This week on the show I’m joined by Bryan Lemke to discuss his double-booner 2023 season, the lessons he learned along the way, and his favorite late season tactics. 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....
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the SIXTEENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 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 the guys talk to Greg Latham in South Texas, Micah Morgan in Mississippi, Mark Haslam in South Carolina and Anthony Warren in Kentucky. There's still time to catch a buck cruising mid day. The cold winter temperatures are ...
Dec 20, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode, Tony discusses how it's easy to get lulled into the wrong mindset when you hunt areas with high deer densities. He also explains some of the pitfalls of sharing the woods with lots of deer, and how to get around them. 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....
Dec 19, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the show we are discussing the increasingly urgent need to get serious about harvesting does AND strategies for specifically targeting antlerless deer with our guest Nick Pinizzotto of the National Deer Association . 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....
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the FIFTHTEENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 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 the guys talk to Brandon Miller in Pennsylvania, Nate Krick in Kansas, Mark Olis in Alabama and JP France in Texas. They discuss late season food sources and good rut action in the south. Does have been hot in the south ...
Dec 13, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode, Tony talks about the challenges of hunting areas with low deer densities. He explains not only how to approach these situations, but how they can actually make you a much better hunter even when you're frustrated with the lack of action. 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....
Dec 12, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the podcast I’m joined by Jeff Sturgis, of Whitetail Habitat Solutions , to discuss strategies for late season success for both private and public land. 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....
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Fourteenth episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 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 the guys talk to Dudley Phelps in Mississippi, Tony Peterson in Minnesota, Matt Dye in Missouri and Jordan Hotchkiss In North Carolina. The guys break down what their strategies that have been helping them find success ev...
Dec 06, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode, Tony breaks down the topic of deer density. He explains not only how variable deer densities can be from state to state, but how it affects every decision we make as hunters. 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....
Dec 05, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the show Mark breaks down how he killed his #1 Michigan target buck: The Wide 9 and the lessons he 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....
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the THIRTEENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 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 Hunter Lindsey in Kentucky, Hunter Dickens in Texas, Barrett Negus in Alabama and our good buddy Scott in Arkansas. We are seeing the second cycle of the rut where bucks are cruising looking for that next doe. ...
Nov 29, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode, Tony explains why he loves to muzzleloader hunt for whitetails, and why he thinks it's beneficial for all deer hunters to step outside of their comfort zone and try something new. 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....
Nov 27, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the show Mark and Tony detail their latest successful hunts, the tactics that led to their success, and thoughts on how to hunt over the coming weeks. 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....
Nov 23, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the TWELFTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 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 Derek Wolfe in Pennsylvania, Dylan Dowson in Montana, Eric Gentry in Oklahoma and Byron Horton in Ohio. Weather has been warm in some areas of the nation and deer movement has been limited. There has been some suc...
Nov 22, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode, Tony uses a concept in engineering to highlight how often we sabotage ourselves as deer hunters. He also explains how to break this habit and start working toward eliminating the things that can ruin any one of our sits. 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....
Nov 21, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the show I’m joined by Steve Bartylla to break down his best advice for hunting the second half of November and the late 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....
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the ELEVENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 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 Isaac Smith in Michigan, Patrick Paysinger in Kansas, Brennan Rhoades in Mexico and Michael Pitts in Georgia. Acorns are keeping deer in cover as temperatures have been warmer. Bucks have not been chasing does li...
Nov 15, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode, Tony talks about how traditions influence our gun hunting decisions, and how slight changes to our strategy can yield more positive results. 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....
Nov 14, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the show we're breaking down rut hunting lessons learned from my rollercoaster hunt for the Wide 9 and Tony 's successful North Dakota hunt. 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....
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the TENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 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 Reid Strobl in Indiana, Janis Putelis in Wisconsin, Jake Hofer in Illinois and Leigh McNasty in Louisiana. We are hitting some prime rut dates across the country and things have been raging! The report from all of t...
Nov 08, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's episode, Tony explains how to build a three-phase rut hunting plan to ensure that you're always in the game even when the action dries up or the conditions conspire against you. 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....
Nov 07, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the show we’re answering 14 listener submitted questions about the whitetail rut and joining me is one of the very best bowhunters I know, Andy May. 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....
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the NINTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 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 Michael Stoll in South Dakota, Anthony Warren in Iowa, Gordon Dalton in Virginia and Chris Webb in Texas. A major cold front has swept across the country and it's brought some really good action! Bucks are chasing a...
Nov 01, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's show, Tony breaks down how hard it is to make a high-pressure shot on big deer. He also gives advice on how to tamp down buck fever and set yourself up for a successful shot, even when the stakes are high. 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....
Oct 31, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the show Bill Winke breaks down his predictions for the upcoming whitetail rut, tips for patterning deer in the pre-rut and rut periods, 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....
Oct 26, 2023•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the EIGHTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 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 Steven Rinella, Chris Bee, Sam Hogan and Dave Skinner. The states the cover in this week's episode is Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. They talk about man-made food sources, the major cold front moving throug...
Oct 25, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's show, Tony explains the long-game approach to whitetail hunting, and how each sit during the pre-rut (and the rut) can tell you if you've invested enough in your success. 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....
Oct 24, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the SEVENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2023 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 Chris Nickerson, Mike Hunsucker, Tyler Jordan and Graham Cronin. We hear what's going in the woods in Maine, Missouri, Georgia, and Wisconsin. This week we talk about stagnant weather patterns and how deer are usi...
Oct 19, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on the show I’m joined by Owen Reigler of Midwest Whitetail to discuss the little details that help him consistently kill big bucks - including his biggest ever just this month. 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....
Oct 19, 2023•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's episode, Tony discusses a problem that faces most deer hunters at some point in their hunting journey - the reality (and difficulty) of setting a personal goal to only harvest mature bucks. 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....
Oct 17, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast