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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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www.themeateater.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 852: Wrestling with a Weird Rut and What Comes Next with Dan Johnson 28.11.2024

This week on the show I'm joined by Dan Johnson to recap our particularly slow and challenging 2024 whitetail rut experiences and ideas for moving forward from here. 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 Shop Wired to H...

Ep. 851: Rut Fresh Radio - Thankful For The Rut 27.11.2024

Welcome to the THIRTEENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2024 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the latest information on whitetail buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we talk to Patrick Paysinger in Tennesee, Jeremy Critcher in North Carolina, Jake Belinda in Pennsylvania, Chris Webb in Texas. Powered b...

Ep. 850: Foundations - Give Yourself a Little Deer Hunting Grace 26.11.2024

On this week's show, Tony talks about some of the biggest mistakes he's made this season and how we should all give yourself a little grace when it comes to failure, because it's a part of the process. 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...

Ep. 849: Chasing a 200" Buck on Public Land All Season long with Clint Campbell 21.11.2024

This week on the show, Clint Campbell, talks about his season spent chasing a truly rare buck on public land in his home state of Pennsylvania.  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 Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and  MeatEat...

Ep. 848: Rut Fresh Radio - Bucks Breaking Loose 20.11.2024

Welcome to the TWELFTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2024 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the latest information on whitetail buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we talk to Scotty Lago in New Hampshire, Clay Newcomb in Oklahoma, Alex Comstock in Minnesota, and Josh Ilderton in West Virginia. Powered b...

Ep. 847: Foundations - How to Suck Less at Gun Hunting Whitetails 19.11.2024

On this week's show, Tony explains why he's not a good gun hunter, and what he plans to do about getting a lot better at it.  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. 846: Rut and Gun Season Tactics for Low Deer Density Areas with Jim Bouchard 14.11.2024

This week on the show I’m joined by Jim Bouchard, an outdoor writer and northern Michigan deer hunter, to discuss rut hunting and gun season tactics for low deer density areas. 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 Shop...

Ep. 845: Rut Fresh Radio - Locked Down or Locked in? 13.11.2024

Welcome to the ELEVENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2024 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the latest information on whitetail buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we talk to Anthony Warren in Kansas , Leigh Mcnasty in Louisiana, Adam Moore in Mississippi, and Reese Johnson in Kentucky. Powered by Firs...

Ep. 844: Foundations - How to Put Together a Good Plan for the Lockdown Phase of the Rut 12.11.2024

On this week's show, Tony explains how he puts together a plan to hunt the lockdown phase, and what it takes to arrow a good one this time of year. 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 privac...

Ep. 843: Peak Rut Recipe for Success with John Eberhart and Greg Godfrey 07.11.2024

This week on the show John Eberhart and Greg Godfrey detail their recipe for success for hunting pressured bucks during the peak of the rut. 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 Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and  MeatEater M...

Ep. 842: Rut Fresh Radio- The Most Wonderful Time Of The YEAR! 06.11.2024

Welcome to the TENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2024 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the latest information on whitetail buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we talk to Scott Harness in Arkansas, Jared Larsen in Wisconsin, Phil Tuttle In Illinois, and Zack Lewis in Texas. Powered by First Lite Gear...

Ep. 841: Foundations - How to Get the Rut Way, Way Wrong 05.11.2024

This week on Foundations, Tony explains the most common mistake rut hunters make, and how they can fix it to have better, more productive days afield.  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 pr...

Ep. 840: Whitetail Rut Game Plans and 39 Actionable Rut Hunting Tactics 31.10.2024

This week on the show Tony Peterson and I are breaking down our 2024 rut hunting plans and sharing 39 actionable hunting tactics for the whitetail rut. 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 Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and ...

Ep. 839: Rut Fresh Radio - The Rut Approaches 30.10.2024

Welcome to the NINTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2024 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the latest information on whitetail buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we talk to Michael Hunsucker in Colorado, Chandler Barnes in Kentucky, Gordon Dalton in Virginia, and Scotty Lago in Massachusetts. Powered by...

Ep. 838: Foundations - How a Doe Decoy Can Help You Get a Buck to Swipe Right During the Rut 29.10.2024

On this week's show, Tony explains why he tends to use doe decoys during the rut instead of buck decoys, and how that might be the right move for most whitetail hunters.  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....

Ep. 837: Steve Pinkston's Tried and True Tactics for Killing Target Bucks 24.10.2024

This week on the show I’m joined by Whitetail Addiction's team member Steve Pinkston to discuss the tried and true tactics he’s used to hunt and kill mature target bucks over the course of four full decades.  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. 836: Rut Fresh Radio - The Excitement of a Cold Front 23.10.2024

Welcome to the EIGHTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2024 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the latest information on whitetail buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we talk to Greg Litzinger in New Jersey, Drake Lamb in Iowa, Adam Keith in Missouri, and Steven Crawford in Michigan. Powered by First Lite G...

Ep. 835: Foundations - The Pre-Rut & What Most Hunters Get Wrong About This Part of the Season 22.10.2024

On this week's epsiode, Tony not only explains why this might be his favorite week of deer season, but how to approach it so that you can be around bucks long before the actual rut kicks off.  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...

Ep. 834: Breaking Down My 2024 October Michigan Bow Kill and Tactics You Can Use Later This Season 17.10.2024

This week on the show I'm breaking down how I killed my first Michigan buck of the year and three specific takeaways that can help you kill a buck this season, no matter the time of year. 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 Yo...

Ep. 833: Rut Fresh Radio - Overcoming the October Lull 16.10.2024

Welcome to the SEVENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2024 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the latest information on whitetail buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we talk to Jimmy Shirey in Pennsylvania, Nick Gonzales in Texas, Greg Latham in Kansas, and Jake Hofer in Illinois. Powered by First Lite Ge...

Ep. 832: Foundations - Listen Up to Kill More Bucks 15.10.2024

On this week's show, Tony discusses why being a good listener while sitting on stand is such an advantage to folks who are interested in leveling up their woodsmanship skills, and killing more bucks.  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 M...

Ep. 831: The Scientific Method for Killing Big Bucks with Thomas Mlsna 10.10.2024

This week on the show I'm joined by whitetail hunting coach and habitat consultant Thomas Mlsna to discuss his utilization of the scientific method to hunt and kill big mature bucks. 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. 830: Rut Fresh Radio - Whitetail Heat Wave 09.10.2024

Welcome to the SIXTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio for the 2024 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the freshest, most current information on Whitetail Buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we talk to Logan Wright in Wisconsin, Jared Mills in Iowa, Eli Howse in Alabama, and Jake Gaylord in Oklahoma. Powered by Firs...

Ep. 829: Foundations - Red Light/Green Light Hunting Spots 08.10.2024

On this episode, Tony explains how we sometimes overthink spots and talk ourselves out of hunting, when we shouldn't. He also breaks down how to figure out if you actually can't hunt a spot due to wind, or whether it's a matter of figuring out the right appraoch and conditions.  Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram  and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Tw...

Ep. 828: Foundations - Why the Whitetail Really is the King of Big Game Animals 04.10.2024

On this episode, Tony dives deep into the history of whitetails and explains why we are so enamored with them. He also offers up some cool deer facts that will allow you to impress your hunting buddies. 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...

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