Chasing Big Woods Bucks with Steve Sherk Jr. | PA Whitetail Guide Tips & Rut Tactics

In Episode 219 of BackCountry Pa Podcast, we sit down with Steve Sherk Jr., a Pennsylvania native and seasoned Whitetail guide specializing in public land hunting. Steve has built a reputation for consistently finding and guiding hunters to mature mountain bucks in the Big Woods of Pennsylvania.

In this episode, Steve takes us through his 2023-24 hunting season, sharing both his personal success stories and how his clients fared in the rugged terrain. We also dive deep into his strategies for staying ahead of mountain bucks during the rut, uncovering key factors that lead to consistent success in challenging environments.

Whether you’re a public land hunter, a Whitetail fanatic, or looking to improve your rut hunting game, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone chasing that next big buck.

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Welcome back to the Backcountry Pa Podcast. On this episode we break down how Ethan felt after we found his buck along with how the rest of our evening went for the last day in Ohio on some Public land!All and all we really enjoyed diving into a piece of Public land blind and hunting it together! Affiliate links & discount codes

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This episode was recorded at the Mobile Hunter Expo in Manheim Pennsylvania. We wanted to do an episode with Neil (The Outdoor Artist on instagram) but Cody also wanted to get a tattoo. So we did what makes the most sense, Cody and Ethan sat down with Neil at his booth at the Expo and did a Mobile podcast at the biggest Mobile hunter expo around!

