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Ep. 1050: Foundations - Summer Buck Diets and the Rut Connection Jul 07, 2026

We often underestimate how bucks eat to not only survive, but thrive. It pays to think of them as animal athletes, and to learn what food sources offer them the most protein, fat, carbs and general nutrition. Focusing on a buck's diet throughout the summer and the season is a strategy that will keep you in the game all season long.

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Ep. 1049: Then vs. Now: 15 Years of Trailcam Tactic Evolution with Dan Johnson Jul 02, 2026

This week on the show I’m joined by Dan Johnson to discuss how our trailcam strategies have evolved over the last 15 years and exactly where we’ve landed today - including thoughts on our summer camera strategies, our changing trailcam set-ups and settings, and new ways to use cellcams.

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Ep. 1048: Foundations - How to Start Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Whitetail Season Jun 30, 2026

You have to start somewhere, and you have to start sometime. How to start building your fall whitetail plan right now, so that you have plenty of hotspots idenitfied and ready to go before the season opener.

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Ep. 1047: Back 40 - Affordable Habitat Projects That Actually Work Jun 25, 2026

When it comes to improving a hunting property, it's easy to think you need a big budget to make a big impact. The reality? Some of the most effective habitat projects are also some of the most affordable. In this episode of Back 40, we asked a panel of experienced deer hunters and land managers to share the low-cost improvements that consistently deliver results. From creating bedding cover and improving travel corridors to screening access routes and making strategic habitat tweaks, these are the projects that can transform a property without breaking the bank.

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Ep. 1045: Clay Newcomb's Greatest Whitetail Failures and Lessons Learned Jun 18, 2026

This week on the show I'm joined by Clay Newcomb to discuss failure in the whitetail woods, and beyond, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

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Ep. 1046: Foundations - How Big Bucks Make People Really, Really Stupid Jun 16, 2026

From high-profile poaching cases involving giant bucks, to our personal failures during encounters with good deer, the reality is that giant whitetails have the ability to melt our brains and make us all dumb in the moment.

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Ep. 1044: Foundations - Why You Should Plan for Good Enough in the Deer Woods Jun 16, 2026

When we give whitetail bucks too much credit, we tend to shoot for perfection in our hunts. Not only is that unattainable, it's unnecessary. Learn to live with good enough in your setups, and you'll actually be better off in the deer woods.

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Ep. 1043: Shawn Luchtel on Failure, Food Plots, and Big Buck Myths Jun 11, 2026

On this episode of Wired To Hunt, Jake visits with Heartland Bowhunter's Shawn Luchtel for a conversation centered around one of the most underrated teachers in deer hunting: failure. Instead of rehashing big buck stories, Shawn walks through the whitetail calendar month by month, sharing the mistakes, bad assumptions, and hard-earned lessons that have shaped the way he hunts today.

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Ep. 1042: Foundations - How Whitetail Antlers Came To Be and Why We Love Them So Much Jun 09, 2026

Do you really know the story of how deer antlers came to be? Or how they form in such a quick amount of time? This week Tony explains both, and a heck of a lot more about big bucks and their headgear that we covet so much.

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Ep. 1041: Learning from our Top 6 Whitetail Failures Jun 04, 2026

This week on the show Tony Peterson and I break down our top six whitetail failures and the lessons that we and you can learn from them.

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Ep. 1040: Foundations - A Day in the Life of a Newborn Whitetail Fawn Jun 02, 2026

How do fawns survive their first three weeks? It's not easy, but the deer have a strategy and it works out often enough to ensure another generation of whitetails will be on the landscape, waiting for us as fall kicks off.

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Ep. 1039: Back 40 - Four Whitetail Land Mistakes To Avoid At All Costs May 28, 2026

When it comes to managing land for whitetails, there’s no shortage of advice on what you should be doing. But sometimes the fastest way to improve your property is knowing what mistakes to avoid in the first place. In this episode of Back 40, we asked a fresh panel of experienced deer hunters and land managers one simple question: What are the biggest whitetail land mistakes people make? The answers cover everything from access and pressure to habitat work, expectations, and long-term planning. Whether you own 10 acres or 1,000, avoiding the wrong moves can save you years of frustration and put you on a much faster path toward building better deer habitat and more consistent hunting success. This episode features: Wes Delks, Steve Hanson, Jake Ehllinger, and Sam Billhorn.

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Ep. 1038: Foundations - Proximity, Procedure, and the Secret Power of Getting Close to Mature Bucks May 26, 2026

The goal of pretty much all whitetail hunters is to get close to big bucks, but they often don't - and for good reason. Proximity matters, but most hunters think about it wrong, which Tony explains in detail this week.

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Ep. 1037: Are We Living in The Age of Deer? with Erika Howsare May 21, 2026

Mark's chatting with Erika Howsare, author of The Age of Deer, to get a better understanding of what exactly she means with that book title and what her experience was like diving into the world of deer and deer hunting for the first time.

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Ep. 1036: Foundations - Personal Ethics and the Truth About Feeling Good as a Deer Hunter May 19, 2026

What's right and what's wrong when it comes to deer hunting invovles more than just regulations and laws. Our personal choices matter, and hunters who explore their ethics and try to do right by the deer are far more likely to feel good about their hunting every season.

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Ep. 1035: Inside the Mind of a 50-Year Michigan Bowhunter May 14, 2026

Jake Ehlinger has spent over 50 years hunting whitetails in Michigan and nearly 45 years managing the same farm. In this episode, he and Jake Hofer dive deep into the lessons he’s learned through decades of trial and error, habitat work, hunting pressure, food plot design, and deer behavior.

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Ep. 1034: Foundations - Why Curious Hunters are Often Consistent Killers May 12, 2026

Deer hunting is often talked about as mostly a mystery-free endeavor, but that's just not true and the hunters who acknowledge the value of staying curious are the ones who end up tagging more mature bucks.

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Ep. 1033: The Case for a One Buck Rule with Brent Rudolph May 07, 2026

This week on the show Mark is discussing the case for a one buck limit (currently proposed in Michigan), and joining him is Brent Rudolph, the deer, elk, and moose specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

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Ep. 1032: Foundations - How to Tag a Late Season Longbeard May 05, 2026

Everyone loves the early season for turkeys, but the last couple of weeks can still provide plenty of gobbler action provided you know how to call, what decoys to use, and how to be patient enough to let a jaded bird get to your set up.

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Ep. 1031: Back 40 - Why Your Deer Hunting Gets Worse the Harder You Try Apr 30, 2026

This week on Back 40, Jake Hofer dives into a frustrating reality a lot of serious hunters eventually run into: the harder you try, the worse your deer hunting seems to get. He brought in four guys who’ve lived it and worked through it—Thomas Mlsna, Jared Van Hees, Kyle Heuerman, and Terry Peer—to break down why more effort doesn’t always mean more success. From over-managing your property and putting too much stock in food plots, to increasing pressure without realizing it, each guest shares where well-intentioned hunters go wrong. There’s also a deep dive into the hidden cost of overhunting, how small adjustments in strategy can create big results, and why some of the best hunters do less—not more. One idea. Four perspectives. A conversation that might completely change how you approach your season.

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Ep. 1030: Foundations - Dissecting the Day-to-Day Lives of Deer Apr 28, 2026

The daily lives of deer are mostly a mystery to hunters, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try to learn as much as we can about them, especially if we're hunting pressured ground.

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Ep. 1029: How You Can Help Save 4000 Acres of Prime Public Hunting Ground with Travis Morehead Apr 23, 2026

This week on the show, we’re diving into an exciting project to save 4,000 acres of prime hunting ground in the Southeastern United States and help make it public land in perpetuity.

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Ep. 1028: Foundations - All Deer Trails Lead to Somewhere Apr 21, 2026

Tony explains how a recent turkey bow hunt in Nebraska reminded him of how we as hunters should always be thinking about scouting when we are in the woods, regardless of whether we have deer on our minds or not.

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Ep. 1027: What 100+ Farms Taught Us About Big Bucks Apr 16, 2026

What can 100+ farms teach us about big bucks? To answer it, Jake is joined by Jack Huston with Midwest Deer Surveys, who has flown hundreds of properties with thermal drones and seen exactly where deer are - and more importantly, where they aren’t. From density rings and social stress to bedding, pressure, and why “thicker” farms consistently produce, this episode challenges a lot of conventional thinking. We also get into how doe harvest impacts herds over time, what role genetics actually play, and why many hunters don’t struggle killing deer.

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Ep. 1026: Foundations - Where Does the Whitetail Time Go? Apr 14, 2026

Time is flying by, but that doesn't mean you have to waste it. This week, Tony explores the reality of using our time wisely before it's too late and regret what we missed out on in the whitetail woods.

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Ep. 1025: Hunting Mountain Bucks Out West with Eric Crawford Apr 09, 2026

Mark is joined by diehard mountain buck hunter, Eric Crawford, to discuss the lessons he's learned chasing big woods big mountain bucks in Idaho and beyond.

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Ep. 1024: Foundations - The Pros and Cons of the Social Aspect of Whitetail Hunting Apr 07, 2026

This week, Tony talks about how expanding our social circle in the interest of whitetail hunting can be a great move, but only if it involves the right people.

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Ep. 1023: Back 40 - Why Deer Ignore Your Food Plots (Biggest Mistakes Landowners Make) Apr 02, 2026

This week on Back 40, we’re tackling a frustration just about every landowner has faced at some point: you plant a beautiful food plot… and the deer barely touch it. We asked one simple question: Why aren’t deer using your food plots? To answer it, we brought in four guys who’ve spent years figuring this out the hard way—Thomas Mlsna, Jared Van Hees, Kyle Heuerman, and Terry Peer. From poor plot placement and overlooked soil issues to hunting pressure and treating food plots like a silver bullet, each guest breaks down the biggest mistakes they see—and what actually gets deer to use a plot consistently. We also get into the importance of transition vs destination, how to properly gauge utilization with cages, and why plot size and pressure are often more connected than you think. One question. Four perspectives. Endless insight.

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Ep. 1022: Foundations - Dispelling the Gobbler Beliefs That Hold Turkey Hunters Back Mar 31, 2026

On this episode, Tony goes through some of the standard turkey hunting advice that is really holding back a lot of modern hunters.

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Ep. 1021: Foundations - How to Kill a Longbeard in Any Weather This Spring Mar 30, 2026

This week, Tony breaks down hunting turkeys in high winds, rain, and extreme temperatures.

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Ep. 1020: The Future of Wild Turkeys and Turkey Hunting with Dr. Mike Chamberlain Mar 26, 2026

This week on the show I'm joined by Dr. Mike Chamberlain to discuss the future of wild turkeys and turkey hunting in America.

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Ep. 1019: Foundations - How Feathered and Furry Narcs Kill Our Whitetail Plans Mar 24, 2026

This week, Tony talks about how if we don't pay attention the non-target critters in the woods, we often alert deer to our presence without even being aware of it.

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Ep. 1018: What Habitat Work REALLY Makes a Difference for Whitetails? Mar 19, 2026

This week on the show I’m joined by Thomas Mlsna of Untamed Ambition to break down the habitat projects that actually move the needle for mature whitetails. We dive into the difference between busy work and impactful improvements, why most habitat plans fail, and how access and pressure often matter more than the habitat itself. From small properties to long-term land investments, this episode focuses on what truly changes deer behavior - and helps you consistently kill older bucks.

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Ep. 1017: Foundations - The Never Ending Quest for New Deer Ground Mar 17, 2026

This week, Tony discusses how all serious whitetail hunters should be working year-round to find new ground to hunt because they never know when they'll need it.

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Ep. 1016: Top 10 Wildlife Books to Listen to or Read This Year Mar 12, 2026

This week on the show I'm breaking down my top 10 wildlife related books - from whitetails, to caribou, grizzlies, and beyond - that I'd recommend you listen to or read this coming year.

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Ep. 1015: Foundations - The Deer Don't Beat Us as Often as Our Brains Do Mar 10, 2026

This week, Tony explains how struggle and discomfort mold us into better deer hunters, but only if we embrace then when we don't want to.

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Ep. 1014: Scouting Strategies That Separate the Elite Deer Hunter from the Average with Andy May Mar 05, 2026

This week on the show I’m joined by the legendary DIY bowhunter Andy May to discuss the scouting philosophies and strategies that separate the elite whitetail hunter from the average.

