Pennsylvania Woodsman - Sportsmen's Empire
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe Pennsylvania Woodsman podcast is driven to provide relatable hunting, trapping, and fishing content in the Keystone state. Tag along with host Mitchell Shirk and cohost Robby Henne as they interview state biologists and officials, industry professionals, and Average Joe's who've mastered their niche in the outdoors. We strive to unite the outdoor community through relevant, tried-and-true information; regardless of the playing field on private or public land. Our content is focused on honing your craft, and celebrating Pennsylvania's outdoor heritage.
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Navigating Land Consultants and Timber Harvests
April 17, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch chats with Jared Van Hees. Jared is the host of the Habitat Podcast, and he and Mitch discuss the journey of the show as well as Jared's land purchasing and managing. Jared has acquired more knowledge in this time than most will in a lifetime through hard work and networking from a diverse group of habitat managers. As we reflect back on this process, we discuss a few obstacles that folks newer to the world of habitat management ma...
Kill Turkeys by Feet or by Seat
April 10, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by turkey hunting guru Paul Campbell. Paul is the host of multiple podcasts including the O2 podcast and Turkey Season podcast. He is also employed by the National Wild Turkey Federation. To say turkeys are a part of Paul's life is an understatement! This week is a good old fashioned BS session to kick off spring. Paul has had the pleasure to interview many well-known turkey hunters and also hunt with a few. With this...
Food Plot Fertility: Choose Amendments Wisely
April 03, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch continues his food plot planning conversation from the previous week. Mitch's career as a full time agronomist has him assisting in row crop management across eastern Pennsylvania. This includes making soil fertility decisions to maximize crop yield and farm profitability. The planning that occurs on farm operations translates to our food plotting - plan ahead for success and use the correct tools for the job at hand. One of the ...
Clover Food Plot Maintenance and New Seeding Establishment
March 27, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBHappy Easter everyone! We hope you are able to enjoy time with family this week, and slow down to celebrate the gift we've received through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ's death. On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodman, Mitch is gearing up for spring food plots, specifically clover. Clover is one of the most popular food plots in the world of whitetails, and now is the time to get them started on a positive note. We begin with discussing frost seeding methods and timing - you...
Chasing the Thrill, Not Inches
March 20, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch catches up with bowhunter Matt Beisswanger. Mitch and Matt were able to connect at a local event recently leading to Matt coming on and sharing his 2023 hunting season Matt was able to harvest 7 deer with his recurve bow, including two bucks - one in Pennsylvania and one in Illinois. In order to tell this story, we have to go back a few years... almost 20! Matt progressed as a bowhunter throughout his life until he picked up tradi...
Maryland Public Land Sika Deer Hunting Success
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by PA native Jason Goe. Jason had an absolutely fantastic hunting season this year, and we dive into the multiple days of success chasing after the miniature elk that roam the marshes of Maryland - sika deer. We begin the conversation by Jason sharing his introduction to sika deer hunting as well as all out-of-state hunting experiences. From here, we navigate getting outside of our comfort zone and hunting new types of h...
Target Shooting, New Archers, and New Careers with Nate Sellers
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by PA's very own Average Jack Archery - Nate Sellers. A lot has transpired since Nate's last appearance on the show. Nate has transitioned into the outdoor industry full time between his pro shop and also working for Huntworth gear. We discuss this new journey and what his next goals are; one of which is being more competitive in target archery. We discuss the growth and lack thereof in the sport of archery. There was ...
5 Consecutive Pennsylvania Black Bear Seasons
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBHarvesting a bear within a lifetime in Pennsylvania is an accomplishment by most hunter's standards. However, doing so in regularity degrades the theory many say to a person's success - luck. On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Ryan Hausman. Ryan has harvested a bear the last five years in a row with rifle, muzzleloader, and archery equipment. One of his bears topped out at 615 lbs field dressed! This episode revolves all around Ryan's stories and experience...
Struggling During the Month of February
February 21, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman is quite a bit different from normal. Mitch rides solo and just talks about life during the winter months. To cut it truthfully, February sucks. Not a lot is happening if you're a deer hunter, and the reality is most of us do not have the ability to devote a lot of time to hunting, considering the months of neglect other things in life get while hunting season goes throughout fall. Most shows are doing a great job of keeping the fire lit...
