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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. 969: How the Experts Kill Mature Bucks in November
This week on the show I’m conducting a comprehensive review of the many different approaches to killing mature bucks in November that expert hunters have…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 968: Rut Fresh Radio - Prime Time Whitetails! How Hunters Are Capitalizing Right Now
Welcome back to Rut Fresh! This week we have Erik Barber recounting his public land buck, Thomas Mlsna of Unatmed Ambition's morning move on a Wisconsin big…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 967: Foundations - How to Choose the Perfect Shot During the Chaos of the Rut
This week, Tony breaks down why studying deer behavior can help you choose high-odds shot opportunities even when the bucks are cruising and chasing. Connect…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 966: What Science Tells Us About Hunting the Whitetail Rut with Duane Diefenbach and Matt Ross
This week on the show we’re reviewing what science and in-the-field research studies can tell us about hunting the whitetail rut, featuring Duane…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 965: Rut Fresh Radio - The Best Is Yet to Come! Michigan Buck in the October Lull
It's only getting better! This week on Rut Fresh Jake Hofer is joined by Arron Bleise of the Fall Podcast, Christian Babcock of Hunters Advantage, and Benny…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 964: Foundations - Big Buck Sign and What it Means Right Now
This week, Tony explains why all buck sign isn't the same, and how in-season scouting right now can put most hunters on a solid pre-rut pattern. Connect with…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 963: The Legendary Roger Rothhaar’s Big Buck Lessons
This week on the show we are diving deep into the big buck lessons taught by the late, great, Roger Rothhaar, the influencer of todays greatest whitetail…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 962: Rut Fresh Radio - Cold Front Magic! How Hunters Cashed In and How You Can Too
This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by Hunter Hogan of Missouri, Rob Sand of Iowa, Josh Profit of Kentucky, and Chris Jones of Plot Advisors in Illinois…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 961: Foundations - How to Use Change in the Deer Woods to Kill More Mature Bucks
This week, Tony discusses changes in the deer woods and how recognizing them and working with them can help all of us kill more mature bucks. Connect with Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 960: Mastering Wind to Kill Mature Bucks with Mark Drury
This week on the show I'm joined by Mark Drury to discuss all things related to how deer use wind and thermals and how we can use that knowledge to kill mature…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 959: Rut Fresh Radio - How To Hunt This Cold Front and Ohio Giants!
This week on Rut Fresh, we’re breaking down how to hunt the first major cold front of the October and what it means for deer movement across the country…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 958: Foundations - Blood Trailing Lessons That Help Us Understand Deer Better
This week, Tony shares his thoughts on the things a lot of hunters get wrong about blood trailing deer, and what they can teach us about ourselves and the deer…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 957: How the Experts Kill Mature Bucks in October
This week on the show I’m conducting a comprehensive review of the many different approaches to killing mature bucks in October that expert hunters have…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 956: Rut Fresh Radio - October is Here! Giant Kansas Buck and Opening Day Game Plans
October is here, and so is another episode of Rut Fresh Radio! This week, Flint Koch (Kansas), Clay Mervar (North Carolina), Josh Teulker (Indiana), and Connor…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 955: Foundations - How to Build Your Big Buck Confidence This Season
This week, Tony talks about some overlooked ways to develop confidence in ourselves as deer hunters, and how that can be the key to killing more big bucks…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 954: What Grant Woods Knows Now, That He Wishes He Knew When He Was Younger
This week on the show I'm joined by Dr. Grant Woods to discuss the deer hunting philosophies and tactics he wishes he'd understood sooner in his deer hunting…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 953: Rut Fresh Radio - 2025 Kickoff, Early Season Intel, and Giant Wisconsin 8 Down
Rut Fresh Radio is back for 2025! We’re kicking off the season with fresh reports from hunters on the ground. This week, Cameron Derr (Ohio), Joe Cater…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 952: Foundations - The Reality of Rabbits with Antlers and the Fun Factor of Hunting
This week, Tony talks about how each of us is on our own deer journey, and why we should try to not impose our own hunting beliefs on others. Connect with Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 951: Debunking Conventional Whitetail Wisdom with Thermal Drone Research
This week on the show I'm joined by Derrick Dixon, of Whitetail Research, to discuss how his year-long thermal drone research project has upended his…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 950: Back 40 - What Can You Do to Make the Next 25 Years of Deer Hunting Better?
