Wired To Hunt Podcast

This week on the show, we discuss trophy hunting, our big game record keeping system and its conservation underpinnings, and the implications all of this has on our hunting culture. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Tony talks about how his trail camera strategy keeps evolving, and why whitetail hunters might want to consider leaving out the digital scouters for months at a time. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m joined by Andrew McKean, Hunting and Conservation Editor for Outdoor Life, for an important conversation about the future of our hunting culture. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Tony discusses how all of us can make our hunting more affordable, which is a top-of-mind issue for plenty of whitetail junkies these days. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is dedicated to the spring turkey hunters who have to deal with plenty of competition in the woods. Throughout, Tony breaks down why conventional hunting advice often doesn't cut it, and what you should really be thinking about if you're after a pressured tom. Shop Turkey Week Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Marcus Lashley of the University of Florida to discuss the concerning state of wild turkeys across North America and what we can do to help reverse recent declines. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Foundations, Tony goes deep into the various calls turkeys make, and how hunters should commit themselves to learning the long beard language in order to be more successful in the spring. Shop Turkey Week Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Tony makes the case that traveling to scout is a great way to run a dress rehearsal for a later hunt. He also explains why March is the perfect month to take your whitetail scouting on the road. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Foundation's is all about turkey decoys, and how Tony uses various spreads from opening day throughout the end of the season to kill birds while bowhunting, and running and gunning with a shotgun. Shop Turkey Week Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m joined by my good buddies, Dan Johnson and Tony Peterson, to discuss the present and future status of our hunting culture. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Tony talks about how a "goblin shelf" can help you become a better deer hunter by fostering curiosity in all facets of nature. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m joined by the one and only Dr. Craig Harper to discuss his recommendations for managing our hunting properties to benefit the greatest number of species in the greatest number of ways. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Tony explains not only why exploring water access is a good idea for all whitetail hunters, but also why this is the perfect time of year to start planning out your entrance and exit routes. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m joined by Thomas Mlsna, whitetail coach and habitat consultant at The Untamed Ambition, to discuss his unique approach to sustainable habitat management. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Tony talks about how whitetail hunters should consider predator species and densities, when thinking about their fall strategies. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m joined by Tony Peterson to discuss new ideas for better deer scouting, our latest shed hunting exploits, and my first mountain lion hunt. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Tony breaks down the reasons behind why hunters should try hard to understand soft and hard edges, and how whitetails relate to them across the country. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m joined by Kyle Perry of Dreamland Wildlife Properties to answer your top habitat management questions. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Tony explains how winter scouting and shed hunting are perfect activities to help condition us to ask 'why' when it comes to deer behavior. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m joined by the 2023 National Deer Association Deer Manager of the Year, Doug Duren, to discuss a more holistic approach to improving habitat for deer and other wildlife. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Tony discusses how we tend to view deer behavior as highly generalized, when it's often far more individualized. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I'm joined by Kip Adams, the Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association, to discuss the state of whitetails in 2024 and the issues we deer hunters need to be most aware of. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks's show, Tony talks about some of the things he's learned after hunting whitetails for over 30 years. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m joined by Clay Newcomb to discuss what we modern day deer hunters can learn from the “long hunters” of the 18th century. "MeatEater's American History: The Long Hunters (1761-1775)" Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Tony discusses how we often fall short during our winter scouting efforts. He also explains the process for figuring out if a location is conducive to a good hunt, or if it's more of a lost cause. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m joined by my right hand man Tony Peterson to discuss his top successes, mistakes, lessons learned, and books read during the 2023 season. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Tony explains how we all have blind spots when it comes to our favorite hunting areas. He also breaks down the best way to get past this and to truly learn the land, as well as how the bucks likely use it. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m detailing exactly how and why you should complete an End of Year Review as we wrap up this most recent hunting season. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Tony explains how you can have all of the deer knowledge in the world, but it won't help you become a better deer hunter the way in-field experience will. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m joined by Mike Reed of Midwest Whitetail to discuss hunting with kids, lessons learned from his incredible 2023 season, and late season hunting strategies. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the LAST episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the freshest, most current information on Whitetail Buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week the guys talk to Danny Espino in Texas, Nic Schwartz in Oklahoma, Collin Marshall in Maryland, and Parker McDonald in Alabama. We've been seeing some rut action here in Texas while others are seeing last minute day light action along field edges. Mornings good be a good time to catch one slipping back to bed. The full moon gets some excited for the coming week and the cooler temps should help movement during the daylight looking for one last hot doe. Thanks for listening and we hope you had a great 2023 season! Powered by First Lite Gear How To Use Hunting Pressure To Your Advantage | Dylan Tramp BIG Texas Boar Hunting | MeatEater South Dakota | Redemption MeatEater The Element Podcast Wired To Hunt | MeatEater Connect with K.C. and Tyler via Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Tony discusses how easy it is to talk ourselves out of late-season hunting. He also explains why you should probably forget about your trail cameras, and focus on observation until you see a way to move in on current deer movement. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m joined by Bryan Lemke to discuss his double-booner 2023 season, the lessons he learned along the way, and his favorite late season tactics. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the SIXTEENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the freshest, most current information on Whitetail Buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week the guys talk to Greg Latham in South Texas, Micah Morgan in Mississippi, Mark Haslam in South Carolina and Anthony Warren in Kentucky. There's still time to catch a buck cruising mid day. The cold winter temperatures are starting to creep in across the country and can get deer moving to food sources earlier. It makes it a great time to stock your freezer with doe meat. Thanks for listening! Powered by First Lite Gear BIG Texas Boar Hunting | MeatEater South Dakota | Redemption MeatEater The Element Podcast Wired To Hunt | MeatEater Connect with K.C. and Tyler via Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Tony discusses how it's easy to get lulled into the wrong mindset when you hunt areas with high deer densities. He also explains some of the pitfalls of sharing the woods with lots of deer, and how to get around them. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show we are discussing the increasingly urgent need to get serious about harvesting does AND strategies for specifically targeting antlerless deer with our guest Nick Pinizzotto of the National Deer Association. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the FIFTHTEENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the freshest, most current information on Whitetail Buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week the guys talk to Brandon Miller in Pennsylvania, Nate Krick in Kansas, Mark Olis in Alabama and JP France in Texas. They discuss late season food sources and good rut action in the south. Does have been hot in the south and the second rut is kicking off in some states. Thanks for listening! Powered by First Lite Gear Texas Rifle Hunt | WIDE Public Land Buck South Dakota | Redemption MeatEater The Element Podcast Wired To Hunt | MeatEater Connect with K.C. and Tyler via Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Tony talks about the challenges of hunting areas with low deer densities. He explains not only how to approach these situations, but how they can actually make you a much better hunter even when you're frustrated with the lack of action. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast I’m joined by Jeff Sturgis, of Whitetail Habitat Solutions, to discuss strategies for late season success for both private and public land. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Fourteenth episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the freshest, most current information on Whitetail Buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week the guys talk to Dudley Phelps in Mississippi, Tony Peterson in Minnesota, Matt Dye in Missouri and Jordan Hotchkiss In North Carolina. The guys break down what their strategies that have been helping them find success even with most ruts winding down. Although weather hasn't been cooperating hope is still alive to bag a buck of a lifetime. Powered by First Lite Gear South Dakota | Redemption MeatEater Check Out Nativ Nurseries Here!! The Element Podcast Wired To Hunt | MeatEater Connect with K.C. and Tyler via Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Tony breaks down the topic of deer density. He explains not only how variable deer densities can be from state to state, but how it affects every decision we make as hunters. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show Mark breaks down how he killed his #1 Michigan target buck: The Wide 9 and the lessons he learned along the way. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the THIRTEENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the freshest, most current information on Whitetail Buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we talk to Hunter Lindsey in Kentucky, Hunter Dickens in Texas, Barrett Negus in Alabama and our good buddy Scott in Arkansas. We are seeing the second cycle of the rut where bucks are cruising looking for that next doe. Some places are still seeing the lockdown but with cold fronts moving across the country, there's still a good chance to shoot a good mature buck. Watch our latest episode on the MeatEater channel from South Dakota. Thanks for listening! Powered by First Lite Gear South Dakota | Redemption MeatEater THE RUT IS ON FIRE!!! (Rattling In Bucks) The Element Podcast Connect with K.C. and Tyler via Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Wired To Hunt | MeatEater Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Tony explains why he loves to muzzleloader hunt for whitetails, and why he thinks it's beneficial for all deer hunters to step outside of their comfort zone and try something new. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show Mark and Tony detail their latest successful hunts, the tactics that led to their success, and thoughts on how to hunt over the coming weeks. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the TWELFTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the freshest, most current information on Whitetail Buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we talk to Derek Wolfe in Pennsylvania, Dylan Dowson in Montana, Eric Gentry in Oklahoma and Byron Horton in Ohio. Weather has been warm in some areas of the nation and deer movement has been limited. There has been some success though in certain parts of the country. Some may be experiencing a "lock down phase" but they will be coming out of that soon so don't miss it! Thanks for listening! Powered by First Lite Gear THE RUT IS ON FIRE!!! (Rattling In Bucks) Growing Bucks on Texas Public Land!! The Element Podcast Connect with K.C. and Tyler via Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Wired To Hunt | MeatEater Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Tony uses a concept in engineering to highlight how often we sabotage ourselves as deer hunters. He also explains how to break this habit and start working toward eliminating the things that can ruin any one of our sits. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m joined by Steve Bartylla to break down his best advice for hunting the second half of November and the late season. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the ELEVENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the freshest, most current information on Whitetail Buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we talk to Isaac Smith in Michigan, Patrick Paysinger in Kansas, Brennan Rhoades in Mexico and Michael Pitts in Georgia. Acorns are keeping deer in cover as temperatures have been warmer. Bucks have not been chasing does like they have been but that doesn't mean it's over. Be sure to get out there and get it done! Thanks for listening! Powered by First Lite Gear Is Mid November The Best Time To Kill A Mature Buck? Closing In On Buck Bedding | South Dakota Public Land Hunting The Element Podcast Connect with K.C. and Tyler via Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Wired To Hunt | MeatEater Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Tony talks about how traditions influence our gun hunting decisions, and how slight changes to our strategy can yield more positive results. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.