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Wired To Hunt Podcast
Dive deep into the world of whitetails with leading experts Mark Kenyon, Tony Peterson, and Jake Hofer. Each episode covers specific and actionable strategies for the next generation of whitetail hunting addicts. Get your fix through the stories of the hosts experiences as a whitetail hunters and valuable insights provided by a weekly slate of expert guests. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.
Episodes
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1030: Foundations - Dissecting the Day-to-Day Lives of Deer
The daily lives of deer are mostly a mystery to hunters, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try to learn as much as we can about them, especially if we're…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1029: How You Can Help Save 4000 Acres of Prime Public Hunting Ground with Travis Morehead
This week on the show, we’re diving into an exciting project to save 4,000 acres of prime hunting ground in the Southeastern United States and help make…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1028: Foundations - All Deer Trails Lead to Somewhere
Tony explains how a recent turkey bow hunt in Nebraska reminded him of how we as hunters should always be thinking about scouting when we are in the woods…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1027: What 100+ Farms Taught Us About Big Bucks
What can 100+ farms teach us about big bucks? To answer it, Jake is joined by Jack Huston with Midwest Deer Surveys, who has flown hundreds of properties with…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1026: Foundations - Where Does the Whitetail Time Go?
Time is flying by, but that doesn't mean you have to waste it. This week, Tony explores the reality of using our time wisely before it's too late and regret…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1025: Hunting Mountain Bucks Out West with Eric Crawford
Mark is joined by diehard mountain buck hunter, Eric Crawford, to discuss the lessons he's learned chasing big woods big mountain bucks in Idaho and beyond…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1024: Foundations - The Pros and Cons of the Social Aspect of Whitetail Hunting
This week, Tony talks about how expanding our social circle in the interest of whitetail hunting can be a great move, but only if it involves the right people…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1023: Back 40 - Why Deer Ignore Your Food Plots (Biggest Mistakes Landowners Make)
This week on Back 40, we’re tackling a frustration just about every landowner has faced at some point: you plant a beautiful food plot… and the…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1022: Foundations - Dispelling the Gobbler Beliefs That Hold Turkey Hunters Back
On this episode, Tony goes through some of the standard turkey hunting advice that is really holding back a lot of modern hunters. Get more Turkey Week content…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1021: Foundations - How to Kill a Longbeard in Any Weather This Spring
This week, Tony breaks down hunting turkeys in high winds, rain, and extreme temperatures. Get more Turkey Week content at themeateater.com! Connect with Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1020: The Future of Wild Turkeys and Turkey Hunting with Dr. Mike Chamberlain
This week on the show I'm joined by Dr. Mike Chamberlain to discuss the future of wild turkeys and turkey hunting in America. Connect with Mark Kenyon, Jake…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1019: Foundations - How Feathered and Furry Narcs Kill Our Whitetail Plans
This week, Tony talks about how if we don't pay attention the non-target critters in the woods, we often alert deer to our presence without even being aware of…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1018: What Habitat Work REALLY Makes a Difference for Whitetails?
This week on the show I’m joined by Thomas Mlsna of Untamed Ambition to break down the habitat projects that actually move the needle for mature…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1017: Foundations - The Never Ending Quest for New Deer Ground
This week, Tony discusses how all serious whitetail hunters should be working year-round to find new ground to hunt because they never know when they'll need…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1016: Top 10 Wildlife Books to Listen to or Read This Year
This week on the show I'm breaking down my top 10 wildlife related books - from whitetails, to caribou, grizzlies, and beyond - that I'd recommend you listen…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1015: Foundations - The Deer Don't Beat Us as Often as Our Brains Do
This week, Tony explains how struggle and discomfort mold us into better deer hunters, but only if we embrace then when we don't want to. Connect with Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1014: Scouting Strategies That Separate the Elite Deer Hunter from the Average with Andy May
This week on the show I’m joined by the legendary DIY bowhunter Andy May to discuss the scouting philosophies and strategies that separate the elite…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1013: Foundations - The Sad Sound of Disappearing Deer Opportunities
This week, Tony breaks down what's happening to nonresident hunting opportunities, and how important it is to consider going on an adventure now before it's…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1012: Rewiring Your Brain to Do Hard Things with Tony Peterson
This week on the show I’m joined by Tony Peterson to discuss the science of doing hard things, how our brain changes when we do that, and the…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1011: Foundations - Smarter Hunters or Dumber Deer?