Deer hunting has come a long way over the last few decades, but what about the next 25 years? In this episode, Jake Hofer sits down with Steve Hanson, Don…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 949: Foundations - How to Avoid Common Early Season Mistakes
This week, Tony breaks down how to take advantage of the early season by keeping bucks unaware of your presence, all while utilizing your in-field time…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 948: How the Right Mindset is a Deer Hunter's Most Valuable Tool
This week, Tony chats with public land bowhunter, Clint Campbell, about discipline, a proper mindset, and how we can all learn to lean into deer hunting…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 947: Back 40 - When EHD Strikes: How to Adjust Your Hunting Game Plan
EHD can change everything in a matter of one outbreak. Deer disappear, patterns break down, and entire herds can be impacted. In this episode, Jake Hofer asks…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 946: Foundations - How to Beat a Buck's Nose in Real Time
This week, Tony discusses how often the wind messes with our hunt plans, and what we can do about it to ensure we don't miss a single sit this season. Connect…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 945: Goals, Hopes, and Hit Lists for 2025 with Dan Johnson
This week on the show I'm joined by Dan Johnson to review our 2025 hunting plans, goals, hopes, and hit lists. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat!…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 944: Back 40 - When Food Plots Fail: What You Can Do Right Now
You put in the work, planted the seed, and waited on rain - but your food plots just aren’t producing. Now what? In this episode, Jake Hofer brings the…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 943: Foundations - The Hard-Antlered Buck Shuffle and What That Means to Bowhunters
This week, Tony talks about the early-September transition that happens in the deer woods and what that means to your early season plans if you want to fill a…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 942: What Would Kip Adams Do?
This week on the show I’m running Kip Adams, of the National Deer Association, through our What Would You Do gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 941: Back 40 - New Farm, No Intel? What to Do Right Now
Just got access to a new hunting property but have no idea where to start? In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Thomas…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 940: Foundations - When the Deer Speak, Shut Up and Listen
On this episode, Tony shares a few stories about unique encounters and how they always solidify his belief that if you want to be a better deer hunter, you…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 939: What Would Troy Pottenger Do?
This week on the show I’m running Troy Pottenger, of Whitetail Addictions, through our What Would You Do gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 938: Back 40 - Can’t Find a Buck to Hunt? Don’t Panic. Do This!
You’ve checked your cameras, glassed your fields, and walked the farm and still no sign of a buck worth hunting. Now what? In this episode, Jake Hofer…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 937: Foundations - Why Solo Whitetail Hunts Will Always Help You Kill More Big Bucks
This week Tony breaks down the reality of how being too social of a deer hunter can hinder your chances of success and suck the joy right out of your time…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 936: What Would Terry Drury Do?
This week on the show I’m running Terry Drury, of Drury Outdoors, through our What Would You Do gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how he'd handle…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 935: Back 40 - From Good to Great: The Critical Mistake Most Hunters Still Make
What separates a good deer hunter from a great one? In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Thomas Mlsna, Jeff…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 934: Foundations - Pre-Season Practice That Will Pay Off This Fall No Matter Your Weapon Choice
This week, Tony talks about the ways in which bowhunters, crossbow hunters, and rifle hunters should think about pre-season practice so they can be more lethal…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 933: What Would Ted Zangerle Do?
This week on the show I’m running Ted Zangerle, of The Hunting Public, through our What Would You Do gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how he'd…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 932: Back 40 - Great Spot, Bad Access: Can I Still Hunt It Successfully?
You’ve got the sign, the bedding, the movement, and the spot - but getting in clean feels impossible. In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 931: Foundations - Big Velvet Bucks and Home Range Realities
This week, Tony explains how to make your summer scouting sessions more productive by understanding buck home and core ranges, and what that might mean for…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 930: The History and Threatened Future of Our Nation's Last Roadless Areas with Chris Wood
This week on the show I'm joined by Chris Wood, President/CEO of Trout Unlimited and former U.S. Forest Service official, to discuss how our nation came to…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 929: Back 40 - Do Great Hunters Really Shoot a Buck Every Year?