Cat and Mouse Whitetails on Long Distance Properties
February 14, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by PA hunter Howie Miller. Howie works his tail off in and out of the field to make the most of his time in the woods. Howie reflects on the 2023 grind of a season where he played cat and mouse with a dandy buck throughout the fall. Howie lives in the southern half of the state, but chooses to hunt as much as possible around his camp in the northern portion of PA. This creates challenges when hunting deer that are not r...
Overcoming Obstacles and Embarking on a New Whitetail Journey
February 08, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Dustin Adam. Dustin has had a roller coaster journey the past few seasons chasing some big deer as well as making some big changes in his life. Over the last few years, Dustin has been connecting on above average bucks on a consistent basis. While there are some key components to his success, the thing that stands out most is his hard work ethic. Dustin shares his success stories from the previous two bucks he harvested alon...
Guns, Girls, & GAOS
January 31, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Brandy Adam. Brandy works for the National Rifle Association and plays a huge role in planning the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg each year. We kick off with the prep work for the show. A lot has changed since the NRA has taken it over in 2014, and we would argue it's bigger and better than ever. From here, we learn a little bit more about Brandy's journey through the world of hunting and outdoor recreation. Brandy ...
Tree and Shrub Planting for Better Habitat
January 24, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBOn this week/s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch chats with Frank Brock from Morse Nursery. Frank is an expert in utilizing their plant genetics to improve the quality of a hunting property. There is a lot to unpack in this episode! We discuss many of the tree species available at morse nursery, including the most popular: chestnuts, persimmons and pears. We dive into real world scenarios for applying these to the landscape. Frank has had the pleasure to work with landowners a...
Detailed Bedding Area Creation and Timber Cutting Schemes
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by founder of Whitetail Landscapes, Jon Teater. Jon hails from Tully, New York and consults with landowners throughout the country, primarily targeting the northeast. Jon is extremely detail oriented - more than many consults you may have seen on YouTube or listen to on other podcasts. This is one of the many things that sets him apart from others within the industry. His attention to deer habits and their tendencies in ter...
Winter Deer Hunting Counseling Session
January 10, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBAs we close the '23 deer season everything is still fresh in our minds. It's difficult not to begin planning our trips and goals for the 2024 season right now! Regardless of whether we accomplished our goals or have room for improvement until next year, thorough planning prepares the way for success. This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch chats with good friend Andrew Muntz from the O2 podcast. The boys reflect on their 2023 deer season, including Muntz's Drummond Island buck and ...
Rough Deer Season? Shoot Coyotes!
January 03, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch catches up with Nate Thomas from the Missouri Woods and Water Podcast, also on Sportsmen's Empire. The two catch up over deer season, and Nate shares that 2023 deer season was a little tougher than years past. While he had success in many ways, from taking kids hunting and his brother-in-law harvesting one of the target bucks, things just did not align for Nate's tag to get filled. A change in scenery is just what the doctor order...
Deer Season Special: Aaron Pasquarette
December 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBOn this week's Deer Season Special Bonus episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by PA native Aaron Pasquarette. Aaron films his hunts and has the Legendary Pursuits YouTube channel. We discuss the journey of filming your own hunts, then dive into the topic at hand: late season deer hunting. Aaron has been taking out-of-state trips with family and friends each season; last year and this year he was able to wrap a tag around bucks in New York. Aaron shares the stories of tho...
Beaver and Otter Trapping w/ Tom Keller
December 27, 2023 14:50 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBDiehard trappers have already been hitting the field hard, however, those that think about deer hunting commonly start thinking about trapping now. Bobcat and Fisher season began earlier this month and is over halfway through, Beaver season is underway, and Otter will open in February. On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch chats with Tom Keller all about trapping, specifically Beaver and Otter. Tom is the state furbearer biologist who has a wealth of knowledge for tra...
DSS: Real Truth with Nathan Killen
December 22, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIn this week's Deer Season Special Bonus episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Nathan Killen. Nathan is well known for being an avid mountain hunter in the state of Virginia while focusing on mature bucks and also hunting with traditional archery equipment. If you are trying to learn more about becoming a better mountain whitetail hunter, there are few people whose knowledge surpasses Nathan's - listen to as many podcasts with him as you can! However, of any podcast he ...
Driven for Big Whitetails and Big Purpose
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we are joined by Brad Hruska from Driven Purpose Outdoors. Brad is a hard working school teacher with a desire to hunt like the rest of us. Brad is particularly fond of pursuing big whitetails in PA, OH, and anywhere else he can grab a tag. He is also kind enough to take us with him by filming and sharing his hunts. But his reason for sharing his hunts are slightly different than you may be used to. Filming your hunts is work, and hard...
