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Pivotal Outdoors

30 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Podcast discussing hunting, fishing, and outdoor pursuits. Hunting stories, follies, and feeling alive. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

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Episodes

Episode 20: Paul's Pronghorn Pursuit

September 29, 2022 11:58 - 1 hour - 84 MB

In this episode, I speak with Paul Roberts and Derek Langway on an archery Wyoming Pronghorn hunt that they went on. Items discussed along the way are destiny, endless travel, car troubles, skull dragging, ranchers, prairie dogs, horn goo, and euro mounts. His story is a great example of just getting out there and doing it.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 19: Oliver Wins

June 26, 2022 10:08 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

I talk with Paul Roberts and his son Oliver on Oliver's successful turkey hunt this year. Oliver is told he has won the Spring Thunder 2022 competition. Oliver unboxes the trophy and tells us what happened on the hunt. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 18: 85th Annual PA Trappers Association

June 13, 2022 17:15 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

In this episode, I speak with Steve Senn and Dave Rodgers of District 12 from the PA Trappers Association about the upcoming 85th Annual PA Trappers Rendezvous. This is an event you don't want to miss, there is something for everyone. Other topics include: the last stronghold for red fox, fur price fluctuation, bear snares, kids skinning muskrats, turtle trapping, and Miss Pennsylvania. patrappers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 17: The Ochnichs hunt South Africa

May 26, 2022 10:38 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

I talk with Brielle, Anique, and Chad Ochnich about a trip they took to South Africa to hunt various game animals including a sable, springbok, caracal, and cape buffalo. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 16: Season Report with Kris Chains - "Never Miss a Season"

May 10, 2022 12:56 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

In this episode I speak with Kris Chains the creator of seasonreport.com. Season Report is a personalized almanac where you can create your own harvest dashboard whether you hunt, fish, grow, or forage. This tool has personally helped me plan my garden. With this tool you can be sure you will never miss a season whether you track hunting seasons, plant a garden, or want to target the best time to hit the woods for mushrooms in your area. Give it a try at seasonreport.com seasonreport.com I...

Episode 15: Spring Thunder 2022 Announcement - Pick your charity

April 13, 2022 22:10 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MB

In this quick episode, I announce the Spring Thunder 2022 competition with some more flexibility this year for the winner to choose the charity of their choice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 14: Green is Good - Finding Shed Antlers with Craig Slomers and Ben Porter

February 25, 2022 20:15 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MB

In this episode we have Craig Slomers of 2D Outfitters and Ben Porter a shed hunting fanatic discussing finding shed antlers on private and public ground. Topics include timing, agriculture versus woods, snow, green up, and coyote pee. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 13: The Crabman: Hunting Ducks on the Widewater with Derek Langway

February 18, 2022 15:23 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

In this episode, Derek Langway and I talk about our hunt down in VA with the Crabman with Widewater Waterfowl and Derek gives an update from Episode 2 Suicide Ducks. He discusses his attempt to get into duck hunting on a budget. Other topics include: Crabman, bougey blinds, VA MD border, 1000 duck lazy rafts, killing hole, believable decoy sets, nuances of identifying flying ducks, squirrel barks, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoor...

Episode 12: "What to ask an Outfitter?" with Craig Slomers of 2D Outfitters

February 03, 2022 20:50 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

In this episode, I talk with Craig Slomers of 2D Outfitters on what people should ask an outfitter. Craig's experience as a guide gives listeners valuable information and helps establish a solid baseline to those who are looking to book a guided hunt anywhere. Website: 2doutfitters.com Instagram: @2d.outfitters --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 11: Getting Squirrelly with Susan Hurley and John Ruzicka

January 22, 2022 04:01 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this episode, Susan Hurley and John Ruzicka give their culinary review of locally sourced, free range Pennsylvania gray squirrel. Other topics include eating crickets, Australian possum, Green Street Grille, and Slyfox brewery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 10: Jim Hale's 2021 PA Buck Story

December 08, 2021 21:06 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

In this episode we talk with Jim Hale, an experienced whitetail hunter and his pursuit of a whitetail buck in PA. We hear how his season is going and what necessary changes and tactics have led to his success. Instagram: @jmh7331 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 9: Backyard Buck in the Rut

November 12, 2021 18:42 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MB

A 2021 midseason whitetail update. I tell the story of having an opportunity at a PA whitetail buck in the rut and a good reason to take someone hunting. Instagram:  outdoorswithsteve pivotal_outdoors --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Backyard Buck in the Rut

November 12, 2021 18:42 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MB

A 2021 midseason whitetail update. I tell the story of having an opportunity at a PA whitetail buck in the rut and a good reason to take someone hunting. Instagram:  outdoorswithsteve pivotal_outdoors --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

