Pennsylvania Woodsman - Bird Brain Is Back: Talking Spring Turkeys with Long Branch Game Calls

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4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2026

⏱️ 71 minutes

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In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined by Jake Stanisch of Long Branch Turkey Calls for a deep dive into all things spring turkey hunting. From growing up in Pennsylvania and becoming hooked on the sound of a gobble at a young age, Jake shares what fuels his passion for chasing turkeys year after year. The conversation covers scouting, preseason preparation, and how understanding turkey behavior — from early spring through the month of May — can shape success in the woods. They also discuss how pressure, hens, and seasonal timing influence gobbling activity, and why persistence often matters more than perfect strategy.

Beyond tactics, the episode digs into the mindset of a turkey hunter. Jake breaks down the importance of mastering the fundamentals — becoming proficient with a few calls instead of chasing every new product, reading a bird’s “temperature,” and knowing when to call versus when to stay quiet. The guys also explore different hunting styles, from aggressive run-and-gun approaches to patient sit-and-wait tactics, and why neither is right or wrong. At its core, this episode is about time in the woods, learning through experience, and embracing the unpredictability that keeps turkey hunters coming back every spring.

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0:40.4	This show is driven to provide relatable hunting and outdoor content in the Keystone State and surrounding Northeast.
0:46.2	On this show, you'll hear an array of perspectives from biologists and industry professionals
0:50.3	to average Joe's with a lifetime of knowledge.
0:53.6	All centered around values aiming to be better outdoors men and women both in the field as well as home and daily life no clicks no self interest just the light in the pursuit of creation and now your host the pride of pennsylvania the who shoot straight and won't steer you wrong.
1:11.8	Johnny Appleseed himself.
1:13.4	Mitchell Schirichael Schirich.
1:14.5	Mitchell Shirk.
1:19.3	Hey, everybody, welcome back to another episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman podcast.
1:24.1	Thanks for joining us.
1:25.7	However, I got a little bit of bad news, guys. This is going to be
1:30.4	the last episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman podcasted me hosting it. It's come to a shock as me.
1:39.7	It's been a little bit of a hard thing to adjust to, but this is going to be the last one, and I'm
1:47.3	sorry to bring it to you so abruptly. Now, I'm just kidding, April Fool's. That's a very
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