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On this episode we chat with the Jonathan and Ed from Heated hunts. Hear all about Heated hunts and their products and how to use them in the woods! This is just another tool to add to your tool belt News Articles: Neighbors upset after man butchers deer at home in front of school https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/neighbors-upset-man-butchers-deer-at-home-in-front-school/ One buck, two sets of antlers. Deer hunter’s harvest brings rare surprise https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/12/one-buck-two-sets-of-antlers-deer-hunters-harvest-brings-rare-surprise.html 65-Year-Old Michigan Man Says He Poached Three Hawks to Spite His Utility Company https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/michigan-man-shoots-hawks-to-spite-utility-company/ Partners & Codes: -Heated Hunts: BCPA5 -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -DeerAge: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we chat with Lance Brown, from Lance Brown Photography out of Missouri! Lance has a deep passion for hunting whitetails but also capturing whitetails with his Sony A7IV in their natural habitat. Topics: -How lance got into hunting -Whitetails -Photographing Whitetails -How Photographing whitetails has helped him become a better hunter/outdoorsman  BCPA News by: Patrick Harner -Hunters head to woods, protesters stay away as NJ's first bear season in two years begins https://www.njherald.com/story/news/state/2022/12/07/nj-bear-hunt-2022-starts/69708233007/ -Deer permit area 184 near Bemidji added to CWD management hunt https://www.outdoornews.com/2022/12/02/deer-permit-area-184-near-bemidji-added-to-cwd-management-hunt/ -OHIO GUN HUNTERS HAVE SUCCESSFUL WEEK OF DEER HUNTING https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/news This Podcast is presented by: Heated Hunts Partners of the podcast: -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -DeerAge: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Presented by: Heated Hunts- use code BCPA5 for a 5% discount* On this episode for our annual Bear camp podcast we did it a little differently this year! We were joined by a returning guest and friend Ryan Starnowsky, we sit around Patrick's garage bar  and talk all things hunting from Bear to Deer and anything in-between. (Unfortunately  we were not able to do any recording in the woods with the 4 other guys that we had with us  but we wanted to thank them for coming out and we look forward to doing it again next year!) Hunters surpass 200,000 deer during gun hunt https://fox11online.com/sports/deer-hunt/2022-wisconsin-gun-hunting-season-preliminary-totals-203295-harvest-kill-bucks-antlerless-outdoors-jeff-pritzl-buck-tales Hunting causes a five-fold increase in car-deer collisions https://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2022/11/hunting-causes-a-five-fold-increase-in-car-deer-collisions-pennlive-letters.html Pennsylvania Game Commission trying to identify man accused of shooting deer from Marshall Township parking lot https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pennsylvania-game-commission-illegal-hunting-marshall-township/ Pa.’s experiment of moving opening day for firearm deer season has been a failure | Opinion https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/opinion/2022/11/pas-experiment-of-moving-opening-day-for-firearm-deer-season-has-been-a-failure-opinion.html Partners: -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -DeerAge: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we had the pleasure of having a returning guest, friend and Camp Member of the podcast, in studio. We sit around the coffee table and talk hunting, just like we would if we were up at camp around the fire!  Ryan Starnowsky is a Pennsylvania hunter who has recently been putting more focus on hunting public land and mountain buck in Pennsylvania. He recently harvested a public land buck in early November, that you'll hear all about! Ryan even says that it may not be his biggest, but it's the most meaningful one to date.  Articles: Our bucks are getting bigger in New York state. Here's why https://eu.eveningtribune.com/story/sports/outdoors/2022/11/21/new-york-deer-season-whitetail-bucks-getting-bigger/69661281007/#:~:text=Though%20New%20York%20state's%20deer,are%202.5%20years%20and%20older. Wild turkey from Louisiana for Thanksgiving? It's now possible thanks to conservation efforts https://www.nola.com/news/environment/wild-turkeys-make-rebound-in-louisiana-elsewhere/article_399a35b0-6a83-11ed-82e2-e7f5e818ff66.html Pennsylvania firearms deer season opens Saturday. What Lehigh Valley hunters need to know. https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/sports/2022/11/pennsylvania-firearms-deer-season-opens-saturday-what-lehigh-valley-hunters-need-to-know.html This podcast is presented by: Heated Hunts- use code BCPA5 for a 5% discount Partners: -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -DeerAge: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we are joined by Josh Stubbs from Elevate stand Co. First, we start off by talking about how we feel about Antler restrictions Josh is a returning guest, that we had on back over the summer to talk about Elevate Stand Co. and his Kansas Elk that he harvested in his home state! This time Josh joins us to talk about his Wyoming Elk hunt and the story that goes behind even getting the tag for out there! We also got lucky, and Josh harvested a beautiful Kansas Whitetail two days before recording this episode with us. All an all we had a blast talking to Josh about both harvest and the stories behind each one!  