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Call of the OutdoorsAuthor: Pennsylvania Game Commission
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 agencys 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 enhance Pennsylvanias wildlife resources for current and future generations! Language: en-us Genres: Government, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. 75 | Pennsylvania Deer Hunters: A Driving Conservation Force
Episode 75
Wednesday, 7 October, 2026
Are deer populations dwindling in Pennsylvania? Or are way too many whitetails running around? Biologists Maureen Staats and David Stainbrook join host Matt Morrett to share insights from managing deer throughout the Keystone State. Learn which metrics actually matter for determining herd health, when to hit the woods for peak rut action, and why antlerless allocations change from year to year. Episode Highlights: Why the Game Commission manages deer at the WMU level When the peak rut happens in Pennsylvania What deer aging tells us about the herd and harvest How antlerless allocation works Why hunters should fill their antlerless tags The impact of antler point restrictions Updates to CWD regulations Resources: Learn more about healthy forests and healthy deer. Check out the Landowner Resources Office. Review CWD regulations.
