Call of the Outdoors Episode 54: Miles for Piles-Pennsylvania Shed Hunting Strategies

Call of the Outdoors Episode 54: Miles for Piles-Pennsylvania Shed Hunting Strategies

Author: Pennsylvania Game Commission February 5, 2025 Duration: 48:03
It’s about that time when white gold starts dropping in Penn’s Woods!  Forester Chris Sabol and Recruiting Outreach Specialist Tyler Strohecker join host Matt Morrett to share their tips for finding dozens of antlers across Pennsylvania public land and how shed hunting helps them harvest bucks each fall. Episode Highlights: The best time of year and conditions for shed hunting Where to look for deer and elk sheds  Tactics, technology, and gear to up your odds How shed hunting can help your fall hunting strategy Regulations on shed hunting in Pennsylvania  Resources: Find state game lands near you.   Learn more about deer and elk in Pennsylvania. Get familiar with forest habitat for wildlife.

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.
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