Pennsylvania Woodsman - Sportsmen's Empire
153 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 hours 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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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...
Deer Camp and Family Traditions
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBWelcome to the 100th episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman! It's hard to believe it's been 2 years already since the beginning of this show. Thank you all for your support! On this week's episode, Mitch is joined by 3 guests he has personal connection to - his father Jeff Shirk, and his two grandfathers Raymond Shirk and Kenny Mengel. Mitch grew up hunting with these three, harvesting his first deer with them, and hearing all the stories of their hunting experiences at each of their deer ...
Big Woods Summer Scouting w/ Ryan Glitsky
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBSummer scouting season is in full swing. Burning boot leather in the hot summer sun, moving cameras and gaining intel with the velvet rut around the corner, doctoring mock scrapes, all to prepare for fall. Tackling new areas and large chunks of public land can be intimidating. It can also be tough to read the woods this time of year with summer vegetation present. This week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Ryan Glitsky. Ryan is a diehard bowhunter native to PA who spe...
Why Diversity is King in Fall Food Plots
July 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we catch up with Al Tomechko from Vitalize Seed. After discussing some big projects that took place during the off season at Al's place, we dive into Vitalize seed. Vitalize uses a two-pass planting system with the summer mix called "Nitro-boost" and the fall mix called "Carbonload". Al breaks down the plant species used in Carbonload and how they work together to provide the best food plot possible. There are hundreds of different food...
Pioneer of the Compound Bow Pt. 2 - Sherwood Schoch
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBWe are following up with part two of our conversation with Sherwood Schoch this week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman. We picked up from last week with the continued development and material first used in Jennings bows. Using trial and error they began to revolutionize the archery industry we know today. One of the four authors on the National Archery Association manual is Sherwood - and he also played a large role establishing archery in the olympics. With the connections Sherwood made in h...
The Pioneer of the Compound Bow: Sherwood Schoch (pt 1)
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we interview an archery legend, Sherwood Schoch. Sherwood is originally from Boyertown, Pennsylvania, and was one of the four men responsible for developing and marketing the first compound bow. He worked side by side with Tom Jennings and changed the industry forever with Jennings compound bows. This interview will be broken into two episodes. In part one, we learn about Sherwood's introduction to hunting and archery, leading to his ...
The Voice for Pennsylvania Conservation - PFSC
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we have Duane Dunmire from the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen and Conservationists. Duane is the Vice President of PFSC striving to advocate outdoor heritage of hunting, trapping, angling, boating, shooting sports, the Second Amendment, and natural resources. This is accomplished by their constant presence in Harrisburg protecting our outdoor heritage. Duane shares with us his passion for hunting and also passing on the outdoor lif...
Timber Rattlesnake Hunting Knowledge Dump
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we have a treat for you reptile fans! We were joined by John Hebenthal who is a rattlesnake hunting phanatic! John loves the outdoors and all creatures that walk it... or slither it! He takes passion learning as much as he possibly can about wildlife, and sharing his knowledge with those who are willing to listen. We begin by learning how this fascination began followed by his journey rattlesnake hunting. Along the way you'll find th...
Pennsylvania Elk Hunting and Application Update
June 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we have repeat guest Bryan Hale from Elk County Outfitters. If you tuned into the previous episode with Bryan, you know how devoted he and his team are to having quality elk hunting in the Keystone State. We begin by catching up with Bryan on the previous season's success and new records that were broken. Bryan transitions into discussing the updates within the states elk application and drawing. For 2023, the drawing has been moved up to...
Physical Prep for Healthy Hunting (and Living)
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Chris Heskett. Chris is a PA native that specializes in physical fitness and nutrition. Chris is also an avid hunter that strives to fill his freezer every season with quality meat for he and his family. Mitch and Chris discuss how maximizing your physical health has many benefits in the field during the fall season. Men are extremely guilty of being a "know-it-all" or DIY for just about anything. The reality is with anythi...
2023 PA Spring Gobbler Finale - Lessons Learned
June 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we welcome back Jason Miller from JMiller Custom Calls. Jason and Mitch swap stories recapping their season. If you've kept up with the recent turkey hunting episodes on the show, you know Mitch's season ended almost as quickly as it started, killing two birds in three hunts. Jason's PA season began on the slow side, but rapidly caught up during the mid season when he punched both his tags in one week. Jason is an experienced hunter pun...
