Bigwoods DVD

[dan]

I will keep adding the new videos to this discussion as they come out

[sagDE]

Can’t wait to watch it tomorrow! Thanks for doing this Dan.

[sgspencer]

Thanks for doing this Dan. I've been waiting for this one as it will apply a lot to my areas. I will buy the DVD as well to add to my collection and help support your effort.

[rhagenw]

Thanks dan! I looked for the dvd before I read/heard it will be a series on YouTube lol can’t wait to add it to the collection

[Singing Bridge]

I'm looking forward to the "Bear Bait Buck" (I assume it will be a chapter). That was one of the most interesting threads of a Beast buck we have had on here. I'm also interested in Dan's take looking back on it now... if there was a way to improve the odds. Such a unique, monster buck and a total accident that Dan came across it, after all he was bear hunting.

[dan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_IEeszZur8

[HunterBob]

Wow,thanks Dan! I'll make sure to give it a like.

[Djp32]

Awesome! I’ve been waiting for this one for a while now, I’ll be sure to buy it as well to show some support.

[Tufrthnails]

When is the dvd releasing Dan? I’ve got a beast library collection can’t be missing one!

[MrT]

Just finished watching the second video. Some great info so far. Thank ya'll for putting this together. Keep em coming!

[jeajoseph]

This is great, Dan. Thanks for sharing!

[dan]

When is the dvd releasing Dan? I’ve got a beast library collection can’t be missing one!

im hoping a couple months... just gotta get a cover made

[Singing Bridge]

Great clear cut video! Just as Dan said, super thick cuts can be difficult for a buck to get his rack through. And just like the video, I also see bucks cruise the downwind side during the rut quite a bit... if that route is convenient for their circuit and destination travel.

I think it was Tim that spoke of the point that stuck out into the cut and Dan illustrated bedding on the point. And sometimes does and or a buck will bed there.

If the cut is running primarily North and South, and the buck's circuit has him approaching the cut from the West (wind from the West) it is pretty unusual for the buck to go to the east side of the cut and run the transition North and South. If a good point juts out into the cut from the West, he will most often cruise right down the point... travel into the cut and continue straight across to the other side, and continue on his merry way to check for doe families.

All of the deer that feed / bed in the cut will cross his route eventually and he can scent check the ground scent of the deer. Everyone gets hung up on airborne scent... bucks can track and detect does in or near estrus just from crossing their trail / tracks and checking both types of scent that are left behind on vegetation.

I have set up a number of hunters over the years in MIchigan's Upper Peninsula to cover one of these big points jutting into the cut (downwind obviously). The point may have bedding but cruising bucks are absolutely going to use it as a travel route with the conditions I described above while cruising. One hunter I set up to cover such a point... I was about 20 yards from getting back to my truck when I heard his rifle fire... 'nuff said.

Bridge

[westmichigander]

way cool! thanks!

[dan]

Great clear cut video! Just as Dan said, super thick cuts can be difficult for a buck to get his rack through. And just like the video, I also see bucks cruise the downwind side during the rut quite a bit... if that route is convenient for their circuit and destination travel.

I think it was Tim that spoke of the point that stuck out into the cut and Dan illustrated bedding on the point. And sometimes does and or a buck will bed there.

If the cut is running primarily North and South, and the buck's circuit has him approaching the cut from the West (wind from the West) it is pretty unusual for the buck to go to the east side of the cut and run the transition North and South. If a good point juts out into the cut from the West, he will most often cruise right down the point... travel into the cut and continue straight across to the other side, and continue on his merry way to check for doe families.

All of the deer that feed / bed in the cut will cross his route eventually and he can scent check the ground scent of the deer. Everyone gets hung up on airborne scent... bucks can track and detect does in or near estrus just from crossing their trail / tracks and checking both types of scent that are left behind on vegetation.

I have set up a number of hunters over the years in MIchigan's Upper Peninsula to cover one of these big points jutting into the cut (downwind obviously). The point may have bedding but cruising bucks are absolutely going to use it as a travel route with the conditions I described above while cruising. One hunter I set up to cover such a point... I was about 20 yards from getting back to my truck when I heard his rifle fire... 'nuff said.

Bridge

Good post Scott