Articles: Pink envelope doe license system is no longer the rule in Pennsylvania https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/11/pink-envelope-doe-license-system-is-no-longer-the-rule-in-pennsylvania.html ‘Major forest fire’ burning in heart of Pennsylvania Elk Range https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/11/major-forest-fire-burning-in-heart-of-pennsylvania-elk-range.html Wolves in New York? Here’s What a Comeback Might Look Like https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/wolves-in-new-york/ New Pa. system aimed at improving ‘the state forest camping experience’ https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/11/new-pa-system-aimed-at-improving-the-state-forest-camping-experience.html (If you have any articles or harvest you want to share, reach out to Patrick and he would be happy to share them during the Backcountry Pa news segment!) Partners: -Heated Hunts: BCPA5 5% -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -DeerAge: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPECIAL EPISODE! On this episode Cody is on his mini Rutcation up in the Big Woods of Pennsylvania for November 11-13. You're going to hear a recap from each day in the woods, what he saw, learned and plans for the next day! (Enjoy your season & take one positive from each day out in the woods even if you didn't harvest anything) Partners: -Heated Hunts: BCPA5 5% -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -DeerAge: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Baer is from Western Pennsylvania, who grew up hunting primarily rifle, but got bitten by the Archery bug at the age of 22 and has been hooked every since. Topics: - Archery Hunting - His set up - The story behind his October 27, 2022 Buck - Public Vs. Private - How he has grown as a hunter by watching The Hunting Public  Along with many more Rabbit holes Partners: -Heated Hunts: BCPA5 5% -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -DeerAge: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we were joined by Rob Hommel from Mountain Man Deer Processing Mountain Man Deer Processing is the tri-state area's first and only mobile deer processer, They will come to you with their fully enclosed and outfitted trailer, your harvest will be cut, processed, packaged and labeled right at your house or before you cross the state boarder! Topics: - Getting your Deer ready for processing - Bear hunting - Hunting in NJ - Hunting in NY - We also go down some rabbit trails, but what else is new! Articles The Worst Foods to Eat on Stand https://www.realtree.com/brow-tines-and-backstrap/the-worst-foods-to-eat-on-stand 7 Facts About Deer Vision Hunters Should See https://deerassociation.com/facts-about-deer-vision/ Pink envelope system of doe licenses application would end with governor’s signature https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/10/pink-envelope-system-of-doe-licenses-application-would-end-with-governors-signature.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the whole BCPA crew is in the studio together again! Topics: - How our seasons are going so far - What we will be changing - We were joined by Friend and the first BCPA team member James Shank, you'll hear about his season out in Washington chasing after Elk and Mule Deer as well as some crazy encounters he's been having! The Beer Tasting is Back!!! If you would like to be a BCPA team member, reach out to us on social media or shoot us an email!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we chat with Pennsylvania native Ryan Glitsky Ryan is a hard-core rut Hunter, and we break it down! - We talk about what he keys in on - how he prepares for the Rut - We really just talk all things Whitetails and Rut hunting in the Big Woods of Pennsylvania Ryan will be filming his hunts this year as he has joined the Whitetail Addictions Field staff so make sure to check out their content and look out for some "Killer" videos from Ryan! Articles: 2 college wrestlers ambushed in gruesome grizzly bear attack while hunting https://abcnews.go.com/US/college-wrestlers-ambushed-gruesome-grizzly-bear-attack-hunting/story?id=91662059 HUNDREDS OF PYTHONS REMOVED DURING FLORIDA PYTHON CHALLENGE https://outdoornewsdaily.com/hundreds-of-pythons-removed-during-florida-python-challenge/ Fall foliage peak about to fade across much of Pennsylvania: weekly state report https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/10/fall-foliage-peak-about-the-fade-across-much-of-pennsylvania-weekly-state-report.html Mating Behavior https://www.squawmountainranch.com/whitetail-hunts/mating-behavior/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Cody and Ethan sit down with a well known Pennslyvania woodsman, Ryan Glitsky.

