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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. 525: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Average Joe Whitetail Habitat Work

This week on the show, Tony Peterson and I break down our real-world experiences dabbling in whitetail habitat management -- the good, the bad, the ugly, and what 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 Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 31, 20221 hr 16 min

Ep.524: Foundations - Does Anyone Really Need a New Bow?

On today’s episode, Tony breaks down the annual conundrum bowhunter’s face after the year’s newest flagship bows are released.    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 29, 202217 min

Ep. 523: 10 Books Every Aspiring Conservationist Should Read with Ed Roberson

Today I'm joined by Ed Roberson of the Mountain & Prairie Podcast to discuss our top book (and other media) recommendations for those of you who want to dive deeper into the world of conservation - ranging from public lands history, to endangered species, water conservation, big game management, and more.    Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram  ,  Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEat...

Mar 24, 20222 hr 8 min

Ep. 522: Foundations- Gobbler Hunting Sessions and Deer Hunting Lessons

On this week's episode, Tony explains what a turkey hunter can learn about deer while chasing gobblers in the spring woods.    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 22, 202218 min

Ep. 521: How to Live a Life Dedicated to Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation with T. Edward Nickens

This week on the show I’m joined by author, writer, and total outdoorsman T. Edward Nickens, to discuss what it actually looks like to live a life dedicated to hunting, fishing, and conservation and what small steps we can add to our daily lives to ensure our outdoor lifestyle in the future. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...

Mar 17, 20221 hr 18 min

Ep. 520: Foundations - Turkey Road Trips and the Whitetail Connection

On today’s episode, Tony makes the case that if you want to take your whitetail hunting on the road, you should start with a spring trip dedicated to finding a longbeard. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 15, 202218 min

Ep. 519: How to Hunt AND Save Grassland Habitat for Whitetails with Torin Miller and Bethany Erb

This week on the show, Tony Peterson and I break down why we love hunting grassy habitats for deer, from Midwest CRP fields to the plains out West, and discuss our best practices for success in these areas. Then we're joined by Torin Miller of the NDA and Bethany Erb from Pheasants Forever to explore the significant threats these ecosystems currently face across the country and a potential opportunity to help protect this important habitat. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on I...

Mar 10, 20221 hr 28 min

Ep. 518: Foundations - The Finer Details of Winter Scouting

On today’s episode, Tony takes winter scouting to a granular level to explain what sign you should look for and what your findings mean for your upcoming fall hunts. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 08, 202217 min

Ep. 517: Aldo Leopold's Conservation Lessons For Modern Hunters With Stanley Temple and Doug Duren

Today we’re exploring the life, legacy, and teachings of one of the godfathers of modern game management and conservation - Aldo Leopold. And ultimately, discussing why this stuff still matters for today's hunters and anglers. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Mar 03, 20221 hr 28 min

Ep. 516: Foundations - Big Picture Winter Scouting

Today’s show is all about taking a broad view of winter scouting. Tony goes through the process of starting your winter scouting sessions, and explains how time spent in the woods right now can lead to better deer hunting this fall. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Mar 01, 202218 min

Ep. 515: 2022 State of the Whitetail Union With Kip Adams

Today on the show, I’m joined by Kip Adams of the National Deer Association to explore the current state of whitetail deer and deer hunting across the country and the news, trends, and issues we need to pay attention to in 2022. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Feb 24, 20221 hr 4 min

Ep. 514: Foundations - How to Train a Shed Antler Dog

On this week’s episode, Tony breaks down the strategy for training a dog to find shed antlers through nose-work and visuals. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 22, 202217 min

Ep. 513: Whitetail Therapy Session with Tony Peterson

Today on the show, Mark talks with his new therapist, Tony Peterson, about what he learned about whitetails -- and himself -- over his most demanding season ever. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 17, 20221 hr 25 min

Ep. 512: Foundations - Shed Hunting with a Purpose

On today’s show, Tony discusses how to plan shed hunting routes, and figure out the best timing for your antler finding missions. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 15, 202218 min

Ep. 511: First Deer Stories on the Back 40 with Evan Barrett, Forest Wagoner, and Hank Forester

Today on the show, we're talking new hunter mentorship, getting you updated on what’s happened with the Back 40 in 2021, and then diving into a couple great stories about two new hunters that I had the privilege of helping mentor on their first successful deer hunts. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...

