Wired To Hunt Podcast

Today on the show I'm joined by Tony Trietch for a fascinating discussion on the merits of the traveling hunter lifestyle and aggressive tactics for hunting big whitetails from the ground.Topics discussed: #TinesAndTrash Why Tony takes off for months at a time to hunt How he designed his career and life to allow for long-term travel and hunting The mental side of solo hunting/travel Most crucial camping gear and hacks for hunting trips How to eat well on DIY trips Why Tony stopped using treestands in 2012 The allure of open-country whitetail hunting Can Tony's ground-hunting tactics work in the Midwest or elsewhere? How to find high-quality areas for ground-pounding for whitetails Tips for better glassing up big game How to scout and locate whitetails How to begin planning a stalk on a whitetail Rattling and calling whitetails on the ground Using a Heads Up Decoy Making the shot count from the ground  Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram

Today on the show Dan Johnson and I answer your most pressing hunting related questions covering topics such as off-season scouting, hunting new states, the curious idea of gut pile farts, and recommended beginner deer gear.Topics discussed: Dan's run-in with an international hacker Our latest shed hunting exploits  A frustrating example of partisan politics mucking up wildlife management Is it more important to improve bedding areas or food plots? What's the deal with e-bikes? Shed season VS turkey season When is the right time to take your kids hunting for the first time? How to speed the learning curve when hunting a new state Is winter scouting worthwhile? Good beginner deer hunting gear Beginner saddle hunting gear Sticks VS steps Best week to shed hunt? How to help protect the Boundary Waters  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 informatio

Today on the show I'm joined by QDMA Director of Conservation, Kip Adams, to review the most notable trends and current issues impacting deer and deer hunting in America in 2020.Topics discussed: What is the QDMA Whitetail Report? How would Kip grade the most recent deer hunting season data? The most notable trends in the deer hunting world The latest on buck harvest numbers Why are doe harvest numbers declining? How age structure has changed in our national deer harvest over the years Updates on EHD and CWD across the country Anything new on dealing with CWD? Legislation that hunters can help push to the finishline More on hunter recruitment   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 talking all things shed hunting, including when the best time to shed hunt is, how to become a more efficient shed hunter, and shed hunting tactics from several of the most experienced antler hunters around. Topics discussed: My big news Why we love shed hunting Furter's favorite shed hunting memories Why it's important not to shed hunt too early The importance of not shed hunting too late Determing just the right time to shed hunt How to apply the 80/20 rule to shed hunting Becoming a more efficient shed hunter Where Dan Perez focuses his shed hunting efforts How ponds can factor into your shed hunting strategy Joe Shead's top shed locations Tips for better spotting antlers Top conditions for shed hunting  Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo

Today on the show I’m joined by Garrett Prahl of DIY Sportsman to examine his ultralight mobile hunting style and the fascinating approach he takes to testing and modifying his gear to perfectly fit his hunts.Topics discussed: Who is Garrett Prahl The story of possibly my most exciting, and unexpected, shed hunting find of all time How the DIY Sportsman came to be How Garrett describes his hunting style When to hunt fresh sign VS when to continue towards a planned location Tricks for hunting on the ground on the fly Tips for choosing the right climbing sticks Using a climbing aider Modification ideas for climbing sticks, linemans belts, tree stands, and platforms How to be more efficient getting set-up for run-n-gun hunts Tips for making your system more lightweight  Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choic

Today on the show I'm joined by wildlife biologist Jason Snavely to discuss the exciting new concept of regenerative wildlife agriculture and how these concepts can be applied on your hunting property.Topics discussed: Who is Jason Snavely What is regenerative wildlife agriculture Why RWA matters for deer hunters How RWA can lead to a higher target environment and healthier wildlife What I got right on the Back 40 What I got wrong on the Back 40 The importance of soil The principals of healthy soil  Trials and tribulations with no-till drills Can you start and manage food plots without herbicide? Terminating crops with a crimper and without Thoughts on rotating crops and planting diversity How deer determine nutritional content and benefit from higher quality plants and soil  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

Today on the show I'm joined by Jeff Sturgis, of Whitetail Habitat Solutions, to get his first impressions on our Back 40 property and his tactical recommendations for improving it for deer and deer hunting.Topics discussed: Sturgis' first impression of the Back 40 after walking it during late August 2019 The importance of sanctuary and the perceived security of deer Factoring hunting and access routes into the locations of your habitat improvements Why Jeff recommends linear food plots and how he chooses their paths Where Sturgis recommends we place food plots on the Back 40 and what we should plant How Jeff believes we could incorporate switch grass and pollinator pockets to transform our old fields The importance of screening cover Jeff's recommendations on specific hunting locations on the Back 40   Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

