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Pennsylvania Woodsman

Sportsmen"s Empire

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

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01:16:14

Successful Coyote and Fox Trapping

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/11/15

On 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 of things

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01:04:56

DSS: 3 Year Quest for a Pennsylvania Giant

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2023/11/10

On 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 pass as the

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00:58:24

The Hardway is More Satisfying w/ Dan Collins

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2023/11/08

On 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 opening

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01:15:47

DSS - The Bowhunting Fiend Greg Litzinger

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2023/11/03

On 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 over

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01:42:08

School of Hard Knocks Hunting and Managing Whitetails

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2023/11/01

On 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 land

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01:08:58

Deer Season Special: Clint Campbell

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2023/10/27

On 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 the

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01:38:58

New Jersey Bear Hunt Recap

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/10/25

This 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. From

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01:02:07

Deer Season Special - Bill Thompson

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/10/20

This 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 opportunity for

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01:00:39

Grouse and Woodcock Habitat Restoration w/ RGS

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2023/10/18

On 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

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01:00:17

Deer Season Special - Dan Johnson

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2023/10/13

On 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 prioritize

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01:41:13

Hunt the Most Optimum Window of Time

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/10/11

On 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 proactive using

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01:01:07

Deer Season Special - Arron Bleise

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2023/10/06

Welcome 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 states

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01:04:52

Early Season Black Bear Scouting and Hunting

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/10/04

Bear 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 deer?This

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01:53:50

Season Gear Up with the Everyday Outdoorsmen

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/09/27

Opening 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 public land

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01:17:22

Quality Taxidermy w/ Triple Trophy Taxidermy

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/09/20

On 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 plan to

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00:55:54

Arrow Setups, FOC, Single Bevels, and Tinkering

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2023/09/13

On 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, he

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01:18:44

A Grain Farmer's Perspective on Whitetails

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/09/06

On 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 generation

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01:25:59

Early Season Game Care and Poor Man's Cooler

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/08/30

On 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 this

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01:30:21

Whitetail Biology and Hunting w/ Larry Weishuhn

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/08/23

On 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 throughout

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01:02:11

Donate Your Deer This Season to HSH

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2023/08/16

On 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 involvement, and

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