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Ep. 947: Back 40 - When EHD Strikes: How to Adjust Your Hunting Game Plan

EHD can change everything in a matter of one outbreak. Deer disappear, patterns break down, and entire herds can be impacted. In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Thomas Mlsna, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke how they adjust when EHD hits their area. Can you still have a successful season when the deer population takes a hit? And what should you be looking for when the woods go quiet? The group shares their experiences with EHD outbreaks, how they adapt their expectations, scout differently, and shift their plans when the usual playbook no longer applies. If your hunting area got hammered by EHD, this episode offers clarity on what to do next. 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.

Sep 10, 202536 min

Ep. 946: Foundations - How to Beat a Buck's Nose in Real Time

This week, Tony discusses how often the wind messes with our hunt plans, and what we can do about it to ensure we don't miss a single sit this season. 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.

Sep 9, 202516 min

Ep. 945: Goals, Hopes, and Hit Lists for 2025 with Dan Johnson

This week on the show I'm joined by Dan Johnson to review our 2025 hunting plans, goals, hopes, and hit lists. 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.

Sep 4, 20251h 8m

Ep. 944: Back 40 - When Food Plots Fail: What You Can Do Right Now

You put in the work, planted the seed, and waited on rain - but your food plots just aren’t producing. Now what? In this episode, Jake Hofer brings the question to Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Thomas Mlsna, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke. When your plots fall short, is the season ruined or is there still time to pivot and salvage your strategy? The panel of experts share what they do when plots struggle or completely fail, from quick fixes and alternative food sources to shifting the way they hunt the property altogether. If your plots look rough heading into fall, this episode gives you a clear path forward. 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.

Sep 3, 202544 min

Ep. 943: Foundations - The Hard-Antlered Buck Shuffle and What That Means to Bowhunters

This week, Tony talks about the early-September transition that happens in the deer woods and what that means to your early season plans if you want to fill a bow tag on a summer pattern. 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.

Sep 2, 202516 min

Ep. 942: What Would Kip Adams Do?

This week on the show I’m running Kip Adams, of the National Deer Association, through our What Would You Do gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how he'd handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios I could throw at him. 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.

Aug 28, 20251h 14m

Ep. 941: Back 40 - New Farm, No Intel? What to Do Right Now

Just got access to a new hunting property but have no idea where to start? In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Thomas Mlsna, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke what their first moves would be on a brand-new farm. When time is short and the season’s closing in, how do you scout efficiently, hang smart setups, and make the most of fresh ground? Whether it’s a lease, permission piece, or new purchase, the crew shares how they quickly evaluate a property, what signs to key in on, and how to avoid burning it out too early. If you're starting from scratch, this episode will help you hit the ground running. 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.

Aug 27, 202557 min

Ep. 940: Foundations - When the Deer Speak, Shut Up and Listen

On this episode, Tony shares a few stories about unique encounters and how they always solidify his belief that if you want to be a better deer hunter, you have to learn how to let the deer teach you about themselves. 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.

Aug 26, 202517 min

Ep. 939: What Would Troy Pottenger Do?

This week on the show I’m running Troy Pottenger, of Whitetail Addictions, through our What Would You Do gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how he'd handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios I could throw at him. 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.

Aug 21, 20251h 15m

Ep. 938: Back 40 - Can’t Find a Buck to Hunt? Don’t Panic. Do This!

You’ve checked your cameras, glassed your fields, and walked the farm and still no sign of a buck worth hunting. Now what? In this episode, Jake Hofer brings the question to Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Thomas Mlsna, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke. When there’s no target on your radar, how do you adjust, stay patient, and still put yourself in a position to have your best season yet? The group shares their go-to moves when the intel goes cold, including how to stay mentally locked in, where to shift your scouting focus, and when to trust that a buck will show up. If you’re heading into the season with an empty hit list, this episode is for you. 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.

Aug 20, 202537 min

Ep. 937: Foundations - Why Solo Whitetail Hunts Will Always Help You Kill More Big Bucks

This week Tony breaks down the reality of how being too social of a deer hunter can hinder your chances of success and suck the joy right out of your time afield. 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.

