We gun hunt with plenty of snow on the ground usually. The Benoits are excellent trackers and know & understand deer movement & behavior better than anybody else. Hunting those big timber bucks isn't easy at all. The Benoits take tracking to a new level. They will go for hours & hours & sometimes even stay overnight in the woods. I have seen both of their videos and read the books. I have spoken to them several times at local sportsman's shows as well. Great guys, really down to earth, and no bullsh*t. Definately good stuff for New England!