his hunting and business partner chris dalti, and their organization, big woods bucks. Hunting big woods bucks, vol 2 by hal blood, paperback.
For without hal bloods teachings and handson tutelage of his tracking system at the beginning of my tracking efforts in 2006, i think my learning curve may have been a lot longer. May 06, 2020 steve heitings obsession for hunting whitetailed deer in the big woods of the upper great lakes states and canada has resulted in a new book. Robert beimel, of kersey, took to the woods with a parker cyclone extreme crossbow on november 7, hunting with a cousin on the allegheny national forest. What are the biggest bucks ever shot in pennsylvania.
The big woods can be mighty intimidating to someone whos used to small suburban woodlots. Big bucks often hang out in transition areas edges where there is a lack of straight limbless trees. Jan 10, 20 the big woods can be mighty intimidating to someone whos used to small suburban woodlots. Hunting public land pressured bucks, tree saddle, and scent control duration. Sep 18, 2007 mature, big woods bucks are spooky, so the guides like to find a good spot and hunt it quickly, using what noskoviak describes as a threeday strategy. Before you head out to look for the slotted tracks of a bigwoods buck, you need to know where they live.
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