Welcome to the BackCountry Pa Podcast! In this episode, your host Cody Halbleib is joined by John Prokop, a passionate Pennsylvania native who spends a significant amount of time scouting and shed hunting in the vast wilderness of Pennsylvania. John is also an avid hunter, particularly targeting mature bucks. During the podcast, Cody and John delve into various topics, including how John initially got into hunting and his introduction to shed hunting. They also discuss John's thrilling 2023 hunting season, which saw him successfully take down a mature mountain buck during archery season and another buck in New York using his rifle, all on public land. On the second half of the Video Podcast, you'll hear about one of John's secrets to success is his strategic use of trail cameras. He shares his insights on trail camera placement, including the highly effective technique of clustering them. This valuable information will undoubtedly elevate your game. We also delve into John's go-to type areas, where he consistently finds success. Discover the top signs to look for when scouting these areas, as well as his tried-and-true setups that have produced multiple mature mountain bucks. BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE! John also shares his expertise on shed hunting, providing valuable tips that will enhance your skills in this exciting off-season activity. Join us as we explore these topics and dive into some unexpected rabbit holes along the way. This episode is packed with knowledge that will benefit you in the upcoming seasons, whether it's the early season or the late season of 2024-25. We really hope you enjoy this episode & are having a great season chasing after whitetails! Discount Codes Use Code: BackcountryPA15 save 15% at XOP Use Code: BCPA save 15% at Our Grounds Coffee Co. Use Code: Backctrypa Save 20% at Forget Genetics Use Code: BCP18 sace 18% at TideWe Partners: OnX Our Podcast can be found on all major platforms like iTunes, Spotify, and More! Just follow the links in our Bio. We want to thank you for the support and Remember to Keep your tradition & Enjoy the Freaking Process