May 06, 2026

May 6–13: A Game Plan for Week 2 Gobblers

1 hour 9 minutes

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined once again by Jake Stanisch of Long Branch Game Calls to break down the realities of moving from opening week into the second week of turkey season. With many hunters experiencing slow starts, changing weather, and increasing hunting pressure, this conversation centers around how to stay mentally sharp and avoid overthinking when things don’t go as planned. Jake shares insights on when to stay the course versus when to adapt, emphasizing the importance of scouting, reading sign, and understanding what turkeys are actually doing—not just what we expect them to do.

The discussion dives deep into calling strategies, realism, and how to separate yourself from other hunters in heavily pressured woods. From tree calling and mid-morning tactics to adjusting tone, cadence, and call selection, Jake explains how subtle differences can make a major impact. The episode also covers regrouping when birds go quiet, the value of getting tight on roosted turkeys, and how persistence often pays off later in the season. Whether you're hunting weekends or grinding out every morning, this episode offers practical tactics and a steady mindset to help you navigate one of the toughest stretches of the season.

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