The Pennsylvania Woodsman podcast is driven to provide relatable hunting, trapping, and fishing content in the Keystone state. Tag along with host Mitchell Shirk and cohost Robby Henne as they interview state biologists and officials, industry professionals, and Average Joe's who've mastered their niche in the outdoors. We strive to unite the outdoor community through relevant, tried-and-true information; regardless of the playing field on private or public land. Our content is focused on honing your craft, and celebrating Pennsylvania's outdoor heritage.
Latest episodes
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1 h 07
Pennsylvania Proud: Hunting, Heritage & Deer Camp
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Axel Hartman of Rack Daddies Hunting and Fishing to talk about life in the outdoor industry, hunting adventures, an…
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53 min
The Maturing Hunter: When Giving Means More Than Taking
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Chris Stivers, co-host of the Average Joe's Hunting Podcast. Growing up in central Illinois, Chris cut his teeth hu…
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1 h 04
Swamp Woodsman: The Old-School Art of Hunting Wood Ducks
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Pennsylvania native Chad Hodge for a conversation that starts with old-school deer camp and eventually finds its wa…
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1 h 12
Stop Overthinking Your Western Hunt
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Josh Craig of Western Hunter 101 to talk about taking the intimidation out of planning a western hunt. Growing up i…
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1 h 45
Bear Camp BS: Scouting. Strategy, and a 600 Pound Story
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch sits down with returning guest Jason Miller of JMiller Custom Calls to kick off another New Jersey black bear season. The conver…
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1 h 08
When Life Changes, Hunting Changes
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined once again by Albert Tomechko for a conversation about how deer hunting changes as life gets busier. Between work,…
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1 h 07
Does Your Gun Actually Like That Ammo?
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined by Ryan Burnett of Pattern Pros to talk about one of the most overlooked pieces of hunting preparation—actually kno…
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1 h 22
How to Find Bucks Without a Summer of Scouting
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined once again by his good friend Jason Goe for a conversation about scouting whitetails when time in the woods is limi…
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1 h 00
From Pennsylvania Deer Camp to the Country Music Stage
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined by Pennsylvania outdoorsman and country music artist Robbie Jordan for a conversation about hunting traditions, lif…
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1 h 05
Raising the Next Generation of Bowhunters
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined by Matt Mentzer for a deep dive into archery, bowhunting, and raising kids who genuinely enjoy the outdoors. Matt s…
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1 h 13
Hunt Everything, Enjoy the Ride
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined by Chase Morris for a conversation about keeping hunting fun, sharing the outdoors with good friends, and making th…
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1 h 08
New Hunters, New Bow, New Challenges: Same Passion
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined by Josh Buchman of the Tracks & Tackle Collaborative for a conversation that goes well beyond hunting tactics. Josh…
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54 min
Differences Between Habitat Improvement and Hunting Strategy
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch takes a step back into one of the topics that first inspired this podcast—habitat management. After recently walking a newly pur…
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1 h 06
Patience, Persistence & Pennsylvania Whitetails
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, longtime friend Todd Stauffer joins Mitch in the new podcast studio for an old-fashioned hunting conversation as we look ahead to anot…
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1 h 06
Training for a Lifetime of Hunting
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Ken Wall joins the show to discuss an often-overlooked part of becoming a better hunter—taking care of your body long before opening d…
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1 h 20
Practice With Purpose: Shoot Better This Fall
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Rich Yoder joins the show for an honest conversation about something every hunter knows they should be doing this time of year—but too…
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1 h 03
Getting the Most Out of Your Bow Before Opening Day
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Chris Romano returns to the show for a deep dive into one of the most overlooked aspects of bowhunting success—getting the absolute mo…
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1 h 13
Food Plot Archives: No-Till, Healthy Soil, Quality Wildlife
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, we're revisiting one of Mitch's favorite conversations from the past five years of podcasting. Before regenerative agriculture, cover…
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55 min
June Whitetails: Cameras, Sign, and Summer Preparation
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined by Alex Grosso for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond deer hunting tactics. The two podcast hosts dis…
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39 min
Can Hunters Have Too Much Opportunity?
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell takes a step back from hunting tactics and guest interviews to tackle a question that has been weighing on his mind: Can hunt…