
Call of the Outdoors
Pennsylvania Game Commission
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Imagine sitting around a campfire listening to a group of friends share their passions, stories and connections to the great outdoors. At the Pennsylvania Game Commission, our passion is WILD, and “Call of the Outdoors,” the agency’s podcast, is all about wildlife, hunting, habitat and conservation efforts in the Keystone State. Each episode includes a unique look into a Pennsylvania wildlife-related subject, a few laughs, and is sure to leave listeners with a renewed sense of knowledge and pride in the work being done on behalf of wildlife. Join the campfire and explore lots of ways to promote and enhanc...
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Episodes
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Call of the Outdoors Episode 55: The Bear Necessities
This episode features an interview with bear biologist Brandon Snavely discussing black bear management, behavior, and conservation in Pennsylvania.
·41m - 2
Episode 43: Introducing PGC’s New Executive Director Steve Smith
This episode introduces Steve Smith as the new executive director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, discussing his excitement about the role and the agency's mission in wildlife conservation and hunting.
·26m - 3
Call of the Outdoors Episode 51: Penn’s Woods Law: Busting Poachers & Protecting Wildlife
This episode discusses Operation Game Thief, a program for reporting poaching and wildlife violations in Pennsylvania, highlighting recent cases and the importance of public tips in law enforcement efforts.
·59m - 4
Episode 48: R3-Preserving Pennsylvania’s Hunting Heritage
This episode discusses Pennsylvania's R3 (recruitment, retention, and reactivation) program for hunters, featuring experts from the Game Commission who share insights on preserving hunting traditions and introducing new people to outdoor activities.
·1h 4m - 5
Episode 45: Offseason Scouting & Prep for Public Land Hunting
This episode discusses offseason scouting and preparation for public land hunting in Pennsylvania, featuring insights from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
·50m - 6
Episode 37: Behind the Scenes of Pennsylvania Game News
This episode features an interview with Travis Lyle and Bob D'Angelo from the Pennsylvania Game Commission, discussing the history and operations of Pennsylvania Game News magazine and the agency's conservation work.
·34m - 7
Episode 33: Discussing Public Lands in the Keystone State
This episode features a discussion between the Pennsylvania Game Commission and DCNR about public lands, wildlife conservation, and inter-agency collaboration in Pennsylvania.
·53m - 8
Episode 31: Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation
This episode celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day with guests from the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission discussing conservation efforts and the importance of hunting and angling.
·43m - 9
Episode 29: Habitat 101
This episode features an interview with Dave Gustafson, Bureau Director of Wildlife Habitat Management at the Pennsylvania Game Commission, discussing the importance of long-term habitat planning for wildlife conservation and hunting in Pennsylvania.
·1h 3m - 10
Episode 27: Spilling Turkey Secrets, Part 1
This episode features an interview with turkey expert Danny Galvis, discussing his lifelong passion for wild turkeys, turkey calling techniques, and the evolution of sharing hunting knowledge.
·1h - 11
Call of the Outdoors Episode 54: Miles for Piles-Pennsylvania Shed Hunting Strategies
This episode features Pennsylvania Game Commission staff discussing shed hunting strategies and wildlife conservation in the state.
·48m - 12
Ep. 63 | Protect & Serve: Game Wardens in the Wild
This episode features an interview with Pennsylvania Game Commission's new law enforcement colonel Rod Danley, discussing the role of game wardens in wildlife conservation and community protection.
·1h - 13
Episode 38: PA Game Laws & The Legislative Process
This episode discusses the Pennsylvania Game Commission's role in wildlife management and conservation, featuring insights from executive director Brian Burhans and legislative liaison Josh Zimmerman on agency operations and legislative interactions.
·34m - 14
Call of the Outdoors Episode 58: PA Residents Guaranteed an Antlerless License for Any WMU
This episode of the Pennsylvania Game Commission's podcast discusses hunting license changes, wildlife management, and upcoming agency developments with executive leadership.
·1h 1m - 15
Ep. 64 | Game Chat: Answering Your Wild Questions
This episode of Call the Outdoors discusses Pennsylvania hunting during firearms deer season, featuring audience questions from Instagram about game management and hunting laws.
