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Ep. 1016: Top 10 Wildlife Books to Listen to or Read This Year

This week on the show I'm breaking down my top 10 wildlife related books - from whitetails, to caribou, grizzlies, and beyond - that I'd recommend you listen to or read this coming year. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 202656 min

Ep. 1015: Foundations - The Deer Don't Beat Us as Often as Our Brains Do

This week, Tony explains how struggle and discomfort mold us into better deer hunters, but only if we embrace then when we don't want to. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 202619 min

Ep. 1014: Scouting Strategies That Separate the Elite Deer Hunter from the Average with Andy May

This week on the show I’m joined by the legendary DIY bowhunter Andy May to discuss the scouting philosophies and strategies that separate the elite whitetail hunter from the average. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 5, 20261h 7m

Ep. 1013: Foundations - The Sad Sound of Disappearing Deer Opportunities

This week, Tony breaks down what's happening to nonresident hunting opportunities, and how important it is to consider going on an adventure now before it's too late. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 202618 min

Ep. 1012: Rewiring Your Brain to Do Hard Things with Tony Peterson

This week on the show I’m joined by Tony Peterson to discuss the science of doing hard things, how our brain changes when we do that, and the implications for hunting and much more. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 20261h 7m

Ep. 1011: Foundations - Smarter Hunters or Dumber Deer?

This week Tony talks about how whitetail hunters seem to have largely split into two different factions according their hunting styles, but in reality most hunters fall squarely in the middle. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 202617 min

Ep. 1010: The Power of Prairie for Whitetails and Beyond with Kent Boucher and Nicolas Lirio

This week on the show I’m joined by Kent Boucher and Nicolas Lirio of Hoksey Native Seeds and The Prairie Farm Podcast, to explore exactly why native prairie is so important for whitetail deer and other species that hunters pursue and benefit from - and how we can help get more of this habitat on the ground. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 20261h 20m

Ep. 1009: Foundations - E-Scouting Mistakes That Could Cost You a Big Buck This Season

This week, Tony breaks down some of the biggest e-scouting mistakes hunters make, and how that can hurt their chances whether they hunt private or public land. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 202618 min

Ep. 1008: 2026 State of the Whitetail Union with Kip Adams

This week on the show I’m joined by Kip Adams, Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association, to discuss the current state of whitetails in America, the most pressing issues facing deer and deer hunters at this moment, deer population and harvest trends, and much more. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 20261h 6m

Ep. 1007: Foundations - Why Winter Scouting is the Best Method for Pinning Down Fall Buck Travel

This week, Tony not only explains the real importance behind winter scouting, but also why it's one of the best tactics for learning how big bucks really travel. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202616 min

Ep. 1006: Shed Hunting Strategies from East Coast to West with ShedCrazy Ben Dettamanti

This week on the show we're talking all things shed hunting, from western big game to whitetails, and even up to Alaska and we're joined by Ben Dettamanti of ShedCrazy. The only known person to find a shed antler in all 50 states. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 5, 20261h 2m

Ep. 1005: Foundations - Off-Season Big Buck Reality Checks

This week, Tony explains how easy it is for us to set unrealistic expectations around our deer hunting, and how a little off-season reflection can point us in a more productive direction. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 202617 min

Ep. 1004: Excellence and the Hunting Life with Brad Stulberg

This week on the show we’re chatting with author Brad Stulberg about routines, habits, and goal-setting practices and philosophies that can help each and any one of us achieve excellence in our pursuits as hunters, archers, marksman, or almost any other pursuit. Check out the Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 20261h 8m

Ep. 1003: Foundations - Why Good Snacks are the True Heroes of Whitetail Hunting

This week, Tony explores the topic of tree stand snacks, and explains why the right treat might just help you kill a buck outside of the rut. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 202617 min

Ep. 1002: Mark Kenyon AMA: Big Buck Hysteria, Conservation Politics, Wired to Hunt's Future, and More

