Sportsmen's Nation - For The Die-hard Sportsman

In this episode of the Antler Up Podcast, host Jeremy Dinsmore sits down with Steve Sherk Jr., a master of hunting big whitetails in the vast woods of Pennsylvania. Steve opens up about how his approach to hunting has evolved over the years, now balancing the demands of family and his guiding service with his passion for pursuing deer. He highlights his strategic shift toward gun season, with limited time set aside for bow hunting. Steve delves into the significance of trail cam data for choosing prime hunting spots and shares his observations on how deer behavior and bedding areas change as the season progresses, encouraging hunters to adapt their strategies accordingly.Steve also shares invaluable tips on handling hunting pressure, noting the importance of flanking pressure to locate less disturbed areas. His early spring scouting methods—focused on understanding deer movement and bedding before the landscape thickens—provide key insights into successful hunting strategies. Steve talks about his favorite ta