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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. 675: Ted Zangerle on How Developing a Blended Scouting Strategy Will Keep You in Whitetails All Season Long

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, 20231 hr 11 min

Ep. 674: Foundations - How to Know if Your Hunting Standards Are Out of Whack

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, 202317 min

Ep. 673: How to Develop Solid Home, and Away, Scouting Styles with Clint Campbell

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, 20232 hr 38 min

Ep. 672: Foundations - How to Become a Better Hunter in the Off-Season

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, 202318 min

Ep. 671: Deep South Whitetail Scouting Done Right with Adam Moore

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, 20231 hr 14 min

Ep. 670: Foundations - We Are All Hunting Hypocrites, So Be Nice

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, 202318 min

Ep. 669: Scouting to Keep Yourself in the Game All Season Long with Andy May

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, 20232 hr 31 min

Ep. 668: Foundations - The Most Underrated Western Hunt There Is

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, 202318 min

Ep. 667: What the Best Deer Hunters All Have in Common and Other Q&A

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, 20231 hr 18 min

Ep. 666: Foundations - How To Develop A Good Glassing Strategy For All Critters

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, 202318 min

Ep. 665: The Evolution of Deer Science and Management Over the Past Decade with Matt Ross

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, 20232 hr 38 min

Ep. 664: Foundations - Why Optics Matter and How To Use Them Correctly

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, 202319 min

Ep. 662: Foundations - Spot and Stalk, Stalk and Spot

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, 202318 min

Ep. 661: How We've Evolved As Deer Hunters Over the Last Decade with Dan Johnson

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, 20231 hr 15 min

Ep. 660: Foundations - How Avoiding Whitetail Trends Will Make You More Successful

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, 202318 min

Ep. 659: Raising Kids ‘Eye to Eye' With Nature with Steve Rinella

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, 20231 hr 7 min

Ep. 658: Foundations - Time and the Trail Camera Connection

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, 202318 min

Ep. 657: Clay Newcomb’s Parenting Philosophy for Raising Young Hunters

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, 20231 hr 27 min

Ep. 656: Foundations - Are You A Whitetail Pioneer Or A Settler?

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, 202317 min

Ep. 655: How My Father Raised a Hunting and Fishing Fool

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, 20231 hr 21 min

Ep. 654: Foundations - Creating A Whitetail Thirst Trap

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, 202319 min

Ep. 653: Parenting a Future Hunter and Angler with Tony Peterson

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, 20232 hr 31 min

Ep. 652: Foundations - 100 Weeks of Whitetail Wisdom

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, 202319 min

Ep. 651: How to Raise Hell for Hunting, Fishing, Wildlife, and Wild Places with Ben Long

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, 20232 hr 38 min

Ep. 650: Foundations - The Blessing and Curse That Is a Kill Plot

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, 202318 min

Ep. 649: How WE Can Help Pass the Biggest Conservation Bill of the Year with Whit Fosburgh and Aaron Field

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, 20231 hr 7 min

Ep. 648: Foundations - Deciphering A Deer's Most Important (And Secretive) Food Source

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, 202319 min

Ep. 647: 2023 State of the Whitetail Report with Kip Adams

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, 20231 hr 16 min

Ep. 646: Foundations - Uncovering Deer Secrets During Spring Turkey Hunts

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, 202319 min