If you're listening or watching you for sure know who Ryan Glitsky is and know how dedicated he is to chasing after mature mountain bucks on public land. This episode is a little different then most podcast Ryan has been on, we do dive into some scape hunting, scouting and trail camera placement but for the most part we just sit around and BS about the season and share some stories from last year. You'll for sure gain some knowledge from this episode but you'll also laugh, so sit back and enjoy!#memoriesoverinches

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On this episode we chat with Justin Hunold who is an avid outdoorsman and a staff writer for, Trophyline, Spartan Forage and Retay USA. Justin lives in Pennsylvania but cuts his teeth in New Jersey, New York and Ohio. Topics we cover: - Mobile hunting - Hunting in New Jersey & Over Bait - Hunting in New York and how to go about getting your tags - How he makes the most of his time in the woods and puts a huge priority on his Family Articles Covered: 'Forever Chemicals' in Deer, Fish Challenge Hunters, Tourism https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2022-10-05/forever-chemicals-in-deer-fish-challenge-hunters-tourism Minnesota boy, 12, dies from gunshot wound in hunting accident https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/minnesota/minnesota-boy-12-dies-from-gunshot-wound-in-hunting-accident DNA Test Confirms Another Wolf Killed in New York https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/dna-test-confirms-another-wolf-killed-in-new-york-2022-07-26/ Partners: -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -DeerAge: Backcountrypa 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we chat with A Pennsylvania hunter, Josh Stewart from out near the Pittsburgh area. Topics: - How Josh got into hunting - When he started to really chase after the public land Mature buck - The story behind his 2021 Alleghany National Forrest buck  - How Josh E-scouts and puts boots on the ground on public land Articles covered in this episode: -3 Common Tree Stand Bow Shooting Mistakes | Cabela's Deer Nation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez48TZUBhn4 -Someone Poached This Big Pennsylvania Buck Near a Federal Prison https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/buck-poached-central-pennsylvania/ -Possible record-breaking blue cat pulled from Cumberland River, TN https://www.rfdtv.com/story/47367195/possible-recordbreaking-blue-cat-pulled-from-cumberland-river-tn Partners: -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -DeerAge: Backcountrypa 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we sit and chat with Jared Larsen from onX. Jared had one heck of a start to his season, in a matter of a week he was able to harvest an Elk, a Whitetail and a Pronghorn & you'll hear the story behind each one! We also discuss how Jared scouts new territories with the onX app & he gives some tips that he would recommend using on, onX. These tips can be utilized for both the new and old hunters! Partners: -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -DeerAge: Backcountrypa 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Ethan, Patrick and Cody head up to Sullivan County to check out the Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival The Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival was first established in 1957 and has only missed two years since being established! Topics: -We Chat about the Deer populations - Recap the day at the bow festival  - What are plans are for the upcoming season that opens statewide October 1st!  - We also talk about what success for us would be this year individually  We had an absolute blast at the Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival, and we plan on attending with a booth next year!  We also want to wish everyone GOOD LUCK out in the woods for the opening weekend and to be safe! Partners & Discount Codes -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -DeerAge: Backcountrypa 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we're joined in Studio by some local Pennsylvania hunters, Mark, Ben and Howie! Topics: - How their 2021 season went in the whitetail woods - How they are preparing for the 2022 season - picking out the "tree" and some tips to go along with that All and all this was a fun episode to do in studio and we're looking forward to hearing what happens during the season for these guys! We want to wish everyone good luck out there in the woods and to be safe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we sit down and chat with Jonathan Craven from South Carolina. Topics: -Hear how Jonathan got into hunting -South Carolina hunting -How he prepares for the season -His 2021 season and The Rutcation in the Alleghany National Forest -This was Jonathan's first time ever stepping foot in the Alleghany National Fores. (Covering more than 500,000 acres, the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) is Pennsylvania’s only national forest. It dominates the western end of the Pennsylvania Wilds and contains within it and around it some of the region’s most treasured places and experiences.)