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Ep. 1013: Foundations - The Sad Sound of Disappearing Deer Opportunities Mar 03, 2026

This week, Tony breaks down what's happening to nonresident hunting opportunities, and how important it is to consider going on an adventure now before it's too late.

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Ep. 1012: Rewiring Your Brain to Do Hard Things with Tony Peterson Feb 26, 2026

This week on the show I’m joined by Tony Peterson to discuss the science of doing hard things, how our brain changes when we do that, and the implications for hunting and much more.

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Ep. 1011: Foundations - Smarter Hunters or Dumber Deer? Feb 24, 2026

This week Tony talks about how whitetail hunters seem to have largely split into two different factions according their hunting styles, but in reality most hunters fall squarely in the middle.

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Ep. 1010: The Power of Prairie for Whitetails and Beyond with Kent Boucher and Nicolas Lirio Feb 19, 2026

This week on the show I’m joined by Kent Boucher and Nicolas Lirio of Hoksey Native Seeds and The Prairie Farm Podcast, to explore exactly why native prairie is so important for whitetail deer and other species that hunters pursue and benefit from - and how we can help get more of this habitat on the ground.

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Ep. 1009: Foundations - E-Scouting Mistakes That Could Cost You a Big Buck This Season Feb 17, 2026

This week, Tony breaks down some of the biggest e-scouting mistakes hunters make, and how that can hurt their chances whether they hunt private or public land.

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Ep. 1008: 2026 State of the Whitetail Union with Kip Adams Feb 12, 2026

This 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 in America, the most pressing issues facing deer and deer hunters at this moment, deer population and harvest trends, and much more.

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Ep. 1007: Foundations - Why Winter Scouting is the Best Method for Pinning Down Fall Buck Travel Feb 10, 2026

This week, Tony not only explains the real importance behind winter scouting, but also why it's one of the best tactics for learning how big bucks really travel.

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Ep. 1006: Shed Hunting Strategies from East Coast to West with ShedCrazy Ben Dettamanti Feb 05, 2026

This week on the show we're talking all things shed hunting, from western big game to whitetails, and even up to Alaska and we're joined by Ben Dettamanti of ShedCrazy. The only known person to find a shed antler in all 50 states.

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Ep. 1005: Foundations - Off-Season Big Buck Reality Checks Feb 03, 2026

This week, Tony explains how easy it is for us to set unrealistic expectations around our deer hunting, and how a little off-season reflection can point us in a more productive direction.

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Ep. 1004: Excellence and the Hunting Life with Brad Stulberg Jan 29, 2026

This week on the show we’re chatting with author Brad Stulberg about routines, habits, and goal-setting practices and philosophies that can help each and any one of us achieve excellence in our pursuits as hunters, archers, marksman, or almost any other pursuit.

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Ep. 1003: Foundations - Why Good Snacks are the True Heroes of Whitetail Hunting Jan 27, 2026

This week, Tony explores the topic of tree stand snacks, and explains why the right treat might just help you kill a buck outside of the rut.

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Ep. 1002: Mark Kenyon AMA: Big Buck Hysteria, Conservation Politics, Wired to Hunt's Future, and More Jan 22, 2026

This week on the show I’m doing a solo "Ask Me Anything" episode, in which I’m answering your questions about my new role at MeatEater, conservation issues, deer hunting tactics, regulations, and more.

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Ep. 1001: Foundations - The Value of Deer That Goes WAY Beyond Antlers Jan 20, 2026

This week, Tony shares not only why he loves venison, but what he does to ensure that every meal of deer meat is as good as it can be.

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Ep. 1000: The Future of Hunting in America with Randy Newberg Jan 15, 2026

This week, on this special 1,000th episode of the Wired to Hunt podcast, I’m joined by Randy Newberg to discuss the future of hunting in America. Plus, I share some news about my future at MeatEater.

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Ep. 998-999: Foundations - A Little Buck, a Lone Wolf, and a Crash Course on Deer Behavior Jan 13, 2026

This week, Tony recalls a recent blood trail he and his daughter went on in northern Wisconsin that involved a buck, a wolf, and a lot of lessons on how deer are true survival machines.

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Ep. 997: Rewilding Your Life with Michael Easter Jan 08, 2026

This week on the show we’re speaking with Michael Easter, the author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain, about tangible ways we can add wildness back into our lives and the real impacts that can have on our outdoor pursuits, happiness, and satisfaction.

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Ep. 996: Foundations - It's Time to Ponder the Lessons Last Season Taught Us Jan 06, 2026

This week, Tony takes a look back at his last season to try to pull lessons from the successes and failures, and he describes why we should all take a little time to reflect on our most recent hunts.

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Ep. 995: Top Hunt and Fish Conservation Issues to Watch in 2026 with Chris Borgatti and Devin O’Dea Jan 01, 2026

This week on the show we’re discussing some of the top hunting and fishing related conservation issues and opportunities to keep an eye on in 2026, and joining me are Chris Borgatti and Devin O’Dea of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers.

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Ep. 994: Foundations - The Dangers of Filling in the Whitetail Blanks Dec 30, 2025

This week, Tony explains how all of us try to fill in the blanks when it comes to deer behavior and our hunting successes, but sometimes it's best to just accept what we can't know and keep trying.

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Ep. 993: An Outdoor Year in Review with Janis and Mark Dec 25, 2025

This week on the show Mark and Janis Putelis sit down for a "fireside chat" to review the past year outside and some of their top memories, experiences, and lessons learned, then turn their eyes toward planning for the new year.

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Ep. 992: Rut Fresh Radio - How to Make the Most Out of the Last Week of 2025! Dec 24, 2025

This week on Rut Fresh, we’re catching up with hunters who recently had late season success or still out developing a late season game plan. Kyle Regis kicks things off with his Ohio late season big buck story and how it came together. Tommy Dickerson tells the story how he shifted late season cameras to put together a game plan to catch up with an Indiana buck. Wrapping things up, Jake Gaylord of the Hunters Advantage Podcast shares an Oklahoma perspective on finding prime food when there’s little to no agriculture ground.

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Ep. 991: Foundations - How We Can All Ensure a Better Future for the Next Generation of Whitetail Hunters Dec 23, 2025

This week, Tony runs through a thought experiment on the future of whitetail hunting and what we can do, as individuals, to try to steer this ship in the right direction.

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Ep. 990: Elevating Your Wild Game Cooking For the Holidays and Beyond with Jesse Griffiths Dec 18, 2025

This week on the show we’re chatting with renowned chef Jesse Griffith about ideas and techniques for elevating your wild game cooking during the holidays and beyond.

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Ep. 989: Rut Fresh Radio - Late Season Patterns and Tight Mature Buck Movement Dec 17, 2025

This week on Rut Fresh, we’re ranging the country with hunters who are developing new game plans as weather begins to shift from nasty cold to more mild winter temperatures. Tyler Jones of The Element kicks things off with a big picture look at what sustained cold and hunting pressure are doing to mature buck movement and why this time of year still holds real opportunity if you stay disciplined especially in Texas. David Powell checks in from Kansas and West Virginia, breaking down how he plans to use historical data and a oak flat to connect with his target buck! Wrapping things up, Beau Martonik of the East Meets West Podcast shares an Eastern perspective on grinding through snow, wind, and post gun season pressured deer can be challenge.

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Ep. 988: Foundations - Learn to Use All Types of Weather to Kill Big Bucks Dec 16, 2025

This week, Tony explains how weather messes with our hunt plans, but can also teach us to be far better deer hunters if we can get past what we want to believe about certain conditions.

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Ep. 987: 20 Late Season Questions With Bill Winke Dec 11, 2025

This week show on the show I’m joined by the one and only Bill Winke for 20 fast questions about killing late season whitetails.

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Ep. 986: Rut Fresh Radio - The Nastier the Weather, the Bigger the Bucks Dec 10, 2025

This week on Rut Fresh, we’re looking at how early-December’s ugly weather is shaking things loose across the whitetail world. Mark Kenyon starts us off with a big-picture take on what these cold snaps are doing to mature buck movement and why this stretch can still surprise you. Justin Hollandsworth checks in from Ohio, sharing how the rough conditions are pushing deer hard toward food and tightening up patterns as the season winds down. And over in Illinois, Grant Putnam walks through what he’s seeing as snow and cold temps kick big bucks into gear- making this one of those windows where toughing it out can really pay off.

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Ep. 985: Foundations - A Different Take on Late-Season Whitetail Hunting Dec 09, 2025

This week, Tony explains his approach for December deer this year, and how he's looking at his late-season hunts in a different light.

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Ep. 984: 10 Steps to Becoming a Happier Hunter This Season with Eric Clark and Derek Malcore Dec 04, 2025

This week on the show I’m joined by Eric Clark and Derek Malcore of the Okayest Hunter podcast to discuss 10 simple steps to help make you a happier and more satisfied deer hunter over the remainder of this season.

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Ep. 983: Rut Fresh Radio - Peak Southern Rut Meets Prime Food Sources: December’s Perfect Storm Dec 03, 2025

This week on Rut Fresh, we're covering the first week of December with updates from three completely different whitetail worlds. Michael Perry of 18 Outdoors breaks down the ramping Southern rut in Alabama, where daylight activity is just starting to climb and winter food sources are becoming key. Reese Johnson checks in from Kentucky, sharing how the post-rut lull is shifting deer toward predictable food patterns and what hunters can expect as cold weather settles in. Then Alex Comstock of Whitetail DNA gives a Minnesota perspective, where late-rut behavior overlaps with harsh conditions and target bucks begin locking into survival mode.

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Ep. 982: Foundations - The Truth About the Big Bucks Behind All of Those Big Dead Bucks You See Dec 02, 2025

This week, Tony explains how much money is involved in the whitetail industry, and why it paints such a disingenuous picture of big deer.

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Ep. 981: How the Experts Kill Mature Bucks in December and Beyond Nov 27, 2025

This week on the show I’m conducting a comprehensive review of the many different approaches to killing mature bucks in the late season that expert hunters have shared with me over the course of Wired to Hunt’s seventeen year history.

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Ep. 980: Rut Fresh Radio - Thanksgiving Week: The Last Great Rut Window of the Year? Nov 26, 2025

This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by KC Smith of The Element with fresh updates out of Kansas and Iowa, Clint Campbell from Truth From The Stand reporting from Pennsylvania, and Christopher Leppert of the Mobile Hunting Expo in Ohio. Tune in to hear what’s top of mind for deer hunters across the Midwest and beyond.

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Ep. 979: Foundations - How to Overcome the Gun Hunter's Dilemma Nov 25, 2025

This week, Tony explains what most gun hunters do wrong on their quest for a whitetail buck, and how you can go a different route to fill your tag when others won't.

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Ep. 978: Post Rutcation Therapy Session with Tony Peterson and Dan Johnson Nov 20, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Tony Peterson and Dan Johnson to break down their 2025 rutcation hunts and their greatest lessons learned.

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Ep. 977: Rut Fresh Radio - Still Have a Tag? Don't Panic - It's Still November! Nov 19, 2025

This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by Anthony Warren fresh off his biggest Kansas buck yet, Lane Housner of In the Presence breaking down what he’s been across the country, and Shane Albert of Illinois with a boots-on-the-ground report from farm country. Together they dive into current deer movement, what patterns are emerging, and the key intel you need to stay confident heading into the coming week.

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Ep. 976: Foundations - How to Play the Rut Waiting Game During the Lockdown Phase Nov 18, 2025

This week, Tony explains the reality of the lock-down phase, and what most hunters need to do in order to fill their tags right now.

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Ep. 975: The Secret to My Best Rut Hunt Ever Nov 13, 2025

This week on the show I’m breaking down my 2025 rutcation to Iowa and sharing with you the decisions I made, the tactics I used, and the mindset I had that ultimately led to this being quite possibly my best rut hunt ever.

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Ep. 974: Rut Fresh Radio - Whitetail Lockdown Week: Hunt Smarter or Sit Longer? Nov 12, 2025

This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by Phil Lincoln of Indiana, Kevin Vistisen of Michigan, Ben Mosley of Wisconsin, and Jared Larsen of OnX to break down what they've been seeing for activity and key intel for the upcoming week.

