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Wired To Hunt Podcast

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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.

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MeatEater

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Sports

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 926: Foundations - Problems, Challenges, & the Truth About Whitetail Fails 22.07.2025

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 unsolvable problems. Connect with  Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram  and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See...

Ep. 925: What's Next for Public Lands? with Land Tawney 17.07.2025

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 for in the coming months and years. Check out the new  Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram ,  Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube...

Ep. 924: Foundations - Summer Scouting for Rut Hunting Success 15.07.2025

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 Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram  and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Ep. 923: On Becoming a Middle-Aged Hunter with Dan Johnson 10.07.2025

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 occurred as we have unexpectedly become middle-aged hunters. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram ,  Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twit...

Ep. 922: Foundations - Why the Public Land Fight Should Matter to All Whitetail Hunters 08.07.2025

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 the next generation of whitetail addicts. Connect with  Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram  and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on Yo...

Ep. 921: Southern Deer Hunting and Backwoods University with Lake Pickle 03.07.2025

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 stories that inspired his new podcast with MeatEater, "Backwoods University." Connect with  Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram ,  Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and...

Ep. 920: Foundations - Whitetail Rules are Made to be Broken (Sometimes) 01.07.2025

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 don't want to. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram  and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See om...

Cal of the Wild Ep. 392: A Public Lands Update with Mark Kenyon 27.06.2025

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 well as a trip update from their adventure in the Arctic. Connect with  Cal and  MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action,  click here . Cal on Instagram  and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Faceboo...

Ep. 919: The Parable of America’s Wildlife Past and Future with Dan Flores 26.06.2025

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 wildlife and people in America and what that past can teach us as we move forward into the future as hunters, anglers, and people who simply value wildlife and wild places. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram ,&nbs...

Ep. 918: Foundations - Summer Deer Scouting Mistakes Nearly All Whitetail Hunters Make 24.06.2025

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 Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram  and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Ep. 917: Becoming an Old School Hunter with Donnie Vincent 19.06.2025

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 old school approach to hunting and what the rest of us us might be able to learn and enjoy by embracing something similar. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram ,  Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Inst...

Ep. 916: Foundations - How to Stop Wishing for a Good Deer Season and Make One Happen 17.06.2025

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. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram  and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listene...

Ep. 915: Can Hunters and Carnivores Coexist? with Casey Anderson 12.06.2025

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 coexistence between hunters and carnivores. Connect with  Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram ,  Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The Me...

Ep. 914: Foundations - Is a Guided Deer Hunt Right for You? 10.06.2025

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 Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram  and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Ep. 913: My Son's First Turkey, Public Land Controversy, and 2025 Deer Plans 05.06.2025

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 plans, and the latest public land news/controversies. Connect with  Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram ,  Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to...

Ep. 912: Foundations - Are Premier Deer Tags Really Worth the Price of Admission? 03.06.2025

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 with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram  and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Ep. 911: Creating a DIY Wildlife Refuge with Doug Tallamy 29.05.2025

This week on the show I’m joined by professor, ecologist, and best-selling author Doug Tallamy, to discuss the fascinating ways that hunters can turn their properties into DIY wildlife refuges for the critters we hunt and other threatened species at the same time. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram ,  Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Face...

Ep. 910: Foundations - Crossbow Considerations for All Deer Hunters 27.05.2025

This week, Tony breaks down the crossbow issue, and what new users can expect when they pick one up for the first time. Connect with  Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram  and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 909: Deer, Roadkill, and the Surprising Impacts of Roads on Wildlife with Ben Goldfarb 22.05.2025

This week on the show we’re discussing the surprisingly fascinating science of roadkill, wildlife crossings, and the impact of roads on deer and other wildlife, with author Ben Goldfarb. Connect with  Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram ,  Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater...

Ep. 908: Foundations - How to Hunt Small Properties with Big Pressure 20.05.2025

This week, Tony tackles an increasingly common scenario - hunting small properties in areas with lots of hunting pressure. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram  and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 907: Janis Putelis’ Land Management Journey From Zero to Hero 15.05.2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Janis Putelis to discuss his land management journey, going from ground zero to the implementation of significant wildlife habitat improvement projects such as the creation of wildlife openings, oak savannas, timber stand improvements, and more. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram ,  Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Insta...

Ep. 906: Foundations - How Embracing a Little Mystery Can Help You Kill More Big Bucks 13.05.2025

On this week's show, Tony explains how we are trying to take mystery out of deer hunting, but that wont' make our time in the woods more enjoyable or make us much more successful. Connect with  Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram  and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater M...

Ep. 905: Cal and Kenyon Crash Washington DC for Public Lands and Wildlife 08.05.2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Ryan Callaghan to recap our Washington DC visit last week to meet with elected officials and advocate for our public lands and wildlife. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram ,  Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube...

Ep. 904: Foundations - Amateur Botany and the Big Buck Connection 06.05.2025

This week, Tony explains why understanding plant life a little better will give you a leg up on the deer during all of your non-rut hunting time this fall. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram  and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listen...

Ep. 903: Mark Kenyon Q&A - Hunting with Kids, Turkeys, Whitetail Access, Public Land Advocacy, and More 01.05.2025

This week on the show I'm tackling listener-submitted questions about topics such as hunting with kids, turkey hunting, whitetail access strategies, urban deer, my new book, my reading habit, public land advocacy, and much more. Connect with  Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram ,  Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Youtube , and Youtu...

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