This week Tony talks about how whitetail hunters seem to have largely split into two different factions according their hunting styles, but in reality most…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1010: The Power of Prairie for Whitetails and Beyond with Kent Boucher and Nicolas Lirio
This week on the show I’m joined by Kent Boucher and Nicolas Lirio of Hoksey Native Seeds and The Prairie Farm Podcast, to explore exactly why native…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1009: Foundations - E-Scouting Mistakes That Could Cost You a Big Buck This Season
This week, Tony breaks down some of the biggest e-scouting mistakes hunters make, and how that can hurt their chances whether they hunt private or public land…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1008: 2026 State of the Whitetail Union 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…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1007: Foundations - Why Winter Scouting is the Best Method for Pinning Down Fall Buck Travel
This week, Tony not only explains the real importance behind winter scouting, but also why it's one of the best tactics for learning how big bucks really…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1006: Shed Hunting Strategies from East Coast to West with ShedCrazy Ben Dettamanti
This week on the show we're talking all things shed hunting, from western big game to whitetails, and even up to Alaska and we're joined by Ben Dettamanti of…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1005: Foundations - Off-Season Big Buck Reality Checks
This week, Tony explains how easy it is for us to set unrealistic expectations around our deer hunting, and how a little off-season reflection can point us in…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1004: Excellence and the Hunting Life with Brad Stulberg
This week on the show we’re chatting with author Brad Stulberg about routines, habits, and goal-setting practices and philosophies that can help each and…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1003: Foundations - Why Good Snacks are the True Heroes of Whitetail Hunting
This week, Tony explores the topic of tree stand snacks, and explains why the right treat might just help you kill a buck outside of the rut. Connect with Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1002: Mark Kenyon AMA: Big Buck Hysteria, Conservation Politics, Wired to Hunt's Future, and More
This week on the show I’m doing a solo "Ask Me Anything" episode, in which I’m answering your questions about my new role at MeatEater…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1001: Foundations - The Value of Deer That Goes WAY Beyond Antlers
This week, Tony shares not only why he loves venison, but what he does to ensure that every meal of deer meat is as good as it can be. Connect with Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 1000: The Future of Hunting in America with Randy Newberg
This week, on this special 1,000th episode of the Wired to Hunt podcast, I’m joined by Randy Newberg to discuss the future of hunting in America. Plus, I…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 998-999: Foundations - A Little Buck, a Lone Wolf, and a Crash Course on Deer Behavior
This week, Tony recalls a recent blood trail he and his daughter went on in northern Wisconsin that involved a buck, a wolf, and a lot of lessons on how deer…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 997: Rewilding Your Life with Michael Easter
This week on the show we’re speaking with Michael Easter, the author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, about tangible ways we can add wildness…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 996: Foundations - It's Time to Ponder the Lessons Last Season Taught Us
This week, Tony takes a look back at his last season to try to pull lessons from the successes and failures, and he describes why we should all take a little…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 995: Top Hunt and Fish Conservation Issues to Watch in 2026 with Chris Borgatti and Devin O’Dea
This week on the show we’re discussing some of the top hunting and fishing related conservation issues and opportunities to keep an eye on in 2026, and…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 994: Foundations - The Dangers of Filling in the Whitetail Blanks
This week, Tony explains how all of us try to fill in the blanks when it comes to deer behavior and our hunting successes, but sometimes it's best to just…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 993: An Outdoor Year in Review with Janis and Mark
This week on the show Mark and Janis Putelis sit down for a "fireside chat" to review the past year outside and some of their top memories, experiences, and…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 992: Rut Fresh Radio - How to Make the Most Out of the Last Week of 2025!