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Ep. 973: Foundations - How to Go For Broke During the Rut Nov 11, 2025

This week, Tony explains why get-rich-quick rut hunting products can work, but you need to understand when and how to use them to get positive responses out of cruising bucks.

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Ep. 972: Debating Aggressive VS Conservative Approaches to the Rut with Zach Ferenbaugh Nov 06, 2025

This week on the show Zach Ferenbaugh and I are going head to head, debating and discussing the pros and cons of aggressive VS conservative approaches to common hunting scenarios during the whitetail rut.

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Ep. 971: Rut Fresh Radio - The Best Whitetail Week is Here! Are All Day Sits Worth It? Nov 05, 2025

This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by Grant Watson of Iowa, Jared Van Hees of the Habitat Podcast, Chris Wiest of Pennsylvania, and Tom Alexander of Texas and Land Magazine/Land.com to break down why this might be the best week of the year for whitetail hunting across most of the country.

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Ep. 970: Foundations - When it Comes to Rut Hunting, Hope is Not a Strategy Nov 04, 2025

This week, Tony explains how to develop a rut hunting plan and then actually see it through until you get a crack at the right buck.

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Ep. 969: How the Experts Kill Mature Bucks in November Oct 30, 2025

This week on the show I’m conducting a comprehensive review of the many different approaches to killing mature bucks in November that expert hunters have shared with me over the course of Wired to Hunt’s 17-year history.

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Ep. 968: Rut Fresh Radio - Prime Time Whitetails! How Hunters Are Capitalizing Right Now Oct 29, 2025

Welcome back to Rut Fresh! This week we have Erik Barber recounting his public land buck, Thomas Mlsna of Unatmed Ambition's morning move on a Wisconsin big buck, Brett Smith of Whitetail Land Management Services gives us a report of activity and scouting strategy moving forward, and Jeff Thomas from NY gives us a deer activity report from New York!

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Ep. 967: Foundations - How to Choose the Perfect Shot During the Chaos of the Rut Oct 28, 2025

This week, Tony breaks down why studying deer behavior can help you choose high-odds shot opportunities even when the bucks are cruising and chasing.

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Ep. 966: What Science Tells Us About Hunting the Whitetail Rut with Duane Diefenbach and Matt Ross Oct 23, 2025

This week on the show we’re reviewing what science and in-the-field research studies can tell us about hunting the whitetail rut, featuring Duane Diefenbach and a 2014 throwback conversation with Matt Ross.

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Ep. 965: Rut Fresh Radio - The Best Is Yet to Come! Michigan Buck in the October Lull Oct 22, 2025

It's only getting better! This week on Rut Fresh Jake Hofer is joined by Arron Bleise of the Fall Podcast, Christian Babcock of Hunters Advantage, and Benny Schuman of Moultrie share their plans for the next 7 days of sesaon. Folks are packing their bags and are ready to make the most of the next seven days. Tune in to hear what's on the top of their mind for hunting tactics as we creep into the best time of the year for chasing whitetails.

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Ep. 964: Foundations - Big Buck Sign and What it Means Right Now Oct 21, 2025

This week, Tony explains why all buck sign isn't the same, and how in-season scouting right now can put most hunters on a solid pre-rut pattern.

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Ep. 963: The Legendary Roger Rothhaar’s Big Buck Lessons Oct 16, 2025

This week on the show we are diving deep into the big buck lessons taught by the late, great, Roger Rothhaar, the influencer of todays greatest whitetail influencers - with a guest appearance from Don Higgins.

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Ep. 962: Rut Fresh Radio - Cold Front Magic! How Hunters Cashed In and How You Can Too Oct 15, 2025

This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by Hunter Hogan of Missouri, Rob Sand of Iowa, Josh Profit of Kentucky, and Chris Jones of Plot Advisors in Illinois.

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Ep. 961: Foundations - How to Use Change in the Deer Woods to Kill More Mature Bucks Oct 14, 2025

This week, Tony discusses changes in the deer woods and how recognizing them and working with them can help all of us kill more mature bucks.

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Ep. 960: Mastering Wind to Kill Mature Bucks with Mark Drury Oct 09, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Mark Drury to discuss all things related to how deer use wind and thermals and how we can use that knowledge to kill mature bucks.

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Ep. 959: Rut Fresh Radio - How To Hunt This Cold Front and Ohio Giants! Oct 08, 2025

This week on Rut Fresh, we’re breaking down how to hunt the first major cold front of the October and what it means for deer movement across the country. Jake is joined by Mark Kenyon, Javin Mullet of Whitetail Edge, Zac Keim from Ohio, and Aaron Hepler of the InCamp Podcast in Pennsylvania.

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Ep. 958: Foundations - Blood Trailing Lessons That Help Us Understand Deer Better Oct 07, 2025

This week, Tony shares his thoughts on the things a lot of hunters get wrong about blood trailing deer, and what they can teach us about ourselves and the deer in general.

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Ep. 957: How the Experts Kill Mature Bucks in October Oct 02, 2025

This week on the show I’m conducting a comprehensive review of the many different approaches to killing mature bucks in October that expert hunters have shared with me over the course of Wired to Hunt’s 17-year history.

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Ep. 956: Rut Fresh Radio - October is Here! Giant Kansas Buck and Opening Day Game Plans Oct 01, 2025

October is here, and so is another episode of Rut Fresh Radio! This week, Flint Koch (Kansas), Clay Mervar (North Carolina), Josh Teulker (Indiana), and Connor Lokar (New Hampshire) join the show to break down what deer activity looks like across their regions. From early October movement to changing conditions, you’ll hear fresh reports straight from hunters on the ground. Plus, we’ve got two big buck stories you won’t want to miss.

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Ep. 955: Foundations - How to Build Your Big Buck Confidence This Season Sep 30, 2025

This week, Tony talks about some overlooked ways to develop confidence in ourselves as deer hunters, and how that can be the key to killing more big bucks.

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Ep. 954: What Grant Woods Knows Now, That He Wishes He Knew When He Was Younger Sep 25, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Dr. Grant Woods to discuss the deer hunting philosophies and tactics he wishes he'd understood sooner in his deer hunting journey.

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Ep. 953: Rut Fresh Radio - 2025 Kickoff, Early Season Intel, and Giant Wisconsin 8 Down Sep 24, 2025

Rut Fresh Radio is back for 2025! We’re kicking off the season with fresh reports from hunters on the ground. This week, Cameron Derr (Ohio), Joe Cater (Missouri), and Mitch Stamm (Wisconsin) join the show to share what they’re seeing and hearing across their regions. From early-season deer movement to local conditions, you’ll get the intel you need to make the most of your hunts.

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Ep. 952: Foundations - The Reality of Rabbits with Antlers and the Fun Factor of Hunting Sep 23, 2025

This week, Tony talks about how each of us is on our own deer journey, and why we should try to not impose our own hunting beliefs on others.

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Ep. 951: Debunking Conventional Whitetail Wisdom with Thermal Drone Research Sep 18, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Derrick Dixon, of Whitetail Research, to discuss how his year-long thermal drone research project has upended his understanding of conventional whitetail wisdom and deer behavior.

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Ep. 950: Back 40 - What Can You Do to Make the Next 25 Years of Deer Hunting Better? Sep 17, 2025

Deer hunting has come a long way over the last few decades, but what about the next 25 years? In this episode, Jake Hofer sits down with Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, Thomas Mlsna, and Bill Winke to explore one big question: What can every hunter do right now to help ensure the future of deer hunting is stronger than ever? What can every hunter do right now to help ensure the future of deer hunting is stronger than ever? From habitat work and passing on knowledge to protecting access and preserving hunting culture, the group shares honest takes on what it’ll take to leave the woods better than we found them. Whether you’re new to hunting or a seasoned vet, this episode is a reminder that the future starts with us.

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Ep. 949: Foundations - How to Avoid Common Early Season Mistakes Sep 16, 2025

This week, Tony breaks down how to take advantage of the early season by keeping bucks unaware of your presence, all while utilizing your in-field time efficiently.

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Ep. 948: How the Right Mindset is a Deer Hunter's Most Valuable Tool Sep 11, 2025

This week, Tony chats with public land bowhunter, Clint Campbell, about discipline, a proper mindset, and how we can all learn to lean into deer hunting challenges no matter how difficult they might be.

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Ep. 947: Back 40 - When EHD Strikes: How to Adjust Your Hunting Game Plan Sep 10, 2025

EHD can change everything in a matter of one outbreak. Deer disappear, patterns break down, and entire herds can be impacted. In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Thomas Mlsna, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke how they adjust when EHD hits their area. Can you still have a successful season when the deer population takes a hit? And what should you be looking for when the woods go quiet? The group shares their experiences with EHD outbreaks, how they adapt their expectations, scout differently, and shift their plans when the usual playbook no longer applies. If your hunting area got hammered by EHD, this episode offers clarity on what to do next.

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Ep. 946: Foundations - How to Beat a Buck's Nose in Real Time Sep 09, 2025

This week, Tony discusses how often the wind messes with our hunt plans, and what we can do about it to ensure we don't miss a single sit this season.

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Ep. 945: Goals, Hopes, and Hit Lists for 2025 with Dan Johnson Sep 04, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Dan Johnson to review our 2025 hunting plans, goals, hopes, and hit lists.

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Ep. 944: Back 40 - When Food Plots Fail: What You Can Do Right Now Sep 03, 2025

You put in the work, planted the seed, and waited on rain - but your food plots just aren’t producing. Now what? In this episode, Jake Hofer brings the question to Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Thomas Mlsna, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke. When your plots fall short, is the season ruined or is there still time to pivot and salvage your strategy? The panel of experts share what they do when plots struggle or completely fail, from quick fixes and alternative food sources to shifting the way they hunt the property altogether. If your plots look rough heading into fall, this episode gives you a clear path forward.

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Ep. 943: Foundations - The Hard-Antlered Buck Shuffle and What That Means to Bowhunters Sep 02, 2025

This week, Tony talks about the early-September transition that happens in the deer woods and what that means to your early season plans if you want to fill a bow tag on a summer pattern.

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Ep. 942: What Would Kip Adams Do? Aug 28, 2025

This week on the show I’m running Kip Adams, of the National Deer Association, 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.

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Ep. 941: Back 40 - New Farm, No Intel? What to Do Right Now Aug 27, 2025

Just got access to a new hunting property but have no idea where to start? In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Thomas Mlsna, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke what their first moves would be on a brand-new farm. When time is short and the season’s closing in, how do you scout efficiently, hang smart setups, and make the most of fresh ground? Whether it’s a lease, permission piece, or new purchase, the crew shares how they quickly evaluate a property, what signs to key in on, and how to avoid burning it out too early. If you're starting from scratch, this episode will help you hit the ground running.

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Ep. 940: Foundations - When the Deer Speak, Shut Up and Listen Aug 26, 2025

On this episode, Tony shares a few stories about unique encounters and how they always solidify his belief that if you want to be a better deer hunter, you have to learn how to let the deer teach you about themselves.

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Ep. 939: What Would Troy Pottenger Do? Aug 21, 2025

This week on the show I’m running Troy Pottenger, of Whitetail Addictions, 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.

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Ep. 938: Back 40 - Can’t Find a Buck to Hunt? Don’t Panic. Do This! Aug 20, 2025

You’ve checked your cameras, glassed your fields, and walked the farm and still no sign of a buck worth hunting. Now what? In this episode, Jake Hofer brings the question to Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Thomas Mlsna, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke. When there’s no target on your radar, how do you adjust, stay patient, and still put yourself in a position to have your best season yet? The group shares their go-to moves when the intel goes cold, including how to stay mentally locked in, where to shift your scouting focus, and when to trust that a buck will show up. If you’re heading into the season with an empty hit list, this episode is for you.

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Ep. 937: Foundations - Why Solo Whitetail Hunts Will Always Help You Kill More Big Bucks Aug 19, 2025

This week Tony breaks down the reality of how being too social of a deer hunter can hinder your chances of success and suck the joy right out of your time afield.

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Ep. 936: What Would Terry Drury Do? Aug 14, 2025

This week on the show I’m running Terry Drury, of Drury Outdoors, 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.

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Ep. 935: Back 40 - From Good to Great: The Critical Mistake Most Hunters Still Make Aug 13, 2025

What separates a good deer hunter from a great one? In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Thomas Mlsna, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke to weigh in on the one mistake they see holding most hunters back. Is it luck, having better land to hunt or something unrelated? Is it luck, having better land to hunt or something unrelated?

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Ep. 934: Foundations - Pre-Season Practice That Will Pay Off This Fall No Matter Your Weapon Choice Aug 12, 2025

This week, Tony talks about the ways in which bowhunters, crossbow hunters, and rifle hunters should think about pre-season practice so they can be more lethal in the field.

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Ep. 933: What Would Ted Zangerle Do? Aug 07, 2025

This week on the show I’m running Ted Zangerle, of The Hunting Public, 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.

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Ep. 932: Back 40 - Great Spot, Bad Access: Can I Still Hunt It Successfully? Aug 06, 2025

You’ve got the sign, the bedding, the movement, and the spot - but getting in clean feels impossible. In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Thomas Mlsna, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke how they approach high-value spots with tough access. Can you still hunt it without blowing it up? Or are you better off leaving it alone? The panel shares their real-world tactics, how they evaluate risk vs reward, and what it takes to turn a tricky spot into a killing setup. If you’ve ever had a stand that looks perfect on the map but feels impossible to hunt, this is one you won’t want to miss.

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Ep. 931: Foundations - Big Velvet Bucks and Home Range Realities Aug 05, 2025

This week, Tony explains how to make your summer scouting sessions more productive by understanding buck home and core ranges, and what that might mean for your hit list.

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Ep. 930: The History and Threatened Future of Our Nation's Last Roadless Areas with Chris Wood Jul 31, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Chris Wood, President/CEO of Trout Unlimited and former U.S. Forest Service official, to discuss how our nation came to protect 58.5 million acres of our last roadless areas, why the government today is trying to remove those protections, and what that will mean for hunters, anglers, and wildlife.

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Ep. 929: Back 40 - Do Great Hunters Really Shoot a Buck Every Year? Jul 30, 2025

Do great hunters really shoot a buck every year, or have we just convinced ourselves that’s the standard? In this episode, Jake Hofer sits down with whitetail heavyweights Don Higgins, Bill Winke, Steve Hanson, Thomas Mlsna, Mark Kenyon, Skip Sligh, Bobby Kendall, and Jeff Sturgis to tackle a question that every serious deer hunter has wondered at some point, but rarely hears answered honestly. They dive into what it really takes to find consistent success: the habits, the land, the hours, and the mindset behind year-after-year results. But they also explore the flip side, why even the best hunters eat tag soup some seasons, and why that might not be a bad thing.

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Ep. 928: Foundations - The Secret to Good Treestand Setups Jul 29, 2025

This week, Tony explains why learning to read trees and keeping an open mind on how to set up in them, is often the key to killing more big bucks by not just defaulting to our go-to stands.

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Ep. 927: Burning Questions About Hunting and Managing Your Own Back 40 with Jake Hofer Jul 24, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Jake Hofer to preview our brand new podcast mini-series, Back 40, and answer some of the most pressing questions that hunters face when hunting and managing their own Back 40's.

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Introducing: Back 40 Jul 23, 2025

Back 40 dives deep into the world of whitetails, one burning question at a time. In each episode, host Jake Hofer sits down with multiple seasoned whitetail experts to tackle a whitetail conundrum facing hunters today. From controversial tactics to evolving strategies and mindset-shifting opinions, this is where perspectives collide. Whether you're managing your first forty acres or hunting whitetails in the big woods, the Back 40 podcast delivers real-world insight, straight from the minds of those who live it. One question. Eight answers. Endless insights. Tune in starting July 30th to Back 40 on the Wired to Hunt podcast.

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Ep. 926: Foundations - Problems, Challenges, & the Truth About Whitetail Fails Jul 22, 2025

This week, Tony explains how we should view the various aspects of scouting and hunting as challenges, and not focus on what we perceive to be nearly unsolvable problems.

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Ep. 925: What's Next for Public Lands? with Land Tawney Jul 17, 2025

This week on the show we're joined by Land Tawney to discuss the recent attempt to sell of our nation's public lands, lessons to be learned, and what to watch for in the coming months and years.

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Ep. 924: Foundations - Summer Scouting for Rut Hunting Success Jul 15, 2025

This week, Tony explains why scouting right now can be so valuable to rut sits, even if it might not seem to make much sense on the surface.

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Ep. 923: On Becoming a Middle-Aged Hunter with Dan Johnson Jul 10, 2025

This week on the show I’m joined by my long-time cohost Dan Johnson to discuss the epiphanies, tactical changes, and philosophical shifts that have occurred as we have unexpectedly become middle-aged hunters.

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Ep. 922: Foundations - Why the Public Land Fight Should Matter to All Whitetail Hunters Jul 08, 2025

This week, Tony explores the reasons why public land is so important to all deer hunters, and why our collective voice is the key to ensuring a good future for the next generation of whitetail addicts.

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Ep. 921: Southern Deer Hunting and Backwoods University with Lake Pickle Jul 03, 2025

This week on the show I’m joined by Lake Pickle to discuss southern deer hunting, summer hunting prep work, and the fascinating wildlife conservation stories that inspired his new podcast with MeatEater, "Backwoods University."

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Ep. 920: Foundations - Whitetail Rules are Made to be Broken (Sometimes) Jul 01, 2025

This week, Tony explains how we come to believe unwritten rules about deer behavior and hunting strategies, and why we should sometimes break them even when we don't want to.

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Cal of the Wild Ep. 392: A Public Lands Update with Mark Kenyon Jun 27, 2025

In this week's interview episode, Cal sits down with Wired to Hunt's Mark Kenyon to give you all the latest on the public land battle in Washington, D.C., as well as a trip update from their adventure in the Arctic.

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Ep. 919: The Parable of America’s Wildlife Past and Future with Dan Flores Jun 26, 2025

This week on the show I’m joined by renowned historian, best-selling author, and now podcaster, Dan Flores to discuss the rollercoaster history of wildlife and people in America and what that past can teach us as we move forward into the future as hunters, anglers, and people who simply value wildlife and wild places.

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Ep. 918: Foundations - Summer Deer Scouting Mistakes Nearly All Whitetail Hunters Make Jun 24, 2025

This week, Tony breaks down how to summer scout with intention, so that you can predict buck movement from the opening day through the rut.

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Ep. 917: Becoming an Old School Hunter with Donnie Vincent Jun 19, 2025

This week on the show I’m joined by big game hunter, outdoor adventurer, and film maker Donnie Vincent, to explore his personal journey to embrace a more old school approach to hunting and what the rest of us us might be able to learn and enjoy by embracing something similar.

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Ep. 916: Foundations - How to Stop Wishing for a Good Deer Season and Make One Happen Jun 17, 2025

On this week's show, Tony explains how most of us hunt off of memories while hoping for success, instead of working toward our deer goals all summer long.

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Ep. 915: Can Hunters and Carnivores Coexist? with Casey Anderson Jun 12, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by wildlife film maker, large carnivore specialist, and big game hunter Casey Anderson to discuss the much debated topic of coexistence between hunters and carnivores.

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Ep. 914: Foundations - Is a Guided Deer Hunt Right for You? Jun 10, 2025

On this episode, Tony explains why guided whitetail hunts can be a great choice for certain hunters, but also why they aren't for everyone.

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Ep. 913: My Son's First Turkey, Public Land Controversy, and 2025 Deer Plans Jun 05, 2025

This week on the show Tony and I are getting together for a fun discussion to kick off the summer by recapping our spring turkey hunts, our top 2025 deer plans, and the latest public land news/controversies.

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Ep. 912: Foundations - Are Premier Deer Tags Really Worth the Price of Admission? Jun 03, 2025

This week, Tony discusses the allure of big-buck destinations, and whether figuring out how to get a tag for one of them is worth it for most of us.

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Ep. 911: Creating a DIY Wildlife Refuge with Doug Tallamy May 29, 2025

This week on the show I’m joined by professor, ecologist, and best-selling author Doug Tallamy, to discuss the fascinating ways that hunters can turn their properties into DIY wildlife refuges for the critters we hunt and other threatened species at the same time.

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Ep. 910: Foundations - Crossbow Considerations for All Deer Hunters May 27, 2025

This week, Tony breaks down the crossbow issue, and what new users can expect when they pick one up for the first time.

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Ep. 909: Deer, Roadkill, and the Surprising Impacts of Roads on Wildlife with Ben Goldfarb May 22, 2025

This week on the show we’re discussing the surprisingly fascinating science of roadkill, wildlife crossings, and the impact of roads on deer and other wildlife, with author Ben Goldfarb.

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Ep. 908: Foundations - How to Hunt Small Properties with Big Pressure May 20, 2025

This week, Tony tackles an increasingly common scenario - hunting small properties in areas with lots of hunting pressure.

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Ep. 907: Janis Putelis’ Land Management Journey From Zero to Hero May 15, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Janis Putelis to discuss his land management journey, going from ground zero to the implementation of significant wildlife habitat improvement projects such as the creation of wildlife openings, oak savannas, timber stand improvements, and more.

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Ep. 906: Foundations - How Embracing a Little Mystery Can Help You Kill More Big Bucks May 13, 2025

On this week's show, Tony explains how we are trying to take mystery out of deer hunting, but that wont' make our time in the woods more enjoyable or make us much more successful.

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Ep. 905: Cal and Kenyon Crash Washington DC for Public Lands and Wildlife May 08, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Ryan Callaghan to recap our Washington DC visit last week to meet with elected officials and advocate for our public lands and wildlife.

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Ep. 904: Foundations - Amateur Botany and the Big Buck Connection May 06, 2025

This week, Tony explains why understanding plant life a little better will give you a leg up on the deer during all of your non-rut hunting time this fall.

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Ep. 903: Mark Kenyon Q&A - Hunting with Kids, Turkeys, Whitetail Access, Public Land Advocacy, and More May 01, 2025

This week on the show I'm tackling listener-submitted questions about topics such as hunting with kids, turkey hunting, whitetail access strategies, urban deer, my new book, my reading habit, public land advocacy, and much more.

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Ep. 901: Whitetails in Alaska? And Other Alaskan Deer Questions Answered with Bjorn Dihle and Colin Arisman Apr 24, 2025

This week on the show we're discussing the surprising arrival of whitetails and mule deer to Alaska, my new sitka blacktail hunting film, and other questions related to Alaska's changing landscape. Joining me is author, Alaska resident, and blacktail deer hunting aficionado Bjorn Dihle and filmmaker Colin Arisman.

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Ep. 902: Foundations - How Understanding Human Behavior Can Help You Kill More Bucks Apr 24, 2025

This week, Tony breaks down the ways in which general human behavior hinders hunting efforts, and how as individuals we can break the mold to kill more bucks.

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Ep. 900: Foundations - How to Find a New Deer Hunting Property Right Now Apr 22, 2025

On this week's show, Tony explains his best strategy for turning up new hunting spots, and how anyone can eventually gain access to new ground if they are open to the right interactions with people.

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Ep. 899: Adopting a Land Steward Mindset with Ethan Tapper Apr 17, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Ethan Tapper a Vermont based forester and author of the book "How To Love A Forest," to discuss stewardship, managing our lands for healthy forests and ecosystems, and the impact that deer can have on the wider landscape.

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Ep. 898: Foundations - Is it Time to Think About the "Other" Deer? Apr 16, 2025

This week, Tony talks about how to find hunting opportunities for all of the deer subspecies that aren't whitetails.

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Ep. 897: The Future of the Farm Bill and Private Lands Conservation in America Apr 10, 2025

This week on the show we're discussing the most impactful piece of legislation impacting private lands conservation and what the future looks like for the Farm Bill. If you care about quality wildlife habitat on private lands, you'll want to give this one a listen - whether you own land or not.

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Ep. 896: Foundations - The Hunting Secret That No One Wants to Hear Apr 08, 2025

This week, Tony explains the one big lifestyle change he made that helped him kill more deer, and he makes the case for why all deer hunters should consider getting in a little better shape even if they don't want to.

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Ep. 895: Small Acreage, Big Impact - Habitat Strategies That Work with Skip Sligh and Jake Hofer Apr 03, 2025

This week on the show Jake Hofer takes over as guest host for a special habitat improvement episode with Skip Sligh. We’ll cover go-to tools, smart strategies, and real stories for how small habitat projects can lead to big results — healthier deer, better hunting, and awesome-looking plots.