Get Started Filming Your Own Hunts
May 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBThis week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with fellow Sportsmen's Empire contributor Parker McDonald from Southern Ground Hunting. Parker is a stone cold killer that travels across the country hunting and filming his adventures. Not only is he well versed with a stick and string or gun in hand, Parker's attention to detail for bringing the hunt to the viewer is compelling. Parker shares with us the amount of work behind the scenes that goes into one of his videos. Quality is a must ...
Access, Blinds, Food Sources, and Shooter Bucks
May 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBThis week's episode we head south to chat with fellow Sportsmen's Empire Network contributor John Hudspeth from the Oklahoma Outdoors Podcast. You may be wondering how does a guy from Oklahoma relate to Pennsylvania? First, he is a fantastic guy that anybody would want as a hunting partner, second, he is a hard working family man that can relate to balancing priorities in life of Faith, Family, and Whitetails, and third, he knows how to consistently connect on mature bucks with a few certa...
Secret Weapon Turkey Calling w/ Matt Dale
May 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch chat's with Matt Dale from Dale Outdoors. Mitch opens by recapping his exciting week of turkey hunting and filling his second tag at the end of week one with a bow! If you listened to last week's episode of Mitch's opening day gobbler, he talked about using the "whine" call. He first heard this call explained on one of Matt's youtube videos. We begin our conversation by diving into this call - what it is, how and when to use it, ...
Mitch's Opening Day PA Big Woods Longbeard
May 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch sit's down and reflects with his cousins Jacob and Joshua Mengel on the opening day of spring gobbler. Mitch was invited to hunt at their cabin in Potter County for the opening weekend of PA's season. We dive into our thought process of approaching the rainy opening day, splitting into the areas we wanted to explore. For Mitch, this was solely based on e-scouting and conversing with Jake and Josh. From here the boys recount the e...
Is It Time to Switch to Machined Broadheads?
April 28, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBSolid machined broadheads have resurfaced in popularity recently, and one company making a big impact is Vantage Point Archery. This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch chats with Alex Christianson and Ryan Corkwell about the ins and outs of VPA broadheads. Last year at the beginning of the season, Mitch decided to test out some single bevel broadheads. However, he quickly learned he needed help understanding what style head, what type of metal, how to sharpen, and how to implement t...
Spring Turkey Hunting B.S. Session w/ JMiller Custom Calls
April 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBThis week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch sits down with Jason Miller from JMiller Custom Calls. You're in for a good ol' fashion B.S. session swapping stories and pulling takeaways for the upcoming season. Jason is a diehard turkey hunter who continues a streak since the 90s of filling a tag in the Keystone state. Jason is extremely persistent, scouting constantly. Nearly every morning leading up to opening day and throughout the season Jason is up watching and listening to what the...
Biology Based Careers and Management Discussion
April 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBHunting has a variety of emotions relating to its mixture of being both a science and an art. Many relate their hunting passion to their career choices. But is passion the true metric for career decision? This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Eric Lance from the HuntScience Podcast. Eric is a biologist that consults with landowners privately and also is an associate biology professor. Eric talks about how his passion for wildlife first drove his interest towards becoming a...
Shooting Straight On Target and In Life
April 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBGood Friday and Easter weekend is a time to slow down and celebrate. It's easy to be caught up in the chaos of everyday life and be consumed by personal goals. This is especially true for us as bowhunters and outdoorsmen and women who desire to take our pursuits to the next level. On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we have a conversation with Merle Fredericks from Christian Bowhunters of America and discuss things in a bigger picture. Merle digs into the details revolvi...
Mature Buck Hunting Frame of Mind
March 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBThis week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we are proud to announce a new partnership with Radix Hunting! Our guest is none other than the founder and owner of Radix, Clifford Martin. Clifford is originally from Southeastern Pennsylvania, but has been blessed with the opportunity to move to Iowa and live out his dream. In the time he has spent hunting the midwest, he has been able to hone in and consistently connect with big mature whitetails. During that time, he has learned how to fine tun...
Release Process Food Plots w/ Dr. Grant Woods
March 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch was privileged to speak with Dr. Grant Woods from Growing Deer TV. If you've followed along with Dr. Woods for any length of time, you know how dedicated he has been to producing educational content through his channel. With over 700 episodes of Growing Deer TV, the trials and research conducted at his farm "The Proving Grounds" are well documented. Within this content is a journey of striving to provide high quality food plots th...
Habitat and Hunting Enhancement w/ Josh Raley
March 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBWhen emotional attachment is present with a hunting property, it can become difficult to implement the correct habitat improvements without some guidance. Trying to learn on your own is possible, but can also be costly. It's not uncommon to install food plots, road systems, or implement logging, only to realize later the practice was placed in the wrong section of the property, or even implemented wrong. It's overwhelming compiling habitat improvement recommendations, especially if you ta...
Food Plot Planting Prescriptions For Any Scenario
March 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBIf you talk with 5 different food plotters, you'll likely hear 5 different recommendations for seed blends. Like the truck we drive or the bow we shoot, many are just as passionate about their food plots. It can be extremely difficult to determine what seed blend fits your hunting property and scenario, when 5 different experts may disagree with each other. The reality is, there are so many variables to consider when choosing a food plot that it's rarely ever "wrong". On this week's epis...
Food Plot and Nutrient Cycling Nerdology
March 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBMost novice ideology around food plotting and farming involves heavy tillage and pulverized soil. Following this, many believe a monoculture crop that is manicured similar to production agriculture is required to draw and attract wildlife. Did you ever stop and wonder, how did wildlife survive prior to man making things look "perfect"? The truth of the matter is, excessive tillage is not required to grow quality food plots and can be detrimental to your soil. So how do we shift our minds...
Pennsylvania Mountain Buck of a Lifetime Hits the Dirt
February 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBHunting is about the adventure and the path you take to reach your destination; having a big set of antlers is just a bonus! On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we sit down with DJ Hoshauer and discuss his eventful 2022 archery season. DJ is a family man that loves sports and loves hunting. He does everything in his power to set himself up for success each fall - not only from a scouting and physical preparation end, but also as a father, husband, and employee. We begin ...
Soil Sampling and Successful Food Plots
February 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBRegardless of the task at hand, preparation and planning is a gateway for success. Too often in the world of food plots folks try to put the cart before the horse. Seed blends, food plot shape, planting methods, herbicides, all of these things are important but need to be addressed after the basics. One of the things that drives Mitch crazy is the amount of bad and/or misinterpreted information in the food plot world. Many food plotters have a lack of understanding as it relates to fertil...
Trail Cameras & Off-Season Scouting Mountain Bucks w/ Beau Martonik
February 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBMany of the best hunters in the country would agree with the statement, "you kill your bucks in the off season." Time spent this time of year scouting and analyzing trail camera data are valuable tools to put the pieces of the puzzle together during fall. This is especially true in areas with rugged, vast terrain which generally speaking hold lower deer densities; typical of the big woods in Pennsylvania. Here, the time investment may be quite a bit larger than most would think in this set...
Shed Season is Among Us
February 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBDeer season is officially over for the 2022-23 season in Pennsylvania. The general narrative from this point on is cabin fever until spring turkey season. For every diehard deer hunter though, there is always something to be doing to prepare for next fall. Whether you're cutting timber and travel corridors on private land or scouting new ground on public land, the hunt never quite ends. This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Dwayne Jones from Shed Season. Dwayne is just as...
Season Recap, Western Hunting, and B.S.ing w/ Dan Mathews
January 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBDo you ever feel like you do the same things each hunting season and never mix things up? It can be extremely easy to stay in your comfort zone going to the same properties, hunting the same species, at the same times each year. While there is nothing wrong with this, it does prevent you from experiencing new places and adventures. On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Dan Mathews. Dan is the host of the Western Rookie and Nomadic Outdoorsman podcasts on Sports...
Playing the Long Game on Mature Mountain Bucks
January 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we chat with Jason Redd from Timber Ninja Outdoors. Jason is originally from flat land country in the Mississippi River Delta, but now resides in western North Carolina. Much of the landscape he hunts encompasses mountains, laurel, rhododendron; all things which folks from Pennsylvania who hunt big woods can relate to. We discuss the transition to hunting this type of topography and how Jason has fully embraced the challenge of targetin...
Public and Private Land Bow Kills w/ Troy Dietterich
January 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBSometimes things just fall into place during hunting season. This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Troy Dietterich and reflect back on killing a Pennsylvania and Ohio buck during that magical window between late October and early November. Troy is a hard working family man that loves to bow hunt. He and Mitch converse about their faith in Christ and the constant battle of managing time in the woods without being overbearing on our loved ones. While it's a battle that neithe...
Cast a Large Net for Late Season Whitetails
January 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBTypically after the end of firearms season, the majority of deer hunters have packed it up until next year. Those that pursue whitetails after Christmas with a bow or flintlock muzzleloader generally have less hunting pressure to deal with if you're able to endure the elements. However, the herd that remains at this time of year is typically on edge; not to mention the landscape is barren providing less cover to conceal hunter movements. Deer have been pushed into hiding spots that can see...
What's the Greatest Threat to Rabbit Populations?
December 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we are discussing small game with Emily Boyd. Emily is the small mammal biologist for the Pennsylvania Game Commission and she drops a wealth of knowledge on us! We discuss some of the less common small game species discussed in the Keystone State including snowshoe hares, Appalachian cottontail rabbits, and eastern fox squirrels. Most of these species provide liberal hunting opportunities, however, snowshoe hares only have a 1 week sea...
Cut the Crap (Social Media) and Enjoy Your Hunt
December 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThis week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we have a conversation with Jeremy Dismore and Dimitri Sidorick from the Antler Up podcast. Both Jeremy and Dimitri are PA boys that love the challenges of hunting whitetails. We catch up on their seasons and how Dimitri was able to fill multiple tags in PA and Ohio, and Jeremy's encounters with shooters throughout archery season and doe harvest during firearm season. Throughout the conversation we bring to light how easy it is to add pressure on yo...
Deer Camp 2022 Hunt Recap
December 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBMost hunters have a polar reaction to the orange army and rifle season; you either love it or you hate it. While the tactics and styles used in rifle season drastically vary compared to archery tackle, it is still an opportunity for hunters to share one commonality - enjoy creation and the pursuit of big game. Mitch used to dread the 2 week firearm season as this meant added hunting pressure in his hunting area, complexity to archery hunting, and the remote possibility that a target buck c...
Should Pennsylvania Reintroduce the American Marten?
December 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThis week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we are going back to the biology classroom. We have a conversation with the state’s furbearer biologist: Thomas Keller. Tom is a down to earth family man who enjoys hunting and trapping as much as the next guy in line. When he reached out to us to share information about this potential reintroduction, skepticism was fairly high. Is it really worth bringing another predator into this state? Listen with an open mind and decide for yourself! We discu...
Staying Mobile, Staying Successful
December 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we chat with listener Charlie Baer. Charlie laid down his best buck to date this past archery season and we break down his hunt and the steps leading to his success. Over the past few seasons, Charlie has developed a mobile hunting system that works for him using a saddle and sticks. We discuss how this style of hunting has changed his mentality and approach to a piece of property when targeting whitetails. It's a great combination of ...
A Neighboring Bear Hunting Opportunity
November 25, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we are discussing current events happening in our neighboring state; New Jersey. On November 15th, the state voted unanimously to reinstate a bear season from December 5-10th. There has not been a bear hunt since 2020. During that time frame, there has been an explosion in the bear population and a substantial increase in bear-human conflicts. Joining us on the show this week is diehard bear hunter, Jay Lyon. Jay grew up hunting in his...
Whitetail Hunting B.S. Session w/ Jon Lewis
November 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we are first joined by Nick Otto from the Huntavore podcast on Sportsmen's Empire. Nick calls in to join us during the start of Michigan's firearm deer season, something Pennsylvania will be doing in just another week. Nick's podcast focuses on the aftermath of a successful hunt and how to break down and properly process game for quality table fare. Nick provides us with some excellent tips and tricks for managing your kill in the field,...
