Iowa resident, Ted Zangerle, has been an integral part of The Hunting Public for years. He has racked up tons of scouting and hunting experience from time spent in multiple states, and he brings a unique perspective to the table when it comes to figuring out where deer should be at any given moment throughout the hunting season. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch S...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 11 min
On this week's episode, Tony breaks down the various lines of thought behind setting hunting standards, and how to decide if a certain caliber of animal is right for your specific situation. 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....
Jul 18, 2023•17 min
Clint Campbell not only hosts the Truth From The Stand Podcast, but he's also an obsessive public land whitetail hunter. He targets mountain bucks in his home state of Pennsylvania, and travels every year to middle America to get his deer fix. Campbell's scouting strategies vary by location, but his overarching goal is to set himself up for success on pressured deer no matter where they live. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on In...
Jul 13, 2023•2 hr 38 min
On this week's show, Tony discusses how challenging hunting really is. He also breaks down how to approach life with an attitude toward setting goals, so that when it comes to the work part of hunting, you'll be better prepared to succeed. 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 11, 2023•18 min
Outdoor Writer and Mississippi resident, Adam Moore, details his strategy for figuring out big woods, southern whitetails. Moore focuses his efforts on identifying soft and hard mast, as well as browse-laden edges so that he can key in on current deer movement whether he's bowhunting early, or rifle hunting throughout the rut. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 14 min
On this week's show, Tony explains how we are all hypocrites to some extent when it comes to our hunting beliefs and styles. He encourages all of us to recognize this trait in ourselves, and to just try to be a little better about it. 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 04, 2023•18 min
Known as one of the best whitetail hunters in the country, Michigander Andy May, lays out his strategy for obsessively scouting multiple properties in the off-season so that he always feels like he has something to work with during every day of the bow season. 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....
Jun 29, 2023•2 hr 31 min
On today's show, Tony explains his love for antelope and antelope hunting. While pronghorns just don't get the love of elk and mule deer, they do offer a unique hunting experience whether you want to head west with archery tackle or a flat-shooting rifle. 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....
Jun 27, 2023•18 min
This week on the show I’m answering your questions about everything from the key traits that the most successful deer hunters share, to my take on the top 3 days to be in the whitetail woods, 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 18 min
On this week's show, Tony continues down the path of glassing and optics. He discusses why developing a plan to stay undetected while observing from a distance is beneficial to all whitetail and western 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....
Jun 20, 2023•18 min
This week on the show I’m joined by Matt Ross of the National Deer Association to discuss the evolution of deer science and management over the last 10 years. 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....
Jun 15, 2023•2 hr 38 min
On today's show, Tony makes the case for every hunter to understand binoculars and spotting scopes, and how they can benefit each of us no matter whether we only hunt whitetails or western 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....
Jun 13, 2023•19 min
This week on the show I'm joined by Tony Peterson to explore the art of making better decisions and creating more satisfying hunting experiences. 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....
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min
On today's show, Tony kicks off a new direction for the Foundation's podcast. He breaks down the value of learning to spot and stalk when you're primarily an ambush hunter, and explains why learning to quickly make decisions in the field will help you no matter what game you're after. 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....
Jun 06, 2023•18 min
This week I'm joined by long-time co-host Dan Johnson to reflect on the past 10 seasons of the Wired to Hunt podcast and the deer hunting lessons 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....
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 15 min
On today's episode, Tony talks about the various whitetail trends that have come and gone. He also makes the case that if you want consistent success in the deer woods, you should be more of a contrarian than a follower when it comes to the latest fads. 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....
May 30, 2023•18 min
This week on the show I’m joined by Steve Rinella to discuss how he’s used hunting and fishing as a classroom for teaching his children about life, his latest outdoor kid focused book, and a whole lot more. 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....
May 25, 2023•1 hr 7 min
On this week's episode, Tony breaks down the importance of putting out trail cameras now, so that you have enough time to truly figure out the daily patterns of the bucks you'll be targeting in September and October. 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....
May 23, 2023•18 min
This week on the show we’re diving into the wisdom-filled parenting philosophy that Clay Newcomb has leaned on as he’s introduced his four children to the hunting lifestyle. 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....
May 18, 2023•1 hr 27 min
On today's show, Tony explains how deer hunters often either want to explore new ground every season, or hunt tried-and-true setups. Understanding the difference can be the key to unlocking just what type of whitetail hunting you enjoy most, and Peterson argues that this is important for truly enjoying your time afield. 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...
May 16, 2023•17 min
This week on the show we’re joined by David Kenyon, my father, to see what we can learn from his experience raising a hunting and fishing fool - that being, me. 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....
May 11, 2023•1 hr 21 min
On today's show, Tony breaks down not only why it might be a good idea to put in a little water source on your hunting ground, but also how to do it so that you maximize some of your best stand sites. 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....
May 09, 2023•19 min
This week Tony and I kick off a multi-week series exploring the equally fantastic and fraught journey of attempting to raise a future hunting/angling/outdoors kid, and in this episode we share the lessons we've learned up to this point in our own parenting journeys and the questions and concerns we still have for the years to come. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merc...
May 04, 2023•2 hr 31 min
On this episode, which happens to be the 100th Foundation's show, Tony discusses how when hunting opportunities go away, they don't come back. He also explores his vision for the future of hunting, and how we have an obligation to leave something positive in our wake for the next generation of whitetail 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...
May 02, 2023•19 min
This week on the show I’m joined by conservationist and author Ben Long to discuss the tools, skills, and knowledge necessary to raise hell for hunting, fishing, wildlife, and wild places. 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 27, 2023•2 hr 38 min
On this week's show, Tony discusses how to decide if a kill plot is right for your situation, and then how to make one actually happen. He explains the process of testing soil, picking seed varieties, and setting realistic expectations around establishing a little whitetail buffet in the 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....
Apr 25, 2023•18 min
This week on the show we’re joined by Whit Fosburgh and Aaron Field, from the TRCP, to discuss the biggest conservation bill of the year and how WE can help get it passed. 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 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min
On this week's episode, Tony takes a deep dive into the importance of deer browse. He explains how important browse is to all whitetails, and what that means to hunters, no matter where they spend their time in the 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....
Apr 18, 2023•19 min
This week on the show I’m joined by Kip Adams, Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association, to discuss the current state of whitetails across the country and the opportunities we have to create a better future for deer and 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 16 min
On this week's show, Tony talks about how there are no bad encounters with deer while you're turkey hunting. The sightings, and even the deer you spook while chasing longbeards, all provide valuable intel for you fall hunts if you're willing to pay attention. 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 11, 2023•19 min