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Ep. 894: Foundations - What You Can Do Now, to Gain an Edge on Bucks This Fall Apr 01, 2025

On this episode, Tony explains the not-so-fun stuff that hunters can do in the off-season to give themselves a real advantage over bucks come fall.

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Ep. 893: Foundations - How to Level Up Your Turkey Calling Game Mar 28, 2025

On this episode, Tony breaks down the common mistakes a lot of hunters make while calling, and he explains how they can get better no matter what type of call is their go-to.

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Ep. 892: Tough Turkey Tactics with Sam Soholt Mar 27, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Sam Soholt of the Roost podcast to talk turkey tactics, calling sequences, decoy strategies, and more.

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Ep. 891: Foundations - To Kill the Gobbler, You Must Become the Gobbler Mar 26, 2025

On this episode, Tony explains why most hunters don't really think about turkeys and their daily habits, but they definitely should if they want to have more action-filled hunts.

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Ep. 890: Foundations - How to Find Deer on Ground that Gets Hunted Hard Mar 25, 2025

This week, Tony explains how to get your mind right around hunting high-pressure ground, and what you can do right now to ensure you can fill your tags this fall no matter how much competition you're up against.

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Ep. 889: Foundations - How to Scout Turkeys so That You're Always in the Game When the Season Opens Mar 24, 2025

On this episode, Tony breaks down how to scout roosts, food sources, and travel routes so that no matter where you hunt turkeys, you'll always have a chance once the season opens.

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Ep. 888: Making Nature Nonpartisan Again with Benji Backer and Ben Cassidy Mar 20, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Benji Backer and Ben Cassidy, of the newly formed non-profit Nature is Nonpartisan, and we are discussing the importance of and the methods for making nature a nonpartisan issue once again in our country.

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Ep. 887: Foundations - How to Spring Scout for Mature Buck Hotspots Mar 18, 2025

This week, Tony explains how hunters often make the mistake of simply scouting for deer, when they should really focus their efforts on locating mature buck hotspots.

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Ep. 886: Public Land Defense Strategy Session with Ryan Callaghan Mar 13, 2025

This week on the show I’m joined by Ryan Callaghan to get a level-set on where things stand with threats to our nation’s public lands in early 2025 and a larger discussion around the best strategies we can employ to protect those lands now and into the future whether you’re listening to this in 2025, 2030 or thirty more years down the road.

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Ep. 885: Foundations - Why Understanding Deer Trails is the Key to Better Hunting Everywhere Mar 11, 2025

On this episodes, Tony breaks down why he thinks scouting to truly undersand individual deer trails is the ticket to being a better hunter.

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Ep. 884: 2025 State of the Whitetail Union with Nick Pinizzotto and Matt Ross Mar 06, 2025

This week on the show I'm discussing the most important trends, issues, and updates related to the state of whitetail deer in 2025 with Nick Pinizzotto and Matt Ross of the National Deer Association.

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Ep. 883: Foundations - Why Honesty in Deer Hunting Matters Mar 04, 2025

This week, Tony discusses how comfortable we all are in lying about hunting to protect our egos, but that maybe we should consider being a little more honest with ourselves and others.

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Ep. 882: Planning Your First Alaskan Hunting Adventure with Steve Speck and Mark Huelsing Feb 27, 2025

This week on the show I’m joined by Steve Speck and Mark Huelsing from EXO Mtn Gear to discuss their wild experiences and greatest lessons learned for planning an Alaskan hunting adventure.

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Ep. 881: Foundations - How to Suck Less at Shed Hunting Feb 25, 2025

This week, Tony breaks down the realities of shed hunting, and offers up some practical advice on how to find a few more antlers this winter.

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Ep. 880: Planning Your Best Western Hunting Adventure Yet with Beau Martonik Feb 20, 2025

This week on the show I’m joined by Beau Martonik to discuss his best practices and greatest lessons learned for planing an epic western hunting adventure.

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Ep. 879: Foundations - How to De-Stress Your Deer Game Feb 18, 2025

This week, Tony discusses how we often stress ourselves out as deer hunters, and what we can do right now to relax a little and learn to enjoy the woods a little more throughout the year.

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Ep. 878: Planning a Backcountry Whitetail Hunt with Remi Warren Feb 13, 2025

This week on the show I'm joined by Remi Warren to discuss the logistics and hunting tactics needed to plan a backcountry mountain whitetail hunt.

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Ep. 877: Foundations - The Deer That Change Us Feb 11, 2025

On this week's show, Tony talks about some of the deer encounters he has had that have altered the course of his hunting journey. He also breaks down how to put yourself in a position to learn from the deer themselves, in a way you might not ever think about.

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Ep. 876: Planning a Canoe Country Whitetail Adventure with Matthew Schultz and Peter Kostantacos Feb 06, 2025

This week on the show I’m joined by Matthew Schultz and Peter Kostantacos to explore logistics and tactics for pulling off a whitetail adventure in the canoe country of the Boundary Waters and similar lake filled wilderness areas.

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Ep. 875: Foundations - Licenses, Tags, Draws, and the Future of Whitetail Hunting Feb 04, 2025

This week, Tony discusses the changing game of obtaining hunting licenses and what that could mean for the future of whitetail hunters no matter what state they call home.

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Ep. 874: Planning a River Float Whitetail Hunt with Kyle McClelland Jan 30, 2025

This week on the show we’re kicking off our whitetail adventure series with Kyle McClelland, of the Adventure Chasing YouTube channel, to discuss river floats for whitetails.

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Ep. 873: Foundations - How to Make the Most of Your Winter Scouting Efforts Jan 28, 2025

This week, Tony explains how to maximize your efforts during winter scouting sessions to actually answer some your more pressing deer questions.

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Ep. 872: Winning the Inside Game with Steve Magness Jan 23, 2025

This week on the show we’re joined by Steve Magness, world renowned peak performance coach and author, to discuss the research-backed best practices for setting healthy goals for our pursuits, performing under pressure, and dealing with failure.

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Ep. 871: Foundations - When it Comes to Deer Hunting, Your Mind is Often Not Your Friend Jan 21, 2025

On this week's show, Tony explains how we often talk ourselves into bad deer hunting decisions even though we have the opportunity to rewire our brains to make better choices.

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Ep. 870: The Public Land Grab Returns with Hal Herring Jan 16, 2025

This week on the show I’m joined by Hal Herring to discuss the return of the public land grab movement and other conservation related issues to keep an eye in the new year.

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Ep. 869: Foundations - How to Embrace the Early Stages of Planning a Whitetail Trip Jan 14, 2025

This week, Tony talks about why giving yourself plenty of time to plan a whitetail road trip can not only make your life a little better, but also help you be more successful in the field come fall.

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Ep. 868: Planning a New Year of Wildlife Habitat Improvements with Jake Hofer Jan 09, 2025

This week on the show I’m joined by Jake Hofer to discuss best practices for planning out your upcoming year of wildlife habitat improvements.

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Ep. 867: Foundations - Dealing with the Old Thief of Deer Hunting Joy Jan 07, 2025

This week, Tony talks about how whitetail hunting is really a solo journey, and how we should all treat each other a little better because it's just the right thing to do.

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Ep. 866: Our Top Lessons Learned From One Heck Of a Year Outdoors Jan 02, 2025

This week on the show Tony Peterson and I look back on the past twelve months to uncover trends and consistencies across our best and worst moments in the outdoors, with hopes of applying these lessons to the next year.

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Ep. 865: Foundations - How to be More Realistic with Your Deer Goals Dec 31, 2024

This week, Tony talks about how whitetail hunters should set some realistic deer goals that prompt action, and will meaningfully increase their enjoyment in the field.

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Ep. 864: A Doe Hunting Call to Action with Kip Adams Dec 26, 2024

This week on the show I'm joined by Kip Adams of the National Deer Association to discuss the urgent need to kill more antler-less deer this season and ideas for how you can do it more effectively.

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Ep. 863: Rut Fresh Radio - Merry Christmas Dec 25, 2024

Welcome to the SEVENTEENTH 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, Rob Mendoza in Missouri, Greg Latham in Texas, and Casey Knight in Kentucky. Powered by First Lite Gear

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Ep. 862: Foundations - The Hunting Gifts That Just Keep On Giving Dec 24, 2024

On this week's show, Tony talks about the Holidays and how this is a good time of year to think about hunting gear, maybe start a new tradition, and to just be grateful for the opportunity to step into the world of the whitetail.

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Ep. 861: How To Up Your Wild Game Cooking This Winter and Holiday Season with Danielle Prewett Dec 19, 2024

This week on the show we're joined by Danielle Prewett to discuss holiday wild game cooking ideas, recipes for the rest of the winter, and other techniques to help you cook your venison and other wild game better than ever before.

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Ep. 860: Rut Fresh Radio - Late Season Tactics Dec 18, 2024

Welcome to the SIXTEENTH 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 Dudley Phelps in Mississippi, Alex Comstock in Minnesota, Jake Hofer in Illinois, and Christian Babcock in Oklahoma. Powered by First Lite Gear

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Ep. 859: Foundations - How to Trick Yourself Into Being a Better Deer Hunter Dec 17, 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains how he tricks himself into spending more time where whitetails live so that he can learn about deer movement in a way that transcends specific hunting spots.

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Ep. 858: How to Save Your Hunting Season Before It’s Too Late with Scott Bestul Dec 12, 2024

This week on the show I’m joined by Scott Bestul, Field & Stream's longtime whitetail columnist, to discuss tactics and mindset shifts to help you make the most of the remaining hunting season.

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Ep. 857: Rut Fresh Radio - Late, But Not Too Late Dec 11, 2024

Welcome to the FIFTEENTH 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 Parker McDonald in Alabama, Justin Henry in Georgia, Matt Dye in Missouri, and Troy Waldren in Texas. Powered by First Lite Gear

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Ep. 856: Foundations - The Joys of Winter Wonderland Whitetails Dec 10, 2024

On this week's episode, Tony explains some of the advantages late-season bowhunters have, but also breaks down the issues they'll run into and how to overcome them.

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Ep. 855: Big Woods Scouting, Trail Camera Addictions, and Learning from Other Hunters with Dylan Lenz Dec 05, 2024

On this week's show, Tony talks to videographer and Habitat Consultant, Dylan Lenz. They run through several topics including finding deer concentrations in the big woods, how to use trail cameras more effectively, and the lessons you can learn by hunting with other folks.

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Ep. 854: Rut Fresh Radio - December Deerfest Dec 03, 2024

Welcome to the Fourteenth 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 Stoll in Ohio, Justin Henry in Florida, Michael Hunsucker in Missouri, and Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland in Mississippi. Powered by First Lite Gear

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Ep. 853: Foundations - Landscape Connective Tissue and the Secret to Buck Travel Dec 03, 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains the key factor that led him to filling two buck tags this season, and how looking at the land on a different scale can help you do the same thing.

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Ep. 852: Wrestling with a Weird Rut and What Comes Next with Dan Johnson Nov 28, 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.

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Ep. 851: Rut Fresh Radio - Thankful For The Rut Nov 27, 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 by First Lite Gear

5 Tips to Simplify the Rut - Dylan Tramp

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Ep. 850: Foundations - Give Yourself a Little Deer Hunting Grace Nov 26, 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.

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Ep. 849: Chasing a 200" Buck on Public Land All Season long with Clint Campbell Nov 21, 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.

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Ep. 848: Rut Fresh Radio - Bucks Breaking Loose Nov 20, 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 by First Lite Gear

5 Tips to Simplify the Rut - Dylan Tramp

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Ep. 847: Foundations - How to Suck Less at Gun Hunting Whitetails Nov 19, 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.

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Ep. 846: Rut and Gun Season Tactics for Low Deer Density Areas with Jim Bouchard Nov 14, 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.

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Ep. 845: Rut Fresh Radio - Locked Down or Locked in? Nov 13, 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 First Lite Gear

5 Tips to Simplify the Rut - Dylan Tramp

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Ep. 844: Foundations - How to Put Together a Good Plan for the Lockdown Phase of the Rut Nov 12, 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.

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Ep. 843: Peak Rut Recipe for Success with John Eberhart and Greg Godfrey Nov 07, 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.

