Call of the Outdoors
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Call of the Outdoors

Pennsylvania Game Commission

Active · Publishes monthly

Key Metrics

Episodes
74
In catalog
Apple Rating
4.7 / 5
108 Apple ratings
Cadence
Monthly
~every 21 days
Avg Length
49m
Per episode
Latest
Jun 03, 2026
Active

About the Show

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!

Partnership & Audience Signals

Guest Interviews

Regularly hosts outside guests

Established Catalog

74 episodes — long track record

Production & Distribution

Active Since
Apr 16, 2020
Consistency
68%
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.castos.com

Recent Episodes

Ep. 71 | Celebrating the Hunt All Year Long: 2026-27 Seasons & License Sales

Jun 03, 2026 34m

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…

Ep. 70 | Luck of the Draw: Elk Application & Hunting Updates

May 13, 2026 34m

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…

Ep. 69 | Spring Gobbler’s Golden Era: A Conservation Comeback

May 06, 2026 54m

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…

Special Update: Changes for 2026-27 Hunting Seasons

Apr 15, 2026 36m

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…

Ep. 68 | Speaking Spring Gobbler: Turkey Man’s Calling Tips

Apr 01, 2026 39m

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…

Ep. 67 | Forged by Fire: Prescribed Burns for Better Habitat

Mar 04, 2026 56m

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…

Ep. 66 | Conservation Legislation: Tags, Tradition, and Title 34

Feb 04, 2026 37m

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…

Special Update: Proposed Change to Firearms Deer Season

Jan 15, 2026 12m

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…

Ep. 65 | Trapline to Tree Stand: Tom Miranda’s Outdoor Adventures

Jan 07, 2026 35m

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…

Ep. 64 | Game Chat: Answering Your Wild Questions

Dec 03, 2025 44m

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…

Ep. 63 | Protect & Serve: Game Wardens in the Wild

Nov 05, 2025 1h

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…

Ep. 62 | Deer Camp Kinship: A Hunting Legacy of Giving Back

Oct 01, 2025 35m

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)…

Ep. 61 | Firing for the Future: Conservation Starts at the Range

Sep 03, 2025 48m

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…

Ep. 60 | Keep Your Weekends Wild: Sunday Hunting is History in the Making

Aug 06, 2025 33m

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…

Ep.59 | Tree Trailblazers: Forest Stewardship & Wildlife Strategy

Jul 02, 2025 1h 10m

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.…

Call of the Outdoors Episode 58: PA Residents Guaranteed an Antlerless License for Any WMU

Jun 04, 2025 1h 1m

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…

Call of the Outdoors Episode 57: How To Sweet-Talk the Toughest Turkeys

May 07, 2025 51m

If you can outsmart a longbeard here, you can probably outsmart one anywhere. Pennsylvania birds can be challenging to hunt. Grand National Champion and PA native Hunter Wallis joins host Matt…

Call of the Outdoors Episode 56: Samples, Spurs, and Strutters: Pennsylvania’s Wild Turkey Studies

Apr 02, 2025 1h 4m

It’s turkey time!   Wildlife Technicians Rachel Pennell, Tony Musselman, and Andrew Cushman join host Matt Morrett to discuss Pennsylvania’s largest-ever wild turkey study and their…

Call of the Outdoors Episode 55: The Bear Necessities

Mar 05, 2025 40m

Question: what kind of bear is best? Black bear! The Game Commission’s new Black Bear Biologist Brandon Snavely joins host Matt Morrett to provide insight into the latest black bear science, a look…

Call of the Outdoors Episode 54: Miles for Piles-Pennsylvania Shed Hunting Strategies

Feb 05, 2025 48m

It’s about that time when white gold starts dropping in Penn’s Woods!  Forester Chris Sabol and Recruiting Outreach Specialist Tyler Strohecker join host Matt Morrett to share their tips for finding…

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