Synopsis
Deer hunting news, stories and strategies for the next generation
Episodes
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Ep. 655: How My Father Raised a Hunting and Fishing Fool
11/05/2023 Duration: 01h21minThis week on the show we’re joined by David Kenyon, my father, to see what we can learn from his experience raising a hunting and fishing fool - that being, 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. 654: Foundations - Creating A Whitetail Thirst Trap
09/05/2023 Duration: 18minOn today's show, Tony breaks down not only why it might be a good idea to put in a little water source on your hunting ground, but also how to do it so that you maximize some of your best stand sites. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 653: Parenting a Future Hunter and Angler with Tony Peterson
04/05/2023 Duration: 01h31minThis week Tony and I kick off a multi-week series exploring the equally fantastic and fraught journey of attempting to raise a future hunting/angling/outdoors kid, and in this episode we share the lessons we've learned up to this point in our own parenting journeys and the questions and concerns we still have for the years to come. 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. 652: Foundations - 100 Weeks of Whitetail Wisdom
02/05/2023 Duration: 19minOn this episode, which happens to be the 100th Foundation's show, Tony discusses how when hunting opportunities go away, they don't come back. He also explores his vision for the future of hunting, and how we have an obligation to leave something positive in our wake for the next generation of whitetail hunters. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 651: How to Raise Hell for Hunting, Fishing, Wildlife, and Wild Places with Ben Long
27/04/2023 Duration: 01h38minThis week on the show I’m joined by conservationist and author Ben Long to discuss the tools, skills, and knowledge necessary to raise hell for hunting, fishing, wildlife, and wild places. 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. 650: Foundations - The Blessing and Curse That Is a Kill Plot
25/04/2023 Duration: 17minOn this week's show, Tony discusses how to decide if a kill plot is right for your situation, and then how to make one actually happen. He explains the process of testing soil, picking seed varieties, and setting realistic expectations around establishing a little whitetail buffet in the woods. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 649: How WE Can Help Pass the Biggest Conservation Bill of the Year with Whit Fosburgh and Aaron Field
20/04/2023 Duration: 01h07minThis week on the show we’re joined by Whit Fosburgh and Aaron Field, from the TRCP, to discuss the biggest conservation bill of the year and how WE can help get it passed. 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. 648: Foundations - Deciphering A Deer's Most Important (And Secretive) Food Source
18/04/2023 Duration: 19minOn this week's episode, Tony takes a deep dive into the importance of deer browse. He explains how important browse is to all whitetails, and what that means to hunters, no matter where they spend their time in the fall. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 647: 2023 State of the Whitetail Report with Kip Adams
13/04/2023 Duration: 01h16minThis week on the show I’m joined by Kip Adams, Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association, to discuss the current state of whitetails across the country and the opportunities we have to create a better future for deer and deer hunting. 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. 646: Foundations - Uncovering Deer Secrets During Spring Turkey Hunts
11/04/2023 Duration: 19minOn this week's show, Tony talks about how there are no bad encounters with deer while you're turkey hunting. The sightings, and even the deer you spook while chasing longbeards, all provide valuable intel for you fall hunts if you're willing to pay attention. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 645: You Are Four Fifths A Grizzly and I Am Too with Douglas Chadwick
06/04/2023 Duration: 01h41minThis week on the show I’m joined by wildlife biologist and author Doug Chadwick to explore the current state of wildlife across the world today and a new way of thinking that might just save those creatures and us. 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. 644: Foundations - Dealing With Distractions In The Deer Woods
04/04/2023 Duration: 19minOn today's show, Tony discusses how easy it is to lose focus not only when we are actually hunting, but also scouting. He explains some ways to stay focused on the mission, which is something most deer hunters probably need to work on. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 643: How to Kill Tough Turkeys No Matter Where You Hunt with Brodie Swisher
30/03/2023 Duration: 01h17minTennessee Outdoor Writer and podcast host, Brodie Swisher, is a turkey hunting machine. On today’s episode, he chats with guest host, Tony Peterson, about his strategies for hunting pressured longbeards from his southern haunts all the way up to the northern fringe of wild turkey habitat. 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. 642: Foundations - How to Find Where Bucks Like to Travel
28/03/2023 Duration: 19minOn this week's episode, Tony breaks down some of the universal truths about buck travel, and dives into the specifics of figuring out deer movement on individual properties. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 641: Planning For Productive Over-The-Road Whitetail Hunts with Dan Johnson
23/03/2023 Duration: 01h27minOn today’s episode, Tony speaks to podcast host, Dan Johnson, about the future of nonresident opportunities. They also cover the considerations necessary to plan a nonresident whitetail hunt, so that the experience is worth it, and the odds of success are high. Plus, Mark updates us on his new project, the Working For Wildlife Tour. 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. 640: Foundations - Avoiding Overlooked Hunt Planning Mistakes
21/03/2023 Duration: 18minOn this week's episode, Tony talks about a few of the things people often overlook when they start to plan an over-the-road hunt. While it might seem too early to focus on trip logistics, Tony argues that this is actually the best time to start laying the foundation for a great hunt. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 639: Why Looking For Sheds Is Worth It For All Whitetail Hunters with Josh Miller
16/03/2023 Duration: 01h15minOn today’s show, Tony chats with Wisconsin dog trainer and whitetail addict, Josh Miller, about shed hunting. Miller is one of the pioneers of shed-dog training, as well a passionate bowhunter who manages properties for mature bucks. Plus, Mark makes a special announcement: his new project, the Working For Wildlife Tour. 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. 638: Foundations - Now Is The Time To Fine-Tune Your Ambush Sites
14/03/2023 Duration: 18minOn today's show, Tony breaks down why March is the best month to take a long look at the spots you plan to hang stands and set ground blinds this season, so that you'll have more productive sits come fall. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ep. 637: How March Scouting Sessions Kill October Bucks with Greg Litzinger
09/03/2023 Duration: 01h23minNew Jersey bowhunter, Greg Litzinger, has made a name for himself over the years by killing good bucks on heavily pressured grown. On this episode Litzinger breaks down his winter scouting strategies and explains why the work he does now always pays off in October. 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. 636: Foundations - What You Won't Learn From Hunting Content
07/03/2023 Duration: 17minOn today's episodes, Tony breaks down why consuming hunting content can be great for entertainment and some education, but how it also represents an edited reality that isn't overly relatable to most hunters. Connect with Wired To Hunt and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.