·44m - 16
Call of the Outdoors Episode 57: How To Sweet-Talk the Toughest Turkeys
This episode features an interview with champion turkey caller Hunter Wallace discussing turkey hunting strategies, calling techniques, and favorite hunting locations in Pennsylvania and beyond.
·51m - 17
Call of the Outdoors Episode 56: Samples, Spurs, and Strutters: Pennsylvania’s Wild Turkey Studies
This episode features Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife technicians discussing ongoing wild turkey studies, including nesting behaviors and research findings.
·1h 4m - 18
Episode 44: Antlerless Licenses Guaranteed for Most PA Residents
This episode discusses the 2024 Pennsylvania hunting license year, antlerless license availability, youth bow hunting camps, and wildlife conservation efforts with the Game Commission's Deputy Executive Director.
·47m - 19
Episode 41: Nature Calls: Newborn Wildlife Tips with PGC Dispatch
This episode features Nick Sechrist from the Pennsylvania Game Commission's dispatch discussing newborn wildlife tips and the agency's work during springtime.
·32m - 20
Episode 39: Sharp & Pointy Teeth: Black Bear Biology & Management
This episode features an interview with Pennsylvania's black bear program manager Emily Carollo discussing black bear biology, hunting seasons, and population management in the state.
·48m - 21
Episode 32: Pennsylvania Deer Hunting Past and Present with Dr. Gary Alt
This episode features an interview with Dr.
·55m - 22
Ep. 62 | Deer Camp Kinship: A Hunting Legacy of Giving Back
This episode features an interview at a United Bowhunters of Pennsylvania deer camp event, discussing the organization's impact on bowhunting, community camaraderie, and personal hunting stories.
·36m - 23
Call of the Outdoors Episode 53: Keep Wildlife Wild-The Dangers of Supplemental Feeding
This episode discusses the dangers of supplemental feeding of wildlife, featuring insights from Pennsylvania Game Commission experts on conservation and wildlife management.
·47m - 24
Call of the Outdoors Episode 52: Late-Season Hunting Tactics & Opportunities
This episode of Call of the Outdoors discusses late-season hunting tactics and opportunities in Pennsylvania with guests from the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
·1h 14m - 25
Call of the Outdoors Episode 49: Leaving it Better Than We Found it: Updates for the 2024-25 Hunting Season
This episode features an interview with the Pennsylvania Game Commission's new executive director Steve Smith to discuss updates for the 2024-25 hunting season, conservation efforts, and agency initiatives.
·53m - 26
Episode 46: The Other Pennsylvania Lottery: Elk Hunting & Conservation in the Keystone State
This episode features an interview with elk biologist Jeremy Banfield to discuss elk hunting, conservation efforts, and wildlife management in Pennsylvania.
·43m - 27
Episode 35: Life-Saving Advice from State Game Wardens
This episode features interviews with Pennsylvania Game Commission officials discussing hunting season, wildlife conservation, and safety advice from state game wardens.
·48m - 28
Ep. 67 | Forged by Fire: Prescribed Burns for Better Habitat
This episode discusses the Pennsylvania Game Commission's prescribed fire program and its role in improving wildlife habitat and conservation efforts.
·56m - 29
Episode 42: Fact or Fiction: Busting the Biggest Wildlife Myths
This episode features Pennsylvania Game Commission experts discussing common myths about the agency and wildlife management while promoting elk hunting applications.
·1h 11m - 30
Episode 26: Pennsylvania Shooting Sports
This episode features an interview with Todd Holmes from the Pennsylvania Game Commission discussing the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) and his personal journey into archery and hunting.
·33m - 31
Episode 24: First Year as a State Game Warden
This episode features an interview with two Pennsylvania game wardens reflecting on their first year in the field after completing training, discussing their experiences and the agency's recruitment efforts.
·43m - 32
Ep. 66 | Conservation Legislation: Tags, Tradition, and Title 34
This episode features an interview with Senator James Malone discussing his background and Senate Bill 1142, which proposes giving doe tags to hunter-trapper education graduates, focusing on conservation legislation in Pennsylvania.
