Pennsylvania Woodsman

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch recounts his out-of-state hunting trip he took last week to Kansas.  This was like nothing he's ever experienced before, as he was invited as a guest to join a group of guys from North and South Carolina to participate in an outfitted 3-day wing hunt.  The group was hosted by Wing Chaser Outdoors guiding service who absolutely knocked the...

On this week's episode Mitch is joined by friends and family Jacob Mengel and Neal Kerschner.  Neal was fortunate to draw the tag of a lifetime: a Pennsylvania bull elk tag.  Neal was joined by his dad and Jacob, and the crew was able to experience what most only dream about.  Neal punched his tag on a beautiful 6x6 on the second day of the season on public land. He was proud to have the hunt play...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Hunter Scott and Tyler Hanna from PA Boys Outdoors and H3 Game Calls. They discuss their hunting seasons and the growth of their brands, as a new brand has been developed in the world of food plot and habitat consulting. The conversation delves into food plot management, strategic land management, and setting realistic expectations f...

This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch is joined by good friend Aaron Hepler to reminisce on this past year's hunting season.  If you've followed along to the show this season, you know that life has gotten busy and Mitch took a while to get into deer hunting mode.  Fortunately for him, he was not alone, as Aaron didn't jump on the deer hunting bandwagon too quickly either this season.  For...

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, it's story time as Mitch recounts the events of opening week of rifle season at camp.  Each season during rifle season, he along with family and friends join together for some old fashioned deer drives in the big woods of northern PA.  The events throughout this week led to exactly what you read in the title, a hematoma on Mitch's leg, how he lo...

On this week's episode Mitch is gearing up for Pennsylvania's late season deer hunting with his flintlock muzzleloader.  This unique weapon has a 3+week long season for deer each year that creates a fun opportunity to fill a tag.  Over the past few years, Mitch has become slightly more serious in his shooting and preparation to fill a tag with the ol' smoke pole.  This was not always the case, in...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast, Mitch welcomes DJ Hoshauer back to the podcast to share hunting stories from this season, including DJ's successful season filled with unique experiences across multiple states. The conversation delves into some challenges faced such as unanticipated health concerns, and also recaps some exciting highlights. In this conversation, DJ shares his...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast, Mitch is joined by his friend Dana Schreffler, who shares his journey into archery hunting.  Dana has deer hunted in the past but has just recently become more serious, and his off season preparation led to quickly filling all his tags this year.  As the two podcast while butchering some deer Dana shot on opening weekend, they delve into the jo...

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is flying solo by the seat of his pants.  With the holidays and hunting season, it's hard to get much of anything planned this time of year!  On the road home from opening weekend of deer camp, Mitch recaps the past 10 days of hunting season.  This includes a successful northwoods bear camp where the gang harvested 3 bears on the first 3 d...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Aaron Pasquarette to discuss his successful trip to Ohio this fall.  They begin by elaborating on the challenges and joys of balancing hunting with family and work commitments. They delve into Aaron's  strategies for scouting, setting up, and connecting with deer in the Buckeye State. The conversation highlights the importance of pre...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Brian Melvin.  During the Segment A 2024 New Jersey Bear Season, Brian killed a 770 lb field dressed bear.  It's estimated live weight is around 900 pounds! He recounts the story of this record-breaking bear hunt, the challenges faced during retrieval, and the unique characteristics of the bear he hunted. Brian discusses the history...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Grant Forney of the Everyday Outdoorsman to discuss the nuances of hunting during the rut.  This conversation emphasizes the importance of weather conditions, historical knowledge and strategic planning. They share personal experiences and insights on deer behavior, hunting techniques, and the excitement of the rut during archery sea...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast, Mitch is joined by Cody Readinger, a successful bow hunter known for consistently harvesting big bucks in challenging terrains. The conversation delves into Cody's journey from a casual hunter to a dedicated bow hunter, the emotional experiences tied to hunting, and the importance of scouting and preparation. They discuss the balance between fa...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by PA native Chris Weist.  The two delve into the intricacies of deer hunting, discussing various strategies, mental challenges, and the impact of technology on the hunting experience.  This includes how Chris prioritizes his time throughout the fall, what challenges he is facing, how to navigate feed trees in monotonous timber, and muc...

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch is joined by returning guests and good friends Mike Lesher, Mark Lesher, Jason Miller and Jared Lesher.  The five sit down near the close of the 2024 New Jersey Segment A bear hunt, and discuss what a week it was!  Beginning in summer, the crew made multiple trips to scout and locate bears that would meet their season goals.  The Leshers an...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Mitch is joined by Troy Fowler, known as the Ranch Fairy.  The two discuss a highly controversial topic: quartering towards shot angles with archery equipment.  Can you really shoot through the shoulder of a deer with a bow?  With most arrow set ups, no, not without luck or wounding the animal.  Arrows don't like bone, especially with lighter arrow setu...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch interviews Cliff Bailey, a passionate hunter and creator of KEO Vlogs on YouTube. They discuss Cliff's background in hunting, the evolution of his family's hunting traditions, and the journey of creating his YouTube channel. The conversation delves into land management practices, the journey of targeting bigger bucks, and the lessons learned over...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch interviews Ricky Brule, host of the Range Podcast and Creative Director for Vaportrails Bowstrings. They discuss Ricky's various roles in content creation, the balance between work and personal hobbies, and the impact of social media on the hunting community. The conversation delves into the controversies surrounding hunting practices, particular...

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Jason Goe and Jere Preston from the Final Stand YouTube channel.  This episode discusses various aspects of hunting, beginning with a conversation focusing on modern muzzleloaders versus flintlocks.  The boys dive into Jere's recent trip back from bear hunting in Canada, then shift gears to whitetail hunting in Pennsylvania an...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined by Jeremy Dinsmore of the Antler Up Podcast to discuss preparations for the upcoming hunting season. They talk about technical difficulties with recording podcasts, practicing shooting their bows, and managing their schedules. They also touch on the use of trail cameras and the importance of trusting their instincts while hunting. In...

This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman we are back with part 2 of our conversation with Cole Seitzinger in what we are calling a "Dream Season".  If you missed last week, Cole shares his 2023 PA P&Y buck story and the obstacles experienced along the way.  It was 8 days later Cole was able to lay hands on his target 150 class buck in the Prairie State.  However, the theme of overcoming obstacles re...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by his buddy Cole Seitzinger, who talks about balancing family life with hunting and his transition to hunting with a saddle.  The balancing act requires Cole to be specific with his time to allow success; the saddle helps with his time efficiency.  The conversation begins with the pros and cons of saddle hunting and the impact of conte...

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch discusses his experience with bear scouting and hunting leading into the 2024 season.  After a successful 2023 season, he is back in New Jersey for bigger and better things.  There were many takeaways from last season, forcing Mitch to modify his preparation for an even better outcome this year.  This includes the importance of scouting and findi...

This week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman is bound to ruffle someone's feathers.  Take it with a grain of salt; it's two average Joe's having a conversation about their opinions of hunting in PA.  Our guest is John Kolb from Suffering Outdoors, and he and Mitch discuss five items that they believe if changed would improve the hunting opportunity in Pennsylvania.  Both John and Mitch are avi...

On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch introduces Shaun Trump from Northern Duck Calls to the show. Shaun is as passionate about duck hunting as Mitch is about deer. So much so, that he's turned a hobby of building ducks calls into a business. After our introduction, Shaun discusses how he first got into building calls and the complexities of using a lathe and combining it with...