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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
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Ep. 731: Second Rut?? (Late SZN Food Sources, Hot Does in the South, 12.13.23 RFR)
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…
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Ep. 730: Foundations - Lonesome Deer
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…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 729: Make Your Late Season Deer Hunting Great with Jeff Sturgis
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…
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Ep. 728: Post Rut Strategies For Success! (Stagnent Weather, 2nd Rut, And Late Season Food Sources 12.6.23 RFR)
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…
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Ep. 727: Foundations - How Many Deer Are There, Really?
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…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 726: How I Killed The Wide 9
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…
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Ep. 725: Late Southern Rut??? (Second Rut Cycle, Lockdowns, Cold Front 11.29.23 RFR)
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…
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Ep. 724: Foundations - The Best Deer Season That Doesn't Involves Bows
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…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 723: Four Strategies that Led to Mark and Tony’s Rut Success and What to Do Next
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…
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Ep. 722: There's Still Time!! Don't Miss Out (Warm weather, Good Activity Some Places, Lock Down Phase? 11.22.23 RFR)
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…
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Ep. 721: Foundations - Deer Hunting Single-Point Failures
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…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 720: Secrets to Success for the Second Half of November and Late Season with Steve Bartylla
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…
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Ep. 719: Are Bucks Taking A Break? (Warmer Temps & Deer Staying Close To Cover 11.15.23 RFR)
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…
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Ep. 718: Foundations - How to be Your Orange-Clad Self During Gun Season
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…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 717: Rut Lessons Learned from my Shot at the Wide 9 and Tony's North Dakota Hunt
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…
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Ep. 716: The Rut Is RAGING (Janis Putelis Wisconsin Report | 11.8.23 RFR)
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…
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Ep. 715: Foundations - How to Build a Real Rut Hunting Plan
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…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 714: 14 of Your Whitetail Rut Questions Answered with Andy May
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…
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Ep. 713: Good Things Are Happening, Best Is Yet To Come (Major Cold Front, Chasing, Daylight Bucks, 11.1.23 RFR)
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…
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Ep. 712: Foundations - Rut Shot Realities
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…
Wired To Hunt PodcastEp. 711: Bill Winke’s Rut Predictions, Patterning Tactics, and More
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…
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Ep. 710: Steven Rinella Weighs In On Whitetail (Defeating the October Lull, Man-Made Food Sources, Cold Fronts, 10.25.23 RFR)
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…
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Ep. 709: Foundations - Gambling Versus Investing In The Deer Woods
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…
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Ep. 706: The Food Preference (Native Vegetation vs. Agriculture, RFR 10.19.23)
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…
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Ep. 708: The Little Details that Help Owen Reigler Kill Big Bucks
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…
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Ep. 706: Foundations - The Big Buck Struggle Bus
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…
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Ep. 705: Under-the-Radar Big Buck Killer’s Secrets to Success with Brad Davis
This week on the show we’re joined by under-the-radar big buck killer, Brad Davis, to discuss the terrain and topography-focused fundamentals that lead to his…
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Ep. 704: October Cold Fronts & Scrapes (Hunting Acorns, Water Patterns, RFR. 10.11.23)
Welcome to the SIXTH 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…
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Ep. 703: Foundations - Dumbed Down Deer Hunting
On this week's episode, Tony explains why we often think of deer hunting as being more complicated than it really is, and what we can all do to keep things…
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Ep. 701: Top 4 Lessons Learned from Mark & Tony's First 2023 Kills
This week on the show we break down the top four lessons we can take away from Mark and Tony's early 2023 success and the stories of their big buck success…
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Ep. 702: Does The Moon Phase Affect Deer Hunting? (RFR 10.4.23)
Welcome to the FIFTH 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…
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Ep. 700: Foundations - Don't Make Unspoken Deals with the Deer