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Cody & Patrick chat with the Whole Working class Bowhunter Crew, Curt, Austin, Eric, Doug and Ross These guys have been going on some crazy hunts and just got done with multiple podcasts right before they jumped on with us. Topics: -Hear what hunts got them hooked  -Archery shooting tips -Their set ups -Favorite pieces of gear (Not including their bows) We also have some conversations about some controversial topics that may grind some listeners gears & Of course, some listeners questions! Buckle up for this one because it's a roller coaster! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we took a trip up to the Cabin in North Central Pennsylvania in the Big Woods! We were joined by our good friend James Shank who just came back from overseas  James is a diehard outdoorsman who is going to finally be living his dream of chasing Elk out in Washington in two weeks Topics we cover: -How James is preparing to hunt Elk out in Washington -What our two must have items are for hunting (everyone has different items) -Pink Envelope debate  -of course, what we had on camera and how Patrick felt about his first experience in the big woods Partners & Discount Codes -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -AccuForage: BCPAP 15% -DeerAge: Backcountrypa 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  -Trophyline (Hang with the best) Go check out their new Venatic Saddle, 100% American Made!! -Redline Bowhunting (Built by hunters for hunters) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we chat with Derek Wolfe Derek played 10 years in the NFL, won a Superbowl with the Denver Broncos and is an avid outdoorsman who has also harvested his dream animal, the American Bison! Topics covered: - How Derek got introduced to Hunting - Elk Talk - His Dream Bison Hunt - The Bear he carried out on his shoulders because he wanted to show the bear some respect! - How his transition from a Climbing Treestand to a tree saddle from Trophyline - His favorite Bison Recipe  - He also tries to describe the feeling of winning a Superbowl as well as Harvesting his dream animal Partners & Discount Codes -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -AccuForage: BCPAP 15% -DeerAge: Backcountrypa 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  -Trophyline (Hang with the best) Go check out their new Venatic Saddle, 100% American Made!! -Redline Bowhunting (Built by hunters for hunters) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode all the guys are in the Studio! Get ready for one big ole BS session Topics: - How Cody first got started in hunting - How Andrew got hooked  - our favorite episodes   - Patrick has some hard-hitting questions  - There are no Shortage of Rabit trails in this episode! The winner of the 100th Episode Giveaway is, Brandon Miller! Thank you to everyone who entered the Giveaway and continues to listen to us and support us!! Partners & Discount Codes -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -AccuForage: BCPAP 15% -DeerAge: Backcountrypa 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  -Trophyline (Hang with the best) Go check out their new Venatic Saddle, 100% American Made!! -Redline Bowhunting (Built by hunters for hunters) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Ethan and Cody chat with Cody Kelly from Ohio! Cody has a passion for chasing after whitetails and has had of recent a lot of success in the early archery season in Ohio getting either his target buck down or another buck that gets his heart pumping! We start out by having alittle BS session about scouting and scrapes, but after that we dive into how Cody got started in hunting and what drives him. We also get into his hunting, scouting and just his whole process. This is a great conversation where you're going to laugh and learn along the way! Thank you for the support! #keepyourtradition #memoriesoverinches