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Ep. 842: Rut Fresh Radio- The Most Wonderful Time Of The YEAR! Nov 06, 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

Decoy's Done Right -Tony Peterson

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Ep. 841: Foundations - How to Get the Rut Way, Way Wrong Nov 05, 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.

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Ep. 840: Whitetail Rut Game Plans and 39 Actionable Rut Hunting Tactics Oct 31, 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.

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Ep. 839: Rut Fresh Radio - The Rut Approaches Oct 30, 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 First Lite Gear

Steve Pinkston's Tried and True Tactics for Killing Target Bucks

Solo Backpack Hunt for Whitetails

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Ep. 838: Foundations - How a Doe Decoy Can Help You Get a Buck to Swipe Right During the Rut Oct 29, 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.

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Ep. 837: Steve Pinkston's Tried and True Tactics for Killing Target Bucks Oct 24, 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.

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Ep. 836: Rut Fresh Radio - The Excitement of a Cold Front Oct 23, 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 Gear

Superstitions Probably Won't Help You Fill Tags

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Ep. 835: Foundations - The Pre-Rut & What Most Hunters Get Wrong About This Part of the Season Oct 22, 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.

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Ep. 834: Breaking Down My 2024 October Michigan Bow Kill and Tactics You Can Use Later This Season Oct 17, 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.

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Ep. 833: Rut Fresh Radio - Overcoming the October Lull Oct 16, 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 Gear

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Ep. 832: Foundations - Listen Up to Kill More Bucks Oct 15, 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.

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

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Ep. 830: Rut Fresh Radio - Whitetail Heat Wave Oct 09, 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 First Lite Gear

Tyler's Giant Bow Buck

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Ep. 829: Foundations - Red Light/Green Light Hunting Spots Oct 08, 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.

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Ep. 828: Foundations - Why the Whitetail Really is the King of Big Game Animals Oct 04, 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.

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Ep. 827: Hunting Defensively vs Offensively and Other Advanced Hunting Strategies with Bobby Kendall Oct 03, 2024

This week on the show we’re discussing advanced hunting strategies, with Bobby Kendall, such as the difference between hunting offensively vs defensively, and the Jenga approach to killing big bucks.

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Ep. 826: Rut Fresh Radio - Whitetail Week Around the Country Oct 02, 2024

Welcome to the FIFTH 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 Colton Roberts in Texas, Reid Strobl in Indiana, Ben Shuptrine in Tennessee and Tony Peterson in Minnesota.

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Ep. 825: Foundations - The Hard Truth About Why Most Hunters Never Kill Big Bucks Oct 01, 2024

On this episode, Tony explains what it takes to kill big bucks consistently, and why most hunters will never be able to do it.

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Ep. 824: Foundations - Why We Should Stop Believing We Can Easily Age Deer on the Hoof Sep 30, 2024

In this episdoe, Tony explores the idea that we can all definitievely age deer just by looking at them. He breaks down why this is not only not easy to do, but how damaging it can be for some hunters.

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Ep. 822: Rut Fresh Radio - Late September Whitetail Grind Sep 26, 2024

Welcome to the FOURTH 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 Jeff Danker in Kansas, Jeff Althoff in Wisconsin, Michael Pitts in Georgia and Rob Mendoza in Missouri.

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Ep. 823: Newest Moon, Bedding, and Movement Research and the Implications for Deer Hunters with Dr. Bronson Strickland Sep 26, 2024

This week on the show I’m joined by Dr. Bronson Strickland, Professor of Wildlife Management at Mississippi State University, to discuss the latest and greatest in whitetail deer movement research and its implications for hunters.

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Ep. 821: Foundations - Ask Questions First, Shoot Later Sep 24, 2024

On this week's episode, Tony breaks down the advice of taking the first good shot a deer offers you. He also explains how to get better at making shots when bucks don't exactly follow the script.

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Ep. 820: Breaking Down My Alaskan Deer Hunt Sep 19, 2024

This week on the show I detail the incredible experience and lessons learned from my 2024 Alaskan deer hunt.

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Ep. 819: Rut Fresh Radio - Mild Mid-September Hunting (Cold Fronts Work Wonders) Sep 18, 2024

Welcome to the THIRD 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 Jeff Lindsey in Kentucky, Garry Greenwalt in Washington, Cameron Cushman in Montana and Justin Henry in Florida.

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Ep. 818: Foundations - Hard and Soft Mast Patterns that Might Not be on Every Hunter's Radar Sep 17, 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains how to find the right mast trees to hunt, and how to break down a strategy to ensure you're on deer while the pattern is producing.

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Ep. 817: What Would Jared Scheffler Do? Sep 12, 2024

This week on the show I’m running Jared Scheffler 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.

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Ep. 816: Rut Fresh Radio - New States Mean New Hunting Opportunities Sep 11, 2024

Welcome to the second 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 Nick Gonzales in Arkansas, Dakota Wellman in Kentucky, Grant Forney in Maryland and Mitchell Johntson in North Carolina.

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Ep. 815: Foundations - Not You, Not Now Sep 10, 2024

On this week's episode, Tony explains why it can be a good thing to try to emulate other hunters, but how this can also backfire on us if we aren't careful.

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Ep. 814: What Would Justin Hollandsworth Do? Sep 05, 2024

This week on the show I’m running Justin Hollandsworth 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 them.

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Ep. 813: Rut Fresh Radio - High Optimism for Deer Season Sep 04, 2024

Welcome to the FIRST 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 Alex Comstock in North Dakota, Lane Housner in Delaware, Mark Haslam in South Carolina and Nate Krick in Nebraska. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 812: Foundations - The Most Important Week of Scouting Sep 03, 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains why the first part of September is one of the most important weeks for whitetail hunters to scout.

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Ep. 811: Goals, Hopes, and Hit Lists for 2024 Aug 29, 2024

This week on the show I'm joined by Tony Peterson and Dan Johnson to breakdown our goals, hopes, and hit lists for the 2024 deer season.

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Ep. 810: Foundations - How to Get Your Whitetail Ground Game in Order Aug 27, 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains the importance of building in a ground-blind plan for your fall to ensure that you can hunt hot sign no matter where you find it.

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Ep. 809: What Would Aaron Warbitton Do? Aug 22, 2024

This week on the show I’m running Aaron Warbritton 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 them.

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Ep. 808: Foundations - How to Color Way Outside of the Lines to Kill Big Bucks Aug 20, 2024

On this week's episode, Tony explains how to avoid having average results by training yourself to think differently from most hunters.

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Ep. 807: Top 10 Pre-Season Tasks to Finish Before Opening Day Aug 15, 2024

This week on the show, I’m walking you through my top ten pre-season hunting tasks to finish before opening day, along with a progress report on how I'm doing on these myself.

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Ep. 806: Foundations - How to Build a Season-Opener Plan to Kill a Good Buck Aug 13, 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains why he believes the first few days of the season are the best bet for arrowing a big buck, and how he goes about building a plan to do just that.

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Ep. 805: Mindsets of the Whitetail Masters: Andy May Aug 08, 2024

This week on the show we’re wrapping up our series exploring the habits, mindsets, methods, and routines of the best deer hunters in the world. Up next is Andy May.

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Ep. 804: Foundations - Why Every Hunter Should Try to Understand Deer Dominance Aug 06, 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains how the hierarchy in all deer herds influences whitetail behavior in ways that can help hunters better predict future deer movement.

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Ep. 803: Mindsets of the Whitetail Masters: Tony Peterson Aug 01, 2024

This week on the show we’re continuing our new series exploring the habits, mindsets, methods, and routines of the best deer hunters in the world. Up next is Tony Peterson.

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Ep. 802: Foundations - How to Use Summer Trail Cameras to Plan a Successful Rut Hunt Jul 30, 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains his strategy for playing the long-game with summer cameras in an attempt to identify big buck sanctuaries, so that he can use that info during his November sits.

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Ep. 801: Mindsets of the Whitetail Masters: Dan Infalt Jul 25, 2024

This week on the show we’re continuing our new series exploring the habits, mindsets, methods, and routines of the best deer hunters in the world. Up next is Dan Infalt.

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Ep. 800: Foundations - Season-Long Stand Setups Done Right, Right Now Jul 23, 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains how to avoid sabotaging your future hunting self during your summertime stand hanging sessions.

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Ep. 799: Mindsets of the Whitetail Masters: Andrae D'Acquisto Jul 18, 2024

This week on the show we’re continuing our new series exploring the habits, mindsets, methods, and routines of the best deer hunters in the world. Up next is Andrae D'Acquisto.

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Ep. 798: Foundations - Limited Resources & The Big Buck Connection Jul 16, 2024

On today's show, Tony explains how there is usually some limiting factor in a buck's life that will push him to make riskier decisions, and how it's our job to scout until we find those things.

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Ep. 797: Mindsets of the Whitetail Masters: Ben Rising Jul 11, 2024

This week on the show we’re continuing our new series exploring the habits, mindsets, methods, and routines of the best deer hunters in the world. Up next is Ben Rising.

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Ep. 796: Foundations - Why the Pre-Season is the Perfect Time for Deer Hunting Dress Rehearsals Jul 09, 2024

On today's show, Tony explains how we sabotage our future hunting selves by not running through deer hunting scenarios during our summer scouting sessions.

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Ep. 795: Mindsets of the Whitetail Masters: John Eberhart Jul 04, 2024

This week on the show we’re kicking off a new series exploring the habits, mindsets, methods, and routines of the best deer hunters in the world. Up first is John Eberhart.

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Ep. 794: Foundations - Don't Check Your Whitetail Privilege Jul 02, 2024

On today's show, Tony discusses how a change in mindset and an acknowledgement of our personal advantages in whitetail hunting, and lead to a more enjoyable and successful season.

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Ep. 793: How Public Land Whitetail Killer, Greg Litzinger, Learned that Gravity is Undefeated Jun 27, 2024

On this week's show, Tony talks with New Jersey bowhunter, Greg Litzinger, about a tree stand fall he experienced that nearly took him out of the game forever.

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Ep. 792: Foundations - How a Little Effort Can Make You a Much Better Bow Shot Jun 25, 2024

On today's show, Tony talks about how most hunters don't practice enough throughout the summer. He breaks down why a little extra effort, and an attention to the conditions, can help most bowhunters level up their accuracy game during the off-season.

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Ep. 791: Whitetails, Work, and a Double Dose of Cancer with Tim Kent Jun 20, 2024

On today's episode, guest host Tony Peterson talks to New York whitetail hunter, Tim Kent. In the last decade, Kent's wife has battled cancer twice, which has forced him to reassess his priorities in life, as well as his approach to the outdoors.

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Ep. 790: Foundations - Why Whitetail Hunting Might Be a Dying Way of Life Jun 18, 2024

On today's show, Tony talks about how whitetail hunters are losing opportunities in a way that we've only really previously seen out west, and why we should all be paying attention to this trend.

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Ep. 789: Organ Transplants, Little Bucks, and Learning the Importance of Time in the Field with Zach Fleer Jun 13, 2024

On today's episode, guest host Tony Peterson talks to Missouri bowhunter Zach Fleer about his recent kidney transplant and how the experience changed him as a father, a husband, and a hunter.

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Ep. 788: Foundations - How the Right Early Summer Scouting Can Lead to a Better Deer Season Jun 11, 2024

On this week's episode, Tony discusses early summer scouting and how it can be far more beneficial than just starting to build a hit list, as long as you take the right approach to your time in the field.

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Ep. 787: From Under the Rubble of 9/11 to the Deer Blind with Will Jimeno Jun 06, 2024

This week, Tony talks to 9/11 survivor, Will Jimeno, about his struggle with survivor's guilt and how his experience changed him fundamentally as a father, husband, and as a bowhunter.

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Ep. 786: Foundations - How the Worst Hunting Can Make You a Better Hunter Jun 04, 2024

On today's show, Tony explores the idea of embracing low odds hunts, and holding yourself accountable for your hunting decisions even when it would be easy to quit.

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Ep. 785: Our 2024 Deer Hunting Gear Breakdown May 30, 2024

This week on the show Mark and Tony walk through the deer hunting gear they'll be using in 2024 and breakdown exactly why they chose each item.

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Ep. 784: Foundations - The Way to a Buck's Heart Probably Isn't Through His Stomach May 28, 2024

On this week's episode, Tony talks about mineral licks, supplemental feeding, and food plots. He discusses the pros and cons of each, and explains why we generally don't need to provide extra food and minerals for the herd.

