Dave Stercula


I started hunting in 1985 as a 15 year old, sort of a late start compared to some.  But due to not having that mentor to teach me the ins and outs, I literally started reading every magazine or book I could get my hands on to fulfill this burning desire flowing through me to hunt.  As seasons passed I practiced what I read and applied it in the real woods.  I quickly learned that I was embarking on one of the biggest and most thrilling challenges the outdoors could offer.  With every visit to the woods, bringing me just a fraction closer…. the addiction was on!

When I was 17, I moved to Pennsylvania from a 5 year stay in North Carolina and slowly graduated into a serious bow hunter.  With the longer seasons I set my goals high right off the start by only shooting  a bow, and hunted for a decent buck for my first deer.  Needless to say, the adrenaline rush of the chase for mature whitetails left me obsessed, 24/7, 365.

I’m a believer in land leases, and currently have leases in the Midwest, Delaware, and my home state of Pennsylvania.   I’ve had the luxury of being in the company of some great mentors and also some of the best quality whitetails in the country.  After a lot of difficult discipline, I’ve taken many pope and young bucks, and a few in the 150’s and 160’s.  Most importantly, I’ve made some of the best memories with friends and family that will forever be cherished in my mental trophy room. 

I’ve worked in archery pro shops for several years and even ran my own shop for a few.  After quickly realizing the store front was interrupting my personal hunting time, I turned my basement into a full archery shop for all of my friends and family to enjoy.  I’ve also been filming deer for years, trying to get the awesome experience of our hunts as a memory for all to share.  After a few seasons of hauling camera equipment into a tree you learn very fast that you’ve just doubled your list of things to go wrong.  Consequently you’ve just created one of your most challenging hunts ever.  With the addiction being in my blood, I still thrive on laying down footage to share with friends and family.  Every clip is a learning experience that creates more desire to make the next one better.  There’s just something truly special about capturing footage in the wild , I guess it’s the thought of being able to share those experiences forever.