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Hunt the Season is your year-round hunting channel — from the first days of early archery season to the final flights of waterfowl in February, and into the gobbles of spring turkey. We cover it all: whitetail deer hunting, turkey hunting, duck and goose hunting, small game, and everything in between.
We’re here for hunters who love it all — bowhunting, rifle hunting, shotgun hunting, big game, small game, and waterfowl. Subscribe and follow along as we hunt the season from opening day to closing time, and keep the hunting camp tradition alive.
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Latest Episodes:

Special Episode | 2023 NRA Great American Outdoor Show Mar 01, 2023

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Cody, Ethan & Patrick go to the 2023 Great American Outdoor show On this episode you're going to hear from some outfitters and a couple vendors that all share some stories along with what they offer! Hear from the following: Adventures Plus Outfitters-North Carolina The Lightsey Family Ranch- Florida A-Team Outfitting- Alaska L.D Guide Service- New Albany Pa ARD (Adjustable Red Dot Bow Sight) On Point Adventures Foods (Freeze Dried Meals, Candy, Fruits, Veggies and Snacks) Partner & Discount codes: Our Ground Coffee Co.----> BCPA (15%) TideWe ---> BCP18 (18%) Forget Genetics ---> Backctrypa (20%) DeerAge ---> BACKCOUNTRYPA (10% off your first order) #Enjoytheprocess #measurethememories #Keepthetradition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep.129 | Hunting on a Budget & "Bob" The Decoy W. TJ Doherty Feb 27, 2023

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On this episode Cody & Ethan Chat with TJ Doherty, The Budget Hunter. TJ grew up hunting in hunting family in South East Wisconsin but now lives in Illinois and is primarily an archery hunter. We cover how TJ transitioned from a deer drive culture into a Bow hunting addict. How he gets to spend more time in the woods because he was able to get his family and kids involved in the outdoors. You'll hear some of TJ's advice on how to better budget our passion and to save some money on certain things. Questions: Best Foam Target- Hence "Bob" Is it better to run Cell Cameras with the memberships or run more standard cameras with the price of gas? let us know what you think Essentials to have in you Mobile Backpack? Debate topic: Saturday Vs. Monday rifle opener in Pennsylvania? Partner & Discount codes: Our Ground Coffee Co.----> BCPA (15%) TideWe ---> BCP18 (18%) Forget Genetics ---> Backctrypa (20%) DeerAge ---> BACKCOUNTRYPA (10% off your first order) #Enjoytheprocess #measurethememories #Keepthetradition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public land Mountain Bucks & Trail Cameras W. Steve Sherk Feb 20, 2023

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Cody & Ethan were joined by Steve Sherk, Owner of Sherks Guide Service. Steve guides and hunts in the big woods public land in northern Pennsylvania with great success. On this episode we cover how Steve's season went both for himself and for his clients in the Big woods of Pennsylvania and New York. We also cover some trail camera data that he saw from this year in regards to the weather and when he saw some good buck movement. You'll hear some good stories that each have some tips that you can take into next season. Steve also shares some things that he learned from this year that he will be taking into the 2023-2024 season! Debate Topic: Are the new live trail cameras taking away from the woodsman ship for the future generations? Let us know what you think! MVR (Mountain Vacation Rental Link)- https://mvr-vr.com/rentals/the-spike-camp/ Partner & Discount codes: Our Ground Coffee Co.----> BCPA (15%) TideWe ---> BCP18 (18%) Forget Genetics ---> Backctrypa (20%) DeerAge ---> BACKCOUNTRYPA (10% off your first order) #Enjoytheprocess #measurethememories #Keepthetradition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep.127 Steelheads & Bobbers W. Zyon Terry Feb 13, 2023

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Zyon is from Berks County, has a passion for fishing/Fly Fishing and also dabbles in Hunting. We had the honor of having Zyon in Studio! It was a great conversation that covered all things fishing, how Zyon got into Fishing/ Fly Fishing. Why a lot of fishermen dislike bobbers and the people who use them. Steelheads and what they actually are, along with some tips to have better success at catching some at the right time of year. Of course we also share some fishing stories that only grow by the days. MVR (Mountain Vacation Rental Link)- https://mvr-vr.com/rentals/the-spike-camp/ Partner & Discount codes: Our Ground Coffee Co.----> BCPA (15%) TideWe ---> BCP18 (18%) Forget Genetics ---> Backctrypa (20%) DeerAge ---> BACKCOUNTRYPA (10% off your first order) #Enjoytheprocess #measurethememories #Keepthetradition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep.126 Predator Hunting 101 W. Zach Eisler Feb 06, 2023