This week on the show I’m doing a solo "Ask Me Anything" episode, in which I’m answering your questions about my new role at MeatEater, conservation issues, deer hunting tactics, regulations, and more. Check out the Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 20261h 12m

Ep. 1001: Foundations - The Value of Deer That Goes WAY Beyond Antlers

This week, Tony shares not only why he loves venison, but what he does to ensure that every meal of deer meat is as good as it can be. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20, 202616 min

Ep. 1000: The Future of Hunting in America with Randy Newberg

This week, on this special 1,000th episode of the Wired to Hunt podcast, I’m joined by Randy Newberg to discuss the future of hunting in America. Plus, I share some news about my future at MeatEater. Check out the Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15, 20261h 34m

Ep. 998-999: Foundations - A Little Buck, a Lone Wolf, and a Crash Course on Deer Behavior

This week, Tony recalls a recent blood trail he and his daughter went on in northern Wisconsin that involved a buck, a wolf, and a lot of lessons on how deer are true survival machines. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 202618 min

Ep. 997: Rewilding Your Life with Michael Easter

This week on the show we’re speaking with Michael Easter, the author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, about tangible ways we can add wildness back into our lives and the real impacts that can have on our outdoor pursuits, happiness, and satisfaction. Check out the Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 8, 20261h 17m

Ep. 996: Foundations - It's Time to Ponder the Lessons Last Season Taught Us

This week, Tony takes a look back at his last season to try to pull lessons from the successes and failures, and he describes why we should all take a little time to reflect on our most recent hunts. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 202615 min

Ep. 995: Top Hunt and Fish Conservation Issues to Watch in 2026 with Chris Borgatti and Devin O’Dea

This week on the show we’re discussing some of the top hunting and fishing related conservation issues and opportunities to keep an eye on in 2026, and joining me are Chris Borgatti and Devin O’Dea of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 1, 20261h 18m

Ep. 994: Foundations - The Dangers of Filling in the Whitetail Blanks

This week, Tony explains how all of us try to fill in the blanks when it comes to deer behavior and our hunting successes, but sometimes it's best to just accept what we can't know and keep trying. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 202517 min

Ep. 993: An Outdoor Year in Review with Janis and Mark

This week on the show Mark and Janis Putelis sit down for a "fireside chat" to review the past year outside and some of their top memories, experiences, and lessons learned, then turn their eyes toward planning for the new year. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 20251h 11m

Ep. 992: Rut Fresh Radio - How to Make the Most Out of the Last Week of 2025!

This week on Rut Fresh, we’re catching up with hunters who recently had late season success or still out developing a late season game plan. Kyle Regis kicks things off with his Ohio late season big buck story and how it came together. Tommy Dickerson tells the story how he shifted late season cameras to put together a game plan to catch up with an Indiana buck. Wrapping things up, Jake Gaylord of the Hunters Advantage Podcast shares an Oklahoma perspective on finding prime food when there’s little to no agriculture ground. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 202532 min

Ep. 991: Foundations - How We Can All Ensure a Better Future for the Next Generation of Whitetail Hunters

This week, Tony runs through a thought experiment on the future of whitetail hunting and what we can do, as individuals, to try to steer this ship in the right direction. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 202516 min

Ep. 990: Elevating Your Wild Game Cooking For the Holidays and Beyond with Jesse Griffiths

This week on the show we’re chatting with renowned chef Jesse Griffith about ideas and techniques for elevating your wild game cooking during the holidays and beyond. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 18, 20251h 17m

