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Podcast discussing hunting, fishing, and outdoor pursuits. Hunting stories, follies, and feeling alive. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

Stephen Hurley


    • Sep 29, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Episode 20: Paul's Pronghorn Pursuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 91:17


    In this episode, I speak with Paul Roberts and Derek Langway on an archery Wyoming Pronghorn hunt that they went on. Items discussed along the way are destiny, endless travel, car troubles, skull dragging, ranchers, prairie dogs, horn goo, and euro mounts. His story is a great example of just getting out there and doing it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 19: Oliver Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 18:00


    I talk with Paul Roberts and his son Oliver on Oliver's successful turkey hunt this year. Oliver is told he has won the Spring Thunder 2022 competition. Oliver unboxes the trophy and tells us what happened on the hunt. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 18: 85th Annual PA Trappers Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 46:41


    In this episode, I speak with Steve Senn and Dave Rodgers of District 12 from the PA Trappers Association about the upcoming 85th Annual PA Trappers Rendezvous. This is an event you don't want to miss, there is something for everyone. Other topics include: the last stronghold for red fox, fur price fluctuation, bear snares, kids skinning muskrats, turtle trapping, and Miss Pennsylvania. patrappers.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 17: The Ochnichs hunt South Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 82:00


    I talk with Brielle, Anique, and Chad Ochnich about a trip they took to South Africa to hunt various game animals including a sable, springbok, caracal, and cape buffalo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 16: Season Report with Kris Chains - "Never Miss a Season"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 34:46


    In this episode I speak with Kris Chains the creator of seasonreport.com. Season Report is a personalized almanac where you can create your own harvest dashboard whether you hunt, fish, grow, or forage. This tool has personally helped me plan my garden. With this tool you can be sure you will never miss a season whether you track hunting seasons, plant a garden, or want to target the best time to hit the woods for mushrooms in your area. Give it a try at seasonreport.com seasonreport.com Instagram: myseasonreport Facebook: @myseasonreport --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 15: Spring Thunder 2022 Announcement - Pick your charity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 4:51


    In this quick episode, I announce the Spring Thunder 2022 competition with some more flexibility this year for the winner to choose the charity of their choice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 14: Green is Good - Finding Shed Antlers with Craig Slomers and Ben Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 44:25


    In this episode we have Craig Slomers of 2D Outfitters and Ben Porter a shed hunting fanatic discussing finding shed antlers on private and public ground. Topics include timing, agriculture versus woods, snow, green up, and coyote pee. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 13: The Crabman: Hunting Ducks on the Widewater with Derek Langway

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 65:52


    In this episode, Derek Langway and I talk about our hunt down in VA with the Crabman with Widewater Waterfowl and Derek gives an update from Episode 2 Suicide Ducks. He discusses his attempt to get into duck hunting on a budget. Other topics include: Crabman, bougey blinds, VA MD border, 1000 duck lazy rafts, killing hole, believable decoy sets, nuances of identifying flying ducks, squirrel barks, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 12: "What to ask an Outfitter?" with Craig Slomers of 2D Outfitters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 68:43


    In this episode, I talk with Craig Slomers of 2D Outfitters on what people should ask an outfitter. Craig's experience as a guide gives listeners valuable information and helps establish a solid baseline to those who are looking to book a guided hunt anywhere. Website: 2doutfitters.com Instagram: @2d.outfitters --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 11: Getting Squirrelly with Susan Hurley and John Ruzicka

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 25:42


    In this episode, Susan Hurley and John Ruzicka give their culinary review of locally sourced, free range Pennsylvania gray squirrel. Other topics include eating crickets, Australian possum, Green Street Grille, and Slyfox brewery. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 10: Jim Hale's 2021 PA Buck Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 38:03


    In this episode we talk with Jim Hale, an experienced whitetail hunter and his pursuit of a whitetail buck in PA. We hear how his season is going and what necessary changes and tactics have led to his success. Instagram: @jmh7331 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 9: Backyard Buck in the Rut

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 10:11


    A 2021 midseason whitetail update. I tell the story of having an opportunity at a PA whitetail buck in the rut and a good reason to take someone hunting. Instagram:  outdoorswithsteve pivotal_outdoors --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 8: Chasing High Country UT Mule Deer and Elk with Randall Laird

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 87:37


    In this episode we travel to UT to hunt high country mule deer and elk with my buddy Randall Laird. We cover how it went including: elevation, multiple stalks, the importance of water, bugle battles, troutwurst, and more.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 7: 2021 Spring Thunder Champ with Derek Langway and Paul Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 49:32


    We hear from Paul Roberts and Derek Langway on their success in the turkey woods this past spring and bestow the title of 2021 Spring Thunder Champion. Instagram: outdoorswithsteve pivotal_outdoors --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 6: Spring Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 51:55


    In this episode we talk with some fellow turkey hunters up and down the east coast on their tips and tactics for scouting and finding spring turkeys. Justin Lambert also tells us of some early success down in Alabama. The Spring Thunder 2021 contest is announced. Details can be found on Instagram @Pivotal_outdoors --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 5: Q&A 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 17:12


    I answer some questions submitted by listeners. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 4: 2021 Alabama Deer rut with Justin Lambert

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 45:21


    I head down south to visit a buddy of mine, Justin Lambert. We discuss the uniqueness of the Alabama deer rut and how the hunt went. We also talk about turkey hunting and fishing.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 3: 2020 CO Elk hunt with my Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 67:16


    We give a timeline of how our 2020 CO First Rifle Season Elk hunt went. Some items discussed are glassing, backpacking, and elk smell. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 2: Suicide Ducks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 28:50


    In this episode myself and two old platoon mates go on our first duck hunt in the Eastern Shore of Maryland. We discuss how the day went while cleaning ducks by a campfire. Feel free to follow or contact my guests through Instagram at the below handles. @dereklangway @pintens_peter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

    Episode 1: Hunting Alaska with Austin Manelick

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 71:49


    We talk with Austin Manelick from Mission Alaska about Alaskan hunting, buck fever, recurve bows, being a family man, Penn State Rugby, and much more. Follow Austin on: Instagram: @mission_alaska www.missionak.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pivotal-outdoors/support

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