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On this episode we cover everything Predator Hunting! We had the pleasure of chatting with Zach Eisler out of Western Pennsylvania to pick his brain about predator hunting and how he got into it! Topics: - The basic you need to get into predator hunting - Tips to gain access to private farms - Thermals Vs. Night Vison - Zach's set up & of course you'll hear some good stories! MVR (Mountain Vacation Rental Link)- https://mvr-vr.com/rentals/the-spike-camp/ News: -Why Smallmouth Bass Are One of the Most Dangerous Fish in the Country | Outdoor Life (outdoorlife.com) -Smallmouth bass are an under-ice treasure - Outdoor News (outdoornews.com) -Old tricks still work on the ice - Outdoor News (outdoornews.com) Partner & Discount codes: Our Ground Coffee Co.----> BCPA (15%) TideWe ---> BCP18 (18%) Forget Genetics ---> Backctrypa (20%) DeerAge ---> BACKCOUNTRYPA (10% off your first order) #Enjoytheprocess #measurethememories #Keepthetradition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep.125 Perseverance & Adversity W. Hunter Shugart Jan 30, 2023

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On this episode we chat with BCPA Camp member and our buddy Hunter Shugart -Hear how Hunter got into hunting & transitioned from Rifle to a pure blow archery hunter -How he overcame losing a lot of his permission pieces -The story behind his 2022 9 point -A discussion about why we think deer rather drink from still water instead of running water MVR (Mountain Vacation Rental Link)- https://mvr-vr.com/rentals/the-spike-camp/ DEBATE TOPIC: Is the casual hunter going by the wayside? NEW: - At 96 years young, Pennsylvania hunter finally gets a bear- (Outdoors news) -15 Ways to Bag more late season small game- (Realtree.com) -Texas health department to airdrop rabies vaccines for wildlife along the southern border- (Outdoor life) Partner & Discount codes: Our Ground Coffee Co.----> BCPA (15%) TideWe ---> BCP18 (18%) Forget Genetics ---> Backctrypa (20%) DeerAge ---> BACKCOUNTRYPA (10% off your first order) #Enjoytheprocess #measurethememories #nottheinches #dontshamethegame #Keepthetradition #backcountrypapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep.124 Final Day in Illinois Jan 23, 2023

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This is our last Episode from Illinois We recap our final day. Discuss what we learned, what we would've done differently as hunters. We also hear from the Guides, Scott, Mason and Steve on what they learned from the 2022 season and what they would be doing differently next year. Along with some great stories once again! B&D outfitter is a top notch establishment with some great properties to go along with a cabin feel back at the lodge. We would highly recommend B&D to anyone that is looking for a semi guided outfitter in Illinois that will do everything they can to get you on a Mature Whitetail. We want to Thank B&D Outfitter for opening their doors to us and we are looking forward to the next trip out to Illinois! THE NEWS: Watch: Everglades Tourist Films 15-Foot Python. Critics Say She Should Have Run It Over https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/invasive-python-crosses-road/ 18 Best Tips For Finding Your First Shed Antler https://www.outdoorlife.com/story/hunting/best-tips-for-finding-your-first-shed-antler/ PFBC ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT ADDITION OF PUBLIC FISHING ACCESS ON TWENTYMILE CREEK IN ERIE COUNTY https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/fish-and-boat-commission-details.aspx?newsid=496#:~:text=HARRISBURG%2C%20Pa Friends & Discount Codes: TideWe/ BCP18-18% Our Grounds Coffee Co/ BCPA-15% Forget Genetics/ BACKCTRYPA-20% Deer Age/ BACKCOUNTRYPA-10% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep.123 Illinois Day 4 Recap Jan 16, 2023

