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Beau Martonik is joined by Steve Smith, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. They talk about his hunting journey and the evolution of wildlife management in Pennsylvania. They cover topics from deer population trends, upcoming changes for the 2025 hunting seasons, and initiatives like the Deer Management Assistance Program. Steve also addresses hunter concerns regarding regulations such as no hunting on Sundays, highlights efforts to improve access to public land, how decisions are made, and what the overall future of hunting in Pennsylvania looks like for years to come.
Topics:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:06:33 - Steve's First Hunt
00:08:10 - Past and Present Pennsylvania Deer Population
00:11:59 - Steve’s Position As Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission
00:14:44 - Relationship Between Game Commission and Hunters
