Ep. 134: Hunting Public Land Timber Cuts with Steve Sherk // Sherk's Guide Service
On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Steve Sherk of Sherk’s Guide Service in the second episode of the two part series on hunting public land mountain bucks in the big woods of Pennsylvania. In part 2, we dive into everything about hunting timber cuts on public land and why you shouldn’t be upset when your area is getting logged. Topics include why you should hunt timber cuts, where bucks bed, hunting from the ground, using onX to locate timber cuts and understanding the different ages of cuts.
Topics:
Why should you hunt timber cuts
Where bucks bed - edge of the cut vs. the interior
When thick is just too thick
Still-hunting logging cuts from the ground
Using the onX Hunt app to locate timber cuts
Understanding the different ages of timber cuts
Patience and confidence kills
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