Chasin' Down a PA Dream Buck
December 15, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBOn this week's Deer Season Special Bonus episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch chats with Isaac Fisher from Chasin Dreams Outdoorz YouTube channel. In 2022, Isaac harvested a truly magnificent buck on public land and captured the story on film. We breakdown this hunt from the start, when Isaac first laid eyes on the deer in a private ag field in summer of 2021. Many scouting trips were made for this deer, as the drive required him traveling across the state. We discuss the scouting...
Rollercoaster Bowhunting Journey
December 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBEveryone was a beginner at some point in their bowhunting career. Some of us had an advantage with experienced mentors, others learned from the school of hard knocks. This week's episode we are joined by listener Tyler Murray. Tyler grew up hunting with his family, but took on the journey of bowhunting whitetails by himself at 16 years old. He navigated television and the internet like many of us do trying to learn and consume deer hunting knowledge and entertainment. Each year has led to Ty...
Deer Season Special: Lane Housner
December 08, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBOn this week's Deer Season Special Bonus episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Lane Housner from In The Presence YouTube channel. Lane is a hard working guy who tries to devote as much time as possible to hunting in the fall. There are fewer places he won't hunt then will - it's all about the experiences and the chase. Lane and Mitch discuss making drives with groups of hunters - both with archery and firearms. Lane also tells the story of his girlfriend's first buck from last se...
Flintlock Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Preparation
December 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch chats with John Royer from Leatherwood Outdoors. This YouTube channel is one of the original channel's you could find Pennsylvania hunting content before many people were doing it. We dive into John's evolution of flintlock hunting and how he took on the challenge gaining proficiency with this weapon. Many call this gun the "flinch-lock" due to people's reaction to the pan powder flash. Overcoming this obstacle was a huge gain in...
Deer Season Special: Steve Sherk
December 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBOn this week's Deer Season Special Bonus episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we are joined by Steve Sherk Jr. from Sherk's guide service. Many of you know Steve as the public land grinder who spends 300+ days a year in the woods scouting and hunting. Steve has shared insight throughout the years via podcasts and social media for many hunters providing strategy and advice. But what goes on in a Pennsylvania public land guide service? Steve shares stories of different clientele that hav...
Rifle Season and Effective Deer Drives
November 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by friend Phil Holcombe. Phil is a familiar voice on the show as well as a variety of others and for good reason - he is a well rounded deer hunter and outdoorsman. From managing micro parcels of private land, to hunting big woods public, he loves deer hunting from the beginning to the end. This show revolves all around rifle season deer hunting. Phil discusses his strategies to get around pressure the first few days of...
Deer Season Special: Johnny Stewart
November 24, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBOn this week's Deer Season Special Bonus episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by fan favorite, Johnny Stewart. This conversation occurred leading into deer season 2023, and the boys recap Johnny's 2022 WV buck, then dive into the hot topic of hunting pressure. This rabbit hole discussion leads to a few stories of interpreting hunting pressure around clear cuts, and even a few hunts for bucks close to the road. As always, there is something to learn from John when he is th...
All In On Big Whitetails w/ Jason Say
November 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Jason Say from Wired Outdoors. Jason is a born and raised Pennsylvania hunter that works hard each and every season to fill his buck tag. We begin by discussing how the content in which he produces over time has changed. His goal is to make the most relatable content possible to his viewers. The things you see him do on his show are things many PA hunters can accomplish with a little sweat equity. Last year in 2022, Jason ...
DSS: Mitch's 2023 Pennsylvania Archery Buck
November 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBOn this week's Deer Season Special bonus episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by his buddy Aaron Hepler. Aaron takes over the hosting duties on this episode and they discuss Mitch's 2023 PA archery buck. This was Mitch's second largest archery buck on a brand new property. They discuss scouting the property leading up to the evening of Oct 27 when Mitch put in his first sit of the year on this property hang-and-hunt style. These two chatty characters swap plenty of deer ...
Successful Coyote and Fox Trapping
November 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Taylor Fleisher. Taylor is a well rounded outdoorsman; between trapping and bowhunting whitetails he spends a lot of time in the woods! Taylor has been known to knock down some good buck with the bow, but this week we are talking about his other passion - furbearers. Taylor has run a trapline since he was very young with his father. Now he takes time each year to catch ol' Wile E Coyote. Taylor breaks down a number ...
