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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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01:19:11

Early Season Acorns Leads to Biggest Archery Buck

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/04/29

During the early season, food is the name of the game. Whether it is created by man in the form of ag fields and food plots, or in the form of natural browse, bedding to feeding patterns are your ticket to success finding a shooter buck. On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we chat with Mark Dissinger as he shares his 2021 success story about his largest PA buck to date that was killed in early archery season. Typically, most hunters talk about hunting close to food sources in

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01:06:13

Corn, Soybean, and No-till Food Plots

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/04/22

Even though snow and cold weather has set planting back in the northeast slightly, planting season is right around the corner. On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we are discussing all things summer food plots. First, we touch base on last minute clover establishment and maintenance before diving into the main topic of corn and soybean planting. Like hunting, food plots are a combination of science and art. We begin chatting about all things technical such as planting

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01:26:39

Patience Kills Turkeys with Matt Dale

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/04/15

We open this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman with a quick message from Pastor Phil Thomas as we celebrate Good Friday and this Easter weekend. Afterwards, Mitch and Robby have a conversation with Matt Dale from Dale’s Outdoors. Matt has a YouTube channel dedicated solely to educating people to be better turkey hunters. Matt does not take the same approach as other hunting channels where kill content is the main priority, in fact, he does not have near the amount of hunting content as

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01:17:00

B.S. Session w/ Average Jack Archery

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/04/08

Without a doubt one of the greatest aspects of hunting is the comradery among fellow hunters. It’s not uncommon for friendships to immediately form after the first time you meet someone and share hunting knowledge and experience. Those in the hunting community are almost always quick to help other hunters hone their skill. On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we catch up with a bowhunter who has been helping thousands of fellow archers through his YouTube channel, Average Jack

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01:23:41

Micro-Managing Small Hunting Farms

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/04/01

How many of you can relate to hunting small tracts of property? What about a micro-parcel of 10 acres of less? The vast majority of deer hunters with access to private land can relate to this type of parcel, especially those that are chopped up in the Northeast. While a Whitetail deer’s home range is significantly larger than the confinement of a micro-parcel, there is more that can be done in the off-season to improve the quality of hunting then most would think. However, in addition to hard

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01:02:38

Whitetail Movement Prediction with Spartan Forge

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/03/25

This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast we introduce our new co-host, Robby Henne. We start by catching up with Robby and discussing his 2021 deer season where he harvested his first buck with a bow and a coyote! Following the introduction, Mitch has a conversation with Bill Thompson of Spartan Forge. Bill was a military intel officer for 21 years, and now is using this military artificial intelligence knowledge to help people track down mature bucks.If you have never heard of the Spartan

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00:56:08

Fly Fishing for Mountain Stream Native Trout

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/03/18

With spring approaching we have new ways of shaking cabin fever out! This week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with John Kolb. John is the founder of the Suffering Outdoors YouTube channel which showcases outdoor adventures in the Northeast, especially around his home in northern Pennsylvania. Even though John is a diehard whitetail hunter and can often be found wandering in large tracts of public land, he still enjoys spending this time of year fly fishing. Opening day of trout

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00:48:22

Plant Diversity and Hunt Strategy w/ Steve Chilcote

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/03/11

On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we conclude the second half of our interview with Land and Timber Consultant, Steve Chilcote. In part one, Steve shares his background of forestry and land consulting which leads into topics of browse, cover, and invasive species management. In part two, Steve concludes his thoughts on a few more invasive species he typically finds on properties and the necessary measures to correct them. As plant communities transition with removal of

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01:04:56

Food Plot Overload

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/03/04

On last week’s episode, we began to prep everyone about the reality of food plotting challenges in 2022. The herbicides we typically use may be in short supply and expensive, and fertilizer won’t be much different. Mitch mentioned that planting a summer cover crop as a “green manure,” which will release nutrients mined by plant roots to the soil’s surface when terminated, as being a viable option. This is not a new concept to agriculture, but it’s begun to gain more traction in the food plot

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00:40:25

Food Plot Prep - Herbicides, Fertilizer, and Clover...

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/02/25

With warmer temperatures approaching, cabin fever is beginning to wear off. Spring will be here before we know it, and too often food plot planters stall to prepare for planting and maintaining their fields. On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch shares detailed information for clover plot management, as well as weed control and fertility concerns everyone may face in 2022. To start, proper clover plot establishment and management is not always well addressed. Due to this,

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00:50:46

Are Your Deer Starving to Death?