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On this episode we chat with Jason from Night Hawk Footwear! Night Hawk Footwear is a company that is lighting the way, quite literally, we've all been blinded by head lamps while hunting or night fishing, Admit it! They're CHANGING that, Found out how on this episode! Topics covered: - How Night Hawk Footwear got started - The Night Hawk Gaitor's  - some things that they are working on And of course, we talk about Whitetails & Some Hog hunting! Partners & Discount Codes -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -AccuForage: BCPAP 15% -DeerAge: Backcountrypa 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested)  -Trophyline (Hang with the best) Go check out their new Venatic Saddle, 100% American Made!! -Redline Bowhunting (Built by hunters for hunters) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we hear from Josh & Jarad Stubbs the guys behind Elevate Stand Co. Elevate stand Co. was born out of a passion for the outdoors and is fueled by the desire for continual innovation! Topics Covered: -Kansas Whitetail & Hunting -Waterfowl Scouting -Elk hunting in Kansas -How they started Elevate Stand Co. and process of making their first stand, the Element  -Their NEW products coming out -How their 2021 season went and how their first year at the trade shows went! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we are Joined by Kory McConnell from AccuForage AccuForage is a Pennsylvania based company that specializes in Food plots, Minerals and Attractants all in the hope to Grow the hunt! which means helping the Deer herd along with getting the youth more involved! Topics we cover: -What is AccuForage and how it all started -The different products they offer -Some stories about AccuForage -How Kory's season went along with some other rabbit holes we go down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we talk to the owner/creator of Season Report, Kris! What is Season Report? -Your complete, personalized almanac. No matter the food source, they have the information in one place -Stay up to date on the hunting regulations for the states you hunt -Seasonal food information, search your location and they'll bring you the dates, methods, limits, tips, links and more - Find Moral mushrooms, berries, muscadine grapes, paw paw and a ton more -Gardening tips as well we also have a good ole BS session  Partners: Forget Genetics: use code Backctrypa for 20% off DeerAge: deerage.com/backcountrypa and use code BACKCOUNTRYPA for 10% off your first order Habitoutdoors: Our Gear. your Habit, check them out for some great affordable camo Trophyline: Always hang with the best! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we are joined by Mike Lindahl from Domain Outdoors. -Domain outdoors is a family-owned company that hand selects the highest quality seeds and ingredients so that you can be confident in starting your own food plot, you can expect Legendary products, Performance and Service.  Topics that we touch on: -Food plots during different times of the year -Back woods food plot tips -Whitetails (of course) -Mike breaks down each product and how it can be used! If you have never done a food plot before & want to try for the first time this is a great episode to listen to! Don't forget about our 100th episode Giveaway!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we were joined by, -Chris Adams from Kentucky  -Jake Johnson From Iowa -Jeremy & Dimitri from The Antler up Podcast Topics we cover in this episode: - Whitetails scouting during the summer  - When we each make our last trip into the woods to check the cameras  - How they take Velvet pictures into account - The moon All and all this was a really fun episode to do especially since we all hunt in different areas and scout differently! Partners:  Forget Genetics: use code BACKCTRYPA for 20% off your orders DeerAge: Use code BACKCOUNTRYPA for 10% off your first order Habit outdoors Trophyline Always remember to keep hunting, keep fishing, keep your tradition and Enjoy the Process! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we are joined by Weston Schrank & Nick Betts from Trophyline We cover the following: - The history of Trophyline along with some tree saddle history - Benefits of hunting out of a saddle & being a mobile hunter  - Rifle hunting out of the Saddles - Indepth review of the new Venatic saddle! Also hear about Weston & Nicks most memorable hunting stories Partners and discounts Forget Genetics LLC use code: BACKCTRYPA 20% and save 20% Deer Age - Orders Use code: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first order Habit Outdoors - Our gear, your adventure. Trophyline- Hang with the best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Cody chats with Nick Carroz from Habit outdoors -How Habit outdoors started -How they keep their prices more affordable while still keeping the quality  -hunting stories  -You'll also hear about some new products that they are working on Partners and discounts Forget Genetics LLC use code: BACKCTRYPA 20% and save 20% Deer Age - Orders Use code: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first order Habit Outdoors - Our gear, your adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Cody & Ethan chat with Heather Stevens, owner of Wildlife Analytical Laboratories. You will hear the following: -Find out what Histology is -Heathers Background -How she Acquired Wildlife Analytical Laboratories or also known as Deer Age & of course, the other rabbit holes that we go down! This episode is full of information, and you won't want to miss it! Partners and discounts Forget Genetics LLC use code: BACKCTRYPA 20% and save 20% Deer Age - Orders Use code: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first order  Habit Outdoors - Our gear, your adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Cody chats with Barry Breidegan, owner of Forget Genetics. -We discuss all things Forget Genetics, the products and the process/ Science behind the products! Partners and discounts Forget Genetics LLC use code: BACKCTRYPA 20% and save 20% Deer Age - Orders Use code: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first order  Habit Outdoors - Our gear, your adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we have a returning guest GREG KAZMIERSKI, if you don't know who Greg is, well he is a Whitetail NUT and he not only has a passion for land management (Which he was on episode 202 for) but he also really enjoys getting on some big woods public land pieces and breaking them down. That being said, that's EXACTLY what we do, we break down how to E-scout for a short trip during the Rut! This conversation focuses on the Pennsylvania big woods but these techniques would transition to other states with similar terrain features! Make sure you go check out what Greg has going on over on Instagram for more useful tips! https://www.instagram.com/greg_whitetail_partners?