This week on Rut Fresh, we’re catching up with hunters who recently had late season success or still out developing a late season game plan. Kyle Regis…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 991: Foundations - How We Can All Ensure a Better Future for the Next Generation of Whitetail Hunters
This week, Tony runs through a thought experiment on the future of whitetail hunting and what we can do, as individuals, to try to steer this ship in the right…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 990: Elevating Your Wild Game Cooking For the Holidays and Beyond with Jesse Griffiths
This week on the show we’re chatting with renowned chef Jesse Griffith about ideas and techniques for elevating your wild game cooking during the…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 989: Rut Fresh Radio - Late Season Patterns and Tight Mature Buck Movement
This week on Rut Fresh, we’re ranging the country with hunters who are developing new game plans as weather begins to shift from nasty cold to more mild…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 988: Foundations - Learn to Use All Types of Weather to Kill Big Bucks
This week, Tony explains how weather messes with our hunt plans, but can also teach us to be far better deer hunters if we can get past what we want to believe…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 987: 20 Late Season Questions With Bill Winke
This week show on the show I’m joined by the one and only Bill Winke for 20 fast questions about killing late season whitetails. Check out the new Wired…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 986: Rut Fresh Radio - The Nastier the Weather, the Bigger the Bucks
This week on Rut Fresh, we’re looking at how early-December’s ugly weather is shaking things loose across the whitetail world. Mark Kenyon starts…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 985: Foundations - A Different Take on Late-Season Whitetail Hunting
This week, Tony explains his approach for December deer this year, and how he's looking at his late-season hunts in a different light. Connect with Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 984: 10 Steps to Becoming a Happier Hunter This Season with Eric Clark and Derek Malcore
This week on the show I’m joined by Eric Clark and Derek Malcore of the Okayest Hunter podcast to discuss 10 simple steps to help make you a happier and…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 983: Rut Fresh Radio - Peak Southern Rut Meets Prime Food Sources: December’s Perfect Storm
This week on Rut Fresh, we're covering the first week of December with updates from three completely different whitetail worlds. Michael Perry of 18 Outdoors…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 982: Foundations - The Truth About the Big Bucks Behind All of Those Big Dead Bucks You See
This week, Tony explains how much money is involved in the whitetail industry, and why it paints such a disingenuous picture of big deer. Connect with Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 981: How the Experts Kill Mature Bucks in December and Beyond
This week on the show I’m conducting a comprehensive review of the many different approaches to killing mature bucks in the late season that expert…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 980: Rut Fresh Radio - Thanksgiving Week: The Last Great Rut Window of the Year?
This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by KC Smith of The Element with fresh updates out of Kansas and Iowa, Clint Campbell from Truth From The Stand reporting…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 979: Foundations - How to Overcome the Gun Hunter's Dilemma
This week, Tony explains what most gun hunters do wrong on their quest for a whitetail buck, and how you can go a different route to fill your tag when others…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 978: Post Rutcation Therapy Session with Tony Peterson and Dan Johnson
This week on the show I'm joined by Tony Peterson and Dan Johnson to break down their 2025 rutcation hunts and their greatest lessons learned. Check out the…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 977: Rut Fresh Radio - Still Have a Tag? Don't Panic - It's Still November!
This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by Anthony Warren fresh off his biggest Kansas buck yet, Lane Housner of In the Presence breaking down what he’s…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 976: Foundations - How to Play the Rut Waiting Game During the Lockdown Phase
This week, Tony explains the reality of the lock-down phase, and what most hunters need to do in order to fill their tags right now. Connect with Tony Peterson…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 975: The Secret to My Best Rut Hunt Ever
This week on the show I’m breaking down my 2025 rutcation to Iowa and sharing with you the decisions I made, the tactics I used, and the mindset I had…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 974: Rut Fresh Radio - Whitetail Lockdown Week: Hunt Smarter or Sit Longer?
This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by Phil Lincoln of Indiana, Kevin Vistisen of Michigan, Ben Mosley of Wisconsin, and Jared Larsen of OnX to break down…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 973: Foundations - How to Go For Broke During the Rut
This week, Tony explains why get-rich-quick rut hunting products can work, but you need to understand when and how to use them to get positive responses out of…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 972: Debating Aggressive VS Conservative Approaches to the Rut with Zach Ferenbaugh
This week on the show Zach Ferenbaugh and I are going head to head, debating and discussing the pros and cons of aggressive VS conservative approaches to…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 971: Rut Fresh Radio - The Best Whitetail Week is Here! Are All Day Sits Worth It?
This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by Grant Watson of Iowa, Jared Van Hees of the Habitat Podcast, Chris Wiest of Pennsylvania, and Tom Alexander of Texas…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 970: Foundations - When it Comes to Rut Hunting, Hope is Not a Strategy
This week, Tony explains how to develop a rut hunting plan and then actually see it through until you get a crack at the right buck. Connect with Tony Peterson…