Chasing High Country UT Mule Deer and Elk with Randall Laird

October 12, 2021 12:46 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

In this episode we travel to UT to hunt high country mule deer and elk with my buddy Randall Laird. We cover how it went including: elevation, multiple stalks, the importance of water, bugle battles, troutwurst, and more.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 8: Chasing High Country UT Mule Deer and Elk with Randall Laird

October 12, 2021 12:46 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

In this episode we travel to UT to hunt high country mule deer and elk with my buddy Randall Laird. We cover how it went including: elevation, multiple stalks, the importance of water, bugle battles, troutwurst, and more.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 7: 2021 Spring Thunder Champ with Derek Langway and Paul Roberts

July 02, 2021 16:09 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

We hear from Paul Roberts and Derek Langway on their success in the turkey woods this past spring and bestow the title of 2021 Spring Thunder Champion. Instagram: outdoorswithsteve pivotal_outdoors --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

2021 Spring Thunder Champ with Derek Langway and Paul Roberts

July 02, 2021 16:09 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

We hear from Paul Roberts and Derek Langway on their success in the turkey woods this past spring and bestow the title of 2021 Spring Thunder Champion. Instagram: outdoorswithsteve pivotal_outdoors --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

Spring Thunder

April 07, 2021 04:40 - 51 minutes - 48.1 MB

In this episode we talk with some fellow turkey hunters up and down the east coast on their tips and tactics for scouting and finding spring turkeys. Justin Lambert also tells us of some early success down in Alabama. The Spring Thunder 2021 contest is announced. Details can be found on Instagram @Pivotal_outdoors --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 6: Spring Thunder

April 07, 2021 04:40 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

In this episode we talk with some fellow turkey hunters up and down the east coast on their tips and tactics for scouting and finding spring turkeys. Justin Lambert also tells us of some early success down in Alabama. The Spring Thunder 2021 contest is announced. Details can be found on Instagram @Pivotal_outdoors --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 5: Q&A 1

March 02, 2021 14:47 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

I answer some questions submitted by listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Q&A 1

March 02, 2021 14:47 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

I answer some questions submitted by listeners. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 4: 2021 Alabama Deer rut with Justin Lambert

February 10, 2021 06:18 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MB

I head down south to visit a buddy of mine, Justin Lambert. We discuss the uniqueness of the Alabama deer rut and how the hunt went. We also talk about turkey hunting and fishing.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

2021 Alabama Deer rut with Justin Lambert

February 10, 2021 06:18 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

I head down south to visit a buddy of mine, Justin Lambert. We discuss the uniqueness of the Alabama deer rut and how the hunt went. We also talk about turkey hunting and fishing.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

2020 CO Elk hunt with my Dad

January 21, 2021 03:41 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

We give a timeline of how our 2020 CO First Rifle Season Elk hunt went. Some items discussed are glassing, backpacking, and elk smell. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 3: 2020 CO Elk hunt with my Dad

January 21, 2021 03:41 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

We give a timeline of how our 2020 CO First Rifle Season Elk hunt went. Some items discussed are glassing, backpacking, and elk smell. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Suicide Ducks

January 12, 2021 05:23 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MB

In this episode myself and two old platoon mates go on our first duck hunt in the Eastern Shore of Maryland. We discuss how the day went while cleaning ducks by a campfire. Feel free to follow or contact my guests through Instagram at the below handles. @dereklangway @pintens_peter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 2: Suicide Ducks

January 12, 2021 05:23 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this episode myself and two old platoon mates go on our first duck hunt in the Eastern Shore of Maryland. We discuss how the day went while cleaning ducks by a campfire. Feel free to follow or contact my guests through Instagram at the below handles. @dereklangway @pintens_peter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Hunting Alaska with Austin Manelick

December 12, 2020 17:06 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

We talk with Austin Manelick from Mission Alaska about Alaskan hunting, buck fever, recurve bows, being a family man, Penn State Rugby, and much more. Follow Austin on: Instagram: @mission_alaska www.missionak.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

Episode 1: Hunting Alaska with Austin Manelick

December 12, 2020 17:06 - 1 hour - 66 MB

We talk with Austin Manelick from Mission Alaska about Alaskan hunting, buck fever, recurve bows, being a family man, Penn State Rugby, and much more. Follow Austin on: Instagram: @mission_alaska www.missionak.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pivotal-outdoors/support

Introduction of Pivotal Outdoors

December 04, 2020 20:20 - 24 seconds - 384 KB

Introducing Pivotal Outdoors and the plans of discussions to come.