Do great hunters really shoot a buck every year, or have we just convinced ourselves that’s the standard? In this episode, Jake Hofer sits down with…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 928: Foundations - The Secret to Good Treestand Setups
This week, Tony explains why learning to read trees and keeping an open mind on how to set up in them, is often the key to killing more big bucks by not just…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 927: Burning Questions About Hunting and Managing Your Own Back 40 with Jake Hofer
This week on the show I'm joined by Jake Hofer to preview our brand new podcast mini-series, Back 40, and answer some of the most pressing questions that…
Wired To Hunt PodcastIntroducing: Back 40
Back 40 dives deep into the world of whitetails, one burning question at a time. In each episode, host Jake Hofer sits down with multiple seasoned whitetail…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 926: Foundations - Problems, Challenges, & the Truth About Whitetail Fails
This week, Tony explains how we should view the various aspects of scouting and hunting as challenges, and not focus on what we perceive to be nearly…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 925: What's Next for Public Lands? with Land Tawney
This week on the show we're joined by Land Tawney to discuss the recent attempt to sell of our nation's public lands, lessons to be learned, and what to watch…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 924: Foundations - Summer Scouting for Rut Hunting Success
This week, Tony explains why scouting right now can be so valuable to rut sits, even if it might not seem to make much sense on the surface. Connect with Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 923: On Becoming a Middle-Aged Hunter with Dan Johnson
This week on the show I’m joined by my long-time cohost Dan Johnson to discuss the epiphanies, tactical changes, and philosophical shifts that have…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 922: Foundations - Why the Public Land Fight Should Matter to All Whitetail Hunters
This week, Tony explores the reasons why public land is so important to all deer hunters, and why our collective voice is the key to ensuring a good future for…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 921: Southern Deer Hunting and Backwoods University with Lake Pickle
This week on the show I’m joined by Lake Pickle to discuss southern deer hunting, summer hunting prep work, and the fascinating wildlife conservation…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 920: Foundations - Whitetail Rules are Made to be Broken (Sometimes)
This week, Tony explains how we come to believe unwritten rules about deer behavior and hunting strategies, and why we should sometimes break them even when we…
Wired To Hunt PodcastCal of the Wild Ep. 392: A Public Lands Update with Mark Kenyon
In this week's interview episode, Cal sits down with Wired to Hunt's Mark Kenyon to give you all the latest on the public land battle in Washington, D.C., as…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 919: The Parable of America’s Wildlife Past and Future with Dan Flores
This week on the show I’m joined by renowned historian, best-selling author, and now podcaster, Dan Flores to discuss the rollercoaster history of…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 918: Foundations - Summer Deer Scouting Mistakes Nearly All Whitetail Hunters Make
This week, Tony breaks down how to summer scout with intention, so that you can predict buck movement from the opening day through the rut. Connect with Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 917: Becoming an Old School Hunter with Donnie Vincent
This week on the show I’m joined by big game hunter, outdoor adventurer, and film maker Donnie Vincent, to explore his personal journey to embrace a more…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 916: Foundations - How to Stop Wishing for a Good Deer Season and Make One Happen
On this week's show, Tony explains how most of us hunt off of memories while hoping for success, instead of working toward our deer goals all summer long…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 915: Can Hunters and Carnivores Coexist? with Casey Anderson
This week on the show I'm joined by wildlife film maker, large carnivore specialist, and big game hunter Casey Anderson to discuss the much debated topic of…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 914: Foundations - Is a Guided Deer Hunt Right for You?
On this episode, Tony explains why guided whitetail hunts can be a great choice for certain hunters, but also why they aren't for everyone. Connect with Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 913: My Son's First Turkey, Public Land Controversy, and 2025 Deer Plans
This week on the show Tony and I are getting together for a fun discussion to kick off the summer by recapping our spring turkey hunts, our top 2025 deer…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 912: Foundations - Are Premier Deer Tags Really Worth the Price of Admission?
This week, Tony discusses the allure of big-buck destinations, and whether figuring out how to get a tag for one of them is worth it for most of us. Connect…