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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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01:20:20

Oklahoma Hunting Trip with Podcast Network Team

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2025/04/09

This week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman is quite a bit different than normal. Mitch had the opportunity to join Nick Otto (Huntavore podcast), Nate Rozeveld (Michigan Wild podcast), Andrew Muntz and John Hudspeth in Oklahoma at the end of March for a three day hog hunting experience. John was gracious enough to invite some of us down for what has turned into an annual event to shoot wild pigs at his ranch. This was a unique experience and one for the memories!During this hunt recap

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01:08:46

Understanding Pot Calls w/ High Calling Custom Turkey...

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2025/04/02

In this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Nathan Taylor of Higher Calling Custom Turkey Calls. Nathan shares his journey from a young turkey hunter in West Virginia to a passionate call maker. He discusses the evolution of his skills, the art of building turkey calls, and the relationship between competition calling and real-life hunting. Nathan emphasizes the importance of understanding turkey sounds and the biases that hunters may have, while also highlighting the

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01:22:33

Episode 200 Q&A

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2025/03/26

In this special 200th episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, host Mitchell Shirk reflects on his journey through podcasting, sharing insights from the past episodes, the challenges faced, and the relationships built along the way. He discusses the unexpected beginnings of the podcast, the joy of connecting with guests, and the lessons learned about hunting and personal growth. The episode also covers future hunting aspirations, the complexities of hunting on public versus private land, and the value

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01:07:13

Navigating Forestry Management and NRCS Funding

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2025/03/19

On this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch is joined by Steve Chilcote to discuss various aspects of forest management, funding opportunities for landowners, and the challenges faced in property renovation. They delve into the importance of forest management plans, the role of NRCS and EQIP in providing funding, and the significance of addressing invasive species. The discussion also highlights the need for reinvestment in land management and the potential for creating food plots and

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01:06:59

Drones. Meat Processing, and Adventure with Old Friends

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2025/03/12

This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch catches up with Kurt Kissinger. Kurt is a friend from the past that Mitch has recently connected with through their careers in agriculture. Between farming and hunting, there are always lots of things to catch up on. Kurt is a licensed drone operator and has his own company Pinnacle Agridrone. Kurt specializes in applying nutrients and pesticides to agricultural crops but also aids in forestry practices as well. The two discuss how drones flow into

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01:08:39

Understanding Diaphragm Mouth Calls

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2025/03/05

This week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we are talking turkey. Jason Miller of JMiller Custom Calls is back to discuss some details about mouth calls. The types of cuts used, pressure and stretch of reeds, and material used all influence the sounds and volume of each call. Jason discusses in more depth how you may want to influence your decisions in call choice based on these components. Jason makes quality calls and has over 30 years experience turkey hunting. Make sure you check out

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00:39:51

Adjusting Strategy to a Tiny Deer Hunting Property

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2025/02/26

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch is hashing out a plan in his mind to improve one of his small hunting properties. As usual, it starts with a vision and leads to lots of work. After finding some success in the past on a 2 acre archery hunting property, new ideas have come into mind to make it better. While hunting the property over the years, the deer have taught Mitch how to better manipulate his hunting strategy. This involves changing a food plot shape and size,

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01:04:25

Technology's Impact on Modern Hunting

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2025/02/19

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Nate Rozeveld from the Michigan Wild podcast to discuss their experiences in the hunting community, the evolution of hunting popularity, and the impact of technology on hunting practices. They explore the joys of small game hunting, the ethics surrounding the use of technology, and personal moral dilemmas faced by hunters. The discussion highlights the importance of networking within the podcasting community and the shared passion for

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00:45:47

Tips & Tricks for Switchgrass and Annual Screen...

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2025/02/12

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is back in his element consulting on crops. This week's crop is a hot topic in the wildlife habitat and management world - switchgrass. Switchgrass use has grown in popularity for habitat improvement as well as food plot screening. While it's extremely effective when established, it's slightly more difficult to get started when compared to your fast growing annual food plots. Mitch breaks down a few details and experiences he has had

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01:21:39

Understanding Coyote Behavior for Better Hunting

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2025/02/05

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Rich Yoder who shares his extensive experience in hunting, particularly focusing on predator hunting. He discusses the transition from traditional hunting to predator hunting, the impact of coyotes on deer populations, and the ethical considerations surrounding predator hunting. Rich emphasizes the importance of understanding animal behavior and the need for responsible hunting practices. The conversation also touches on the growing

