Pennsylvania Woodsman - Aggressive, Not Reckless: Week 3 Pennsylvania Turkey Hunting Strategy
Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting
Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network
4.8 • 615 Ratings
🗓️ 13 May 2026
⏱️ 67 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined by his longtime friend DJ Hoshauer for an honest, story-filled conversation recapping the highs, lows, and lessons learned from the first two weeks of Pennsylvania turkey season. From close encounters in the mountains to missed opportunities at point-blank range, the guys break down what’s actually happening in the woods right now and why persistence matters more than perfection. DJ shares stories of hunting with his daughters during the junior season and opener, the challenge of tight shooting windows in mountain terrain, and why even experienced hunters still make mistakes when adrenaline and gobbling birds enter the equation
The conversation then shifts into a practical discussion focused on hunting the next stretch of the season — how pressured birds behave differently, why getting tight on the roost still matters, and how calling strategy changes as the season progresses. Mitchell and DJ unpack the difference between aggressive and reckless turkey hunting, the importance of reading a bird’s “temperature,” and why week three can quietly become one of the best windows of the entire season. More than tactics alone, this episode is about staying persistent, enjoying the process, and remembering why spring mornings in the turkey woods keep hunters coming back year after year.
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