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Hear about how our 4th day out in Illinois went during the late season bowhunting season & hear what our game plans our for day 5. You'll also hear some funny stories from Jeff while he was in his blind today. We also have some conversations about Illinois hunting and Scott Bean the owner of B&D Outfitters tells some more stories. Guest: Scott Bean, Mason Evans, Steve Shirk, Tim Lowman and Jeff Beck News: See a flock of turkeys? The Pa. Game Commission wants you to report where and when https://pgcdatacollection.pa.gov/TurkeyBroodSurvey Venison Facts Amid the Lion Diet TikTok Craze and World Carnivore Month https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/venison-nutrition-facts/ States Consider Using Budget Surpluses to Fund Conservation https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/conservation-trust-fund-budget-surplus/ (if you have a news article you'd like to share, we would love to hear from you) Friendships/Discount Codes: Our Grounds Coffee Co/ BCPA Forget Genetics/ BACKCTRYPA Deer Age/ BACKCOUNTRYPA Heated Hunts/ BCPA5 We want to thank all of our followers and listeners for the support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep.122 LATE SEASON BOWHUNTING (day 3) & A KANSAS BUCK Jan 09, 2023

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On this episode we recap our day 3 out in Illinois from the B&D outfitter lodge! Topics: -How are day went -Game plans are changing - Along with some other stories from Camp You will also hear about Tim Lowman, KANSAS PUBLIC LAND BUCK The NEWS by Patrick 25 Hillbilly Squirrel Hunting Tips https://www.realtree.com/small-game-hunting/articles/25-hillbilly-squirrel-hunting-tips PennLive’s Marcus Schneck, Pa.’s preeminent outdoors journalist, dies at 66 https://www.pennlive.com/outdoors/2022/12/pennlives-marcus-schneck-pas-preeminent-outdoors-journalist-dies-at-66.html Backyard feeders welcome but not essential for winter bird migration https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/11/backyard-feeders-welcome-but-not-essential-for-winter-bird-migration.html Friends of the Podcast: -Our Grounds Coffee Company- BCPA (15% off your order) https://ourgroundscoffeeco.com/ -Heated Hunts: BCPA5 https://www.heatedhunts.com/ -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% https://www.forgetgenetics.com/ -DeerAge: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first orders https://orders.deerage.com/?affID=backcountrypa -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested) https://habitoutdoors.com/ -ONX https://webmap.onxmaps.com/hunt/onboarding?ref=smartlink-test-hunt-app-ub-v2 If you would be interested in being a friend of the podcast send us a message and we talk and see if we can help each other out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep.121 Late Season Hunting in Illinois Day 1&2 Jan 02, 2023

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On this episode the BackCountry Pa crew is in Illinois for the late archery season! The crew was joined by Jeff Beck and Tim Lowman and the B&D Outfitters lodge in Pike County Topics: - Hear how the owner, Scott Bean went from a Pennsylvania Native to becoming the owner and a Guide for B&D Outiftters - How day 1 and 2 went for us our in Illinois - Hear how Jeff was the first on the board This will be a four part serious recapping each day we are out there. We highly recommend B&D outfitters if you want some top notch guides with goals of getting you on big buck and not to just see a lot of deer. We also loved how it felt like hunting camp out there with home cooked meals every night and great conversations in the den with football on the TV and a beer in our hands! BCPA News W. Patrick -Hunters successful this fall, but violations weighed down game wardens, too https://eu.goerie.com/story/sports/outdoors/2022/12/21/game-wardens-slammed-with-hunters-this-fall-for-turkey-bear-deer/69742428007/ -3 MISTAKES MUZZLELOADER HUNTERS MAKE https://www.themeateater.com/wired-to-hunt/whitetail-hunting/3-mistakes-muzzleloader-hunters-make -Iowa Hunter Shoots a Booner After Dogs, 8 People, and a Farmer on a Tractor Clear the Field https://www.realtree.com/deer-hunting/rack-reports/2022/12/19/iowa-hunter-shoots-a-booner-after-dogs-8-people-and-a-farmer-on Partners: -Heated Hunts: BCPA5 -Forget Genetics: Backctrypa 20% -DeerAge: BACKCOUNTRYPA 10% your first orders -Habit outdoors (Thoughtfully Designed + Quality Built + Field Tested) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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