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00:44:03

Kansas Waterfowl Hunt with Wing Chaser Outdoors

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2025/01/29

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch recounts his out-of-state hunting trip he took last week to Kansas. This was like nothing he's ever experienced before, as he was invited as a guest to join a group of guys from North and South Carolina to participate in an outfitted 3-day wing hunt. The group was hosted by Wing Chaser Outdoors guiding service who absolutely knocked the hunting experience out of the park. During the 3 days of hunting, the group killed around 100 geese and

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01:40:05

Reliving a Late Season PA Bull Elk Hunt

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2025/01/22

On this week's episode Mitch is joined by friends and family Jacob Mengel and Neal Kerschner. Neal was fortunate to draw the tag of a lifetime: a Pennsylvania bull elk tag. Neal was joined by his dad and Jacob, and the crew was able to experience what most only dream about. Neal punched his tag on a beautiful 6x6 on the second day of the season on public land. He was proud to have the hunt play out in a manner closely to what he envisioned: a hunt worth working for. An added bonus is that Neal's

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00:59:10

From Passion to Business: New Era Habitat Services

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2025/01/15

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Hunter Scott and Tyler Hanna from PA Boys Outdoors and H3 Game Calls. They discuss their hunting seasons and the growth of their brands, as a new brand has been developed in the world of food plot and habitat consulting. The conversation delves into food plot management, strategic land management, and setting realistic expectations for hunting properties. They emphasize the significance of access routes, wind direction, and habitat

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01:52:38

I Don't JUST Hunt Deer!

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2025/01/08

This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch is joined by good friend Aaron Hepler to reminisce on this past year's hunting season. If you've followed along to the show this season, you know that life has gotten busy and Mitch took a while to get into deer hunting mode. Fortunately for him, he was not alone, as Aaron didn't jump on the deer hunting bandwagon too quickly either this season. For the last 15+ years, both of these guys have been diehard deer hunters, especially when it comes to

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01:06:58

A Hematoma, Lost Phone, and a 2.5 Mile Track

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2025/01/01

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, it's story time as Mitch recounts the events of opening week of rifle season at camp. Each season during rifle season, he along with family and friends join together for some old fashioned deer drives in the big woods of northern PA. The events throughout this week led to exactly what you read in the title, a hematoma on Mitch's leg, how he lost his cell phone during a drive, and the events leading to recovering a 130" mountain buck. During the

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00:40:58

Beginner to Proficient Flintlock Shooting

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2024/12/25

On this week's episode Mitch is gearing up for Pennsylvania's late season deer hunting with his flintlock muzzleloader. This unique weapon has a 3+week long season for deer each year that creates a fun opportunity to fill a tag. Over the past few years, Mitch has become slightly more serious in his shooting and preparation to fill a tag with the ol' smoke pole. This was not always the case, in fact, plenty of animals have been scared by his inaccurate shooting in the past. This forced a change

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01:57:04

Celebrating The Hunt For Two Mountain Bucks

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2024/12/18

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast, Mitch welcomes DJ Hoshauer back to the podcast to share hunting stories from this season, including DJ's successful season filled with unique experiences across multiple states. The conversation delves into some challenges faced such as unanticipated health concerns, and also recaps some exciting highlights. In this conversation, DJ shares his extensive experiences and insights from years of hunting, focusing on the 4 year journey of pursuing a

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00:48:11

Off Season Prep Leads to Best Deer Season

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2024/12/11

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast, Mitch is joined by his friend Dana Schreffler, who shares his journey into archery hunting. Dana has deer hunted in the past but has just recently become more serious, and his off season preparation led to quickly filling all his tags this year. As the two podcast while butchering some deer Dana shot on opening weekend, they delve into the journey that began for Dana a few short years ago and what evolved into his hunting plans for 2024. They

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00:30:29

Bear Season Recap and Rocky Start to Deer Season

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2024/12/04

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is flying solo by the seat of his pants. With the holidays and hunting season, it's hard to get much of anything planned this time of year! On the road home from opening weekend of deer camp, Mitch recaps the past 10 days of hunting season. This includes a successful northwoods bear camp where the gang harvested 3 bears on the first 3 drives of opening day. Mitch delves into the backstory of why he believes this hunt was so successful,

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01:07:37

Out of State Hunting: Hit the Ground Running

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2024/11/27

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Aaron Pasquarette to discuss his successful trip to Ohio this fall. They begin by elaborating on the challenges and joys of balancing hunting with family and work commitments. They delve into Aaron's strategies for scouting, setting up, and connecting with deer in the Buckeye State. The conversation highlights the importance of preparation, adaptability, and understanding deer behavior in the pursuit of a successful hunt. In this

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