Feb 10, 20222 hr 34 min

Ep. 510: Foundations - What Shed Antlers Can Tell You

This week on the show, Tony Peterson reminds us that shed antlers are more than cool trinkets, and walks us through how much we can learn from shed antlers, even on land we can't hunt. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 08, 202217 min

Ep. 509: Andy May - The BEST Reason to Take Your Whitetail Game On the Road

On today's show, guest host Tony Peterson talks with Michigan's Andy May about planning his whitetail hunts around whether they'll not only be worth the time and effort, but more importantly, will help him level up his deer game. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Feb 03, 20222 hr 45 min

Ep. 508: Foundations - What Makes Shed Antlers So Cool

On this week’s episode, Tony explores the topics of why sheds are fascinating to us as hunters, and he dives into the science behind the timing of the antler drop. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 01, 202218 min

Ep. 507: K.C. Smith - Planning the Perfect Over-The-Road Whitetail Hunt

On today's episode, K.C. Smith of The Element discusses how he decides to hunt a specific state, and how he really narrows down his research to focus on individual tracts of public land. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 27, 20221 hr 18 min

Ep. 506: Foundations - Whitetail Hunt Planning Done Right

This week on Foundations, Tony breaks down his process for planning over-the-road whitetail hunts so that he has the best odds of not only killing a buck, but enjoying his time afield. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 25, 202218 min

Ep. 505: Behind the Scenes Big Buck Management and My Wisconsin Hunt with Tom Indrebo

This week on the show, we're exploring the story of how our current midwestern big buck management culture got its start in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, Tom Indrebo's impact on all the above, and my experience hunting with one of the forefathers of modern deer hunting. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...

Jan 20, 20222 hr 22 min

Ep. 504: Foundations - Should You Travel to Hunt Whitetails?

On today’s show, Tony discusses the considerations every whitetail hunter should make while kicking around the idea of taking their hunting over the road for the first time. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 18, 202217 min

Ep. 503: From Whitetails to Tahr with Traditional Archer Bre Lewis

This week on the show, guest host Tony Peterson talks to traditional archer Bre Lewis about the ways hunting has influenced her life, and ultimately led her to become a guide in New Zealand. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 13, 20221 hr 15 min

Ep. 502: Foundations - Whitetail Gear Tear-Down Time

On today’s episode of Foundations, Tony explains why every whitetail hunter should think about gear in the immediate off-season, in order to set themselves up for a safer and more productive year in the whitetail woods. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 11, 202218 min

Ep. 501: Kayaking For Alabama Public Land Bucks with Parker McDonald

This week on the show, I'm joined by Parker McDonald of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast to recap my Alabama public land deer hunting adventure, and the lessons I learned about deer hunting the south and using boats to find bucks. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listen...

Jan 06, 20222 hr 57 min

Ep. 500: Foundations - It's Time For a Little Deer Hunting Self-Reflection

This week, Tony explores the topic of thinking back on last season, and how the successes and failures of the season can be used to shape a better plan for the new year. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 04, 202218 min

Ep. 499: Mules, Mountains, and My Arkansas Hunting Adventure with Clay Newcomb

This week on the show, I'm joined by Clay Newcomb to recap my mule-back public land Arkansas deer hunting adventure and the lessons I learned about hunting the southern mountains, still-hunting, scent control, and more. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Dec 30, 20212 hr 8 min

Ep. 498: Foundations - Last Chance For a Slow (Deer) Dance

On this week's episode, Tony discusses what you have to do in order to end the season with a filled tag on a buzzer-beater deer. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 28, 202116 min

Ep. 497: My Experience Tracking Big Woods Bucks in Maine with Hal Blood

Today on the show, I’m joined by legendary big woods tracker Hal Blood to recap my recent hunt in Maine and the lessons I learned about tracking deer in the snow. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 23, 20212 hr 52 min

Ep. 496: Rut Fresh Radio 12/22/2021 - The Final Episode of 2021

This is the 12/22/21 episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from Illinois, Alabama, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more. Connect with Spencer and MeatEater Spencer on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Learn more about your ad-ch...

Dec 22, 202133 min