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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. 791: Whitetails, Work, and a Double Dose of Cancer with Tim Kent
On today's episode, guest host Tony Peterson talks to New York whitetail hunter, Tim Kent. In the last decade, Kent's wife has battled cancer twice, which has…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 790: Foundations - Why Whitetail Hunting Might Be a Dying Way of Life
On today's show, Tony talks about how whitetail hunters are losing opportunities in a way that we've only really previously seen out west, and why we should…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 789: Organ Transplants, Little Bucks, and Learning the Importance of Time in the Field with Zach Fleer
On today's episode, guest host Tony Peterson talks to Missouri bowhunter Zach Fleer about his recent kidney transplant and how the experience changed him as a…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 788: Foundations - How the Right Early Summer Scouting Can Lead to a Better Deer Season
On this week's episode, Tony discusses early summer scouting and how it can be far more beneficial than just starting to build a hit list, as long as you take…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 787: From Under the Rubble of 9/11 to the Deer Blind with Will Jimeno
This week, Tony talks to 9/11 survivor, Will Jimeno, about his struggle with survivor's guilt and how his experience changed him fundamentally as a father…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 786: Foundations - How the Worst Hunting Can Make You a Better Hunter
On today's show, Tony explores the idea of embracing low odds hunts, and holding yourself accountable for your hunting decisions even when it would be easy to…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 785: Our 2024 Deer Hunting Gear Breakdown
This week on the show Mark and Tony walk through the deer hunting gear they'll be using in 2024 and breakdown exactly why they chose each item. Sign up to Work…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 784: Foundations - The Way to a Buck's Heart Probably Isn't Through His Stomach
On this week's episode, Tony talks about mineral licks, supplemental feeding, and food plots. He discusses the pros and cons of each, and explains why we…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 783: Summer Trail Cams, Morning vs Evening Hunts, Antler Scoring Hot Takes, and More
This week on the show Mark's running solo for a special listener Q&A session covering everything from specific hunting tactics to the possible downsides of…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 782: Foundations - The Right Tools for the Deer Job
On this week's episode, Tony breaks down how to not only evaluate whether you're using the right tools for scouting and hunting, but also to figure out ways to…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 781: How to Buy a Great Deer Hunting Property with Jake Hofer
This week on the show, we're joined by Jake Hofer of The Land Podcast to discuss everything you need to know to buy a great deer hunting property. Get the…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 780: Foundations - Hunting BFF's
On this week's show, Tony discusses the importance of good hunting buddies, and how their value extends far beyond just being another person to do deer chores…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 779: How Running Can Make You a Better Hunter with Weston Paul
This week on the show, I'm joined by Weston Paul of MTN Tough. We're discussing the many ways that a running habit can make you a better hunter, and best…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 778: Foundations - Touch Grass, Bro
On today's episode, Tony discusses how people are generally stressed out and anxious these days, and how it has been clinically proven that time in the…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 777: 12 Books Every Hunter and Angler Should Read
On this week's show, Tony and I break down our top 12 book recommendations for hunters and anglers. Books Mentioned: Trout Bum by John Gierach At the Grave of…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 776: Foundations - To Kill The Buck, You Must Become The Buck (Sort Of)
On today's show, Tony explains how hunters should try to understand why thinking only like a predator, and not a prey animal, can really hold you back in the…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 775: How to Work for Wildlife with Chris Borgatti and Matt Ross
On this week's show, we discuss how to make a living in a conservation related field, as well as advice for becoming a more effective volunteer conservationist…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 774: Foundations - How to Live a Hunting Life with No Regrets
On this week's show, Tony talks about hunting regrets big and small, and how can analyze our decisions to make better choices going forward. Connect with Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 773: How to Get Hunting Permission in 2024 and Beyond with Spencer Neuharth
On this week's show we explore the increasing challenges of getting hunting permission in the current times and specific ideas and strategies for gaining…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 772: Foundations - Repeating Deer Patterns that Actually Repeat Themselves
On this week's episode, Tony discusses how often we think we understand big buck patterns, but we really don't. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 771: How to Get a Quality Deer Hunting Lease with Tony Hansen
This week on the show I'm joined by Tony Hansen to discuss everything you need to know to decide if a lease is right for you, and how to get one. Connect with…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 770: Foundations - How to Avoid Being Avoided by Whitetails