Today on the show Spencer Neuharth and I are breaking down the top trends, environmental factors, and observations from the past hunting season that might help us all as we move into the new year.Topics discussed: How Spencer and I rate our 2019 hunting seasons Top trends from the past hunting season Impact of rainy spring and fall Flooding  Hunting when standing corn is present The timing of cold fronts and how it can impact hunting Did the moon make a difference this year? Timing of the rut The importance of knowing the quality of food sources in any given year Lack of late season weather  Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch  See 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 renowned conservation writer Hal Herring to discuss public land history and advocacy, wilderness, and an in-depth look at my book That Wild Country.Topics discussed: Why I'm the guest on this episode and not the host Why you should join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers The early adventures that formed the foundation for my public land passion The frustrations of public lands becoming political Theodore Roosevelt and his focus on the next generation What the writing process for That Wild Country was like Writers who influenced my work and advocacy The importance of working with diverse stakeholders to protect wild places Why a basic understanding of public land history is so important The beauty and curse of multiple-use management Action is the cure for depression Having hope   Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Today on the show I'm joined by Joe Gizdic and Shawn Kelley to dive deep into the story of how we found and purchased our MeatEater Back 40 farm and advice for finding your own special piece of hunting ground.Topics discussed: Intro to Joe, Shawn and Whitetail Properties Most important criteria to look for when searching for a hunting property What I was looking for during the Back 40 purchase process The properties I looked at that didn't make the cut How to properly assess the value of land Identifying a good "neighborhood" Advice for finding prospective properties What I liked about the Back 40 farm and Shawn's thoughts Details to get right when offering and closing on a property Common mistakes when trying to purchase a recreational property Other advice for finding and buying land  Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more

Today on the show I’m joined by Danielle Prewett, creator of Wild and Whole, to discuss techniques, concepts, and recipes for cooking better wild game and taking your venison to the next level.Topics discussed: Feeding a family of 5 with wild game with only one deer? My late-season close call with "Tran" Our favorite simple wild game holiday recipes Who Danielle Prewett is and how she became a wild game cooking educator How to properly value wild game Cooking/tenderizing tough cuts of meat The importance of salting meat at the right time Cooking a venison backstrap properly Making homemade wild game stock Importance of letting meat sit at room temperature AND letting meat rest The best oil to cook wild game in "Gamey" meat and how to avoid it The right way to brown ground venison Alcohol pairings for wild game  Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac

This week on the podcast we're here for our last Rut Fresh Radio episode of the year, in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.States/guests featured:Phillip Vanderpool | The Virtue TV | ArkansasGrant Oldenburg | Triple Threat Retrievers | IllinoisTaylor Chamberlain | The Urban Bowman | VirginiaNate Krick | Identical Draw | Kansas Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch See 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 joined by Brett Joy to discuss late season tactics, tracking bucks in the snow, and the story of an epic four year New Hampshire hunt that ended this December.Topics discussed: Locating mature bucks in big woods habitats The challenges of late season hunting Hunting bucks for multiple years and identifying annual patterns Identifying terrain features that influence deer movement in hilly areas How to identify top late season food sources Tracking deer in the snow Late season tactics for ag-country Knowing when to strike The mental side of late season hunting  Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.States/guests featured:Ohio | Byron Horton | Whitetail ExperienceOklahoma | Caleb Combs | Stuart Ranch OutfittersNew Hampshire | Brett Joy | Realtree Sea BucksIowa | Josh Sparks | Midwest Whitetail Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.States/guests featured:Joe Kahl | Minnesota Rackstars | MinnesotaAndrew Maxwell | The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast | AlabamaBeau Martonik | East Meets West Hunt Podcast | PennsylvaniaColby Bailey | Commit Outdoors | Missouri Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch See 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 tackling listener questions on topics ranging from how to kill late season deer, how to identify top whitetail food sources, recovering from a missed deer, public land and much more.Topics discussed: The official launch of That Wild Country How to move on from a missed deer Staying motivated in the midst of a long tough deer hunting season Tactics for killing a buck during late season Keeping your feet warm in cold weather Determining the top food sources at different points of the year - greens VS grains Will does blow at bucks? How my transition to a back tension release has gone Should you take a head-on shot at a deer with a bow? Getting bucks shoulder mounted VS euro mounted Latest update on the hunt for "Tran"  Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo

Today on the show we’re talking gun season. Joining me is my father to discuss gun hunting traditions, and then Adam Weatherby and Kevin Wilkerson to discuss firearm hunting gear, becoming a better marksman, and more.Topics discussed: What gun season represents for my family Shifting from bow hunting to firearm hunting The latest update from our northern Michigan deer camp Hunting with my father on the Back 40 Weatherby firearms and their move to Wyoming Strategical shifts from bow season to gun season How to choose the right cartridge for your hunting situation How to choose the right rifle for your hunting situation Setting an ethical max shooting range How to become a better marksman  Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.States/guests featured:Kevin Vistisen | Deer Hunter Podcast | MichiganJosh Smith | Wild Carrot Scents | TennesseeTim Biebel | The 4 Pointer | VermontBryce Lambley | Nebraska Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch See 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 Dan and I are recapping our 2019 rutcations, examining the tactics that led to us killing two mature bucks, and exploring the challenges we encountered along the way and what we can learn from them.Topics discussed: Our mental state after our 2019 rutcations The ever-increasing challenge of balancing hunting with family  Dan's 2019 rut strategy Dan's first encounter with "Gnarly Charlie" How Dan filled his 2019 Iowa tag Hunting with my dad The cat and mouse hunt for "Tran"  Passing on nice Michigan bucks and struggling with the decisions Examining why the Back 40 has been such a struggle this year What led to my ultimate success in my chase for the Wide 8 Learning to love the process and not sweating what you can't control  Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEaterMark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and FacebookMeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo

This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.States/guests featured:Keith Thompson | Montana Whitetails | MontanaKelsey Young | Knee Deep Outdoors | KentuckyRyan Nitz | Florida Outdoor Experience | FloridaDerek Nelson | Mathews Archery | 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.