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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. 585: A Masterclass on Patterning Bucks with Mark Drury

Today on the show, I’m joined by the mad scientist himself, one of the greatest of all time, Mark Drury, for an absolute masterclass on the art of patterning whitetail bucks. 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....

Oct 13, 20222 hr 38 min

Ep. 584: Rut Fresh Radio 10/12/22 - Find the Limited Resource to Find the Bucks!

This is the SIXTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 get to hear from hunters in Illinois, Arkansas, Michigan, and North Carolina. Apparently, if you work your tail off in South Dakota, you might have a few good buck encounters there too! Early October meant focusing on food in...

Oct 12, 202237 min

Ep. 583: Foundations - Blood Trailing Breakdown, Part 1

On this week's show, Tony explains the importance of trusting your instincts immediately after a shot, and how you should go about gathering the right evidence to make a good blood trailing 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....

Oct 11, 202219 min

Ep. 582: Kenyon’s October Success and Lessons Learned

This week on the show Dan Johnson returns to the show to help Mark Kenyon break down his successful hunt on opening night in Michigan and the lessons we can all learn from it and apply the rest of this 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....

Oct 06, 20221 hr 23 min

Ep. 581: Rut Fresh Radio 10/5/22 - Falling Mast, Finding Bucks, and Involving the Family

This is the FIFTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 get to hear from hunters in Missouri, Ohio, New York, and Texas. There’s also report of two public land bucks going down in NEBRASKA by two fellers you know! The common theme for the October Opener seemed to be finding the fall...

Oct 05, 202244 min

Ep. 580: Foundations - Go Ahead, Get A Little Cocky

On today's episode, Tony talks about how important it is to try to develop confidence in all aspects of your deer hunting game. He also explains how getting too cocky can kill your chances of success as well. 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....

Oct 04, 202219 min

Ep. 579: 5 Hard-Earned Lessons for This Deer Hunting Season

Today on the show, Tony Peterson and Mark Kenyon break down 5 hard-earned whitetail lessons from their first hunts of the year and discuss how they can help you be more successful throughout this coming 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....

Sep 29, 20221 hr 18 min

Ep. 578: Rut Fresh Radio 9/28/2022 - Paying It Forward For Late Season Success

This is the FOURTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 get to hear from hunters in Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Arkansas. The common theme for the back half of September was giving a helping hand in the early season in order to reap the rewards of better weather, and hunting day...

Sep 28, 202252 min

Ep. 577: Foundations - Hunt To Kill, Not To Hunt

On this week's episode, Tony talks about the difference between hunting for the sake of going hunting, and hunting in spots where you truly believe you'll kill a buck. 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....

Sep 27, 202218 min

Ep. 576: Exploring The Myths Around Quality Deer Ground and Overall Hunter Effort with Nathan Mrnak:

On today's show, Tony chats with the COO of Basecamp Leasing, Nathan Mrnak. Mrnak has deep roots as a public land whitetail hunter, but he also owns and leases additional ground. He brings an interesting perspective to the whitetail conversation because of his vast experience hunting in different states on a variety of different types of dirt. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omn...

Sep 22, 20221 hr 22 min

Ep.575: Rut Fresh Radio 9/21/2022 - Good ACCESS = Great BUCKS!

This is the THIRD episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 get to hear from hunters in Kansas, New Hampshire, Georgia, and Maryland. The common theme for the middle of September was "Access." Buck sightings were sparse, but hunters made the most of their encounters with pivotal moves a...

Sep 21, 202242 min

Ep. 574: Foundations - Dealing With Failed Plans

On today's show, Tony breaks down how the best whitetail hunters out there plan on failing to some extent throughout their season -- and why that's actually a good thing. 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....

Sep 20, 202219 min

Ep. 573: How a Contrarian Mentality Kills Mature Bucks with Zach Ferenbaugh

On today's show, Tony chats with Zach Ferenbaugh from The Hunting Public about how he thinks differently from most hunters, and why that has helped him be so successful on public land 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....

Sep 15, 20222 hr 44 min

Ep. 572: Rut Fresh Radio 9/14/2022 - Fall Is Here

In this episode of Rut Fresh Radio, Tyler interviews 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 get to hear from hunters Ron Stoddard, Parker McDonald, Eric Albus, and Brennen Nading. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Connect with K.C. and Tyler at The Element via Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube . MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatE...

