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Call of the Outdoors

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,”...more

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Ep. 76 | Every Day Is a Wild Card: Game Warden Insider

November 04, 2026

Ep. 76 | Every Day Is a Wild Card: Game Warden Insider

From trapping rabid foxes to apprehending felons to teaching Hunter-Trapper Education, no two days as a game warden are the same. And they wouldn’t...

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

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October 07, 2026

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...

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

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September 02, 2026

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.  ...

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

August 05, 2026

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...

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

July 01, 2026

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...

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

June 03, 2026

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 hunting, turkey...

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