Call of the Outdoors

Ep. 75 | Pennsylvania Deer Hunters: A Driving Conservation Force

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

Ep.74 | Ignite the Spark: It Takes a Hunter to Make a Hunter

Every time you go into Penn’s Woods, you take home more than a harvest. So pay it forward and take someone hunting this fall.   Game Commissioner Bob Schwalm and R3 Pro

Ep. 73 | Blue Marsh: A Model for Habitat Diversity

State Game Lands (SGL) 280 — known as Blue Marsh — isn’t just a haven for hunters. Its diverse habitat helps build a diverse food chain, making it a destination for birdi

Ep. 72 | Public Land on Mission: PA’s State Game Lands System

Did you know Pennsylvania is home to enough state game lands (SGL) that each hunter could have two acres to themselves? Public Lands Section Chief Curtis Noll and Land M

Ep. 71 | Celebrating the Hunt All Year Long: 2026-27 Seasons & License Sales

Executive Director Steve Smith joins host Matt Morrett to discuss the 2026-27 license year, including guaranteed antlerless licenses for residents, expanded Sunday huntin

Ep. 70 | Luck of the Draw: Elk Application & Hunting Updates

Applying for the hunt of a lifetime just got easier.   Elk Biologist Jeremy Banfield joins host Matt Morrett to provide an update on the Pennsylvania elk herd, explain

Ep. 69 | Spring Gobbler’s Golden Era: A Conservation Comeback

Are we living in the golden era of the wild turkey? The godfather of turkey hunting thinks so.   Pennsylvania native and former NWTF CEO Rob Keck joins host Matt Morret

Special Update: Changes for 2026-27 Hunting Seasons

Following the Board of Game Commissioners April meeting, Executive Director Steve Smith joins host Matt Morrett to discuss expanded Sunday hunting opportunities, updates

Ep. 68 | Speaking Spring Gobbler: Turkey Man’s Calling Tips

Turkey hunting icon and champion caller Eddie Salter joins longtime friend Matt Morrett to share stories chasing gobblers with the greats, calling strategies for fooling

Ep. 67 | Forged by Fire: Prescribed Burns for Better Habitat

Prescribed fire is a HOT topic in Pennsylvania!  Fire Program Manager Bryan Whitmore and Southcentral Assistant Regional Forester Brent McNeal join host Matt Morrett to

Ep. 66 | Conservation Legislation: Tags, Tradition, and Title 34

Growing up with Yellowstone as your backyard gives you a unique appreciation for the great outdoors — just ask Senator James Malone.   The minority chair of the Senate

Special Update: Proposed Change to Firearms Deer Season

Proposed Change to Firearms Deer Season At its meeting next week, the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will consider a proposal that could change opening day fo

Ep. 65 | Trapline to Tree Stand: Tom Miranda’s Outdoor Adventures

Hall of Fame trapper and award-winning bowhunter Tom Miranda joins host Matt Morrett to share insights from over 40 years in outdoor television and a lifetime in the wood

Ep. 64 | Game Chat: Answering Your Wild Questions

Drone recovery, shortened bear seasons, tree stand snacks — we’re tackling the tough topics! Executive Director Steve Smith joins host Matt Morrett to answer YOUR questi

Ep. 63 | Protect & Serve: Game Wardens in the Wild

Pennsylvania state game wardens don’t just check hunting licenses in the field — they wear many hats to protect people, wildlife, and habitats.   Col. Rod Danley, the n

Ep. 62 | Deer Camp Kinship: A Hunting Legacy of Giving Back

Deer Camp Kinship: A Hunting Legacy of Giving Back We hit the road for every hunter's favorite place — deer camp! Host Matt Morrett is joined by Dan Smoker of United Bo

Ep. 61 | Firing for the Future: Conservation Starts at the Range

Conservation funding is going off with a bang! Shooting Sports Division Chief Todd Holmes and Range Management Coordinator Luke Johnson join host Matt Morrett to discuss

Ep. 60 | Keep Your Weekends Wild: Sunday Hunting is History in the Making

Pennsylvania is making momentous strides in shaping the future of conservation with Act 36 of 2025, which fully repeals Pennsylvania’s prohibition on Sunday hunting and a

Ep.59 | Tree Trailblazers: Forest Stewardship & Wildlife Strategy

Tree Trailblazers: Forest Stewardship & Wildlife Strategy   Managing over 1.5 million acres of land may seem daunting — but not for Pennsylvania Game Commission’s habita

Call of the Outdoors Episode 58: PA Residents Guaranteed an Antlerless License for Any WMU

Episode 58: PA Residents Guaranteed an Antlerless License for Any WMU   You get an antlerless license! You get an antlerless license! Everybody gets an antlerless licen