Wired To Hunt Podcast

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.

This week on the show we’re joined by Whit Fosburgh and Aaron Field, from the TRCP, to discuss the biggest conservation bill of the year and how WE can help get it passed. 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 takes a deep dive into the importance of deer browse. He explains how important browse is to all whitetails, and what that means to hunters, no matter where they spend their time in the fall. 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 Kip Adams, Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association, to discuss the current state of whitetails across the country and the opportunities we have to create a better future for deer and deer hunting. 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 talks about how there are no bad encounters with deer while you're turkey hunting. The sightings, and even the deer you spook while chasing longbeards, all provide valuable intel for you fall hunts if you're willing to pay attention. 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 wildlife biologist and author Doug Chadwick to explore the current state of wildlife across the world today and a new way of thinking that might just save those creatures and us. 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 discusses how easy it is to lose focus not only when we are actually hunting, but also scouting. He explains some ways to stay focused on the mission, which is something most deer hunters probably need to work on. 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.

Tennessee Outdoor Writer and podcast host, Brodie Swisher, is a turkey hunting machine. On today’s episode, he chats with guest host, Tony Peterson, about his strategies for hunting pressured longbeards from his southern haunts all the way up to the northern fringe of wild turkey habitat. 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 some of the universal truths about buck travel, and dives into the specifics of figuring out deer movement on individual properties. 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.

On today’s episode, Tony speaks to podcast host, Dan Johnson, about the future of nonresident opportunities. They also cover the considerations necessary to plan a nonresident whitetail hunt, so that the experience is worth it, and the odds of success are high. Plus, Mark updates us on his new project, the Working For Wildlife Tour. 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 talks about a few of the things people often overlook when they start to plan an over-the-road hunt. While it might seem too early to focus on trip logistics, Tony argues that this is actually the best time to start laying the foundation for a great hunt. 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.

On today’s show, Tony chats with Wisconsin dog trainer and whitetail addict, Josh Miller, about shed hunting. Miller is one of the pioneers of shed-dog training, as well a passionate bowhunter who manages properties for mature bucks. Plus, Mark makes a special announcement: his new project, the Working For Wildlife Tour. 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 why March is the best month to take a long look at the spots you plan to hang stands and set ground blinds this season, so that you'll have more productive sits come fall. 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.

New Jersey bowhunter, Greg Litzinger, has made a name for himself over the years by killing good bucks on heavily pressured grown. On this episode Litzinger breaks down his winter scouting strategies and explains why the work he does now always pays off in October. 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 episodes, Tony breaks down why consuming hunting content can be great for entertainment and some education, but how it also represents an edited reality that isn't overly relatable to most 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.

The Hunting Public’s, Aaron Warbritton, is one of the best deer hunters in the country. On this episode, he explains why he loves winter scouting so much, and how he decides which types of findings will benefit him most come fall. 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 discusses how shed hunting is more than just an effort to find some bone. It's also a way to train yourself to look for details, and to get really good with your binoculars, both of which will help you when you're actually whitetail hunting. 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 Kyle Lybarger of The Native Habitat Project to explore the potential for managing our whitetail properties with a holistic native ecosystem focus and the tools and tactics for doing that. 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 we are often our own worst enemy when it comes to presence in the deer woods. He also argues that the winter-scouting window of time we have right now, is a gift that we can use to help us avoid burning out our spots come fall. 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 Bobby Kendal and Toby Stay, of The Whitetail Group, to discuss their extremely strategic approach to building elite whitetail hunting properties. 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 a general understanding of the land, and the habitats available, allow hunters to figure deer out more effectively no matter what specific properties they end up hunting throughout the season. 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.

Today on the show I’m joined by Jared Van Hees, host of the Habitat Podcast, to discuss small property land improvements, soil conserving food plot practices, and more of what he's done to enjoy whitetail success on his 15 acre farm. 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 outlines his approach to shed hunting from February to April, and explains why it doesn't really matter if you find any antlers or not - as long as you're getting out there with a plan. 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 Mark Drury’s farm managers Wade Robinson and Perry Battin to discuss the habitat strategies they employ to create world class wildlife habitat and whitetail hunting opportunities. 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 why we do what we do, just to try to kill a deer. He explains why it's important to acknowledge the effort necessary to be a successful deer hunter, and offers up a few ways to help everyone embrace the less-enjoyable aspects of pursuing whitetails. 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 wrap up our Big Buck Breakdown series with the up and down three year story of Ross Hausmann's hunt for an Iowa giant known as Big Potatoes. 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 breaks down why it shouldn't really matter too much to us where, or how, other people hunt. He argues we should focus more on working to enjoy our own hunting situations as much as possible. 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 continuing our big buck breakdown series and we're chatting with Shawn Luchtel of Heartland Bowhunter about his four experience chasing a giant Missouri whitetail he called Caesar. 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 some of our deer hunting beliefs that we know are true, actually aren't - and how that can hold us back on our quest to get better at the whitetail 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 diehard DIY bowhunter Justin Hollandsworth of Whitetail Addictions to break down his four year up and down journey chasing a ghost buck he called Woody. 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 discusses how tough whitetails really are, and how knowing that can shape our decisions as 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, to kick off a month of big buck breakdowns, I’m joined by Tyler Utter to dive deep into the 6 year story of a giant Ohio whitetail and the strategies he ultimately used to kill his biggest buck to date. 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 discusses how reflecting on this past fall can help you structure the 2023 season in such a way that it should be more fulfilling and enjoyable. 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.