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Ep. 783: Summer Trail Cams, Morning vs Evening Hunts, Antler Scoring Hot Takes, and More May 23, 2024

This week on the show Mark's running solo for a special listener Q&A session covering everything from specific hunting tactics to the possible downsides of hunting media, whitetail book recommendations, and more.

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Ep. 782: Foundations - The Right Tools for the Deer Job May 21, 2024

On this week's episode, Tony breaks down how to not only evaluate whether you're using the right tools for scouting and hunting, but also to figure out ways to use them more effectively.

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Ep. 781: How to Buy a Great Deer Hunting Property with Jake Hofer May 16, 2024

This week on the show, we're joined by Jake Hofer of The Land Podcast to discuss everything you need to know to buy a great deer hunting property.

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Ep. 780: Foundations - Hunting BFF's May 14, 2024

On this week's show, Tony discusses the importance of good hunting buddies, and how their value extends far beyond just being another person to do deer chores with or bounce ideas off of.

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Ep. 779: How Running Can Make You a Better Hunter with Weston Paul May 09, 2024

This week on the show, I'm joined by Weston Paul of MTN Tough. We're discussing the many ways that a running habit can make you a better hunter, and best practices for ramping up your training on trails, with races, and other next level approaches to becoming more physically and mentally tough.

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Ep. 778: Foundations - Touch Grass, Bro May 07, 2024

On today's episode, Tony discusses how people are generally stressed out and anxious these days, and how it has been clinically proven that time in the outdoors is almost like medicine when it comes to our pursuit of happiness.

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Ep. 777: 12 Books Every Hunter and Angler Should Read May 02, 2024

On this week's show, Tony and I break down our top 12 book recommendations for hunters and anglers.

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Trout Bum by John Gierach
At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman by John Gierach
True North by Jim Harrison
A Hunter's Heart collected by David Petersen
The Gentle Giant of Time by Gene Hill
Whitetail Access by Chris Eberhart
The Old Man and the Boy by Robert Roark
Death in the Long Grass by Peter Hathaway Capstick
Should the Tent Be Burning Like That? by Bill Heavey
Mercy on Beeson's Partridge by Sydney Lea
Meat Eater by Steven Rinella
American Buffalo by Steven Rinella
Man-Eating Leopard of Rudrapravang by Jim Corbett
No Beast So Fierce by Dane Huckelbridge
The Tiger by John Vaillant
A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold

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Ep. 776: Foundations - To Kill The Buck, You Must Become The Buck (Sort Of) Apr 30, 2024

On today's show, Tony explains how hunters should try to understand why thinking only like a predator, and not a prey animal, can really hold you back in the whitetail woods.

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Ep. 775: How to Work for Wildlife with Chris Borgatti and Matt Ross Apr 25, 2024

On this week's show, we discuss how to make a living in a conservation related field, as well as advice for becoming a more effective volunteer conservationist and advocate, with Chris Borgatti of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and Matt Ross of the National Deer Association.

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Ep. 774: Foundations - How to Live a Hunting Life with No Regrets Apr 23, 2024

On this week's show, Tony talks about hunting regrets big and small, and how can analyze our decisions to make better choices going forward.

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Ep. 773: How to Get Hunting Permission in 2024 and Beyond with Spencer Neuharth Apr 18, 2024

On this week's show we explore the increasing challenges of getting hunting permission in the current times and specific ideas and strategies for gaining access, with Spencer Neuharth.

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Ep. 772: Foundations - Repeating Deer Patterns that Actually Repeat Themselves Apr 16, 2024

On this week's episode, Tony discusses how often we think we understand big buck patterns, but we really don't.

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Ep. 771: How to Get a Quality Deer Hunting Lease with Tony Hansen Apr 11, 2024

This week on the show I'm joined by Tony Hansen to discuss everything you need to know to decide if a lease is right for you, and how to get one.

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Ep. 770: Foundations - How to Avoid Being Avoided by Whitetails Apr 09, 2024

On this week's episode, Tony discusses how to scout right now to figure out not only how the deer have been avoiding your stand sites, but what you can do to make sure it doesn't happen again this season.

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Ep. 769: How Lateral Thinking and Curiosity Can Make You a Better Deer Hunter Apr 04, 2024

This week on the show I am joined by my pal Tony Peterson to discuss how lateral thinking and the fostering of diverse new skills and pursuits can help you become a better deer hunter.

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Ep. 768: Foundations - The Tangled Web that is Big Game Management Apr 02, 2024

On this week's show, Tony dives into the topic of game management and how hunters should try to not only understand why management decisions are made, but how to work with the results even if they don't seem favorable.

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Ep. 767: Trophies, Conservation, and Hunting Culture with Justin Spring and Dr. Jon McRoberts Mar 28, 2024

This week on the show, we discuss trophy hunting, our big game record keeping system and its conservation underpinnings, and the implications all of this has on our hunting culture.

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Ep. 766: Foundations - Long-Game Trail Camera Lessons Mar 26, 2024

On this week's show, Tony talks about how his trail camera strategy keeps evolving, and why whitetail hunters might want to consider leaving out the digital scouters for months at a time.

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Ep. 765: The Future of Our Hunting Culture with Andrew McKean Mar 21, 2024

This week on the show I’m joined by Andrew McKean, Hunting and Conservation Editor for Outdoor Life, for an important conversation about the future of our hunting culture.

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Ep. 764: Foundations - How Not to Go Broke from Deer Hunting Mar 19, 2024

On this week's show, Tony discusses how all of us can make our hunting more affordable, which is a top-of-mind issue for plenty of whitetail junkies these days.

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Ep. 763: Foundations - How to Hunt Pressured Long Beards Mar 15, 2024

This episode is dedicated to the spring turkey hunters who have to deal with plenty of competition in the woods. Throughout, Tony breaks down why conventional hunting advice often doesn't cut it, and what you should really be thinking about if you're after a pressured tom.

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Ep. 762: Diagnosing “The Turkey Problem” with Dr. Marcus Lashley Mar 14, 2024

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Marcus Lashley of the University of Florida to discuss the concerning state of wild turkeys across North America and what we can do to help reverse recent declines.

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Ep. 761: Foundations - How to Truly Learn to Talk Turkey Mar 13, 2024

On this episode of Foundations, Tony goes deep into the various calls turkeys make, and how hunters should commit themselves to learning the long beard language in order to be more successful in the spring.

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Ep. 760: Foundations - How to Take Your Whitetail Scouting on the Road Mar 12, 2024

On this week's episode, Tony makes the case that traveling to scout is a great way to run a dress rehearsal for a later hunt. He also explains why March is the perfect month to take your whitetail scouting on the road.

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Ep. 759: Foundations - A Deep Dive Into Turkey Decoys Mar 11, 2024

This episode of Foundation's is all about turkey decoys, and how Tony uses various spreads from opening day throughout the end of the season to kill birds while bowhunting, and running and gunning with a shotgun.

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Ep. 758: A Health Check on Our Hunting Culture with Tony Peterson and Dan Johnson Mar 07, 2024

This week on the show I’m joined by my good buddies, Dan Johnson and Tony Peterson, to discuss the present and future status of our hunting culture.

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Ep. 757: Foundations - Activate Your Whitetail Goblin Mode Mar 05, 2024

On this week's show, Tony talks about how a "goblin shelf" can help you become a better deer hunter by fostering curiosity in all facets of nature.

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Ep. 756: Expanding Our View of Whitetail Habitat Management with Craig Harper Feb 29, 2024

This week on the show I’m joined by the one and only Dr. Craig Harper to discuss his recommendations for managing our hunting properties to benefit the greatest number of species in the greatest number of ways.

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Ep. 755: Foundations - Wet and Wild Whitetail Access Feb 27, 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains not only why exploring water access is a good idea for all whitetail hunters, but also why this is the perfect time of year to start planning out your entrance and exit routes.

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Ep. 754: Sustainable Habitat Management for Deer and Native Ecosystems with Thomas Mlsna Feb 22, 2024

This week on the show I’m joined by Thomas Mlsna, whitetail coach and habitat consultant at The Untamed Ambition, to discuss his unique approach to sustainable habitat management.

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Ep. 753: Foundations - Toothy Competition in the Whitetail Woods Feb 20, 2024

On this week's show, Tony talks about how whitetail hunters should consider predator species and densities, when thinking about their fall strategies.

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Ep. 752: Better Scouting, Target Buck Shed Hunting, and a Lion Story with Tony Peterson Feb 15, 2024

This week on the show I’m joined by Tony Peterson to discuss new ideas for better deer scouting, our latest shed hunting exploits, and my first mountain lion hunt.

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Ep. 751: Foundations - Livin' On The Edge Feb 13, 2024

On this week's show, Tony breaks down the reasons behind why hunters should try hard to understand soft and hard edges, and how whitetails relate to them across the country.

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Ep. 750: Habitat Management Listener Q&A with Kyle Perry Feb 08, 2024

This week on the show I’m joined by Kyle Perry of Dreamland Wildlife Properties to answer your top habitat management questions.

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Ep. 749: Foundations - Winter Scouting & The Power Of Asking "Why?" Feb 06, 2024

On this week's show, Tony explains how winter scouting and shed hunting are perfect activities to help condition us to ask 'why' when it comes to deer behavior.

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Ep. 748: Creating Leopold Landscapes and Better Deer Habitats with Doug Duren Feb 01, 2024

This week on the show I’m joined by the 2023 National Deer Association Deer Manager of the Year, Doug Duren, to discuss a more holistic approach to improving habitat for deer and other wildlife.

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Ep. 747: Foundations - French Bulldogs & Individual Bucks Jan 30, 2024

On this week's show, Tony discusses how we tend to view deer behavior as highly generalized, when it's often far more individualized.

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Ep. 746: 2024 State of the Whitetail Union with Kip Adams Jan 25, 2024

This week on the show I'm joined by Kip Adams, the Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association, to discuss the state of whitetails in 2024 and the issues we deer hunters need to be most aware of.

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Ep. 745: Foundations - Deer Hunting, IMHO. . . Jan 23, 2024

On this weeks's show, Tony talks about some of the things he's learned after hunting whitetails for over 30 years.

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Ep. 744: What Daniel Boone and the Long Hunters Can Teach Modern Day Deer Hunters with Clay Newcomb Jan 18, 2024

This week on the show I’m joined by Clay Newcomb to discuss what we modern day deer hunters can learn from the “long hunters” of the 18th century.

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Ep. 743: Foundations - Winter Scouting Whitetails & The Lost Cause Factor Jan 16, 2024

On this week's episode, Tony discusses how we often fall short during our winter scouting efforts. He also explains the process for figuring out if a location is conducive to a good hunt, or if it's more of a lost cause.

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Ep. 742: Tony Peterson’s Biggest Wins, Mistakes, Lessons, and Book Recommendations from 2023 Jan 11, 2024

This week on the show I’m joined by my right hand man Tony Peterson to discuss his top successes, mistakes, lessons learned, and books read during the 2023 season.

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Ep. 741: Foundations - Make An Effort To Truly Understand The Land If You Want To Kill Big Bucks Jan 09, 2024

In this week's episode, Tony explains how we all have blind spots when it comes to our favorite hunting areas. He also breaks down the best way to get past this and to truly learn the land, as well as how the bucks likely use it.

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Ep. 740: My End of Hunting Season Review and How To Do One Yourself Jan 04, 2024

This week on the show I’m detailing exactly how and why you should complete an End of Year Review as we wrap up this most recent hunting season.

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Ep. 739: Foundations - It's Time To Walk The Walk Jan 02, 2024

On this week's episode, Tony explains how you can have all of the deer knowledge in the world, but it won't help you become a better deer hunter the way in-field experience will.

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Ep. 738: Consistent Target Buck Success and Late Season Tactics with Mike Reed Dec 28, 2023

This week on the show I’m joined by Mike Reed of Midwest Whitetail to discuss hunting with kids, lessons learned from his incredible 2023 season, and late season hunting strategies.

