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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. 765: The Future of Our Hunting Culture with Andrew McKean

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

Mar 21, 20241 hr 28 min

Ep. 764: Foundations - How Not to Go Broke from Deer Hunting

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

Mar 19, 202420 min

Ep. 763: Foundations - How to Hunt Pressured Long Beards

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

Mar 15, 202417 min

Ep. 762: Diagnosing “The Turkey Problem” with Dr. Marcus Lashley

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

Mar 14, 20241 hr 17 min

Ep. 761: Foundations - How to Truly Learn to Talk Turkey

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

Mar 13, 202420 min

Ep. 760: Foundations - How to Take Your Whitetail Scouting on the Road

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

Mar 12, 202419 min

Ep. 759: Foundations - A Deep Dive Into Turkey Decoys

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

Mar 11, 202419 min

Ep. 758: A Health Check on Our Hunting Culture with Tony Peterson and Dan Johnson

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

Mar 07, 20242 hr 33 min

Ep. 757: Foundations - Activate Your Whitetail Goblin Mode

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

Mar 05, 202419 min

Ep. 756: Expanding Our View of Whitetail Habitat Management with Craig Harper

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

Feb 29, 20241 hr 21 min

Ep. 755: Foundations - Wet and Wild Whitetail Access

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

Feb 27, 202418 min

Ep. 754: Sustainable Habitat Management for Deer and Native Ecosystems with Thomas Mlsna

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

Feb 22, 20242 hr 50 min

Ep. 753: Foundations - Toothy Competition in the Whitetail Woods

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

Feb 20, 202418 min

Ep. 752: Better Scouting, Target Buck Shed Hunting, and a Lion Story with Tony Peterson

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

Feb 15, 20241 hr 11 min

Ep. 751: Foundations - Livin' On The Edge

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

Feb 13, 202418 min

Ep. 750: Habitat Management Listener Q&A with Kyle Perry

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

Feb 08, 20241 hr 6 min

Ep. 749: Foundations - Winter Scouting & The Power Of Asking "Why?"

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

Feb 06, 202419 min

Ep. 748: Creating Leopold Landscapes and Better Deer Habitats with Doug Duren

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

Feb 01, 20242 hr 43 min

Ep. 747: Foundations - French Bulldogs & Individual Bucks

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

Jan 30, 202420 min

Ep. 746: 2024 State of the Whitetail Union with Kip Adams

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

Jan 25, 20241 hr 20 min

Ep. 745: Foundations - Deer Hunting, IMHO. . .

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

Jan 23, 202419 min

Ep. 744: What Daniel Boone and the Long Hunters Can Teach Modern Day Deer Hunters with Clay Newcomb

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

Jan 18, 20241 hr 22 min

Ep. 743: Foundations - Winter Scouting Whitetails & The Lost Cause Factor

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

Jan 16, 202420 min

Ep. 742: Tony Peterson’s Biggest Wins, Mistakes, Lessons, and Book Recommendations from 2023

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

Jan 11, 20241 hr 5 min

Ep. 741: Foundations - Make An Effort To Truly Understand The Land If You Want To Kill Big Bucks

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

Jan 09, 202421 min

Ep. 740: My End of Hunting Season Review and How To Do One Yourself

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

Jan 04, 20241 hr 7 min

Ep. 739: Foundations - It's Time To Walk The Walk

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

Jan 02, 202419 min

Ep. 738: Consistent Target Buck Success and Late Season Tactics with Mike Reed

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

Dec 28, 20231 hr 24 min

Ep. 737: Southern Rut Frenzy | LAST Rut Fresh Radio of 2023!!! (Full Moon, Last Shot at The Rut, 12.27.23 RFR)

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...

Dec 27, 202340 min

Ep. 736: Foundations - It's Now or Never

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

Dec 26, 202317 min