New Hunters, New Bow, New Challenges: Same Passion

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined by Josh Buchman of the Tracks & Tackle Collaborative for a conversation that goes well beyond hunting tactics. Josh shares how his passion for the outdoors has evolved from simply filling tags to finding fulfillment in introducing new hunters to the outdoors. Whether it's helping his daughter harvest her first deer, mentoring a friend through his first hunting season, or watching others experience success, Josh explains why passing on the tradition has become just as rewarding as punching his own tag. The conversation also dives into bowhunting, the challenge of transitioning from a compound bow to traditional archery, developing a consistent shot process, and the value of embracing new goals to keep hunting exciting. Along the way, Mitchell and Josh reflect on balancing hunting with family, learning through experience, the anticipation of a new season, and why the greatest rewards often come from the people beside us rather than the game we harvest. If you're counting down the days until opening day, this episode is a reminder that hunting is about much more than filling a tag—it's about growth, challenge, and sharing the experience with others.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.