·37m - 33
Special Update: Proposed Change to Firearms Deer Season
This special episode of Call of the Outdoors discusses upcoming Pennsylvania Game Commission board meetings to propose changes to firearms deer season regulations and hunting license year planning.
·13m - 34
Ep. 65 | Trapline to Tree Stand: Tom Miranda’s Outdoor Adventures
This episode features an interview with outdoor television pioneer Tom Miranda, discussing his trapping roots, conservation through hunting, and upcoming Pennsylvania Game Commission activities.
·36m - 35
Episode 40: Igniting Change: Prescribed Fire for Wildlife Habitat
This episode explores how the Pennsylvania Game Commission uses prescribed fire to create and maintain wildlife habitat on game lands, featuring interviews with agency experts.
·51m - 36
Episode 30: People & Patience: Keys to PA Waterfowl Hunting
This episode features an interview with waterfowl experts discussing Pennsylvania waterfowl hunting season, conservation efforts, and the backgrounds of the guests.
·50m - 37
Call of the Outdoors Episode 50: Mark Drury’s Big Buck Tips & Land Management Strategy
This episode features an interview with Mark Drury discussing his background in turkey calling, his connection to Pennsylvania hunting culture, and insights into deer hunting tips and land management strategies.
·38m - 38
Ep. 61 | Firing for the Future: Conservation Starts at the Range
This episode discusses how shooting sports activities at Pennsylvania Game Commission ranges support conservation efforts and wildlife preservation, while also covering recent developments like the Sunday hunting bill.
·48m - 39
Episode 28: Spilling Turkey Secrets, Part 2
This episode continues a deep dive into turkey behavior and communication, featuring expert Denny Galvis discussing turkey calls like key keys and their meanings in hunting contexts.
·1h 36m - 40
Episode 36 Part 2: Healthy Forests, Healthy Deer
This episode features an interview with David Stainbrook, a white-tailed deer biologist at the Pennsylvania Game Commission, discussing deer management, habitat conservation, and the agency's work during deer season.
·33m - 41
Ep. 60 | Keep Your Weekends Wild: Sunday Hunting is History in the Making
This episode discusses the historic implementation of Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania after 130 years of advocacy, focusing on its benefits for hunters and conservation efforts.
·33m - 42
Episode 47: Full Quiver: Pennsylvania NASP Introduces 120,000 Students to Archery
This episode provides archery shooting tips and introduces the Pennsylvania Game Commission's work in wildlife conservation and promoting hunting.
·39m - 43
Ep.59 | Tree Trailblazers: Forest Stewardship & Wildlife Strategy
This episode features Pennsylvania Game Commission foresters discussing forest stewardship, habitat management strategies, and wildlife conservation efforts across the state.
·1h 10m - 44
Episode 36 Part 1: Healthy Forests, Healthy Deer
This episode features an interview with Paul Weiss, chief forester at the Pennsylvania Game Commission, discussing forest management, habitat projects, and the impact of deer on the environment.
·38m - 45
Episode 25: Waterfowl Hunting in the Keystone State
This episode features Nate Huck discussing waterfowl hunting programs and conservation efforts in Pennsylvania with the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
·44m - 46
Episode 34: Understanding the role of Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners
This episode of the Pennsylvania Game Commission's podcast features executive director Brian Burhans and Commissioner Bob Schwalem discussing hunting season preparations, wildlife management, and the agency's role in conservation.
·33m - 47
Episode 23: Pennsylvania Hunters Sharing The Harvest
This episode features an interview with John Plowman from Hunter Sharing the Harvest, discussing the organization's history and role in Pennsylvania's hunting and wildlife conservation efforts.
·40m - 48
Special Update: Changes for 2026-27 Hunting Seasons
Executive Director Steve Smith discusses recent board decisions on hunting seasons, bag limits, and wildlife management in Pennsylvania.
Apr 15, 2026·37m - 49
Ep. 68 | Speaking Spring Gobbler: Turkey Man’s Calling Tips
A conversation with turkey hunting expert Eddie Salter about turkey season, calling techniques, and hunting stories.
