Call of the Outdoors

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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 enhance Pennsylvania’s wildlife resources for current and future generations!

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Hosts

Matt Morrett

Previous Guests

Rachel Pennell
Rachel Pennell is a Wildlife Technician with extensive experience in wildlife management and research. She has been involved in various studies focusing on the ecology and behavior of wild turkey populations in Pennsylvania, contributing valuable insights into their management and conservation.
Tony Musselman
Tony Musselman is a Wildlife Technician specializing in avian studies, particularly wild turkeys. His work includes field research and data collection using advanced technologies to monitor turkey populations and their habitats, helping to inform management strategies in Pennsylvania.
Andrew Cushman
Andrew Cushman is a Wildlife Technician with a focus on wild turkey research. He has participated in significant studies aimed at understanding turkey behavior and population dynamics, utilizing innovative methods to gather data that supports wildlife conservation efforts in Pennsylvania.
Brandon Snavely
Brandon Snavely is the Black Bear Biologist for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. He specializes in black bear research and management, focusing on the population dynamics, behavior, and ecology of black bears in Pennsylvania. With a background in wildlife biology, Brandon is dedicated to studying and promoting the conservation of black bears and their habitats, ensuring that both wildlife and human populations can coexist harmoniously.
Chris Sabol
Chris Sabol is a forester with extensive knowledge in wildlife management and habitat conservation. He has worked with various organizations to promote sustainable forestry practices and enhance wildlife habitats in Pennsylvania.
Tyler Strohecker
Tyler Strohecker is a Recruiting Outreach Specialist with a focus on engaging the community in wildlife conservation efforts. He has experience in outreach programs and is dedicated to educating the public about Pennsylvania's natural resources and hunting regulations.

Topics Discussed

wild turkey Pennsylvania wildlife study thermal imaging radio transmitter population data turkey myths private landowners gobbler chronography black bear wildlife bear management human-bear conflicts coexisting with bears shed hunting antlers public land deer elk hunting strategy regulations
Episodes

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Call of the Outdoors Episode 56: Samples, Spurs, and Strutters: Pennsylvania’s Wild Turkey Studies

Hosts
Matt Morrett
Guests
Rachel Pennell Tony Musselman Andrew Cushman
Keywords
wild turkey Pennsylvania wildlife study thermal imaging radio transmitter population data turkey myths private landowners gobbler chronography

It’s turkey time!  

Wildlife Technicians Rachel Pennell, Tony Musselman, and Andrew Cushman join host Matt Morrett to discuss Pennsylvania’s largest-ever wild turkey study and their boots-on-the-ground experience with birds that will shape the future of turkey management in the state.  

Episode Highlights:  

  • How the turkey team uses thermal imaging and radio transmitter technologies to collect data
  • Why temporary trapping and biological sampling provide valuable population info
  • Anecdotal findings as the turkey team awaits final results of the study
  • The truth behind common turkey myths
  • The unlikely places turkeys nest
  • The important role private landowners play in turkey studies
  • Gobbler chronography as the future of turkey research  

Resources:  

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Call of the Outdoors Episode 55: The Bear Necessities

Hosts
Matt Morrett
Guests
Brandon Snavely
Keywords
black bear Pennsylvania wildlife bear management human-bear conflicts coexisting with bears

Question: what kind of bear is best? Black bear!

The Game Commission’s new Black Bear Biologist Brandon Snavely joins host Matt Morrett to provide insight into the latest black bear science, a look at a year in the life of a Pennsylvania bear, and tips for coexisting with these opportunistic omnivores.

Episode Highlights:

  • The state of the black bear population in Pennsylvania
  • Current studies and research projects that will help shape bear management
  • What biologists learn from visiting bear dens
  • The diet and lifecycle of black bears
  • How to prevent human-bear conflicts

Resources:

Learn more about black bears in Pennsylvania.

Explore ways to be BearWise.

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Call of the Outdoors Episode 54: Miles for Piles-Pennsylvania Shed Hunting Strategies

Hosts
Matt Morrett
Guests
Chris Sabol Tyler Strohecker
Keywords
shed hunting antlers Pennsylvania public land deer elk hunting strategy regulations

It’s about that time when white gold starts dropping in Penn’s Woods! 

Forester Chris Sabol and Recruiting Outreach Specialist Tyler Strohecker join host Matt Morrett to share their tips for finding dozens of antlers across Pennsylvania public land and how shed hunting helps them harvest bucks each fall.

Episode Highlights:

  • The best time of year and conditions for shed hunting
  • Where to look for deer and elk sheds 
  • Tactics, technology, and gear to up your odds
  • How shed hunting can help your fall hunting strategy
  • Regulations on shed hunting in Pennsylvania

 Resources:

Find state game lands near you.  

Learn more about deer and elk in Pennsylvania.

Get familiar with forest habitat for wildlife.

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