On this episode Cody & Ethan sit down with Kevin & Doug from HUSH (Hunters United for Sunday Hunting). Hear about how they both got into hunting and how they got involved with the HUSH organization. 

Main Topics:

-We talk about the Pennsylvania Farming Bureau and how it affects Sunday hunting. 

-Senate Bill 147: Puts the power of Sunday Hunting regulations in the hands of the experts

-Senate Bill 607: Which completely removes the Prohibition on Sunday's available for hunting and trapping.

-Also hear Doug’s 172in non-typical 12 point story!

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On this episode, you're going to hear from Steve Sherk, owner of Sherk's Guide Service. 

Sherk's Guide Service is strictly a public land hunting service located in the Northern Big Woods of Pennsylvania, which promotes hunting monster public land buck! They also provide big woods deer hunting workshops and shed antler hunts. Their goal is not only to help hunters achieve success, but also share their love and knowledge of the sport.

- Hear how Steve Sherk caught the hunting addiction bug

- How he got into guiding, especially in Pennsylvania 

- You're also going to hear some tips about getting on some nice public land buck

Follow Sherk's Guide Service on Instagram & Facebook, for more tips on getting on your target buck or finding a target buck!

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On this episode, the BCPA crew spends some time interviewing a bunch of outfitters and companies at the Great American outdoor show, in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.

Companies interviewed:

-Outcarts (New product)

-Huntchef

-Smokey's Deer Lures

-Nose down scents 

-Delaware Paddlesports 

-Tethrd

-Trophyline

-“Outdoor at last" Youth Adventures

Outfitters Interview:

-Tale Chaser Sportfishing, New Jersey

-Blue Cliff Hunting Safaris, Africa 

-B&D outfitters, Illinois

-Northwest Gander Outfitters, Newfoundland 

-Lazer Guide Service, Alaska 

-God's Country Upland Preserve, Coudersport Pa

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On this episode you’ll hear what the Pittman-Robertson Act and The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation are and how they impacted hunting and the wildlife.

Article:

-Pa. Fish and Boat Commission welcomes volunteers back to trout stocking, as it did pre-pandemic (Pennlive)

-Hunting Pressure continues to impact Yellowstone Wolves (Yahoo)

-722lbs black bear in Susquehanna Valley was the biggest one taken in the 2021 season (MSN)

-Pennsylvania Game Commission details survey results after changing deer hunting opening day in 2019 (Erie News)

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On this episode the BCPA crew has Charles Whitwam, founder of the Howl organization on the phone!

-Find out how Charles got into hunting 

-How the Howl organization started & Why it's important to have our voices heard as hunters and anglers

-Some of the bills that the Howl organization is trying to make us aware of & why Predator hunting is so important

Howls Website: www.howlforwildlife.org

Articles:

-Washington Fish and Wildlife commission to take another look at spring black bear hunting season

-Coyotes are thriving in Kansas despite competitive hunting events designed to reduce population

-New Bill allows for hunting of destructive wild pigs in California without a permit

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On this episode we are joined by Connor Boothe from West Virginia. Hear how Connor got into the Hunting industry, some predator hunting and trapping stories along with how his 2021 season went and the history behind his Buck from this year nicknamed Big Boy, which rough scored 171"

We also talk about the group him and his buddies started called Appalachian Outdoor Addicts! 

Articles: 

-Colorado Legislators Just introduced a Bill that would ban Bobcat, Mountain Lion and Lynx Hunting. 

(Check out howl_org on Instagram for more information as well or www.howlforwildlife.org/ )

 Link: https://coloradosun.com/2022/01/21/colorado-mountain-lion-hunting-ban-legislation/ 

-Montana Seeks to end protections for Glacier-area Grizzlies 

Link: https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Technology/wireStory/montana-seeks-end-protections-glacier-area-grizzlies-81592054 

-Gov. Stitt says Oklahoma owed millions after Cherokee Choctaw hunting compacts expired 

Link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/gov-stitt-says-oklahoma-owed-110023689.html

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On this Episode Cody & Ethan sit down and talk about some Followers/Listeners hunting goals, Along with their hunting goals for the 2022 season.

