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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. 825: Foundations - The Hard Truth About Why Most Hunters Never Kill Big Bucks

On this episode, Tony explains what it takes to kill big bucks consistently, and why most hunters will never be able to do it. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 01, 202420 min

Ep. 824: Foundations - Why We Should Stop Believing We Can Easily Age Deer on the Hoof

In this episdoe, Tony explores the idea that we can all definitievely age deer just by looking at them. He breaks down why this is not only not easy to do, but how damaging it can be for some hunters. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 30, 202418 min

Ep. 822: Rut Fresh Radio - Late September Whitetail Grind

Welcome to the FOURTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2024 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 Jeff Danker in Kansas, Jeff Althoff in Wisconsin, Michael Pitts in Georgia and Rob Mendoza in Missouri. Powered by First Lite Gear NoDak 2024 Hardest Hunt of My Life 1 Trip.....2 States......3 Bucks Connect with K....

Sep 26, 202440 min

Ep. 823: Newest Moon, Bedding, and Movement Research and the Implications for Deer Hunters with Dr. Bronson Strickland

This week on the show I’m joined by Dr. Bronson Strickland, Professor of Wildlife Management at Mississippi State University, to discuss the latest and greatest in whitetail deer movement research and its implications for hunters. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater Merch See omn...

Sep 26, 20241 hr 16 min

Ep. 821: Foundations - Ask Questions First, Shoot Later

On this week's episode, Tony breaks down the advice of taking the first good shot a deer offers you. He also explains how to get better at making shots when bucks don't exactly follow the script. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 24, 202419 min

Ep. 820: Breaking Down My Alaskan Deer Hunt

This week on the show I detail the incredible experience and lessons learned from my 2024 Alaskan deer hunt. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 19, 20241 hr 10 min

Ep. 819: Rut Fresh Radio - Mild Mid-September Hunting (Cold Fronts Work Wonders)

Welcome to the THIRD episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2024 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 Jeff Lindsey in Kentucky, Garry Greenwalt in Washington, Cameron Cushman in Montana and Justin Henry in Florida. Powered by First Lite Gear FIRST Self Filmed Buck! | Oklahoma Deer Hunting Trailer Park Trouble | Hunt...

Sep 18, 202436 min

Ep. 818: Foundations - Hard and Soft Mast Patterns that Might Not be on Every Hunter's Radar

On this week's show, Tony explains how to find the right mast trees to hunt, and how to break down a strategy to ensure you're on deer while the pattern is producing. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 17, 202418 min

Ep. 817: What Would Jared Scheffler Do?

This week on the show I’m running Jared Scheffler 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 , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/liste...

Sep 12, 20242 hr 48 min

Ep. 816: Rut Fresh Radio - New States Mean New Hunting Opportunities

Welcome to the second episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2024 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 Nick Gonzales in Arkansas, Dakota Wellman in Kentucky, Grant Forney in Maryland and Mitchell Johntson in North Carolina. Powered by First Lite Gear Trailer Park Trouble | Hunting Deer in Arkansas How to Call In Ear...

Sep 11, 202432 min

Ep. 815: Foundations - Not You, Not Now

On this week's episode, Tony explains why it can be a good thing to try to emulate other hunters, but how this can also backfire on us if we aren't careful. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 10, 202418 min

Ep. 814: What Would Justin Hollandsworth Do?

This week on the show I’m running Justin Hollandsworth 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 them. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/li...

Sep 05, 20241 hr 14 min

Ep. 813: Rut Fresh Radio - High Optimism for Deer Season

Welcome to the FIRST episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2024 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 Alex Comstock in North Dakota, Lane Housner in Delaware, Mark Haslam in South Carolina and Nate Krick in Nebraska. Thanks for listening! Powered by First Lite Gear Trailer Park Trouble | Hunting Deer in Arkansas How...