Ep. 989: Rut Fresh Radio - Late Season Patterns and Tight Mature Buck Movement

This week on Rut Fresh, we’re ranging the country with hunters who are developing new game plans as weather begins to shift from nasty cold to more mild winter temperatures. Tyler Jones of The Element kicks things off with a big picture look at what sustained cold and hunting pressure are doing to mature buck movement and why this time of year still holds real opportunity if you stay disciplined especially in Texas. David Powell checks in from Kansas and West Virginia, breaking down how he plans to use historical data and a oak flat to connect with his target buck! Wrapping things up, Beau Martonik of the East Meets West Podcast shares an Eastern perspective on grinding through snow, wind, and post gun season pressured deer can be challenge. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 202538 min

Ep. 988: Foundations - Learn to Use All Types of Weather to Kill Big Bucks

This week, Tony explains how weather messes with our hunt plans, but can also teach us to be far better deer hunters if we can get past what we want to believe about certain conditions. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 202517 min

Ep. 987: 20 Late Season Questions With Bill Winke

This week show on the show I’m joined by the one and only Bill Winke for 20 fast questions about killing late season whitetails. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 20251h 0m

Ep. 986: Rut Fresh Radio - The Nastier the Weather, the Bigger the Bucks

This week on Rut Fresh, we’re looking at how early-December’s ugly weather is shaking things loose across the whitetail world. Mark Kenyon starts us off with a big-picture take on what these cold snaps are doing to mature buck movement and why this stretch can still surprise you. Justin Hollandsworth checks in from Ohio, sharing how the rough conditions are pushing deer hard toward food and tightening up patterns as the season winds down. And over in Illinois, Grant Putnam walks through what he’s seeing as snow and cold temps kick big bucks into gear- making this one of those windows where toughing it out can really pay off. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 202548 min

Ep. 985: Foundations - A Different Take on Late-Season Whitetail Hunting

This week, Tony explains his approach for December deer this year, and how he's looking at his late-season hunts in a different light. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 202516 min

Ep. 984: 10 Steps to Becoming a Happier Hunter This Season with Eric Clark and Derek Malcore

This week on the show I’m joined by Eric Clark and Derek Malcore of the Okayest Hunter podcast to discuss 10 simple steps to help make you a happier and more satisfied deer hunter over the remainder of this season. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 20251h 14m

Ep. 983: Rut Fresh Radio - Peak Southern Rut Meets Prime Food Sources: December’s Perfect Storm

This week on Rut Fresh, we're covering the first week of December with updates from three completely different whitetail worlds. Michael Perry of 18 Outdoors breaks down the ramping Southern rut in Alabama, where daylight activity is just starting to climb and winter food sources are becoming key. Reese Johnson checks in from Kentucky, sharing how the post-rut lull is shifting deer toward predictable food patterns and what hunters can expect as cold weather settles in. Then Alex Comstock of Whitetail DNA gives a Minnesota perspective, where late-rut behavior overlaps with harsh conditions and target bucks begin locking into survival mode. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 202528 min

Ep. 982: Foundations - The Truth About the Big Bucks Behind All of Those Big Dead Bucks You See

This week, Tony explains how much money is involved in the whitetail industry, and why it paints such a disingenuous picture of big deer. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2, 202517 min

Ep. 981: How the Experts Kill Mature Bucks in December and Beyond

This week on the show I’m conducting a comprehensive review of the many different approaches to killing mature bucks in the late season that expert hunters have shared with me over the course of Wired to Hunt’s seventeen year history. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 20251h 33m

Ep. 980: Rut Fresh Radio - Thanksgiving Week: The Last Great Rut Window of the Year?

This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by KC Smith of The Element with fresh updates out of Kansas and Iowa, Clint Campbell from Truth From The Stand reporting from Pennsylvania, and Christopher Leppert of the Mobile Hunting Expo in Ohio. Tune in to hear what’s top of mind for deer hunters across the Midwest and beyond. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 202539 min

Ep. 979: Foundations - How to Overcome the Gun Hunter's Dilemma

This week, Tony explains what most gun hunters do wrong on their quest for a whitetail buck, and how you can go a different route to fill your tag when others won't. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 202515 min

Ep. 978: Post Rutcation Therapy Session with Tony Peterson and Dan Johnson

This week on the show I'm joined by Tony Peterson and Dan Johnson to break down their 2025 rutcation hunts and their greatest lessons learned. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 20251h 5m

Ep. 977: Rut Fresh Radio - Still Have a Tag? Don't Panic - It's Still November!