On this week's show, Tony breaks down the difference between overt and covert contracts, and how we often make bad deals with the deer that only leave us…
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Ep. 699: Mark Drury’s Masterclass on Mature Buck Behavior
This week on the show we get an absolute masterclass with Mark Drury about the habits, personalities, and behaviors of the biggest, oldest bucks he's ever…
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Ep: 698: Is Now The Time To Harvest Your Target Buck?? (Rut Fresh Radio 9.27.23)
Welcome to the FOURTH 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…
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Ep. 697: Foundations - The August-Tober Lull
On this week's episode, Tony tackles the Lull, which is a common topic in the whitetail space. He explains that there are transitional times of the year, and…
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Ep. 696: Don Higgins On Big Old Buck Personalities and Hunting Tactics
This week on the show we chat with big buck hunting legend Don Higgins about the habits, personality traits, and behaviors of the biggest, oldest bucks he's…
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Ep: 695: Capitalizing On Early Season Buck Patterns (Rut Fresh Radio 9.20.23)
Welcome to the THIRD 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…
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Ep. 694: Foundations - How To Make Better Shots On Deer
On this week's episode of Foundations, Tony discusses how much of the advice on shooting better revolves around range time. While this is inherently a good…
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Ep. 693: Nathan Killen's Lessons Learned from the Biggest, Oldest Public Land Bucks
This week on the show I’m joined by public land mountain buck expert Nathan Killen to dive deep into what he’s learned about the behaviors, personalities…
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Ep. 692: September Buck Strategies For Success! (Rut Fresh Radio 9.13.23)
Welcome to the SECOND 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…
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Ep. 691: Foundations - Go Where You Shouldn't
On this week's show, Tony explains that most hunters are far too conservative in their approach, which means they often don't scout or hunt the best areas. He…
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Ep. 690: Understanding Big Old Buck Behavior with Todd Graf
This week on the show we chat with Todd Graf of Bowhunting.com about the habits, personality traits, and behaviors of the biggest, oldest bucks he's ever…
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Ep.689: Early Season Whitetail Tips (Rut Fresh Radio 9.6.23)
This is the FIRST episode of Rut Fresh Radio of 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. 688: Foundations - Go Fly a Kite!
On this week's show, Tony talks about an ever-present and often misunderstood element of every hunt - wind. He breaks down not only how playing the wind is…
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Ep. 687: What Would Mark Kenyon Do?
This week on the show, the script is flipped and I am being run through our “What Would You Do?” gauntlet, hopefully giving insight into exactly how I’d handle…
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Ep. 686: Foundations - Bachelorette Groups
On today's episode, Tony explains how valuable doe sightings can be to most whitetail hunters throughout the season, and during pre-season scouting missions…
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Ep. 685: What Would Tyler Jones and KC Smith Do?
This week on the show I’m running Tyler Jones and KC Smith of The Element through our "What Would You Do?" gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how they’d…
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Ep. 684: Foundations - A Day in a Deer's Life
On this week's show, Tony breaks down something that a lot of hunters never think about - what deer really do in any given 24-hour cycle. He explains that…
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Ep. 683: What Would Steve Sherk Do?
This week on the show, I’m running Steve Sherk through our “What Would You Do?” gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how he’d handle some of the most…
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Ep. 682: Foundations - Creepy Crawly Cuddle Puddles
In this week's episode, Tony takes a deep dive into an aspect of scouting and hunting that affects us all - bugs. He shares personal experiences from his own…
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Ep. 681: What Would Jared Mills Do?
This week on the show, I’m running Jared Mills through our “What Would You Do?” gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how he’d handle some of the most…
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Ep. 680: Foundations - Hindsight Bias and its Relationship to Hunting
On this week's show, Tony discusses the psychological phenomenon known as hindsight bias and how it relates to hunting. Through multiple examples, he explores…
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Ep. 679: What Would Bobby Kendall Do?
This week on the show I’m running Bobby Kendall, of The Whitetail Group, through our “What Would You Do?” gauntlet, as I present Bobby a series of specific…
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Ep. 678: Foundations - It's Always Time to Learn Something New
On this week's show, Tony explains how beneficial it is to us as humans, and hunters, to stay curious and always willing to learn something new. This mindset…
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Ep. 677: Whitetail Scouting Priorities and Strategies Leading into the Season
This week on the show, Tony and I are sharing our own strategies for scouting whitetails as we wrap up our month-long scouting series leading into the upcoming…
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Ep. 676: Foundations - The Art of Natural Ground Blinds
On this week's show, Tony breaks down not only why natural ground blinds are such a good ambush option for a variety of critters, but also how to make sure you…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…