Sep 14, 20221 hr 10 min

Ep. 570: An Outfitter's Perspective On Creating Killable Bucks For His Clients with Mike Stroff

On today's episode, Tony speaks with Mike Stroff, who owns and operates several whitetail hunting outfits. Stroff breaks down his strategy for creating as many hunting options as possible while trying to preserve natural deer movement at each site, all while also working with clients who have wildly varying skills and experience levels. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio...

Sep 08, 20221 hr 11 min

Ep. 569: Rut Fresh Radio 9/7/2022 - Adversity Produces 4 Season-Opener BUCKS!

This is the FIRST episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 get to hear from hunters in Wyoming, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Dakota. The common theme for the opening week of deer season was adversity. Hunters faced hot weather, rain and fog, hunter pressure, and even depreciated deer ...

Sep 07, 202250 min

Ep. 568: Foundations - Develop A Whitetail System

On this week's show, Tony breaks down why he has a gear system for whitetail hunting and how it helps him avoid frustrating sits - no matter what style of hunting he's engaged in. 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....

Sep 06, 202217 min

Ep. 567: How a Public Land Master Consistently Outsmarts Mature Bucks with Andy May

On this week's episode, Tony chats with Michigander Andy may about how he finds deer, how he keeps his options open for ambush sites, and how he occasionally runs into dumb bucks -- even on public land. 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....

Sep 01, 20222 hr 33 min

Ep. 566: Foundations - Give Yourself Some Options

On today's episode,Tony talks about how important it is to have as many ambush options as possible to avoid spot burnout and stay productive throughout the entire 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....

Aug 30, 202217 min

Ep. 565: What Would Lee Ellis Do?

Today on the show, I’m joined by Lee Ellis of Seek One to discuss exactly how he’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios in the whitetail woods. 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....

Aug 25, 20221 hr 9 min

Ep. 564: Foundations - Taking Kids and Newbies Hunting, Part 2

On this week's show, Tony expands further on the topic of taking new hunters out, and what the best way is to help them develop a true love of the whitetail hunting 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....

Aug 23, 202217 min

Ep. 563: What Would Tyler Jordan Do?

Today on the show I’m joined by Georgia hunter and host of Realtree Roadtrips, Tyler Jordan, to discuss exactly how he’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios in the whitetail woods. 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....

Aug 18, 20221 hr 21 min

Ep. 562: Foundations - Taking Kids and Newbies Hunting, Part 1

On today's episode, Tony discusses the thought process around taking beginners whitetail hunting and how best to make the experience as positive 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....

Aug 16, 202218 min

Ep. 561: What Would Eddie Claypool Do? (and BONUS Goals, Hopes, and Hitlists)

This week on the show we’re joined by DIY bowhunting guru Eddie Claypool to discuss exactly how he’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios in the whitetail woods - PLUS a bonus goals, hopes, and hit-lists chat with the one and only Dan Johnson. 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....

Aug 11, 20222 hr 15 min

Ep. 560: Foundations - The End of Hunting?

This week, Tony talks about the inevitable end of hunting -- and what we might be able to do to delay it. 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....

Aug 09, 202218 min

Ep. 559: What Would Grant Woods Do?

This week on the show we’re joined by Dr. Grant Woods of Growing Deer TV to discuss exactly how he’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting and management scenarios in the whitetail woods. 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....

Aug 04, 20222 hr 41 min

Ep. 558: Foundations - A Peek Behind The Curtain

On this week's show, Tony breaks down the realities of the hunting industry, hunting in social media, and why most of it is just a highlight reel that doesn't come close to representing the reality of our pursuit. 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....

Aug 02, 202218 min

Ep. 557: Overcoming Errant Shots, Buck Fever, and Bad Luck with Terry Drury‬

This week on the show I’m joined by Terry Drury to discuss his years long journey dealing with buck fever, target panic, and errant shots and how he’s overcome these challenges to find deer hunting success. 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....

Jul 28, 20221 hr 23 min

Ep. 556: Foundations - The Sound of Settling

On this week's episode, Tony discusses the little details of our summer gear prep that can get us into trouble if we don't address them. 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....

Jul 26, 202217 min

Ep. 555: Executing a Perfect Shot with Taylor Chamberlin

This week on the show we’re discussing everything it takes to execute a perfect shot on a deer with someone who has executed more perfect shots on deer in high pressure situations than anyone else I know: Taylor Chamberlin. 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....

Jul 21, 20222 hr 5 min