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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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01:14:49

What Makes a Pennsylvania Elk Hunt Successful?

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2024/05/22

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by returning guest Bryan Hale of Elk County Outfitters. One notable trait of Bryan - the man is a grinder. He works tirelessly to maintain success at Elk County Outfitters for clients and his team. So how does Bryan stay sane throughout this process? That's the beauty of hunting - it's a much greater endeavor than killing. Comradery and fellowship bring greater reward in the end.As hunters, it can be very easy to stress

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01:14:26

Redneck Turkey Tour & Chasing 49

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2024/05/15

On this week's episode Mitch is joined by good friend and hunting partner Earl Thomas. Earl is one of the most passionate turkey hunters Mitch knows, and annually sets out to hunt in multiple states on what has been dubbed the "Redneck Turkey Tour." Earl has been fortunate to tag a handful of gobblers already this spring and still has a few hunts left. Every hunter's experiences lead them to hypothesize and act a certain way while pursuing game. This has led to many coffee shop conversations

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01:29:01

Turkey Biology w/ Pennsylvania Turkey Biologist

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2024/05/08

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we are joined by none other than Mary Jo Casalena; Pennsylvania's State turkey biologist. In conjunction with University research, Mary Jo is working to lead our state in the right direction for long term healthy wild turkey populations. Ongoing research is monitoring population trends in different portions of the state, and observing surrounding influences that may produce higher, lower, or stable populations. We discuss habitat types and

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01:19:36

Bird Brain Full Effect - Approaching PA Opener

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2024/05/01

For all the turkey fanatics out there, this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman is gearing up for opening day on May 4th. Our guest is Jed Fetter, a diehard PA hunter and president of the Appalachian Chapter for Turkeys for Tomorrow. This episode covers a multitude of topics including:-Turkeys for Tomorrow Appalachian Chapter-Observations and Hypothesis of turkey trends in our hunting areas-Gear, Scopes on Shotguns, TSS VS Lead-Opening Weekend vs Late Season-Pressured bird observationsA

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01:26:23

On the Hunt for a Pennsylvania Grand Slam

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2024/04/24

This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we are joined once again by Jason Goe from Final Stand YouTube channel. Previously Jason discussed hunting Sika deer in Maryland, this week we unpack the rest of Jason's successful fall of 2023. Jason was able to harvest a mountain whitetail with a bow, a fall gobbler, and his first Pennsylvania black bear. In addition to PA and MD Sika deer, he tagged two whitetail bucks with a bow in MD during the archery season. Talk about a season to remember!We

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01:14:00

Navigating Land Consultants and Timber Harvests

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2024/04/17

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch chats with Jared Van Hees. Jared is the host of the Habitat Podcast, and he and Mitch discuss the journey of the show as well as Jared's land purchasing and managing. Jared has acquired more knowledge in this time than most will in a lifetime through hard work and networking from a diverse group of habitat managers. As we reflect back on this process, we discuss a few obstacles that folks newer to the world of habitat management may

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01:08:22

Kill Turkeys by Feet or by Seat

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2024/04/10

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by turkey hunting guru Paul Campbell. Paul is the host of multiple podcasts including the O2 podcast and Turkey Season podcast. He is also employed by the National Wild Turkey Federation. To say turkeys are a part of Paul's life is an understatement!This week is a good old fashioned BS session to kick off spring. Paul has had the pleasure to interview many well-known turkey hunters and also hunt with a few. With this in mind,

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00:53:22

Food Plot Fertility: Choose Amendments Wisely

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2024/04/03

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch continues his food plot planning conversation from the previous week. Mitch's career as a full time agronomist has him assisting in row crop management across eastern Pennsylvania. This includes making soil fertility decisions to maximize crop yield and farm profitability. The planning that occurs on farm operations translates to our food plotting - plan ahead for success and use the correct tools for the job at hand.One of the most

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00:47:46

Clover Food Plot Maintenance and New Seeding...

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2024/03/27

Happy Easter everyone! We hope you are able to enjoy time with family this week, and slow down to celebrate the gift we've received through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ's death. On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodman, Mitch is gearing up for spring food plots, specifically clover. Clover is one of the most popular food plots in the world of whitetails, and now is the time to get them started on a positive note.We begin with discussing frost seeding methods and timing - you may still

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01:20:45

Chasing the Thrill, Not Inches

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2024/03/20

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch catches up with bowhunter Matt Beisswanger. Mitch and Matt were able to connect at a local event recently leading to Matt coming on and sharing his 2023 hunting season Matt was able to harvest 7 deer with his recurve bow, including two bucks - one in Pennsylvania and one in Illinois. In order to tell this story, we have to go back a few years... almost 20!Matt progressed as a bowhunter throughout his life until he picked up traditional

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01:27:03

Maryland Public Land Sika Deer Hunting Success

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2024/03/13

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by PA native Jason Goe. Jason had an absolutely fantastic hunting season this year, and we dive into the multiple days of success chasing after the miniature elk that roam the marshes of Maryland - sika deer. We begin the conversation by Jason sharing his introduction to sika deer hunting as well as all out-of-state hunting experiences. From here, we navigate getting outside of our comfort zone and hunting new types of habitat

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01:12:23

Target Shooting, New Archers, and New Careers with...