Apr 1, 2026·39m - 50
Episode 22: Hunting the Whitetail Rut in Pennsylvania
Host Matt interviews Kip Adams from the National Deer Association about hunting the whitetail rut in Pennsylvania, blending personal stories with expert insights on deer behavior and conservation.
Nov 2, 2021·41m·4 clips - 51
Episode 21: Operation Game Thief Protects Pennsylvania Wildlife
This episode of Call of the Outdoors features an interview with Chad Eiler and Brian Sheets from the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Bureau of Wildlife Protection, focusing on Operation Game Thief, a program to combat illegal hunting and protect wildlife in Pennsylvania, with insights into their roles and the importance of hunter involvement.
Sep 29, 2021·1h 10m·5 clips - 52
Episode 20: Managing Wildlife for a Brighter Future
This episode of Call of the Outdoors features an interview with Pennsylvania Game Commission executives Brian Burhans and Matthew Schnoop, discussing wildlife management, upcoming hunting season, and conservation efforts with humor and personal anecdotes.
Aug 2, 2021·1h 10m·5 clips - 53
Episode 19: Turkey Talk Secrets with Denny Gulvas
A podcast episode about turkey hunting in Pennsylvania, featuring a grand national turkey calling champion discussing history and techniques.
Apr 21, 2021 - 54
Episode 18: State of the Turkey Flock, Spring 2021
A wildlife biologist discusses wild turkey behavior, research, and conservation efforts in Pennsylvania.
Apr 14, 2021·45m - 55
Episode 17: How to Become a PA State Game Warden, Part Two
A podcast episode from the Pennsylvania Game Commission discussing the work of game wardens, featuring an interview with a new warden and the assistant director of the training school.
Mar 19, 2021·50m - 56
Episode 16: How to Become a PA State Game Warden, Part 1
The episode discusses the graduation of new game wardens and the role of law enforcement in wildlife conservation.
Mar 10, 2021·41m - 57
Episode 15: The Cory Gulvas PA Mountain Buck Story
An interview with Corey Galvis about his successful bow hunt for a mature buck on heavily hunted public land in Pennsylvania.
Feb 25, 2021·1h 37m - 58
Episode 14: Pennsylvania: A Pioneer in Conservation
An interview with the Chief of Special Permit Enforcement about the history and work of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Jan 7, 2021·1h 5m - 59
Episode 13: Making Hunting History in Pennsylvania
Nov 24, 2020·50m - 60
Episode 12: Bear Conservation in the Keystone State
Oct 27, 2020·1h - 61
Episode 11: Bear Hunting in the Keystone State
Oct 22, 2020·42m - 62
Episode 10: State of the Pennsylvania Deer Herd: Fall 2020
Oct 13, 2020·1h 5m - 63
Episode 9: “What Hunting and Conservation Means to Corey Brossman, Pennsylvania Hunter and Sportsman Channel TV Host”
Sep 23, 2020·1h 26m - 64
Episode 8 “Dove Hunting in the Keystone State”
Aug 27, 2020·54m - 65
Episode 7: “Elk Hunting in the Keystone State – Past, Present and Future”
Jul 23, 2020·54m - 66
“Episode 6: Pennsylvania’s Elk Herd and the Inaugural Archery Season”
Jul 17, 2020·1h 26m - 67
Episode 5: “125 Years of Wildlife Conservation in Pennsylvania”
Jun 24, 2020·52m - 68
Episode 4: “Celebrating 100 Years of Pennsylvania’s State Game Land System”
Jun 18, 2020·1h 12m - 69
Episode 3: Can’t Stop The Hunt
May 7, 2020·48m - 70
Episode 2-Getting the Next Generation’s Hands in the Dirt, featuring Blake Shelton
Matt Moret and Blake Shelton discuss turkey hunting and share stories about the outdoors.
May 1, 2020·45m - 71
Episode 1-We are Hunters-Our Heritage is Deep
The Pennsylvania Game Commission launches its podcast discussing wildlife, hunting, habitat, and conservation efforts in the Keystone State.
Apr 16, 2020·1h 12m