Aug 19, 202518 min

Ep. 936: What Would Terry Drury Do?

This week on the show I’m running Terry Drury, of Drury Outdoors, through our What Would You Do gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how he'd handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios I could throw at him. 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.

Aug 14, 20251h 15m

Ep. 935: Back 40 - From Good to Great: The Critical Mistake Most Hunters Still Make

What separates a good deer hunter from a great one? In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Thomas Mlsna, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke to weigh in on the one mistake they see holding most hunters back. Is it luck, having better land to hunt or something unrelated? Is it luck, having better land to hunt or something unrelated? 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.

Aug 13, 202548 min

Ep. 934: Foundations - Pre-Season Practice That Will Pay Off This Fall No Matter Your Weapon Choice

This week, Tony talks about the ways in which bowhunters, crossbow hunters, and rifle hunters should think about pre-season practice so they can be more lethal in the field. 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.

Aug 12, 202517 min

Ep. 933: What Would Ted Zangerle Do?

This week on the show I’m running Ted Zangerle, of The Hunting Public, through our What Would You Do gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how he'd handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios I could throw at him. 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.

Aug 7, 20251h 16m

Ep. 932: Back 40 - Great Spot, Bad Access: Can I Still Hunt It Successfully?

You’ve got the sign, the bedding, the movement, and the spot - but getting in clean feels impossible. In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Thomas Mlsna, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke how they approach high-value spots with tough access. Can you still hunt it without blowing it up? Or are you better off leaving it alone? The panel shares their real-world tactics, how they evaluate risk vs reward, and what it takes to turn a tricky spot into a killing setup. If you’ve ever had a stand that looks perfect on the map but feels impossible to hunt, this is one you won’t want to miss. 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.

Aug 6, 202553 min

Ep. 931: Foundations - Big Velvet Bucks and Home Range Realities

This week, Tony explains how to make your summer scouting sessions more productive by understanding buck home and core ranges, and what that might mean for your hit list. 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.

Aug 5, 202517 min

Ep. 930: The History and Threatened Future of Our Nation's Last Roadless Areas with Chris Wood

This week on the show I'm joined by Chris Wood, President/CEO of Trout Unlimited and former U.S. Forest Service official, to discuss how our nation came to protect 58.5 million acres of our last roadless areas, why the government today is trying to remove those protections, and what that will mean for hunters, anglers, and wildlife. 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.

Jul 31, 20251h 15m

Ep. 929: Back 40 - Do Great Hunters Really Shoot a Buck Every Year?

Do great hunters really shoot a buck every year, or have we just convinced ourselves that’s the standard? In this episode, Jake Hofer sits down with whitetail heavyweights Don Higgins, Bill Winke, Steve Hanson, Thomas Mlsna, Mark Kenyon, Skip Sligh, Bobby Kendall, and Jeff Sturgis to tackle a question that every serious deer hunter has wondered at some point, but rarely hears answered honestly. They dive into what it really takes to find consistent success: the habits, the land, the hours, and the mindset behind year-after-year results. But they also explore the flip side, why even the best hunters eat tag soup some seasons, and why that might not be a bad thing. 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.

Jul 30, 202539 min

Ep. 928: Foundations - The Secret to Good Treestand Setups

This week, Tony explains why learning to read trees and keeping an open mind on how to set up in them, is often the key to killing more big bucks by not just defaulting to our go-to stands. 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.

Jul 29, 202517 min

Ep. 927: Burning Questions About Hunting and Managing Your Own Back 40 with Jake Hofer

This week on the show I'm joined by Jake Hofer to preview our brand new podcast mini-series, Back 40, and answer some of the most pressing questions that hunters face when hunting and managing their own Back 40's. 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.

Jul 24, 20251h 2m

Introducing: Back 40

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Back 40 dives deep into the world of whitetails, one burning question at a time. In each episode, host Jake Hofer sits down with multiple seasoned whitetail experts to tackle a whitetail conundrum facing hunters today. From controversial tactics to evolving strategies and mindset-shifting opinions, this is where perspectives collide. Whether you're managing your first forty acres or hunting whitetails in the big woods, the Back 40 podcast delivers real-world insight, straight from the minds of those who live it. One question. Eight answers. Endless insights. Tune in starting July 30th to Back 40 on the Wired to Hunt podcast. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 20251 min

Ep. 926: Foundations - Problems, Challenges, & the Truth About Whitetail Fails

This week, Tony explains how we should view the various aspects of scouting and hunting as challenges, and not focus on what we perceive to be nearly unsolvable problems. 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.

Jul 22, 202516 min

Ep. 925: What's Next for Public Lands? with Land Tawney

This week on the show we're joined by Land Tawney to discuss the recent attempt to sell of our nation's public lands, lessons to be learned, and what to watch for in the coming months and years. 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.

Jul 17, 20251h 12m

Ep. 924: Foundations - Summer Scouting for Rut Hunting Success

This week, Tony explains why scouting right now can be so valuable to rut sits, even if it might not seem to make much sense on the surface. 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.

Jul 15, 202517 min

Ep. 923: On Becoming a Middle-Aged Hunter with Dan Johnson

This week on the show I’m joined by my long-time cohost Dan Johnson to discuss the epiphanies, tactical changes, and philosophical shifts that have occurred as we have unexpectedly become middle-aged hunters. 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.

Jul 10, 20251h 13m

Ep. 922: Foundations - Why the Public Land Fight Should Matter to All Whitetail Hunters

This week, Tony explores the reasons why public land is so important to all deer hunters, and why our collective voice is the key to ensuring a good future for the next generation of whitetail addicts. 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.

Jul 8, 202518 min

Ep. 921: Southern Deer Hunting and Backwoods University with Lake Pickle

This week on the show I’m joined by Lake Pickle to discuss southern deer hunting, summer hunting prep work, and the fascinating wildlife conservation stories that inspired his new podcast with MeatEater, "Backwoods University." 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.

Jul 3, 20251h 13m

Ep. 920: Foundations - Whitetail Rules are Made to be Broken (Sometimes)

This week, Tony explains how we come to believe unwritten rules about deer behavior and hunting strategies, and why we should sometimes break them even 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.

Jul 1, 202518 min

Cal of the Wild Ep. 392: A Public Lands Update with Mark Kenyon

In this week's interview episode, Cal sits down with Wired to Hunt's Mark Kenyon to give you all the latest on the public land battle in Washington, D.C., as well as a trip update from their adventure in the Arctic. Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 20251h 13m

Ep. 919: The Parable of America’s Wildlife Past and Future with Dan Flores

This week on the show I’m joined by renowned historian, best-selling author, and now podcaster, Dan Flores to discuss the rollercoaster history of wildlife and people in America and what that past can teach us as we move forward into the future as hunters, anglers, and people who simply value wildlife and wild places. 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.

Jun 26, 20251h 30m

Ep. 918: Foundations - Summer Deer Scouting Mistakes Nearly All Whitetail Hunters Make

This week, Tony breaks down how to summer scout with intention, so that you can predict buck movement from the opening day through 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.

Jun 24, 202517 min

Ep. 917: Becoming an Old School Hunter with Donnie Vincent

This week on the show I’m joined by big game hunter, outdoor adventurer, and film maker Donnie Vincent, to explore his personal journey to embrace a more old school approach to hunting and what the rest of us us might be able to learn and enjoy by embracing something similar. 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.

Jun 19, 20251h 30m

Ep. 916: Foundations - How to Stop Wishing for a Good Deer Season and Make One Happen

On this week's show, Tony explains how most of us hunt off of memories while hoping for success, instead of working toward our deer goals all summer long. 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.

Jun 17, 202517 min

Ep. 915: Can Hunters and Carnivores Coexist? with Casey Anderson

This week on the show I'm joined by wildlife film maker, large carnivore specialist, and big game hunter Casey Anderson to discuss the much debated topic of coexistence between hunters and carnivores. 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.

Jun 12, 20251h 43m

Ep. 914: Foundations - Is a Guided Deer Hunt Right for You?

On this episode, Tony explains why guided whitetail hunts can be a great choice for certain hunters, but also why they aren't for everyone. 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.

Jun 10, 202516 min

Ep. 913: My Son's First Turkey, Public Land Controversy, and 2025 Deer Plans

This week on the show Tony and I are getting together for a fun discussion to kick off the summer by recapping our spring turkey hunts, our top 2025 deer plans, and the latest public land news/controversies. 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.

Jun 5, 20251h 15m

Ep. 912: Foundations - Are Premier Deer Tags Really Worth the Price of Admission?

This week, Tony discusses the allure of big-buck destinations, and whether figuring out how to get a tag for one of them is worth it for most of us. 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.

Jun 3, 202516 min

Ep. 911: Creating a DIY Wildlife Refuge with Doug Tallamy

This week on the show I’m joined by professor, ecologist, and best-selling author Doug Tallamy, to discuss the fascinating ways that hunters can turn their properties into DIY wildlife refuges for the critters we hunt and other threatened species at the same time. 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.

May 29, 20251h 13m

Ep. 910: Foundations - Crossbow Considerations for All Deer Hunters

This week, Tony breaks down the crossbow issue, and what new users can expect when they pick one up for the first time. 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.

May 27, 202517 min

Ep. 909: Deer, Roadkill, and the Surprising Impacts of Roads on Wildlife with Ben Goldfarb

This week on the show we’re discussing the surprisingly fascinating science of roadkill, wildlife crossings, and the impact of roads on deer and other wildlife, with author Ben Goldfarb. 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.

May 22, 20251h 14m

Ep. 908: Foundations - How to Hunt Small Properties with Big Pressure

This week, Tony tackles an increasingly common scenario - hunting small properties in areas with lots of hunting pressure. 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.

May 20, 202517 min

Ep. 907: Janis Putelis’ Land Management Journey From Zero to Hero

This week on the show I'm joined by Janis Putelis to discuss his land management journey, going from ground zero to the implementation of significant wildlife habitat improvement projects such as the creation of wildlife openings, oak savannas, timber stand improvements, and 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.

May 15, 20251h 31m

Ep. 906: Foundations - How Embracing a Little Mystery Can Help You Kill More Big Bucks

On this week's show, Tony explains how we are trying to take mystery out of deer hunting, but that wont' make our time in the woods more enjoyable or make us much more successful. 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.

May 13, 202519 min

Ep. 905: Cal and Kenyon Crash Washington DC for Public Lands and Wildlife

This week on the show I'm joined by Ryan Callaghan to recap our Washington DC visit last week to meet with elected officials and advocate for our public lands and wildlife. 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.

May 8, 20251h 9m

Ep. 904: Foundations - Amateur Botany and the Big Buck Connection

This week, Tony explains why understanding plant life a little better will give you a leg up on the deer during all of your non-rut hunting time this fall. 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.

May 6, 202517 min

Ep. 903: Mark Kenyon Q&A - Hunting with Kids, Turkeys, Whitetail Access, Public Land Advocacy, and More

This week on the show I'm tackling listener-submitted questions about topics such as hunting with kids, turkey hunting, whitetail access strategies, urban deer, my new book, my reading habit, public land advocacy, 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.

May 1, 20251h 7m

Ep. 901: Whitetails in Alaska? And Other Alaskan Deer Questions Answered with Bjorn Dihle and Colin Arisman

This week on the show we're discussing the surprising arrival of whitetails and mule deer to Alaska, my new sitka blacktail hunting film, and other questions related to Alaska's changing landscape. Joining me is author, Alaska resident, and blacktail deer hunting aficionado Bjorn Dihle and filmmaker Colin Arisman. 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.

Apr 24, 20251h 7m

Ep. 902: Foundations - How Understanding Human Behavior Can Help You Kill More Bucks

This week, Tony breaks down the ways in which general human behavior hinders hunting efforts, and how as individuals we can break the mold to kill more 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.

Apr 24, 202518 min

Ep. 900: Foundations - How to Find a New Deer Hunting Property Right Now

On this week's show, Tony explains his best strategy for turning up new hunting spots, and how anyone can eventually gain access to new ground if they are open to the right interactions with people. 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.

Apr 22, 202517 min