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Hosted by Pennsylvania Game Commission · sports · EN-US · 78 episodes
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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Signup to Generate a PitchImagine 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.
Call of the Outdoors is hosted by Pennsylvania Game Commission. The show has published 78 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep. 75 | Pennsylvania Deer Hunters: A Driving Conservation Force" (7 October 2026, 63 minutes), "Ep.74 | Ignite the Spark: It Takes a Hunter to Make a Hunter" (2 September 2026, 60 minutes), and "Ep. 73 | Blue Marsh: A Model for Habitat Diversity" (5 August 2026, 31 minutes).
Call of the Outdoors publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 78 episodes.
Booking probability for Call of the Outdoors is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Call of the Outdoors requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Call of the Outdoors's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Call of the Outdoors are Hunting & Trapping. Call of the Outdoors has a sports audience.
Pennsylvania Game Commission hosts Call of the Outdoors, a sports show with 78 episodes published.
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Episode #75
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 share insights from managing deer throughout the...
Episode #74
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 Program Coordinator Evan Mock join host Matt Morrett to...
Call of the Outdoors
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 birding, photography, hiking, dog training, and more...
Call of the Outdoors
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 Management Group Supervisor Rodney Mee join host...
Call of the Outdoors
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 season updates, elk applications, and...
Call of the Outdoors
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 all the changes to elk hunting for 2026-27, and share...
Call of the Outdoors
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 Morrett to discuss his role in the turkey hunting boom...
Call of the Outdoors
Following the Board of Game Commissioners April meeting, Executive Director Steve Smith joins host Matt Morrett to discuss expanded Sunday hunting opportunities, updates to big game seasons and bag limits, and the...
Episode #68
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 toms, and wisdom from decades of tagging...
Episode #67
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 discuss the value of prescribed fire as the...
Episode #66
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 Game & Fisheries Committee joins host Matt Morrett...
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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 for hundreds of thousands of deer hunters. Executive...
Episode #65
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 woods. Learn what it takes to be a wilderness...
Episode #64
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 questions, straight from social media. From what to do...
Episode #63
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 new director of the Bureau of Wildlife Protection...
Episode #62
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 Bowhunters of Pennsylvania (UBP) and Game...
Episode #61
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 the value of the Pittman-Robertson Act to...
Episode #60
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 authorizes the Game Commission to regulate...
Episode #59
Tree Trailblazers: Forest Stewardship & Wildlife Strategy Managing over 1.5 million acres of land may seem daunting — but not for Pennsylvania Game Commission’s habitat management staff. Northwest Regional Forester...
Episode #58
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 license! Well, all residents for 21 days, anyway...
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