On this week's episode, Tony discusses how to scout right now to figure out not only how the deer have been avoiding your stand sites, but what you can do to…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 769: How Lateral Thinking and Curiosity Can Make You a Better Deer Hunter
This week on the show I am joined by my pal Tony Peterson to discuss how lateral thinking and the fostering of diverse new skills and pursuits can help you…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 768: Foundations - The Tangled Web that is Big Game Management
On this week's show, Tony dives into the topic of game management and how hunters should try to not only understand why management decisions are made, but how…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 767: Trophies, Conservation, and Hunting Culture with Justin Spring and Dr. Jon McRoberts
This week on the show, we discuss trophy hunting, our big game record keeping system and its conservation underpinnings, and the implications all of this has…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 766: Foundations - Long-Game Trail Camera Lessons
On this week's show, Tony talks about how his trail camera strategy keeps evolving, and why whitetail hunters might want to consider leaving out the digital…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 765: The Future of Our Hunting Culture with Andrew McKean
This week on the show I’m joined by Andrew McKean, Hunting and Conservation Editor for Outdoor Life, for an important conversation about the future of our…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 764: Foundations - How Not to Go Broke from Deer Hunting
On this week's show, Tony discusses how all of us can make our hunting more affordable, which is a top-of-mind issue for plenty of whitetail junkies these…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 763: Foundations - How to Hunt Pressured Long Beards
This episode is dedicated to the spring turkey hunters who have to deal with plenty of competition in the woods. Throughout, Tony breaks down why conventional…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 762: Diagnosing “The Turkey Problem” with Dr. Marcus Lashley
Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Marcus Lashley of the University of Florida to discuss the concerning state of wild turkeys across North America and…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 761: Foundations - How to Truly Learn to Talk Turkey
On this episode of Foundations, Tony goes deep into the various calls turkeys make, and how hunters should commit themselves to learning the long beard…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 760: Foundations - How to Take Your Whitetail Scouting on the Road
On this week's episode, Tony makes the case that traveling to scout is a great way to run a dress rehearsal for a later hunt. He also explains why March is the…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 759: Foundations - A Deep Dive Into Turkey Decoys
This episode of Foundation's is all about turkey decoys, and how Tony uses various spreads from opening day throughout the end of the season to kill birds…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 758: A Health Check on Our Hunting Culture with Tony Peterson and Dan Johnson
This week on the show I’m joined by my good buddies, Dan Johnson and Tony Peterson, to discuss the present and future status of our hunting culture. Connect…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 757: Foundations - Activate Your Whitetail Goblin Mode
On this week's show, Tony talks about how a "goblin shelf" can help you become a better deer hunter by fostering curiosity in all facets of nature. Connect…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 756: Expanding Our View of Whitetail Habitat Management with Craig Harper
This week on the show I’m joined by the one and only Dr. Craig Harper to discuss his recommendations for managing our hunting properties to benefit the…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 755: Foundations - Wet and Wild Whitetail Access
On this week's show, Tony explains not only why exploring water access is a good idea for all whitetail hunters, but also why this is the perfect time of year…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 754: Sustainable Habitat Management for Deer and Native Ecosystems with Thomas Mlsna
This week on the show I’m joined by Thomas Mlsna, whitetail coach and habitat consultant at The Untamed Ambition, to discuss his unique approach to sustainable…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 753: Foundations - Toothy Competition in the Whitetail Woods
On this week's show, Tony talks about how whitetail hunters should consider predator species and densities, when thinking about their fall strategies. Connect…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 752: Better Scouting, Target Buck Shed Hunting, and a Lion Story with Tony Peterson
This week on the show I’m joined by Tony Peterson to discuss new ideas for better deer scouting, our latest shed hunting exploits, and my first mountain lion…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 751: Foundations - Livin' On The Edge
On this week's show, Tony breaks down the reasons behind why hunters should try hard to understand soft and hard edges, and how whitetails relate to them…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 750: Habitat Management Listener Q&A with Kyle Perry
This week on the show I’m joined by Kyle Perry of Dreamland Wildlife Properties to answer your top habitat management questions. Connect with Mark Kenyon and…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 749: Foundations - Winter Scouting & The Power Of Asking "Why?"
