Call of the Outdoors Episode 58: PA Residents Guaranteed an Antlerless License for Any WMU

Call of the Outdoors Episode 58: PA Residents Guaranteed an Antlerless License for Any WMU

Author: Pennsylvania Game Commission June 4, 2025 Duration: 1:01:17
Episode 58: PA Residents Guaranteed an Antlerless License for Any WMU   You get an antlerless license! You get an antlerless license! Everybody gets an antlerless license!   Well, all residents for 21 days, anyway.   Executive Director Steve Smith and Deputy Executive Director Dave Gustafson join host Matt Morrett to discuss the biggest changes for the 2025-26 license year, including guaranteed antlerless licenses for residents, a shortened bear archery season, expanded DMAP opportunities, and a 10% cap on nonresident elk tags.     Episode Highlights How seasons and bag limits are set Whether guaranteed resident antlerless licenses will cause WMUs to oversell Why the bear archery season was shortened to one week The impact an extended DMAP season will have on overall harvest Tips for hunting state game lands Why hunters in some WMUs will have a higher personal limit for antlerless licenses Changes coming to the elk application process     Resources Log in to HuntFishPA to update your account. Find state game lands near you. Learn more about changes for the 2025-26 license year.      

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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