The Keystone Chronicles

EP.36 Craving Wild w/ Dan Smeltz

Welcome this week's guest, Haling from the Poconos, Mr. Dan Smeltz. Dan runs the Craving Wild page and also is the Craving Wild Podcast host. This BS session got into some great topics like trail cam placement and tips. Recovering from Lyme Disease and flair ups. The importance of shooting your damn bow! As well as cooking wild game. Dan is a passionate outdoorsmen that loves to cook wild game and sling arrows down the range. We believe everyone will throughly enjoy this fireside chat feel. Check out Craving Wild and enjoy!

EP.35 Lesson’s in Failure

Faithful listener's, all my homies welcome back. Guys this week I try something a little different with a deep dive into thoughts on how to train your brain to win. I try to cover some thoughts and mindsets I believe may help others going into the second half of the year and hunting seasons. I also touch on Mens mental health and the importance of asking or finding help. Get out there and get ready for the season ahead! I hope you enjoy the episode!

EP.34 The Hungry Huntsman w/ Gunnar Emberg

Cooking wild game after the kill is the ending process and is something I am very Passionate about. I get a rush when serving the food I make for others.In this weeks episode we are joined by Gunnar Emberg a.k.a. The Hungry Huntsman. Gunnar is a combat veteran that has found his way to being a wild game chef. Gunnar really knows his way around the kitchen and his recipes are great. I love the journey that he’s on and think that you guys are gonna love his story. We get to talking about his path on being who he is today and thoughts on different ways to cook and butcher game. we also cover thoughts on our great states public lands. We hope you enjoy as much as we did. The Hungry Huntsman
 

EP.33 Wooly Bugged w/ Michael Evanko

How does being on the water fishing make you feel? How does it contribute to the way you move about your life outside of being on the water? These are just a few questions we go over in this deep thought episode with Mr. Wooly Bugged himself. Micheal Evanko is a veteran fly fisherman that has a great track record and even better scrap book. Mike sits down with us to bring us some insight and connection from someone that spends countless hours on the water tricking fish into eating feathers. Join us as we dive into a brain picking session on thoughts and some tactics used to land a great mindset and get a tight line. Wooly Bugged
What to expect:
Mike's start on the water.
Diving into the zen mindset that is fly fishing
Why fly fishing.
Comparison of our great states waterways.
 

EP.32 Going All In w/ Alex Lindemuth

The world of Traditional archery can be scary at first glance and most dont jump all in but thats not the case for Alex Lindemuth. Alex sits down with us to talk his switch from compound to traditional Archery. We talk about the hunt and set up on last years deer. We also get to the topic of wounding deer, tracking, and getting back in the game after losing an animal. Alex is becoming a great woodsman that thoroughly enjoys the process. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Thank you for listening.
Topics
Last years Buck
Setting up for the wind and thermals
Its all in the small details
Tracking wounded animals/ getting back in the game
Jumping into Traditional Archery with both feet

EP.31 Allegheny Houndsman w/ Merle Bolette

Step into the world of hunting with "mans best friend". I was raised around small game hunting and using the help of hounds for cottontail. Iv been looking to bring an experienced and seasoned Houndsman through on the show. Merle Bolette sits down with us to discuss the ins and outs of being a dog handler. The conversation covers Cotton tail and Hare in comparison. Running hounds for Bobcat. A little coyote hunting and some of talk of changes through the years in our great state. I really enjoyed this conversation and think you will too. Thank you guys for listening and we hope you enjoy. 

EP.30 Creekside w/ Mike Miller

An episode for those of you that love to hear passionate outdoorsman chat it up. Mike Miller runs the Creekside wildlife and Creekside podcast. Mike is super passionate about the outdoors and straight killer. He is knowledgeable with turkey to whitetail and even with food plots. Mike's youtube channel Creekside Wildlife is growing and he also has a photograph business. in the episode Mike and I cover everything from his turkey kill this year to starting Creekside. Some things also covered are a love for filming wildlife, trail camera bans, hunting resets, and changes in our great state. Mike is great guy and can also help you with apparel needs. we hope you enjoy this BS session. 

EP.29 The Bow Hunting League w/ Wayne Gadley & Cole Wolbert

Listening faithful, all my Homies. Welcome back to another episode of The Keystone Chronicles podcast. This week we have two good old PA boys, Wayne Gadley and Cole Wolbert that will be spittin facts about the Bow Hunting League. The Bow Hunting League is a 100% free hunting contest with some great prizes and even better camaraderie. In the episode the boys give us insight on how to enter, some of the rules, and some of their experiences. You should really check it out for yourself! Go to the Facebook page to see some kills or over to the website to enter. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to them or the Bow Hunting League page. We hope you enjoy our conversation and as always thank you for listening!

EP.28 Bowcreek Outdoors w/ Matt Sipling

Welcome back listening faithful for another great episode. I know most of the listeners use game cameras and maybe it time for an upgrade? Look no further than veteran owned Pennsylvania based Bowcreek Outdoors. Owner Matt Sipling spends some time with us this week talking his PA company and the cameras they make as well as how to use them. Of course we also touch on thoughts toward some PA laws and regs. Guys Matt is great guy and has some top notch Stuff. Please give him a shot to do business with you when choosing your next trail cam. We hope you enjoy our conversation. Bowcreek Outdoors

EP.27 Beyond The Laurel w/ Coy Donahue

The Ridge Reaper himself Mr. Coy Donahue comes thru this week talking his first Pennsylvania public land bird of the year and tight line euro nymphing.  Coy is an established killer and has some great advice to those seeking some new outdoor knowledge. He builds his own turkey calls which can be purchased from his company "Beyond The Laurel". I highly suggest you check out all his content and support his journey on all social platforms. We hope you enjoy our conversation! Coy Donahue Beyond The Laurel