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Pivotal Outdoors

Pivotal Outdoors

By Stephen Hurley

Podcast discussing hunting, fishing, and outdoor pursuits. Hunting stories, follies, and feeling alive.
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Episode 20: Paul's Pronghorn Pursuit

Pivotal OutdoorsSep 29, 2022

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Episode 20: Paul's Pronghorn Pursuit

Episode 20: Paul's Pronghorn Pursuit

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.
Sep 29, 202201:30:46
Episode 19: Oliver Wins

Episode 19: Oliver Wins

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.
Jun 26, 202217:29
Episode 18: 85th Annual PA Trappers Association

Episode 18: 85th Annual PA Trappers Association

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

Jun 13, 202246:10
Episode 17: The Ochnichs hunt South Africa

Episode 17: The Ochnichs hunt South Africa

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.
May 26, 202201:21:29
Episode 16: Season Report with Kris Chains - "Never Miss a Season"

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

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


May 10, 202234:15
Episode 15: Spring Thunder 2022 Announcement - Pick your charity

Episode 15: Spring Thunder 2022 Announcement - Pick your charity

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.
Apr 13, 202204:20
Episode 14: Green is Good - Finding Shed Antlers with Craig Slomers and Ben Porter

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

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.

Feb 25, 202243:54
Episode 13: The Crabman: Hunting Ducks on the Widewater with Derek Langway

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

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.

Feb 18, 202201:05:20
Episode 12: "What to ask an Outfitter?" with Craig Slomers of 2D Outfitters

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

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

Feb 03, 202201:08:12
Episode 11: Getting Squirrelly with Susan Hurley and John Ruzicka

Episode 11: Getting Squirrelly with Susan Hurley and John Ruzicka

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.
Jan 22, 202225:10
Episode 10: Jim Hale's 2021 PA Buck Story

Episode 10: Jim Hale's 2021 PA Buck Story

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

Dec 08, 202137:32
Episode 9: Backyard Buck in the Rut

Episode 9: Backyard Buck in the Rut

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
Nov 12, 202109:40
Episode 8: Chasing High Country UT Mule Deer and Elk with Randall Laird

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

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.

Oct 12, 202101:27:05
Episode 7: 2021 Spring Thunder Champ with Derek Langway and Paul Roberts

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

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
Jul 02, 202149:01
Episode 6: Spring Thunder

Episode 6: Spring Thunder

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
Apr 07, 202151:24
Episode 5: Q&A 1

Episode 5: Q&A 1

I answer some questions submitted by listeners.
Mar 02, 202116:41
Episode 4: 2021 Alabama Deer rut with Justin Lambert

Episode 4: 2021 Alabama Deer rut with Justin Lambert

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.
Feb 10, 202144:50
Episode 3: 2020 CO Elk hunt with my Dad

Episode 3: 2020 CO Elk hunt with my Dad

We give a timeline of how our 2020 CO First Rifle Season Elk hunt went.
Some items discussed are glassing, backpacking, and elk smell.
Jan 21, 202101:06:45
Episode 2: Suicide Ducks

Episode 2: Suicide Ducks

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
Jan 12, 202128:19
Episode 1: Hunting Alaska with Austin Manelick

Episode 1: Hunting Alaska with Austin Manelick

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
Dec 12, 202001:11:18