Pennsylvania Woodsman - Turkey Season: Strategizing the Opening Week

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell kicks off a new multi-part turkey season series focused on breaking down the season week by week — starting with opening week in Pennsylvania. After sharing a candid and personal reflection on priorities, time, and the temptation to let hunting take center stage, he resets the focus on what truly matters: faith, family, and keeping the pursuit in its proper place. It’s an honest look at the internal struggle many hunters face this time of year, and a reminder that success isn’t defined by a filled tag. From there, Mitchell is joined by Jason Miller for a deep dive into how experienced hunters approach the first few days of turkey season. The conversation covers everything from managing hunting pressure and respecting other hunters to breaking down property selection, early-season calling strategy, and reading birds in real time. With a heavy emphasis on situational awareness and patience, they discuss when to be aggressive, when to back off, and how understanding bird behavior early in the season can set the tone for weeks to come. This episode blends real-world tactics with hard-earned perspective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.