Synopsis
Deer hunting news, stories and strategies for the next generation
Episodes
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Ep. 694: Foundations - How To Make Better Shots On Deer
19/09/2023 Duration: 18minOn 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 thing, he explains how hunters need to learn to take their accuracy into the field with them, which isn't as simple as it sounds. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 693: Nathan Killen's Lessons Learned from the Biggest, Oldest Public Land Bucks
14/09/2023 Duration: 01h20minThis 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, trends, and tendencies of the biggest, oldest bucks around. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 692: September Buck Strategies For Success! (Rut Fresh Radio 9.13.23)
13/09/2023 Duration: 33minWelcome 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 of the freshest, most current information on Whitetail Buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we get to hear from hunters in Delaware, North Dakota, Georgia, and Nebraska. Optimism is high, with a good weather forecast for the next week. However, the how and when of hunting is always hard to determine.Thats why Rut Fresh is here! Powered by First Lite Gear One Week In November The Element Podcast Connect with K.C. and Tyler via Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Wired To Hunt | MeatEater Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 691: Foundations - Go Where You Shouldn't
12/09/2023 Duration: 17minOn 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 argues that playing it safe has its place in the woods, but it shouldn't be the default strategy for most of us. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 690: Understanding Big Old Buck Behavior with Todd Graf
07/09/2023 Duration: 01h34minThis 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 hunted. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep.689: Early Season Whitetail Tips (Rut Fresh Radio 9.6.23)
06/09/2023 Duration: 41minThis 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 the freshest, most current information on Whitetail Buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we get to hear from hunters in South Carolina, Tennessee, North Dakota, and Kentucky. It’s the early SZN, which means the rare chance at a velvet buck! However, hunters this week talk about the impact of a heat wave on deer movement. We get the details about overcoming the elements and getting in range of a nice whitetail deer. Powered by First Lite Gear One Week In November The Element Podcast Connect with K.C. and Tyler via Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Wired To Hunt | MeatEater Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 688: Foundations - Go Fly a Kite!
05/09/2023 Duration: 17minOn 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 important, but how much it influences the movements, and decisions, of the game that we hunt. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 687: What Would Mark Kenyon Do?
31/08/2023 Duration: 01h34minThis 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 some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios our guest hosts Dan and Tony can throw at me. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 686: Foundations - Bachelorette Groups
29/08/2023 Duration: 18minOn today's episode, Tony explains how valuable doe sightings can be to most whitetail hunters throughout the season, and during pre-season scouting missions. He also discusses how we don't give pressured, mature does enough credit for helping us become better hunters. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 685: What Would Tyler Jones and KC Smith Do?
24/08/2023 Duration: 01h19minThis 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 handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios I could throw at them. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 684: Foundations - A Day in a Deer's Life
22/08/2023 Duration: 17minOn 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 hunters often fill in the blanks when it comes to deer activity and that this is a mistake when you could try to learn more about what whitetails actually do with themselves throughout the day. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 683: What Would Steve Sherk Do?
17/08/2023 Duration: 01h16minThis 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 challenging deer hunting scenarios I could throw at him. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 682: Foundations - Creepy Crawly Cuddle Puddles
15/08/2023 Duration: 18minIn 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 misadventures with stinging and biting insects, along with some tips on how to avoid them. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 681: What Would Jared Mills Do?
10/08/2023 Duration: 01h33minThis 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 challenging deer hunting scenarios I could throw at him. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 680: Foundations - Hindsight Bias and its Relationship to Hunting
08/08/2023 Duration: 18minOn this week's show, Tony discusses the psychological phenomenon known as hindsight bias and how it relates to hunting. Through multiple examples, he explores how we come to have regrets in the outdoors, and how we can best mitigate them for our future selves. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 679: What Would Bobby Kendall Do?
03/08/2023 Duration: 01h25minThis 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 challenging deer hunting scenarios to see how he would handle them and the thought process behind his decisions. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 678: Foundations - It's Always Time to Learn Something New
01/08/2023 Duration: 19minOn 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 works for whitetails and western game, and is the secret to success for many of the most accomplished hunters. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 677: Whitetail Scouting Priorities and Strategies Leading into the Season
27/07/2023 Duration: 01h11minThis 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 deer season. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 676: Foundations - The Art of Natural Ground Blinds
25/07/2023 Duration: 17minOn 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 use this strategy correctly no matter where you hunt. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 675: Ted Zangerle on How Developing a Blended Scouting Strategy Will Keep You in Whitetails All Season Long
20/07/2023 Duration: 01h11minIowa 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 spent in multiple states, and he brings a unique perspective to the table when it comes to figuring out where deer should be at any given moment throughout the hunting season. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.