DSS: 3 Year Quest for a Pennsylvania Giant
November 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBOn this week's Deer Season Special bonus episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by long time friend Travis Bailey. Mitch and Travis grew up hunting deer and small game together. We take a trip down memory lane and revisit the story of a buck Travis harvested in 2013 after following along for 3 seasons. Travis shares that the first two years of trail camera inventory felt like he was hunting a ghost. He had one late season encounter with the buck in year 1, but chose to pas...
The Hardway is More Satisfying w/ Dan Collins
November 08, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Dan Collins from Hardway Outdoors. Dan is an all around avid outdoorsman, enjoying the moment while he is in it. We begin our conversation recapping Dan's recent experience guiding fishing trips in Alaska. Then we dive into the wonderful world of bowhunting whitetails. Dan has a passion for hunting with a stickbow and we discuss what the process of preparation looks like for him leading to opening day. Dan hunted op...
DSS - The Bowhunting Fiend Greg Litzinger
November 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBOn this week's Deer Season Special bonus episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch was joined by New Jersey bowhunter, Greg Litzinger. Greg is a well-known public land bowhunter who loves hunting the mountains targeting mature bucks. Throughout the many episodes Greg has recorded on other shows, he has discussed various tactics including buck beds and bed hunting. While you may pick up on a few tactics and tricks, this conversation goes down a different path. Greg and Mitch converse ov...
School of Hard Knocks Hunting and Managing Whitetails
November 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by good friend and experienced deer hunter Tim Himmelberger. Tim was a self taught bowhunter fueled by the same passion as many of us - chasing big bucks. Tim started out from humble beginnings, and worked his tail off to purchase some properties with a good friend. This began a new journey - how do you hold the best bucks in the neighborhood? At the time of Tim's journey, Quality Deer Management and the plethora of lan...
Deer Season Special: Clint Campbell
October 27, 2023 14:53 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch is joined by fellow podcaster Clint Campbell. Clint is a Pennsylvania native and diehard bowhunter who is no stranger to the challenges of hunting high pressure states. Clint discusses some encounters over the past few years and the learning experiences that resulted. We also touch on how stepping away from bowhunting whitetails throughout the year and having a healthy outlet can actually aid with your focus each fall. We close th...
New Jersey Bear Hunt Recap
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBThis week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch is joined by friends and hunting partners Mark Lesher, Mike Lesher, and Jason Miller. The four have a round table BS session revolving around their New Jersey hunting trip that took place Oct 9-14. The area was new to everyone so we first discussed the scouting trips from late summer into fall. The terrain and habitat type was much different than other areas the group has bear hunted in the past, so it was a unique learning experience...
Deer Season Special - Bill Thompson
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThis week's guest of the Deer Season Special bonus episodes for the Pennsylvania Woodsman is Bill Thompson from Spartan Forge. Bill recaps his recent elk hunt this fall and the highs and lows which transpired. We go into detail about the recent update from Spartan Forge which includes lidar mapping. Bill shares why he has chosen the Spartan Forge team he works with - work ethic. Out working those around you and surrounding yourself with hard working individuals provides a greater opportu...
Grouse and Woodcock Habitat Restoration w/ RGS
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch sits down with the Ruffed Grouse Society's resident group of experts in Southeast PA. Joining the show is Ben Larson, Jan Christen, and Dave Henry. Combined these minds understand the need for forest and habitat manipulation, as well as how to get it done. We address forest stands including health and age, appropriate forestry practices, the use of fire, invasive species management, and more. We also discuss the importance for fu...
Deer Season Special - Dan Johnson
October 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBOn this week's Deer Season Special bonus episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we chat with the leader of the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network, Dan Johnson. Dan may work in the outdoor industry, but he is just like the rest of us; family comes first. Mitch and Dan converse over what it's been like to reach milestones in podcasting, such as launching 100 to 1000 episodes, or building a network like the Empire. Then we dive into bowhunting amidst being a husband and father. How do we pri...
Hunt the Most Optimum Window of Time
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch sits down with Aaron Hepler for a whitetail hunting B.S. session. Aaron is a diehard bowhunter and family man. He spends countless hours in the offseason scouting and running cameras on public land in the big woods. Camera data is excellent, but it becomes easy to rely on obtaining a picture first before having the confidence to hunt a spot. Instead of reacting to a camera after a picture is taken, Aaron talks about being proacti...
