Wired To Hunt Podcast

Today on the show Dan Johnson and I are doing some social distance socializing, simply kicking back and catching up - telling hunting, fishing, and foraging stories and maybe even chatting with a surprise special guest.  Topics discussed: Getting in a rut during lockdown Dan's turkey hunting efforts this year Catch and release turkey hunting and my first real hunt of the year My son's first fish D...

Today on the show I’m joined by Field & Stream editor-at-large and and author Bill Heavey for a rambling exploration of the relevance of hunting, fishing, and foraging in the year 2020 and beyond. Topics discussed: What Bill's been doing outside during the COVID-19 lockdown Has hunting and fishing become more or less important given the current health crisis? What Bill still wants to do outdoo...

Today on the show I'm joined by Lindsay Thomas Jr. of the Quality Deer Management Association for a terrific and varied conversation about whitetail habitat management and how we can all do a little better. Topics discussed: How conservation organizations have been impacted by COVID-19 What we can do to help support QDMA and other conservation organizations at this time How deer habitat management...

Today on the show we're back with our final bonus turkey hunting episode and we're here with Andrew Johnson to break down the top six turkey vocalizations hunters need to be able to interpret and replicate.  Topics discussed: How Andrew came to be involved with turkey hunting and turkey hunting media Why so many hunters have one-sided conversations with turkeys What the most important turkey vocal...

Today on the show I’m joined by MeatEater team member and mushroom hunting aficionado Spencer Neuharth to cover off on everything a deer hunter needs to know to successfully take up mushroom hunting. Topics discussed: Why the hell should deer hunters care about mushroom hunting? What mushrooms are worth seeking out How to properly identify the top mushrooms Top locations for finding mushrooms Spec...

Today on the show we're back with another bonus turkey hunting episode and we're here with Lake Pickle to discuss his top tactics for hunting southern turkeys, how to call and kill highly pressured birds, taking a turkey's "temperature" and ways to change a gobblers mood Topics discussed: What makes southern turkey hunting unique Top times to hunt public land birds How to call to heavily pressured...

Today on the show I’m joined by Arkansas hunter, content creator, and modern mountain man philosopher Clay Newcomb to discuss southern deer hunting, Canadian bucks, and bears. Topics discussed: Who is Clay Newcomb How Clay thinks about the sacredness of hunting The trials and tribulations of raising children in a hunting family Mistakes or regrets raising kids to hunt Introducing kids to discomfor...

Today on the show we're back with another bonus turkey hunting episode and we're here with Tony Peterson to discuss his top tactics for striking up quiet gobblers, how he changes a turkey's mood, and much more. Topics discussed: How to scout for good turkey hunting public land spots Mature tom tendencies Tips for making decoys more realistic Tony's aggressive calling tactics Preferred decoy set-up...

Today on the show I’m joined by Tony Peterson to discuss the most important intangibles for hunting success, mindset changes that can lead to becoming a better hunter, and much more. Topics discussed: Lockdown life updates Why the intangible and mental sides of hunting are just as important as any tactic Learning to disconnect Why pre-season work and scouting is so important  What gets Tony out wo...

Today on the show we're kicking off a month long series of bonus turkey hunting episodes and we're beginning with Mark Drury here to discuss his top tactics for striking up quiet gobblers, how he changes a turkey's mood, and much more. Topics discussed: Our plan for turkey month! How Mark Drury uniquely approaches turkey hunting in different regions How he hunts the different subspecies differentl...

Today on the show I'm joined by professional archer, bowhunter, and YouTube phenom Chris Bee to discuss competitive archery, mental strength in the moment of truth, and advice for epic hunting road trips. Topics discussed: How Chris Bee got into hunting and competitive archery Advice for parents who hope to introduce their kids to archery Recommendations for folks wanting to get into tournament ar...

Today on the show I’m joined by Dan Johnson to discuss his very exciting, albeit long delayed, decision to finally leave the promised land of Iowa to experience a deer hunt in the great state of Michigan. Topics discussed: How Dan Johnson and his family are handling the COVID-19 impacts Tips for working at home with kids Why Dan Johnson finally decided to come hunt Michigan When the Dan Johnson Mi...