This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by Anthony Warren fresh off his biggest Kansas buck yet, Lane Housner of In the Presence breaking down what he’s been across the country, and Shane Albert of Illinois with a boots-on-the-ground report from farm country. Together they dive into current deer movement, what patterns are emerging, and the key intel you need to stay confident heading into the coming week. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 202555 min

Ep. 976: Foundations - How to Play the Rut Waiting Game During the Lockdown Phase

This week, Tony explains the reality of the lock-down phase, and what most hunters need to do in order to fill their tags right now. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 202516 min

Ep. 975: The Secret to My Best Rut Hunt Ever

This week on the show I’m breaking down my 2025 rutcation to Iowa and sharing with you the decisions I made, the tactics I used, and the mindset I had that ultimately led to this being quite possibly my best rut hunt ever. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 202559 min

Ep. 974: Rut Fresh Radio - Whitetail Lockdown Week: Hunt Smarter or Sit Longer?

This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by Phil Lincoln of Indiana, Kevin Vistisen of Michigan, Ben Mosley of Wisconsin, and Jared Larsen of OnX to break down what they've been seeing for activity and key intel for the upcoming week. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 202556 min

Ep. 973: Foundations - How to Go For Broke During the Rut

This week, Tony explains why get-rich-quick rut hunting products can work, but you need to understand when and how to use them to get positive responses out of cruising bucks. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 202516 min

Ep. 972: Debating Aggressive VS Conservative Approaches to the Rut with Zach Ferenbaugh

This week on the show Zach Ferenbaugh and I are going head to head, debating and discussing the pros and cons of aggressive VS conservative approaches to common hunting scenarios during the whitetail rut. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 20251h 41m

Ep. 971: Rut Fresh Radio - The Best Whitetail Week is Here! Are All Day Sits Worth It?

This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by Grant Watson of Iowa, Jared Van Hees of the Habitat Podcast, Chris Wiest of Pennsylvania, and Tom Alexander of Texas and Land Magazine/Land.com to break down why this might be the best week of the year for whitetail hunting across most of the country. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 202552 min

Ep. 970: Foundations - When it Comes to Rut Hunting, Hope is Not a Strategy

This week, Tony explains how to develop a rut hunting plan and then actually see it through until you get a crack at the right buck. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 202516 min

Ep. 969: How the Experts Kill Mature Bucks in November

This week on the show I’m conducting a comprehensive review of the many different approaches to killing mature bucks in November that expert hunters have shared with me over the course of Wired to Hunt’s 17-year history. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 20251h 29m

Ep. 968: Rut Fresh Radio - Prime Time Whitetails! How Hunters Are Capitalizing Right Now

Welcome back to Rut Fresh! This week we have Erik Barber recounting his public land buck, Thomas Mlsna of Unatmed Ambition's morning move on a Wisconsin big buck, Brett Smith of Whitetail Land Management Services gives us a report of activity and scouting strategy moving forward, and Jeff Thomas from NY gives us a deer activity report from New York! Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 20251h 2m

Ep. 967: Foundations - How to Choose the Perfect Shot During the Chaos of the Rut

This week, Tony breaks down why studying deer behavior can help you choose high-odds shot opportunities even when the bucks are cruising and chasing. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 202516 min

Ep. 966: What Science Tells Us About Hunting the Whitetail Rut with Duane Diefenbach and Matt Ross

This week on the show we’re reviewing what science and in-the-field research studies can tell us about hunting the whitetail rut, featuring Duane Diefenbach and a 2014 throwback conversation with Matt Ross. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 20251h 48m