On this week's show, Tony explains how winter scouting and shed hunting are perfect activities to help condition us to ask 'why' when it comes to deer…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 748: Creating Leopold Landscapes and Better Deer Habitats with Doug Duren
This week on the show I’m joined by the 2023 National Deer Association Deer Manager of the Year, Doug Duren, to discuss a more holistic approach to improving…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 747: Foundations - French Bulldogs & Individual Bucks
On this week's show, Tony discusses how we tend to view deer behavior as highly generalized, when it's often far more individualized. Connect with Tony…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 746: 2024 State of the Whitetail Union with Kip Adams
This week on the show I'm joined by Kip Adams, the Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association, to discuss the state of whitetails in 2024 and…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 745: Foundations - Deer Hunting, IMHO. . .
On this weeks's show, Tony talks about some of the things he's learned after hunting whitetails for over 30 years. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 744: What Daniel Boone and the Long Hunters Can Teach Modern Day Deer Hunters with Clay Newcomb
This week on the show I’m joined by Clay Newcomb to discuss what we modern day deer hunters can learn from the “long hunters” of the 18th century. "MeatEater's…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 743: Foundations - Winter Scouting Whitetails & The Lost Cause Factor
On this week's episode, Tony discusses how we often fall short during our winter scouting efforts. He also explains the process for figuring out if a location…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 742: Tony Peterson’s Biggest Wins, Mistakes, Lessons, and Book Recommendations from 2023
This week on the show I’m joined by my right hand man Tony Peterson to discuss his top successes, mistakes, lessons learned, and books read during the 2023…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 741: Foundations - Make An Effort To Truly Understand The Land If You Want To Kill Big Bucks
In this week's episode, Tony explains how we all have blind spots when it comes to our favorite hunting areas. He also breaks down the best way to get past…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 740: My End of Hunting Season Review and How To Do One Yourself
This week on the show I’m detailing exactly how and why you should complete an End of Year Review as we wrap up this most recent hunting season. Connect with…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 739: Foundations - It's Time To Walk The Walk
On this week's episode, Tony explains how you can have all of the deer knowledge in the world, but it won't help you become a better deer hunter the way…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 738: Consistent Target Buck Success and Late Season Tactics with Mike Reed
This week on the show I’m joined by Mike Reed of Midwest Whitetail to discuss hunting with kids, lessons learned from his incredible 2023 season, and late…
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Ep. 737: Southern Rut Frenzy | LAST Rut Fresh Radio of 2023!!! (Full Moon, Last Shot at The Rut, 12.27.23 RFR)
Welcome to the LAST 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…
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Ep. 736: Foundations - It's Now or Never
On this week's episode, Tony discusses how easy it is to talk ourselves out of late-season hunting. He also explains why you should probably forget about your…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 735: Two Booners in One Year and Late Season Tactics with Bryan Lemke
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…
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Ep. 734: Taking Advantage of Late Season Magic (Field Edges and Cold Temperatures 12.20.23 RFR)
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…
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Ep. 733: Foundations - Deer Everywhere, Now What?
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…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 732: Why and How To Specifically Hunt Does with Nick Pinizzotto
This week on the show we are discussing the increasingly urgent need to get serious about harvesting does AND strategies for specifically targeting antlerless…