Below you’ll find the main reasons why harvesting more does in Maine is good for the deer herd, Maine deer hunters, and Mainers alike. This post addresses the new 2022 laws on increased doe harvests. As far as I can remember Maine has been trying to restore deer populations back […]
My Maine 2021 Hunting Season Plans, Trips, and Goals
If you’re wondering what my 2021 Maine hunting season will look like this year, this post is for you. In this post, I have linked a video where I talk about my 2021 Maine hunting season plans, trips, and goals. I plan to go on a Maine moose hunt, Maine […]
How To Hunt Maine Moose During The Rut – Tips For Finding Rutting Bulls
In this post, I discuss how to hunt Maine moose during the rut. The Maine moose rut is an exciting opportunity but it’s still challenging. With only a week to hunt and basically a once-in-a-lifetime tag, there is a lot on the line. These hunting tips and lessons learned will […]
21 Maine Turkey Hunting Tips That Work | Hunting Maine Turkeys
During my 15+ years of turkey hunting in Maine I’ve discovered a handful of Maine turkey hunting tips that work. I’ve learned most of these tips through trial and error. These are my best Maine turkey hunting tips. I wish I had these tips when I started. If you follow […]
Maine Ash Trees | Identifying The 3 Ash Species Found in Maine
How Many Ash Trees Are Found in Maine? Maine has 3 species of ash trees; white ash, green ash, and black ash. In this post, you’ll learn how to identify and differentiate them. These other posts I’ve written may help you as well: 17 Ash Tree Species | How to […]
How to Track Big Woods Bucks in Snow – The Art of Reading Deer Tracks
In this post, you’ll learn how to track big woods bucks in snow. Being able to judge and read whether a track was made by a big buck, small buck, doe, or fawn is key to your success. Otherwise, you might walk miles, just to realize you’ve been tracking a […]
Where to Find Big Woods Buck Tracks In Snow – Tracking Deer In Snow
Although you can find big buck tracks in snow by aimlessly walking through the woods, having more consistent success requires a more refined approach. If this is your first time tracking or first time tracking in a particular area and you don’t have any history with the area it will […]
Gear for Tracking Bucks in Snow | Essentials For Big Woods Deer Hunting
Proper gear is essential when you’re tracking big woods bucks on snow in the vast remote forests of Maine and New England to be effective, comfortable, and safe. If you’re hesitant to start tracking these big bucks because you aren’t sure how to prepare or what gear you’ll need, I […]
When Is The Whitetail Rut In Maine? Detailed Explanation And Rut Dates
There is much confusion regarding the timing of the whitetail rut in Maine. Everyone seems to have a different opinion which makes deciphering the actual rut timeframe difficult. Understanding the rut timeframe is crucial because the rut is a great time to take a big buck and a fun time […]
Where To Find Big Maine Bucks | Science Behind Big-Bodied Maine Bucks
It’s difficult to get into the biggest bucks in Maine club by shooting a buck over 200 lbs if you don’t know where to find big Maine bucks. In this article, I will teach you how to position yourself in areas with the highest probability of taking a big-bodied buck. […]