Today I’m joined by the wise man of southwestern Wisconsin, Doug Duren, to discuss land management philosophies, achieving balance, improving the Back 40, and the impacts of the novel coronavirus on future conservation efforts. Topics discussed: How Doug and I are dealing with the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis Weird parallels between the public's reaction to the coronavirus and CWD How the pandem...

Today on the show I'm joined by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers CEO Land Tawney to discuss one of the most significant conservation and public land victories in decades - the Great American Outdoors Act - and what all this momentum means for the future of hunting, fishing, and public lands. Topics discussed: What is the Great American Outdoors Act How significant is this? The importance of the L...

Today on the show I am joined by outdoor writer, TV host, and whitetail expert Greg Miller to discuss his version of an aggressive approach to hunting deer across the country. Topics discussed: More on #TinesAndTrash Why there are no absolutes in hunting What Greg Miller considers aggressive whitetail hunting Spring scouting importance Getting aggressive during the October or not? Maple leaves for...

Today on the show I'm joined by Tony Trietch for a fascinating discussion on the merits of the traveling hunter lifestyle and aggressive tactics for hunting big whitetails from the ground. Topics discussed: #TinesAndTrash Why Tony takes off for months at a time to hunt How he designed his career and life to allow for long-term travel and hunting The mental side of solo hunting/travel Most crucial...

Today on the show Dan Johnson and I answer your most pressing hunting related questions covering topics such as off-season scouting, hunting new states, the curious idea of gut pile farts, and recommended beginner deer gear. Topics discussed: Dan's run-in with an international hacker Our latest shed hunting exploits  A frustrating example of partisan politics mucking up wildlife management Is it m...

Today on the show I'm joined by QDMA Director of Conservation, Kip Adams, to review the most notable trends and current issues impacting deer and deer hunting in America in 2020. Topics discussed: What is the QDMA Whitetail Report? How would Kip grade the most recent deer hunting season data? The most notable trends in the deer hunting world The latest on buck harvest numbers Why are doe harvest n...

Today on the show we are talking all things shed hunting, including when the best time to shed hunt is, how to become a more efficient shed hunter, and shed hunting tactics from several of the most experienced antler hunters around.  Topics discussed: My big news Why we love shed hunting Furter's favorite shed hunting memories Why it's important not to shed hunt too early The importance of not she...

Today on the show I’m joined by Garrett Prahl of DIY Sportsman to examine his ultralight mobile hunting style and the fascinating approach he takes to testing and modifying his gear to perfectly fit his hunts. Topics discussed: Who is Garrett Prahl The story of possibly my most exciting, and unexpected, shed hunting find of all time How the DIY Sportsman came to be How Garrett describes his huntin...

Today on the show I'm joined by wildlife biologist Jason Snavely to discuss the exciting new concept of regenerative wildlife agriculture and how these concepts can be applied on your hunting property. Topics discussed: Who is Jason Snavely What is regenerative wildlife agriculture Why RWA matters for deer hunters How RWA can lead to a higher target environment and healthier wildlife What I got ri...

Today on the show I'm joined by Jeff Sturgis, of Whitetail Habitat Solutions, to get his first impressions on our Back 40 property and his tactical recommendations for improving it for deer and deer hunting. Topics discussed: Sturgis' first impression of the Back 40 after walking it during late August 2019 The importance of sanctuary and the perceived security of deer Factoring hunting and access...

Today on the show Spencer Neuharth and I are breaking down the top trends, environmental factors, and observations from the past hunting season that might help us all as we move into the new year. Topics discussed: How Spencer and I rate our 2019 hunting seasons Top trends from the past hunting season Impact of rainy spring and fall Flooding  Hunting when standing corn is present The timing of col...

Today on the show I’m joined by renowned conservation writer Hal Herring to discuss public land history and advocacy, wilderness, and an in-depth look at my book That Wild Country. Topics discussed: Why I'm the guest on this episode and not the host Why you should join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers The early adventures that formed the foundation for my public land passion The frustrations of p...

Today on the show I'm joined by Joe Gizdic and Shawn Kelley to dive deep into the story of how we found and purchased our MeatEater Back 40 farm and advice for finding your own special piece of hunting ground. Topics discussed: Intro to Joe, Shawn and Whitetail Properties Most important criteria to look for when searching for a hunting property What I was looking for during the Back 40 purchase pr...