Ep. 468: Tracking, Still-Hunting, and Following Buck Sign in the Snow w/ Connor Schellong
East Meets West HuntShow Notes
Beau Martonik chats with Connor Schellong, a hunter from New Hampshire, about the intricacies of tracking, still-hunting, and pursuing whitetail deer in the northeastern U.S. He shares his experiences from the rifle season in Pennsylvania, the excitement of successfully hunting a mature buck, and the nuances of tracking. They also discuss crucial topics such as public access to hunting areas, environmental factors impacting deer behavior, signpost rubs, quiet clothing, and the differences between still-hunting/tracking.
Topics:
00:00:00 — Intro & Welcome
00:01:26 —Chasing Snow for Deer
00:02:17 — Work-Life Balance in Hunting
00:05:54 — The Art of Tracking
00:10:02 — Hunting in Different Terrains
00:13:56 —Reflections on the Season
00:24:19 — Reading Signposts
00:40:13 — Pennsylvania Hunting Experience
00:53:52 — Tracking Challenges and Insights
00:58:41— Early Success
01:04:05 — The Art of Patience in Hunting
01:08:41 — The Role of Clothing in Tracking
01:10:28 — Memorable Deer Stories and The Addiction
01:24:32 — What Is Northwoods Whitetails
01:31:13 — Last Thoughts and Reflections
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