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2024/03/06

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by PA's very own Average Jack Archery - Nate Sellers. A lot has transpired since Nate's last appearance on the show. Nate has transitioned into the outdoor industry full time between his pro shop and also working for Huntworth gear. We discuss this new journey and what his next goals are; one of which is being more competitive in target archery.We discuss the growth and lack thereof in the sport of archery. There was a time

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01:17:18

5 Consecutive Pennsylvania Black Bear Seasons

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2024/02/28

Harvesting a bear within a lifetime in Pennsylvania is an accomplishment by most hunter's standards. However, doing so in regularity degrades the theory many say to a person's success - luck. On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Ryan Hausman. Ryan has harvested a bear the last five years in a row with rifle, muzzleloader, and archery equipment. One of his bears topped out at 615 lbs field dressed!This episode revolves all around Ryan's stories and experiences. There

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00:43:09

Struggling During the Month of February

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2024/02/21

This week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman is quite a bit different from normal. Mitch rides solo and just talks about life during the winter months. To cut it truthfully, February sucks. Not a lot is happening if you're a deer hunter, and the reality is most of us do not have the ability to devote a lot of time to hunting, considering the months of neglect other things in life get while hunting season goes throughout fall. Most shows are doing a great job of keeping the fire lit for the

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01:18:44

Cat and Mouse Whitetails on Long Distance Properties

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2024/02/14

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by PA hunter Howie Miller. Howie works his tail off in and out of the field to make the most of his time in the woods. Howie reflects on the 2023 grind of a season where he played cat and mouse with a dandy buck throughout the fall. Howie lives in the southern half of the state, but chooses to hunt as much as possible around his camp in the northern portion of PA. This creates challenges when hunting deer that are not resident

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02:02:48

Overcoming Obstacles and Embarking on a New Whitetail...

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2024/02/08

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Dustin Adam. Dustin has had a roller coaster journey the past few seasons chasing some big deer as well as making some big changes in his life. Over the last few years, Dustin has been connecting on above average bucks on a consistent basis. While there are some key components to his success, the thing that stands out most is his hard work ethic. Dustin shares his success stories from the previous two bucks he harvested along with a

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01:24:15

Guns, Girls, & GAOS

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2024/01/31

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman we chat with Brandy Adam. Brandy works for the National Rifle Association and plays a huge role in planning the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg each year. We kick off with the prep work for the show. A lot has changed since the NRA has taken it over in 2014, and we would argue it's bigger and better than ever. From here, we learn a little bit more about Brandy's journey through the world of hunting and outdoor recreation.Brandy did not

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01:06:43

Tree and Shrub Planting for Better Habitat

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2024/01/24

On this week/s episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch chats with Frank Brock from Morse Nursery. Frank is an expert in utilizing their plant genetics to improve the quality of a hunting property. There is a lot to unpack in this episode! We discuss many of the tree species available at morse nursery, including the most popular: chestnuts, persimmons and pears. We dive into real world scenarios for applying these to the landscape. Frank has had the pleasure to work with landowners across

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01:24:12

Detailed Bedding Area Creation and Timber Cutting...

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2024/01/17

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by founder of Whitetail Landscapes, Jon Teater. Jon hails from Tully, New York and consults with landowners throughout the country, primarily targeting the northeast. Jon is extremely detail oriented - more than many consults you may have seen on YouTube or listen to on other podcasts. This is one of the many things that sets him apart from others within the industry. His attention to deer habits and their tendencies in terrain and

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01:08:00

Winter Deer Hunting Counseling Session

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2024/01/10

As we close the '23 deer season everything is still fresh in our minds. It's difficult not to begin planning our trips and goals for the 2024 season right now! Regardless of whether we accomplished our goals or have room for improvement until next year, thorough planning prepares the way for success. This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch chats with good friend Andrew Muntz from the O2 podcast. The boys reflect on their 2023 deer season, including Muntz's Drummond Island buck and his trip

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