Wired To Hunt Podcast

Today on the show we're getting from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics from deer hunters across the country for late December and beyond.States covered: Michigan Texas West Virginia Iowa Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show, I’m joined by MeatEater’s Janis Putelis to analyze his 2020 Wisconsin rut bow hunt and explore ways all of us can better learn from our hunts and unfilled tags.Topics discussed:  The dreaded November heat wave Saddle hunting  The urge to tree hop  Scent control vs. wind direction Deer sign and lack thereof  The importance of scouting What to do with limited time and intel Optimism and moving forward   Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we're getting from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics from deer hunters across the country for mid-December.States covered: Kansas Minnesota Kentucky Oklahoma Pennsylvania Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we’re diving deep into the strategies, challenges, and curves in the road that eventually led to me killing my #1 target buck of 2020 - the 5.5 year old Michigan buck we came to know as Tran. Topics discussed:  Glitter bombs Getting aggressive  Shooting deer from the ground Rut behaviors  The power of new land access Strategically "overhunting" a stand Benefits of compulsive scent control Recovering from missed opportunities The little things that need to go right Learning to truly enjoy the hunt  Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we're getting from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics from deer hunters across the country for early DecemberStates covered: Indiana Alabama South Dakota New York Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we’re hearing from four different whitetail experts about the challenges and opportunities presented to deer hunters by the month of December. Joining me is Don Higgins, Neil Dougherty, Gabe Adair, and Will Brantley. Topics discussed:  The importance of food sources Reasons to love the late season Bad weather for big bucks  Playing the long game Arguments for sleeping in  Late season calling How and when to check cameras  Avoiding burning out your best spots  When to take a late season risk  The crucial roll of bedding  Keeping the faith   Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we're getting from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics from deer hunters across the country for late November.States covered: Michigan Montana Missouri Florida New Jersey Wisconsin Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we are tackling the topic of missing a buck and figuring out what to do next. That’s exactly what happened to me last week. Let’s discuss.Topics discussed: Back 40 Season 2 Episode 2 is live!  Dan Jajo's experiences learning to hunt this year Dan's first miss Dan Jajo's Back 40 hunt and taking a shot at his first buck Handling the pain of a miss What to do after a miss How to mentally process a miss and learning from it The latest updates in my hunt for Tran My closest call on my #1 target buck yet My greatest failure this year Missing my target buck and what I'm going to do now Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we're getting from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics from deer hunters across the country.States covered: Mississippi Nebraska Illinois New Hampshire Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show I'm joined by Tony Peterson, Justin Michau, and Charlie Williams to discuss how to handle the unique challenges of hunting the whitetail rut AND the story of my 2020 Back 40 buck.Topics discussed: What to do when warm weather strikes during the rut Thoughts on saving spots for better weather during the rut VS being aggressive Do other hunters really matter during the rut What to do if you spook a buck at this time of year The challenges of hunting small properties in November The unique struggles of rut hunting on public land The mental grind of the rut Dealing with the high expectations of November Handling social media comparisons The story of our rut hunt this past week on the Back 40 How I killed my first drop tine buck Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod

Today on the show we're getting from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics from deer hunters across the country for the middle of November.States covered: Ohio Colorado Tennessee Michigan Iowa South Dakota Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show I'm joined byAaron Warbritton and Greg Clements of The Hunting Public for an absolute masterclass on hunting public land, or heavily pressured private, during the rut.Topics discussed: My Ohio public land hunt Dan's take-aways from his hunt in Michigan Dan's pre-rut hunts and the first half of my hunt for Tran How is hunting the rut different on public land? The traditional rut approach VS aggressive THP style Pinch points that work on public How to find overlooked public land How scouting during the rut is different Tips for calling and decoying on public land  Thermal hubs Doe bedding VS buck bedding during the rut How to know when to set up and wait VS keep scouting Stand selection advice Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com

Today on the show we're getting from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics from deer hunters across the country for the first full week of November.States covered: Michigan Kansas New York Kentucky South Dakota Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show I'm joined by legendary whitetail bow hunter Andrae D’Acquisto for a followup to our previous conversation this summer and this time we’re tackling how to hunt the whitetail rut.Topics discussed: My principles for rut hunting success How Andrae's 2020 season has gone so far How he goes about finding a buck during the last few days of October Why the rut can be frustrating for someone hunting a single buck The most important step to Andrae's rut success The detail of the rut bump and dump Setting up on funnels during the rut and why some bucks avoid them How and why to set up off the edge of bedding areas What to do when you see a buck locked on a doe Overhunting or not? What sign is valuable during the rut How moon phase may or may not impact deer movement Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad

Today on the show we're getting from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics from deer hunters across the country leading into the beginning of November.States covered: Minnesota Arkansas Indiana West Virginia Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show I’m joined by New York Times best-selling author Ryan Holiday to discuss the mental side of hunting and a series of time-tested philosophies and principles that can help us improve in this arena.Topics discussed: Why it's important to consider the mental side of hunting How ancient ideas can help us still today Ideas for self improvement The importance of understanding the difference between the things you can control and those that you can't Dealing with failure Handling high intensity moments Remembering what's really important on a hunt How to better learn from failure and success Perseverance and how to foster it Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we're getting from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics from deer hunters across the country for the last week of October.States covered: Georgia Michigan Virginia Nebraska Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we've got the roller coaster story of Year 2 on the Back 40 and my father's recent hunt there which ended with his first kill with a bow and his biggest buck to date.Topics discussed: What worked and what didn't work for habitat improvements in Year 1 of the Back 40 Why our plots failed Why we didn't see as much deer activity as expected the first year How we improved our fields in Year 2 The new food plot plan The power of bees The incredible change in trailcam results in Year 2 My father's journey as a bowhunter Dealing with a vision impairment and hunting An exciting but disappointing Night #1 on the Back 40 Lessons learned from a missed opportunity My dad's first bow kill and takeaways from the "best hunting trip of his life" Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe

Today on the show we're getting from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics from deer hunters across the country for mid-October.States covered: Alabama Illinois Oklahoma Pennsylvania Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we're running acclaimed DIY bowhunter Andy May through a series of challenging hypothetical deer hunting scenarios to better understand his deer hunting thought process and strategies.Topics discussed: How Andy would seek out and hunt a buck that seemingly roams over an area well over a mile or two square How to make the most of areas without trees How to scout and hunt your way into new properties  Public land hunting new spots How to choose between two equally matched hunting locations Locating nocturnal bucks in October Calling on heavily pressured properties Adjusting stand locations off sightings in October VS November Getting winded during the rut Trying to call a buck away from an in-estrous doe Handling hot weather in late October VS the rut What to do on the day before gun season Bowhunting pressured properties Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudi