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Pennsylvania Woodsman - Sportsmen's Empire

154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

The 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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Episodes

Trout Fishing and Water Quality with a Fisheries Biologist

June 11, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Pennsylvania is home to more than 83,000 miles of streams, many of which hold respectable native trout populations.  In the past decade, many high rain events have devastated creek channels thus affecting food webs and trout populations.  In addition to weather, there are a number of point and non-point pollution sources that continue to impair cold water streams.  This week we interview fisheries biologist, Clayton Good, who has participated in monitoring “unassisted “streams and patterns o...

Food Plots, Food Plots, Food Plots

May 28, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Catering more toward private landowners this week, we will be discussing spring food plots.  As farmers are advancing with fertilizing, spraying, and planting crops, every year wildlife managers are eager to pull the trigger and begin spring food plots.  While there is nothing wrong with spring and summer food plots, ask yourself are they truly needed for your property?  Hunting and management goals need to be considered as well as the property itself and the surrounding neighborhood.  If yo...

Fired Up for Spring Gobblers

May 20, 2021 02:17 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

After being pummeled by numerous snowstorms this winter, cabin fever has finally dissolved!  Days are lengthening, temperatures are rising, vegetation is blooming, and we are ready to spend time in the woods!  Throughout most of the state it has been nearly 4 months since deer season has closed, and turkey season is a great way to “scratch the itch” until next fall.  For some, this may be the season you wait for all year long!  Pattern your guns, tune your bows, and practice your calls, spri...

Welcome To The Pennsylvania Woodsman

May 20, 2021 02:04 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Welcome to the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast where you will find both educational and entertaining conversations about the great outdoors. We will cover everything from deer hunting in the fall to turkey hunting in the spring, and let's not forget a variety of fishing opportunities that our state has to offer. Our goal is to talk with everyone from the experts in their field to the Average Joe and weekend warriors as well as those who work for our conservation departments. The Keystone State...