Effective Black Bear Hunting Drives and Tactics
November 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBThis week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch and Robby have a round table discussion with some experienced PA black bear hunters. Returning to the podcast is Mark Lesher, along with Chris (Chopper) Schroeder and Robby's dad, Rob Henne. We cover a multitude of topics including scouting, finding food, reading terrain, adapting to hunting pressure, planning drives with the wind in mind, communicating effectively in group hunts, and much more. Pennsylvania is a target rich environment for bla...
Hunt Your Property During the Rut Effectively
November 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBMost deer hunters impatiently wait for the first week of November. Now that it's here, are you ready? Have you formulated a game plan to capitalize? Was the work you did to prepare in the off season enough? This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Jon Teater from Whitetail Landscapes. Jon is a professional whitetail hunting property consultant, avid deer hunter, and the host of the Maximize Your Hunt Podcast on Sportsmen's Empire. We begin by discussing some key compo...
Busting Up and Hunting Fall Turkey Flocks
October 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBThe first time Mitch heard Paul Campbell from the Ohio Outdoors (O2) podcast say the words, "the month of October belongs to turkeys," he thought Paul needed to be checked into a mental hospital! However, after chatting with Paul and Brett Barry on this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, there may be some merit to those words after all! Both Brett and Paul think about turkeys the way many guys think about whitetails and have a fall turkey hunting tour planned out each season. If...
Make the Most of Your Big Woods Hunt w/ Johnny Stewart
October 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThere are tons of fantastic deer hunters across the entire country. Each and every one of them has a unique set of tactics they bring to the table. Usually they are developed specific to the regions they hunt most. Deer density, hunting pressure, food sources and more all affect the strategy of targeting mature whitetails. While there are many great hunters who can relate these components well in agricultural settings, finding people that consistently find success in big woods public lan...
Archery Hunting PA Bears and Bucks w/ Todd Bromley
October 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBPennsylvania is one of the few states that does not allow baiting or the use of hounds for hunting black bears. With the extreme diversity in habitat across this state, harvesting one with a bow can be a difficult task. However, with the season expansion and increase in bear population, archers taking the field in pursuit of these bruins have slightly better odds then they may have historically. Regardless, scouting and developing a hunting strategy is still not a walk in the park! This ...
Bowhunting B.S. Session w/ Dan Johnson
October 07, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with the boss man himself, the man behind Sportsmen's Empire, Mr. Dan Johnson. We converse over our current life routine including family life with children and slowly lead into hunting season. Dan discusses the recent changes in hunting properties he is experiencing from losing one of his main properties and having to pull his gear off the land without getting shot at! Dan talks about his pursuit in finding a shooter around his home in Iowa,...
Blood Trailing Wounded Deer w/ Otto and Otis
September 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBPennsylvania began allowing hunters to recover wounded big game with dogs during the 2018 season. While we always aspire to place shots that require short track jobs, it's only part of hunting to make a bad shot. On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we sit down with bowhunter and blood tracker Otto Shick. Otto is a humble farmer from Southeast Pennsylvania that has been bowhunting his entire life and helping people find their deer with his dog Otis since it has been legal. ...
The Harsh Reality for EVERY BOWHUNTER
September 23, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBIt's that time of year when all the stars begin to align, the weather is cooling down, and it's finally go-time. You've waited all year long for this, and you're going to do everything in your power to spend the maximum amount of time in the field. How many times do you tell yourself that this task or event can wait until after hunting season? It's so easy to get caught up in the mindset that hunting season is priority because there is only a fixed amount of time you're able to hunt each ...
Traditional Archery and Pennsylvania Bowhunting with Matt Zirnsak from The Push Archery
September 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBThis week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch and Robby catch up with Matt Zirnsak from The Push Archery. Matt is from western Pennsylvania and is a diehard bowhunter who is partial to taking a recurve to the field. We begin our conversation with Matt's introduction to bowhunting and traditional archery, then navigate from flinging arrows to competitive status. We discuss a ton of things including general bowhunting discussion, shot execution and target panic, aiming, and all thin...