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Wired To Hunt Podcast

Dive deep into the world of whitetails with leading expert Mark Kenyon. Each episode covers specific and actionable strategies for the next generation of whitetail hunting addicts. Get your fix through the stories of Mark’s learning experiences as a whitetail hunter and valuable insights provided by a weekly slate of expert guests. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

Episodes

Ep. 645: You Are Four Fifths A Grizzly and I Am Too with Douglas Chadwick

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 06, 20232 hr 41 min

Ep. 644: Foundations - Dealing With Distractions In The Deer Woods

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 04, 202319 min

Ep. 643: How to Kill Tough Turkeys No Matter Where You Hunt with Brodie Swisher

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Mar 30, 20231 hr 17 min

Ep. 642: Foundations - How to Find Where Bucks Like to Travel

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 28, 202320 min

Ep. 641: Planning For Productive Over-The-Road Whitetail Hunts with Dan Johnson

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 Mer...

Mar 23, 20231 hr 27 min

Ep. 640: Foundations - Avoiding Overlooked Hunt Planning Mistakes

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 21, 202318 min

Ep. 639: Why Looking For Sheds Is Worth It For All Whitetail Hunters with Josh Miller

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 Merch See omnys...

Mar 16, 20231 hr 16 min

Ep. 638: Foundations - Now Is The Time To Fine-Tune Your Ambush Sites

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 14, 202319 min

Ep. 637: How March Scouting Sessions Kill October Bucks with Greg Litzinger

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 09, 20231 hr 23 min

Ep. 636: Foundations - What You Won't Learn From Hunting Content

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 07, 202317 min

Ep. 635: Deciphering High-Value Deer Sign During Winter Scouting Sessions with Aaron Warbritton

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 02, 20231 hr 24 min

Ep. 634: Foundations - Learn To Look, Really Look

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 28, 202318 min

Ep. 633: Creating Better Hunting by Managing for Native Habitat and Ecosystems with Kyle Lybarger

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 23, 20232 hr 38 min

Ep. 632: Foundations - Understanding The Whitetail Timing Game

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 21, 202319 min

Ep. 631: Creating an Elite Whitetail Hunting Experience with Bobby Kendall and Toby Stay

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 16, 20232 hr 2 min

Ep. 630: Foundations - Transcendent Land Lessons

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 14, 202319 min

Ep. 629: Small Property Whitetail Habitat Improvements with Jared Van Hees

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 09, 20232 hr 32 min

Ep. 628: Foundations - Long Game Shed Hunting

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 07, 202318 min

Ep. 627: How Mark Drury and His Team Create Whitetail Paradise with Wade Robinson and Perry Battin

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 02, 20232 hr 31 min

Ep. 626: Foundations - All Of That For A Rabbit?

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 31, 202318 min

Ep. 625: What We Can Learn from Ross Hausmann's Three Year Hunt for an Iowa Giant

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 26, 20232 hr 46 min

Ep. 624: Foundations - Where, Why, When, Who Freakin' Cares

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 24, 202318 min

Ep. 623: Shawn Luchtel’s Lessons Learned Hunting a 6.5 Year Old Buck Named Caesar

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 19, 20232 hr 36 min

Ep. 622: Foundations - Always and Never

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 17, 202319 min

Ep. 621: Justin Hollandsworth's Four Year Hunt for a Ghost Buck Named Woody

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 12, 20232 hr 24 min

Ep. 620: Foundations - Tough Bucks

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 10, 202318 min

Ep. 619: Lessons Learned from a 6 Year Hunt for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Buck

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 05, 20232 hr 52 min

Ep. 618: Foundations - That's a Wrap, Now What?

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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 03, 202318 min

Ep. 617: Lessons Learned from a 7-State Whitetail Roadtrip with Tyler Jones and K.C. Smith

This week on the show, I'm joined by K.C. Smith and Tyler Jones of The Element to break down their seven state road trip this hunting season and the lessons they learned chasing whitetails across the country. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 29, 20221 hr 17 min

Ep. 616: Foundations - Tread Lightly, Sooooo Lightly

On this week's show, Tony discusses the reality of hunting pressure on late-season deer. Throughout, he breaks down how to minimize the pressure you put on the whitetails so that you can have productive sits right up until the closing bell. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 27, 202219 min