Call of the Outdoors Episode 50: Mark Drury’s Big Buck Tips & Land Management Strategy

Call of the Outdoors Episode 50: Mark Drury’s Big Buck Tips & Land Management Strategy

Author: Pennsylvania Game Commission October 16, 2024 Duration: 38:25
The Drury dynasty has become synonymous with monster white-tailed deer, but did you know Mark and Terry got their start filming turkey hunting videos in the 80s? Mark Drury joins host Matt Morrett to share insights from 35 years in hunting media, from the conditions he looks for to consistently shoot world-class bucks to his tactics for balancing the buck-doe ratio for better rut activity. Episode Highlights: How Mark broke into the hunting industry and started Drury Outdoors Why he and his team harvest 125 does annually on their properties The story of the 160-inch Missouri buck he shot in early archery season His strategy for managing and hunting on small parcels of land Top tips for targeting big bucks anywhere   Resources: Learn more about healthy forests and healthy deer. Explore DMAP opportunities in Pennsylvania. Find where to donate a deer to Hunters Sharing the Harvest. Get the DeerCast app and subscribe to Drury Outdoors on YouTube. 

There’s a particular feeling that comes from swapping stories with good company under an open sky, and that’s the spirit we try to capture in every episode of Call of the Outdoors. Produced by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, this podcast brings together voices who live and breathe the state’s wild places. You’ll hear from biologists, wardens, hunters, and conservationists, all sharing their deep, firsthand knowledge. Conversations range from the intricate management of local habitats and the science behind tracking species, to the timeless traditions of hunting and the simple joys of noticing nature’s details. It’s not all serious talk-expect genuine laughter and personal anecdotes that remind you of a friendly chat around a campfire. Each installment offers a specific, grounded look at a piece of Pennsylvania’s natural world, whether it’s following the journey of a black bear, understanding the role of prescribed fires, or exploring how communities get involved in protecting their local environment. Tune in for thoughtful discussions that connect you to the ongoing story of wildlife and wilderness stewardship in the Keystone State.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 71

Call of the Outdoors
Podcast Episodes
Ep.59 | Tree Trailblazers: Forest Stewardship & Wildlife Strategy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:20
Tree Trailblazers: Forest Stewardship & Wildlife Strategy Managing over 1.5 million acres of land may seem daunting — but not for Pennsylvania Game Commission’s habitat management staff. Northwest Regional Forester Scott…
Call of the Outdoors Episode 55: The Bear Necessities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:44
Question: what kind of bear is best? Black bear! The Game Commission’s new Black Bear Biologist Brandon Snavely joins host Matt Morrett to provide insight into the latest black bear science, a look at a year in the life…