Sep 04, 202448 min

Ep. 812: Foundations - The Most Important Week of Scouting

On this week's show, Tony explains why the first part of September is one of the most important weeks for whitetail hunters to scout. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 03, 202417 min

Ep. 811: Goals, Hopes, and Hit Lists for 2024

This week on the show I'm joined by Tony Peterson and Dan Johnson to breakdown our goals, hopes, and hit lists for the 2024 deer season. Sign up to Work for Wildlife Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 29, 20241 hr 20 min

Ep. 810: Foundations - How to Get Your Whitetail Ground Game in Order

On this week's show, Tony explains the importance of building in a ground-blind plan for your fall to ensure that you can hunt hot sign no matter where you find it. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 27, 202418 min

Ep. 809: What Would Aaron Warbitton Do?

This week on the show I’m running Aaron Warbritton 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 them. Sign up to Work for Wildlife Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater...

Aug 22, 20241 hr 26 min

Ep. 808: Foundations - How to Color Way Outside of the Lines to Kill Big Bucks

On this week's episode, Tony explains how to avoid having average results by training yourself to think differently from most hunters. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 20, 202419 min

Ep. 807: Top 10 Pre-Season Tasks to Finish Before Opening Day

This week on the show, I’m walking you through my top ten pre-season hunting tasks to finish before opening day, along with a progress report on how I'm doing on these myself. Sign up to Work for Wildlife Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Aug 15, 20241 hr 15 min

Ep. 806: Foundations - How to Build a Season-Opener Plan to Kill a Good Buck

On this week's show, Tony explains why he believes the first few days of the season are the best bet for arrowing a big buck, and how he goes about building a plan to do just that. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 13, 202419 min

Ep. 805: Mindsets of the Whitetail Masters: Andy May

This week on the show we’re wrapping up our series exploring the habits, mindsets, methods, and routines of the best deer hunters in the world. Up next is Andy May. Sign up to Work for Wildlife Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Aug 08, 20242 hr 53 min

Ep. 804: Foundations - Why Every Hunter Should Try to Understand Deer Dominance

On this week's show, Tony explains how the hierarchy in all deer herds influences whitetail behavior in ways that can help hunters better predict future deer movement. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 06, 202419 min

Ep. 803: Mindsets of the Whitetail Masters: Tony Peterson

This week on the show we’re continuing our new series exploring the habits, mindsets, methods, and routines of the best deer hunters in the world. Up next is Tony Peterson. Sign up to Work for Wildlife Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Aug 01, 20242 hr 35 min

Ep. 802: Foundations - How to Use Summer Trail Cameras to Plan a Successful Rut Hunt

On this week's show, Tony explains his strategy for playing the long-game with summer cameras in an attempt to identify big buck sanctuaries, so that he can use that info during his November sits. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 30, 202418 min

Ep. 801: Mindsets of the Whitetail Masters: Dan Infalt

This week on the show we’re continuing our new series exploring the habits, mindsets, methods, and routines of the best deer hunters in the world. Up next is Dan Infalt. Sign up to Work for Wildlife Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Jul 25, 20241 hr

Ep. 800: Foundations - Season-Long Stand Setups Done Right, Right Now

On this week's show, Tony explains how to avoid sabotaging your future hunting self during your summertime stand hanging sessions. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 23, 202418 min

Ep. 799: Mindsets of the Whitetail Masters: Andrae D'Acquisto

This week on the show we’re continuing our new series exploring the habits, mindsets, methods, and routines of the best deer hunters in the world. Up next is Andrae D'Acquisto. Sign up to Work for Wildlife Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Jul 18, 20242 hr 37 min

Ep. 798: Foundations - Limited Resources & The Big Buck Connection

On today's show, Tony explains how there is usually some limiting factor in a buck's life that will push him to make riskier decisions, and how it's our job to scout until we find those things. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 16, 202419 min

Ep. 797: Mindsets of the Whitetail Masters: Ben Rising

This week on the show we’re continuing our new series exploring the habits, mindsets, methods, and routines of the best deer hunters in the world. Up next is Ben Rising. Sign up to Work for Wildlife Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 11, 20242 hr 35 min

Ep. 796: Foundations - Why the Pre-Season is the Perfect Time for Deer Hunting Dress Rehearsals

On today's show, Tony explains how we sabotage our future hunting selves by not running through deer hunting scenarios during our summer scouting sessions. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 09, 202419 min