Articles:

-One old buck, five elk take new top spots in Pennsylvania Big Game Records

https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/outdoors/2022/01/11/five-elk-one-buck-take-new-top-spots-pennsylvania-game-hunting-records/9160020002/

-Boone and Crockett Says the use of smart Riflescopes, GPS-Enabled Tech and Trail cams that transmit images in real time isn't fair chase

https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/boone-and-crockett-smart-riflescopes-cellular-trail-cams-not-fair-chase/

-Lehigh Valley Deer hunters have helped feed the hungry for decades, but it's becoming harder to do

https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/2022/01/lehigh-valley-deer-hunters-have-helped-feed-hungry-for-decades-but-its-become-harder-to-do.html

-Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plant

https://apnews.com/article/ranchers-look-to-build-their-own-meat-plants-d95ef3d2aee8e80aa5aca6d06ffa50a4

-Late season Bowhunter Arrows 26-point, 218 inch Missouri Monster

https://www.fieldandstream.com/hunting/bowhunter-arrows-whitetail-deer-missouri/

-Wolves kill and eat cow in first attack on livestock in Colorado in 70 years

https://www.newsweek.com/wolves-colorado-kill-cow-walden-attack-livestock-reintroduction-1661508

-California angler lands massive potential record Rainbow Trout-and releases it

https://www.fieldandstream.com/fishing/angler-lands-releases-record-rainbow-trout-california/

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On This episode the Back Country Crew is joined by Michelle Krieg The PA Huntress

-how she got into hunting 10 years ago with her husband along with some hunting stories!

-hear how she gets the younger generation involved in hunting

-her most memorable hunt in the Denali National forest

Michelle will be working with the PA Boys Outdoors and running the Pa Girls Outdoors to give women a voice and a place to talk hunting

We also talk about how we can get more women involved in the hunting industry for the RIGHT reason & not just because sex sells

Keep Hunting, Keep Fishing & Keep your Tradition

#Measuringthememories

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On this episode the BCPA crew is joined by John Raubenstrauch from Elk County Pennsylvania. Hear the back story on his hammer of a buck nicknamed Soup! From when he first saw him to the day he was able to put a bolt into him!

Articles: 

Cherokees move forward on hunting, fishing plan without new state compact 

https://tulsaworld.com/news/state-and-regional/cherokees-move-forward-on-hunting-fishing-plan-without-new-state-compact/article_26eaa714-61e3-11ec-b64c-27a712833f16.amp.html 

Former Penn Township policeman cited for hunting violations 

https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/former-penn-twp-policeman-cited-for-hunting-violations/ 

Also hear how some everyday hunters' 2021 season went and some things they learned that they will be carrying into this year!

Remember, Keep Hunting, Keep Fishing and Keep your traditions!

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On this episode The BCPA crew is joined by Leo Posavec out of Halifax PA 

-Hear about Leo's 3 1/2 year old 119in and some change Buck from 2019 

-2021 Rifle Buck

-Some fly fishing stories and top three streams to fish 

The News; 

-Pennsylvania Game Commission's Operation Game Thief is making Poachers Pay 

https://lancasteronline.com/sports/outdoors/pennsylvania-game-commissions-operation-game-thief-is-making-poachers-pay-column/article_3e1115cc-5b0d-11ec-9a59-7f08ffd71c75.html 

-Oklahoma Gov. Stitt won't Renew hunting, fishing compacts with Cherokee, Choctaw tribes 

https://amp.oklahoman.com/amp/6496127001

 -Florida proposes 24-hour-a-day alligator hunting 

https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/florida-proposes-24-hour-day-alligator-hunting 

-Private hunting Clubs sue Pa. Game Commission over searches 

https://www.post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2021/12/16/open-fields-doctrine-pennsylvania-game-commission/stories/202112160145?fbclid=IwAR183Suh8a1pgfFTvzx46QE-mA-8oDQmu7o9ro4ThNkmzu6-fHCldY07RAI

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