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On this episode Cody and Andrew chat with Adam Kaufmann the owner & Creator of Free to Prowl We had Adam on back in October 2021, when he first decided to quit his job and to pursue his dream of traveling around the country Hunting & Fishing all while living out of his Truck! Topics: -How his season went -What he learned from the first year of living, hunting & fishing out of his truck -Stories from this year -Elk Talk -Ice fishing  Free to Prowl Links: Free to Prowl Outdoors (@free2prowl) • Instagram photos and videos Free to Prowl Outdoors - YouTube Partners and discounts Forget Genetics LLC use code: BACKCTRYPA 20% and save 20% Deer Age - Orders Use code: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first order  Habit Outdoors - Our gear, your adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Ethan & Cody talk with Phil Holcombe the president of the Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival. Topics on this episode: -The Background of the Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival  -How his 2021 season  -Whitetail Scouting  -Turkey Talk And of course, some other rabbit holes that we go down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we chat with a Pennsylvania native, Lyle Harvey from Red Rock Pennsylvania. Things that you're going to hear on this episode: -How Lyle got into hunting -Turkey Talk from the Big Woods to the fields of PA & His success -Whitetail scouting in the big woods along with his mobile hunting set up -The mentoring program with Back Country Hunters & Anglers  -The two new hunters he took out this year & their outcomes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On This episode, Cody & Ethan sit down and talk about what they’ve been up to since the last time they had an "OG" episode! -Hear some fishing tips from Ethan and what he looks for when finding new areas to fish for trout -Some possible new tactics that Ethan may use -Hear the New with Mr. America in the studio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Cody & Ethan chat with Josh & Chris from Fueled by the Outdoors. -You're going to hear how both Josh & Chris got into hunting  -What Fueled by the outdoors is and how it got started -The Mobile Hunters Expo  -How both of their season went, along with the ups and downs -Then we talk about the pressure that we put on ourselves when hunting in another state because of what others may think or have done. Always remember, Keep Hunting, Keep Fishing, keep your Traditions and Enjoy the Process! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Cody & Ethan are Joined by Luke, Tim and Travis for the first Annual Big Mountain Challenge, public land scouting trip! The scouting trip takes place in North Central Pennsylvania where the mountains are not forgiving and the deer density is low. -Hear what everyone's thoughts were before heading up for the scouting trip in the beginning of April -How and what they were looking for -What they found from their day of scouting and how far they went in -Gear talk & How they will be attacking their spots the second weekend in October Find out how they measure success! What is success to you in the Deer woods? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we chat Ben Harrison & Dan Porter from the Bowhunting League which was established in 2015 Hear how the Bowhunting League got started and is now the largest free bowhunting contest nation wide and all the prizes are donated by their sponsors. The King of Tines The Showdown  You're also going to hear about some stories from their hunting seasons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Cody & Ethan chat with Gerard the owner of Rack Getter Scents & Lures -We talk about how his season went and the stories that went along with it -How to use his Rut Pack correctly  -We also go down a bunch of other rabbit trails Gerard hand makes every deer, bear and fish scent & Lure that is bottled with the Rack Getter name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the BCPA crew sits down with Axel Hartman the owner of Rack Daddies -We talk about how Rack Daddies started  -How the season went for Axel in the different states that he hunted whitetails in. -What they have planned next  And we go down a bunch of Rabbit holes, you don't want to miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the BCPA crew gets Ryan Glitsky on the phone. Ryan is from Western Pennsylvania who grew up hunting and has found his passion of chasing after mature Mountain Buck. -How Ryan got into hunting  -The transition from hunting farm land to the Mountains. -How he Hunts and scouts for those mature Mountain Buck & of course we cover scrapes and camera placement over those scrapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Cody and Ethan break down The Mobile Hunter Expo that took place in Manheim Pennsylvania August 9-11th.

We talk about our thoughts going into vs. what out thoughts are after the show and what we experienced.

If you missed out on this show I would make sure that you keep track of where they are taking place next year so that you can attend!

On this episode the BCPA crew is joined in studio by Lane Housner from In The Presence  Lane is a Lancaster County native who has done a lot of hunting around the area and out of state in Maryland, Delaware and Ohio.  You're going to hear about how his 2021 season went and the stories that go along with it. The one story you don't want to miss is the Maryland Sika Hunt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Cody & Ethan get Mike & Tanner Daquilante on the phone. Topics: - What they’ve been up to with the property  - Advice for a Middle of the woods Food Plot - Their 2021 Hunting season - Tanners Elk hunt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode the BCPA crew sits down with Tim Sisock, an avid outdoorsman from northeastern Pennsylvania. -Hear how Tim started Hunting  -How his 2021 Season went -Some of his stories through the years -His Idaho Public land Elk from 2019  We also talk about Woodsmanship and how it plays a role in success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices