Wired To Hunt Podcast

This week on the show we get an absolute masterclass with Mark Drury about the habits, personalities, and behaviors of the biggest, oldest bucks he's ever hunted. 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 FOURTH 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 get to hear from deer hunters in Arkansas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Carolina. If you have a buck on consistent daylight movement, this week might be the week to make it happen! Cold fronts are going to start playing a big role in deer movement as well as we get closer and closer to our favorite time of year. Powered by First Lite Gear How A Spreadsheet Can Help You Kill Target 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 tackles the Lull, which is a common topic in the whitetail space. He explains that there are transitional times of the year, and the hunting season, where whitetail patterns change overnight. Instead of using this as an excuse not to hunt, he argues that it's an opportunity for hunters willing to put in a little effort to find the deer. 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 chat with big buck hunting legend Don Higgins about the habits, personality traits, and behaviors of the biggest, oldest bucks he's ever hunted. 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 THIRD 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 get to hear from deer hunters in Florida, Missouri, Kansas, and Maryland. These Hunters have a certain level of optimism that comes from cosistancy in weather, food, and deer movement. Things might not be changing much but, if yoiu've got a big buck on a pattern, it's a great time to be in the woods! Powered by First Lite Gear One Week In November 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 of Foundations, Tony discusses how much of the advice on shooting better revolves around range time. While this is inherently a good thing, he explains how hunters need to learn to take their accuracy into the field with them, which isn't as simple as it sounds. 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 public land mountain buck expert Nathan Killen to dive deep into what he’s learned about the behaviors, personalities, trends, and tendencies of the biggest, oldest bucks around. 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 SECOND 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 get to hear from hunters in Delaware, North Dakota, Georgia, and Nebraska. Optimism is high, with a good weather forecast for the next week. However, the how and when of hunting is always hard to determine.Thats why Rut Fresh is here! Powered by First Lite Gear One Week In November 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 show, Tony explains that most hunters are far too conservative in their approach, which means they often don't scout or hunt the best areas. He argues that playing it safe has its place in the woods, but it shouldn't be the default strategy for most of us. 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 chat with Todd Graf of Bowhunting.com about the habits, personality traits, and behaviors of the biggest, oldest bucks he's ever hunted. 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.

This is the FIRST episode of Rut Fresh Radio of 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 get to hear from hunters in South Carolina, Tennessee, North Dakota, and Kentucky. It’s the early SZN, which means the rare chance at a velvet buck! However, hunters this week talk about the impact of a heat wave on deer movement. We get the details about overcoming the elements and getting in range of a nice whitetail deer. Powered by First Lite Gear One Week In November 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 show, Tony talks about an ever-present and often misunderstood element of every hunt - wind. He breaks down not only how playing the wind is important, but how much it influences the movements, and decisions, of the game that we hunt. 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, the script is flipped and I am being run through our “What Would You Do?” gauntlet, hopefully giving insight into exactly how I’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios our guest hosts Dan and Tony can throw at me. 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.

On today's episode, Tony explains how valuable doe sightings can be to most whitetail hunters throughout the season, and during pre-season scouting missions. He also discusses how we don't give pressured, mature does enough credit for helping us become better 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 I’m running Tyler Jones and KC Smith of The Element through our "What Would You Do?" gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how they’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios I could throw at them. 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.

On this week's show, Tony breaks down something that a lot of hunters never think about - what deer really do in any given 24-hour cycle. He explains that hunters often fill in the blanks when it comes to deer activity and that this is a mistake when you could try to learn more about what whitetails actually do with themselves throughout the day. 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 running Steve Sherk 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. 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.

In this week's episode, Tony takes a deep dive into an aspect of scouting and hunting that affects us all - bugs. He shares personal experiences from his own misadventures with stinging and biting insects, along with some tips on how to avoid 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, I’m running Jared Mills 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. 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.

On this week's show, Tony discusses the psychological phenomenon known as hindsight bias and how it relates to hunting. Through multiple examples, he explores how we come to have regrets in the outdoors, and how we can best mitigate them for our future selves. 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 running Bobby Kendall, of The Whitetail Group, through our “What Would You Do?” gauntlet, as I present Bobby a series of specific challenging deer hunting scenarios to see how he would handle them and the thought process behind his decisions. 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.

On this week's show, Tony explains how beneficial it is to us as humans, and hunters, to stay curious and always willing to learn something new. This mindset works for whitetails and western game, and is the secret to success for many of the most accomplished 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, Tony and I are sharing our own strategies for scouting whitetails as we wrap up our month-long scouting series leading into the upcoming deer 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.

On this week's show, Tony breaks down not only why natural ground blinds are such a good ambush option for a variety of critters, but also how to make sure you use this strategy correctly no matter where you hunt. 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.

Iowa resident, Ted Zangerle, has been an integral part of The Hunting Public for years. He has racked up tons of scouting and hunting experience from time spent in multiple states, and he brings a unique perspective to the table when it comes to figuring out where deer should be at any given moment throughout the hunting 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.

On this week's episode, Tony breaks down the various lines of thought behind setting hunting standards, and how to decide if a certain caliber of animal is right for your specific situation. 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.

Clint Campbell not only hosts the Truth From The Stand Podcast, but he's also an obsessive public land whitetail hunter. He targets mountain bucks in his home state of Pennsylvania, and travels every year to middle America to get his deer fix. Campbell's scouting strategies vary by location, but his overarching goal is to set himself up for success on pressured deer no matter where they live. 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.

On this week's show, Tony discusses how challenging hunting really is. He also breaks down how to approach life with an attitude toward setting goals, so that when it comes to the work part of hunting, you'll be better prepared to succeed. 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.

Outdoor Writer and Mississippi resident, Adam Moore, details his strategy for figuring out big woods, southern whitetails. Moore focuses his efforts on identifying soft and hard mast, as well as browse-laden edges so that he can key in on current deer movement whether he's bowhunting early, or rifle hunting throughout the rut. 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.

On this week's show, Tony explains how we are all hypocrites to some extent when it comes to our hunting beliefs and styles. He encourages all of us to recognize this trait in ourselves, and to just try to be a little better about it. 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.

Known as one of the best whitetail hunters in the country, Michigander Andy May, lays out his strategy for obsessively scouting multiple properties in the off-season so that he always feels like he has something to work with during every day of the bow 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.

On today's show, Tony explains his love for antelope and antelope hunting. While pronghorns just don't get the love of elk and mule deer, they do offer a unique hunting experience whether you want to head west with archery tackle or a flat-shooting rifle. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show I’m answering your questions about everything from the key traits that the most successful deer hunters share, to my take on the top 3 days to be in the whitetail woods, and more. 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.

On this week's show, Tony continues down the path of glassing and optics. He discusses why developing a plan to stay undetected while observing from a distance is beneficial to all whitetail and western hunters. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram 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 Matt Ross of the National Deer Association to discuss the evolution of deer science and management over the last 10 years. 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.

On today's show, Tony makes the case for every hunter to understand binoculars and spotting scopes, and how they can benefit each of us no matter whether we only hunt whitetails or western game. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram 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 explore the art of making better decisions and creating more satisfying hunting experiences. 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.

On today's show, Tony kicks off a new direction for the Foundation's podcast. He breaks down the value of learning to spot and stalk when you're primarily an ambush hunter, and explains why learning to quickly make decisions in the field will help you no matter what game you're after. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I'm joined by long-time co-host Dan Johnson to reflect on the past 10 seasons of the Wired to Hunt podcast and the deer hunting lessons we've 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.

On today's episode, Tony talks about the various whitetail trends that have come and gone. He also makes the case that if you want consistent success in the deer woods, you should be more of a contrarian than a follower when it comes to the latest fads. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram 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 Rinella to discuss how he’s used hunting and fishing as a classroom for teaching his children about life, his latest outdoor kid focused book, and a whole lot more. 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.

On this week's episode, Tony breaks down the importance of putting out trail cameras now, so that you have enough time to truly figure out the daily patterns of the bucks you'll be targeting in September and October. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show we’re diving into the wisdom-filled parenting philosophy that Clay Newcomb has leaned on as he’s introduced his four children to the hunting lifestyle. 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.

On today's show, Tony explains how deer hunters often either want to explore new ground every season, or hunt tried-and-true setups. Understanding the difference can be the key to unlocking just what type of whitetail hunting you enjoy most, and Peterson argues that this is important for truly enjoying your time afield. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the show we’re joined by David Kenyon, my father, to see what we can learn from his experience raising a hunting and fishing fool - that being, me. 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.

On today's show, Tony breaks down not only why it might be a good idea to put in a little water source on your hunting ground, but also how to do it so that you maximize some of your best stand sites. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Tony and I kick off a multi-week series exploring the equally fantastic and fraught journey of attempting to raise a future hunting/angling/outdoors kid, and in this episode we share the lessons we've learned up to this point in our own parenting journeys and the questions and concerns we still have for the years to come. 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.

On this episode, which happens to be the 100th Foundation's show, Tony discusses how when hunting opportunities go away, they don't come back. He also explores his vision for the future of hunting, and how we have an obligation to leave something positive in our wake for the next generation of whitetail hunters. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram 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 conservationist and author Ben Long to discuss the tools, skills, and knowledge necessary to raise hell for hunting, fishing, wildlife, and wild places. 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.

On this week's show, Tony discusses how to decide if a kill plot is right for your situation, and then how to make one actually happen. He explains the process of testing soil, picking seed varieties, and setting realistic expectations around establishing a little whitetail buffet in the woods. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.