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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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01:14:04

Release Process Food Plots w/ Dr. Grant Woods

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/03/24

On 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 through

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01:08:33

Habitat and Hunting Enhancement w/ Josh Raley

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/03/17

When 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 take into

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01:14:10

Food Plot Planting Prescriptions For Any Scenario

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/03/10

If 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 episode of the

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01:18:29

Food Plot and Nutrient Cycling Nerdology

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/03/03

Most 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 mindsets off

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01:38:34

Pennsylvania Mountain Buck of a Lifetime Hits the Dirt

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/02/24

Hunting 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 discussing

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01:13:53

Soil Sampling and Successful Food Plots

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/02/17

Regardless 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 fertility and

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01:34:05

Trail Cameras & Off-Season Scouting Mountain Bucks w/...

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/02/10

Many 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 setting,

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01:04:37

Shed Season is Among Us

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/02/03

Deer 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 crazy

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01:36:40

Season Recap, Western Hunting, and B.S.ing w/ Dan...

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/01/27

Do 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 Sportsmen's

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01:24:02

Playing the Long Game on Mature Mountain Bucks

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/01/20

On 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 targeting mature

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01:21:33

Public and Private Land Bow Kills w/ Troy Dietterich

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/01/13

Sometimes 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 neither of

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01:26:01

Cast a Large Net for Late Season Whitetails

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2023/01/06

Typically 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 seem to be

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01:07:08

What's the Greatest Threat to Rabbit Populations?

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/12/30

On 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 season

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01:21:26

Cut the Crap (Social Media) and Enjoy Your Hunt

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/12/23

This 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 yourself

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01:12:28

Deer Camp 2022 Hunt Recap

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/12/16

Most 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 could be

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01:30:00

Should Pennsylvania Reintroduce the American Marten?

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/12/09

This 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 discuss the

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01:05:48

Staying Mobile, Staying Successful

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/12/02

On 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 story

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00:49:21

A Neighboring Bear Hunting Opportunity

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/11/25

On 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 home

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01:28:00

Whitetail Hunting B.S. Session w/ Jon Lewis

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2022/11/18

On 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, and

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01:44:00

Effective Black Bear Hunting Drives and Tactics

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/11/11

This 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 black

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