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

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Episode 39: Sharp & Pointy Teeth: Black Bear Biology & Management [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:12
Did you know more than half of black bears in Pennsylvania den on top of the ground in a thicket that resembles a giant bird nest? Black Bear Program Manager Emily Carrollo joins host Matt Morrett to bust some common bea…
Episode 38: PA Game Laws & The Legislative Process [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:21
Did you know the Pennsylvania Game Commission is an independent agency tasked with managing the Commonwealth’s wildlife resource for both current and future generations? Legislative Liaison Josh Zimmerman and Executive D…
Episode 37: Behind the Scenes of Pennsylvania Game News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:59
Pennsylvania Game News has been in print since 1929 and still boasts a circulation of 80,00 throughout the Keystone State nearly a century later! Editor Travis Lau and Senior Associate Editor Bob D’Angelo join host Matt…
Episode 36 Part 2: Healthy Forests, Healthy Deer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:37
Did you know that taking a single doe out of the deer population can have a ripple effect into future years? Deer Biologist David Stainbrook joins host Matt Morrett to discuss the history of deer management in Pennsylvan…
Episode 36 Part 1: Healthy Forests, Healthy Deer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:30
The average adult white-tailed deer needs five pounds of browse per day — healthy habitat is critical to a healthy deer population. Chief Forester Paul Weiss and host Matt Morrett discuss how the Game Commission manages…
Episode 35: Life-Saving Advice from State Game Wardens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:42
Last year, Pennsylvania recorded 14 hunting-related shooting incidents, and more than 6,000 hunters were cited for serious violations that could put themselves, other hunters, and wildlife at risk. State Game Warden Mari…
Episode 33: Discussing Public Lands in the Keystone State  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:39
Whether you hunt, fish, hike, or simply enjoy viewing wildlife, Pennsylvania has millions of acres of public lands for you to to take advantage of. Host Matt Morrett is joined by Division Chief of Habitat Planning and De…
Episode 31: Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:41
It’s the best time of year! Mornings are crisp and it’s beginning to feel like fall. Pennsylvania is celebrating 50 years of conservation for this year’s National Hunting and Fishing Day. Host Matt Morrett is joined by E…