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/02/18

On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch has a conversation with Kip Adams. Kip is a biologist and the Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association (NDA). Prior to Kip’s engagement with the Quality Deer Management Association and NDA, he was the deer project leader for New Hampshire Fish & Game Department. New Hampshire, as well as many other states in the northern portion of the whitetail deer’s home range, is not immune to severe winter weather having an

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01:07:19

Keystone Predator Management

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/02/11

This week is an episode jam packed with coyote and predator hunting knowledge. We sit down and have a conversation with Bryan Mealy and Dane Kitner of Keystone Predator Management. This group was founded out of the necessity to reduce coyote populations in their local area, as well as their diehard passion for hunting predators. While many guys do not think about hunting predators until this time of year when deer seasons are closed across the state and many other outdoor activities have stalled,

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00:44:20

Big Woods Trail Camera Strategy w/ Steve Sherk

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/02/04

On this week’s episode we interview the Sherk that more people are familiar with; Steve Sherk that is! As we progress into winter and put boots to the ground this post season, it is never too late to be considering trail camera strategies for 2022. More often than not, I’ve personally found myself overwhelmed by vast big-woods landscapes and trying to place myself within archery range of a mature deer. Steve discusses the method behind his madness when scouting for trail camera locations, as well

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00:33:15

Full Swing into Ice Fishing Season with Don Kelly

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/01/28

This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we shake things up with ice fishing fanatic, Don Kelly. Don is the owner of the Tackle Shack in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania and the recent weather conditions have his business in full swing. Don shared that ice fishing is growing in popularity, but it takes the right gear to be successful. Fortunately, the Tackle Shack is a one-stop-shop to get out on the ice this winter.One thing that can easily get over looked by outdoorsmen is the fact that ice fishing

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00:40:44

Managing Browse and Cover with Steve Chilcote

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/01/21

On this week’s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we interview Land and Timber Consultant, Steve Chilcote. Steve is located near State College and has been working with land owners to manage their timber to provide income as well as habitat and hunting opportunity. Browse and cover management on a hunting property can be complex. Although this phase of property manipulation is third in our series, its importance is not outranked in any way. It’s crucial to know what native species are

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00:52:54

Laying Hunting Property Framework with Food Plots

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/01/14

Sticking with the private land property design series, this week’s episode Mitch talks about the importance of food; specifically, food plots. Food plots are one of the most talked about topics in the hunting industry which can become repetitive and boring. But the fact is, if you have private hunting land, they are EXTREMELY important. Picking up where we left off with the foundation of property access, the next most important piece is implementing food plot programs that work all season

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00:51:37

Do You Have A Good Hunting Property?

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2022/01/07

What better way to kick off the New Year then with new beginnings? This week, Mitch does a quick evaluation of the previous year’s deer season. It’s important to think about what went well versus what needs improvement regarding hunting strategy and hunting area, assuming you’re serious about taking your whitetail hunting to the next level. If you’ve been struggling to meet your own expectations, then maybe it is time for a change! Mitch will begin a series catering more towards private land that

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00:29:24

One Last Chance To Fill a Tag

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2021/12/24

Thank you for following the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast throughout 2021! We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Following our Christmas intro, we talk about our last chance to fill a deer tag beginning Monday, December 27th. There is no sugar coating here… Late season can be tough! Whitetails have been harassed by hunters for nearly three months and any deer that has made it through to this point is on high alert. If you haven’t connected with a buck by

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01:10:39

Flintlock Muzzleloader Preparation with Dave Ehrig

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2021/12/10

This week we interview Muzzle Blasts Magazine editor, Dave Ehrig. Dave has a strong passion for muzzleloading, and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the traditional smoke poles. Pennsylvania has a rich heritage of flintlock muzzleloaders and it is kept alive by Dave and folks like him. As rifle season approaches a close, those with tags remaining begin to think about the deer hunting gift that comes every year the day after Christmas; flintlock muzzleloader season.If you have struggled to

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00:38:08

If You Can’t Beat Them, Join the PA Orange Army

Pennsylvania Woodsman ·

2021/11/29

Few states can compete with the hunting heritage of Pennsylvania’s opening day of rifle season. Everyone seems to take time off from work and venture out. As fun as this season can be, it can also be a challenge. With more hunting pressure than any other time throughout the season, deer quickly “hole up” in security zones. If you haven’t filled a buck tag in archery season, this new added pressure may make it more difficult to harvest the buck you’ve set out for. Instead of getting frustrated

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