Deer Season Special - Arron Bleise
October 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBWelcome to the Pennsylvania Woodsman Deer Season Special series! These bonus episodes will launch every Friday from October through December. Each week's show revolves around hunting stories and experiences with an array of deer hunting fanatics. This week's guest is Arron Bleise, the host of The Fall Podcast. We discuss Arron's podcasting journey to over 300 episodes, balancing family life with deer hunting, 2023 deer hunting plans, early season deer hunting success, hunting pressured s...
Early Season Black Bear Scouting and Hunting
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBBear seasons are opening throughout parts of the Northeast; New York just finished an early bear season in parts of the state, New Jersey opens Oct. 9 and Pennsylvania on Oct. 14. When food is in abundance, your chances are the greatest to run into bears. But even with fall bear seasons and a multitude of food sources, your statistical chance of killing a bear in PA each year is less than 2%. How do you begin to tackle such a feat with an animal in such low numbers relative to whitetail d...
Season Gear Up with the Everyday Outdoorsmen
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBOpening day of Pennsylvania statewide archery season is opening this coming weekend, so if you're not fired up by now, this episode should help! On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Grant Forney and Brandon Miller of the Everyday Outdoorsmen YouTube channel. This is an old fashioned B.S. Session discussing many topics including: - videoing hunts and content production - discussing hunting with non hunting community - equipment and stand setups for publ...
Quality Taxidermy w/ Triple Trophy Taxidermy
September 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we sit down with Brian Good from Triple Trophy Taxidermy. Brian has pursued this art of taxidermy from a young age and has never ceased learning and honing his craft making trophies come alive (almost). Brian is an avid hunter, and we of course discuss his interest in turkey hunting, hunting with his children, and everyone's favorite, whitetail deer. WIth each of these hunts, there comes a different level of care and preparation if you p...
Arrow Setups, FOC, Single Bevels, and Tinkering
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch catches up with owner and operator of Little Mountain Outfitters in Richland, PA, Devon Zimmerman. Devon is a diehard bowhunter that loves to tinker with archery equipment and share his knowledge and experience. For most of his bowhunting career, Devon has chosen to shoot mechanical broadheads with moderate arrow weights between 450-525 grains. With the popularity growing in FOC, heavy arrows, single bevel and machined broadheads,...
A Grain Farmer's Perspective on Whitetails
September 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we are taking a slightly different course. With deer season right around the corner, we've been focused on preparation. From strategies to harvest your target, to meat preparation, we've got you covered for this fall. But everything revolves around filling an antlered deer tag these days. What about antlerless deer? Are enough being harvested in your area? This week's guest is Dustin Kieffer from Mark M Kieffer and Son. Dustin is a third ...
Early Season Game Care and Poor Man's Cooler
August 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsmen, Mitch starts off with an update on season preparation. Nothing like waiting until the last minute to get stands, plots, and more ready for opening day! Habitat management and private land hunting strategy are something Mitch enjoys deeply, and these recent projects got him fired up; prompting a little bit of philosophical argument between private land and public land hunting. At the end of the day, do what you love! The main course of ...
Whitetail Biology and Hunting w/ Larry Weishuhn
August 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch speaks with none other than Mr. Whitetail himself, Larry Weishuhn. Larry is an award winning outdoor writer and professional biologist who has forgotten more about whitetails then most folks will ever know. Mitch and Larry reconnect after meeting a year ago at a local game dinner where Larry spoke, and begin by discussing Larry's one hunting trip to Potter County Pennsylvania. We discuss whitetail biology and hunting experiences th...
Donate Your Deer This Season to HSH
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch talks with the executive director from Hunters Sharing the Harvest, Randy Ferguson. Since 1991, HSH has received nearly 2 million pounds of donated venison provided to food banks and shelters; 200,000 pounds alone was donated during the 2022-23 deer season! Randy shares how this grass roots program has grown over the past 30 years and where he believes they are headed. You'll learn about deer processor involvement, hunter involvem...
PABoyzOutdoors Goose Hunting B.S. Session
August 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThis week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chatted with Garrett Regalski, co-owner of PABoyzOutdoors social media page. Garrett eats, sleeps, and breathes goose hunting, and we have a good old fashioned B.S. session on the matter. Garrett talks about last season's success from multiple limits to multiple bands. This year may require a slight adjustment to time available with a new job in place, which he touches on briefly. We discuss essential gear versus time and money wasters, decoy spr...