Tracking Down a New Hampshire Mountain Buck

Published on February 19, 2025
Duration: 11:40

This video details a late November hunt in New Hampshire, focusing on tracking a mature buck in snowy mountain terrain. Expert hunter and tracker guides viewers through scouting with snowmobiles, identifying and aging fresh tracks, navigating dense timber, and executing a precise shot with a Mossberg Patriot rifle. The content emphasizes practical hunting techniques and safe firearm handling in challenging conditions.

Quick Summary

Expert hunter and tracker guides a late November hunt in New Hampshire's snowy mountains, focusing on locating a mature buck. Techniques include snowmobile scouting, analyzing snow track age and type, navigating dense timber, and precise shooting with a Mossberg Patriot rifle.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Scouting and Introduction
  2. 01:24Gear Preparation
  3. 02:08Tracking Techniques
  4. 07:24The Shot and Recovery
  5. 10:09Educational: Aging Tracks

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you track a buck in snowy conditions?

Tracking involves using snowmobiles for initial scouting on logging roads, then carefully examining snow for fresh tracks. Key techniques include analyzing track crispness, checking for melt at the bottom, and comparing to your own prints to determine age and identify buck tracks.

What rifle was used to hunt the buck?

The hunter used a Mossberg Patriot bolt-action rifle during this late November hunt in New Hampshire. The rifle was loaded and prepared before heading into the high country on foot.

What are the key indicators for aging snow tracks?

To age snow tracks, look at the sharpness of the edges (crisper means fresher), check if the snow has melted at the bottom of the print (indicating warmth and time), and compare the track size and depth to your own fresh footprint.

What challenges are involved in mountain buck hunting?

Mountain buck hunting in late November presents challenges like deep snow, thick timber (spruce and hardwood), and the need for precise tracking to stay on a specific animal's trail over long distances.

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