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Ep. 737: Southern Rut Frenzy | LAST Rut Fresh Radio of 2023!!! (Full Moon, Last Shot at The Rut, 12.27.23 RFR) Dec 27, 2023

Welcome to the LAST 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 the guys talk to Danny Espino in Texas, Nic Schwartz in Oklahoma, Collin Marshall in Maryland, and Parker McDonald in Alabama. We've been seeing some rut action here in Texas while others are seeing last minute day light action along field edges. Mornings good be a good time to catch one slipping back to bed. The full moon gets some excited for the coming week and the cooler temps should help movement during the daylight looking for one last hot doe. Thanks for listening and we hope you had a great 2023 season!

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Ep. 736: Foundations - It's Now or Never Dec 26, 2023

On this week's episode, Tony discusses how easy it is to talk ourselves out of late-season hunting. He also explains why you should probably forget about your trail cameras, and focus on observation until you see a way to move in on current deer movement.

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Ep. 735: Two Booners in One Year and Late Season Tactics with Bryan Lemke Dec 21, 2023

This week on the show I’m joined by Bryan Lemke to discuss his double-booner 2023 season, the lessons he learned along the way, and his favorite late season tactics.

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Ep. 734: Taking Advantage of Late Season Magic (Field Edges and Cold Temperatures 12.20.23 RFR) Dec 20, 2023

Welcome to the SIXTEENTH 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 the guys talk to Greg Latham in South Texas, Micah Morgan in Mississippi, Mark Haslam in South Carolina and Anthony Warren in Kentucky. There's still time to catch a buck cruising mid day. The cold winter temperatures are starting to creep in across the country and can get deer moving to food sources earlier. It makes it a great time to stock your freezer with doe meat. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 733: Foundations - Deer Everywhere, Now What? Dec 19, 2023

On this week's episode, Tony discusses how it's easy to get lulled into the wrong mindset when you hunt areas with high deer densities. He also explains some of the pitfalls of sharing the woods with lots of deer, and how to get around them.

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Ep. 732: Why and How To Specifically Hunt Does with Nick Pinizzotto Dec 14, 2023

This week on the show we are discussing the increasingly urgent need to get serious about harvesting does AND strategies for specifically targeting antlerless deer with our guest Nick Pinizzotto of the National Deer Association.

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Ep. 731: Second Rut?? (Late SZN Food Sources, Hot Does in the South, 12.13.23 RFR) Dec 13, 2023

Welcome to the FIFTHTEENTH 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 the guys talk to Brandon Miller in Pennsylvania, Nate Krick in Kansas, Mark Olis in Alabama and JP France in Texas. They discuss late season food sources and good rut action in the south. Does have been hot in the south and the second rut is kicking off in some states. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 730: Foundations - Lonesome Deer Dec 12, 2023

On this week's episode, Tony talks about the challenges of hunting areas with low deer densities. He explains not only how to approach these situations, but how they can actually make you a much better hunter even when you're frustrated with the lack of action.

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Ep. 729: Make Your Late Season Deer Hunting Great with Jeff Sturgis Dec 07, 2023

This week on the podcast I’m joined by Jeff Sturgis, of Whitetail Habitat Solutions, to discuss strategies for late season success for both private and public land.

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Ep. 728: Post Rut Strategies For Success! (Stagnent Weather, 2nd Rut, And Late Season Food Sources 12.6.23 RFR) Dec 06, 2023

Welcome to the Fourteenth 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 the guys talk to Dudley Phelps in Mississippi, Tony Peterson in Minnesota, Matt Dye in Missouri and Jordan Hotchkiss In North Carolina. The guys break down what their strategies that have been helping them find success even with most ruts winding down. Although weather hasn't been cooperating hope is still alive to bag a buck of a lifetime.

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Ep. 727: Foundations - How Many Deer Are There, Really? Dec 05, 2023

On this week's episode, Tony breaks down the topic of deer density. He explains not only how variable deer densities can be from state to state, but how it affects every decision we make as hunters.

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Ep. 726: How I Killed The Wide 9 Nov 30, 2023

This week on the show Mark breaks down how he killed his #1 Michigan target buck: The Wide 9 and the lessons he learned along the way.

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Ep. 725: Late Southern Rut??? (Second Rut Cycle, Lockdowns, Cold Front 11.29.23 RFR) Nov 29, 2023

Welcome to the THIRTEENTH 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 talk to Hunter Lindsey in Kentucky, Hunter Dickens in Texas, Barrett Negus in Alabama and our good buddy Scott in Arkansas. We are seeing the second cycle of the rut where bucks are cruising looking for that next doe. Some places are still seeing the lockdown but with cold fronts moving across the country, there's still a good chance to shoot a good mature buck. Watch our latest episode on the MeatEater channel from South Dakota. Thanks for listening!

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THE RUT IS ON FIRE!!! (Rattling In Bucks)

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Ep. 724: Foundations - The Best Deer Season That Doesn't Involves Bows Nov 27, 2023

On this week's episode, Tony explains why he loves to muzzleloader hunt for whitetails, and why he thinks it's beneficial for all deer hunters to step outside of their comfort zone and try something new.

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Ep. 723: Four Strategies that Led to Mark and Tony’s Rut Success and What to Do Next Nov 23, 2023

This week on the show Mark and Tony detail their latest successful hunts, the tactics that led to their success, and thoughts on how to hunt over the coming weeks.

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Ep. 722: There's Still Time!! Don't Miss Out (Warm weather, Good Activity Some Places, Lock Down Phase? 11.22.23 RFR) Nov 22, 2023

Welcome to the TWELFTH 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 talk to Derek Wolfe in Pennsylvania, Dylan Dowson in Montana, Eric Gentry in Oklahoma and Byron Horton in Ohio. Weather has been warm in some areas of the nation and deer movement has been limited. There has been some success though in certain parts of the country. Some may be experiencing a "lock down phase" but they will be coming out of that soon so don't miss it! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 721: Foundations - Deer Hunting Single-Point Failures Nov 21, 2023

On this week's episode, Tony uses a concept in engineering to highlight how often we sabotage ourselves as deer hunters. He also explains how to break this habit and start working toward eliminating the things that can ruin any one of our sits.

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Ep. 720: Secrets to Success for the Second Half of November and Late Season with Steve Bartylla Nov 16, 2023

This week on the show I’m joined by Steve Bartylla to break down his best advice for hunting the second half of November and the late season.

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Ep. 719: Are Bucks Taking A Break? (Warmer Temps & Deer Staying Close To Cover 11.15.23 RFR) Nov 15, 2023

Welcome to the ELEVENTH 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 talk to Isaac Smith in Michigan, Patrick Paysinger in Kansas, Brennan Rhoades in Mexico and Michael Pitts in Georgia. Acorns are keeping deer in cover as temperatures have been warmer. Bucks have not been chasing does like they have been but that doesn't mean it's over. Be sure to get out there and get it done! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 718: Foundations - How to be Your Orange-Clad Self During Gun Season Nov 14, 2023

On this week's episode, Tony talks about how traditions influence our gun hunting decisions, and how slight changes to our strategy can yield more positive results.

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Ep. 717: Rut Lessons Learned from my Shot at the Wide 9 and Tony's North Dakota Hunt Nov 09, 2023

This week on the show we're breaking down rut hunting lessons learned from my rollercoaster hunt for the Wide 9 and Tony's successful North Dakota hunt.

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Ep. 716: The Rut Is RAGING (Janis Putelis Wisconsin Report | 11.8.23 RFR) Nov 08, 2023

Welcome to the TENTH 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 talk to Reid Strobl in Indiana, Janis Putelis in Wisconsin, Jake Hofer in Illinois and Leigh McNasty in Louisiana. We are hitting some prime rut dates across the country and things have been raging! The report from all of the hunters is very good and deer are hitting the ground everywhere. It is the best time to be in the woods and best time to shoot that dream giant buck you're looking for. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 715: Foundations - How to Build a Real Rut Hunting Plan Nov 07, 2023

On this week's episode, Tony explains how to build a three-phase rut hunting plan to ensure that you're always in the game even when the action dries up or the conditions conspire against you.

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Ep. 714: 14 of Your Whitetail Rut Questions Answered with Andy May Nov 02, 2023

This week on the show we’re answering 14 listener submitted questions about the whitetail rut and joining me is one of the very best bowhunters I know, Andy May.

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Ep. 713: Good Things Are Happening, Best Is Yet To Come (Major Cold Front, Chasing, Daylight Bucks, 11.1.23 RFR) Nov 01, 2023

Welcome to the NINTH 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 talk to Michael Stoll in South Dakota, Anthony Warren in Iowa, Gordon Dalton in Virginia and Chris Webb in Texas. A major cold front has swept across the country and it's brought some really good action! Bucks are chasing and showing up in daylight hours. The best is still yet to come so get ready and buckle up for the greatest time of the year for whitetail hunters. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 712: Foundations - Rut Shot Realities Oct 31, 2023

On this week's show, Tony breaks down how hard it is to make a high-pressure shot on big deer. He also gives advice on how to tamp down buck fever and set yourself up for a successful shot, even when the stakes are high.

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Ep. 711: Bill Winke’s Rut Predictions, Patterning Tactics, and More Oct 26, 2023

This week on the show Bill Winke breaks down his predictions for the upcoming whitetail rut, tips for patterning deer in the pre-rut and rut periods, and more.

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Ep. 710: Steven Rinella Weighs In On Whitetail (Defeating the October Lull, Man-Made Food Sources, Cold Fronts, 10.25.23 RFR) Oct 25, 2023

Welcome to the EIGHTH 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 talk to Steven Rinella, Chris Bee, Sam Hogan and Dave Skinner. The states the cover in this week's episode is Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky. They talk about man-made food sources, the major cold front moving through the country and if it's time to bust out those decoys as bucks start to get their RUT ON! Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 709: Foundations - Gambling Versus Investing In The Deer Woods Oct 24, 2023

On this week's show, Tony explains the long-game approach to whitetail hunting, and how each sit during the pre-rut (and the rut) can tell you if you've invested enough in your success.

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Ep. 706: The Food Preference (Native Vegetation vs. Agriculture, RFR 10.19.23) Oct 19, 2023

Welcome to the SEVENTH 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 talk to Chris Nickerson, Mike Hunsucker, Tyler Jordan and Graham Cronin. We hear what's going in the woods in Maine, Missouri, Georgia, and Wisconsin. This week we talk about stagnant weather patterns and how deer are using Oak Trees verses green food plots and/or big agriculture such as corn, soybeans, alfalfa, wheat etc. Thanks for listening!

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Ep. 708: The Little Details that Help Owen Reigler Kill Big Bucks Oct 19, 2023

This week on the show I’m joined by Owen Reigler of Midwest Whitetail to discuss the little details that help him consistently kill big bucks - including his biggest ever just this month.

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Ep. 706: Foundations - The Big Buck Struggle Bus Oct 17, 2023

On today's episode, Tony discusses a problem that faces most deer hunters at some point in their hunting journey - the reality (and difficulty) of setting a personal goal to only harvest mature bucks.

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Ep. 705: Under-the-Radar Big Buck Killer’s Secrets to Success with Brad Davis Oct 12, 2023

This week on the show we’re joined by under-the-radar big buck killer, Brad Davis, to discuss the terrain and topography-focused fundamentals that lead to his incredible level of success.

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Ep. 704: October Cold Fronts & Scrapes (Hunting Acorns, Water Patterns, RFR. 10.11.23) Oct 11, 2023

Welcome to the SIXTH 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 talk to The Hunting Public's own Aaron Warbritton in Iowa, Clay Newcomb in Arkansas, Dakota Long in Texas, and Drew Robbins in Alabama. We discuss buck patterns to water, if hunting acorns is the move, and talk about October cold fronts and scrapes.

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Ep. 703: Foundations - Dumbed Down Deer Hunting Oct 10, 2023

On this week's episode, Tony explains why we often think of deer hunting as being more complicated than it really is, and what we can all do to keep things simple this fall.

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Ep. 701: Top 4 Lessons Learned from Mark & Tony's First 2023 Kills Oct 05, 2023

This week on the show we break down the top four lessons we can take away from Mark and Tony's early 2023 success and the stories of their big buck success.

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Ep. 702: Does The Moon Phase Affect Deer Hunting? (RFR 10.4.23) Oct 04, 2023

Welcome to the FIFTH 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 past week we hear from hunters from coast to coast and what they are seeing under the harvest moon. We talk to hunters from Alberta, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

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Ep. 700: Foundations - Don't Make Unspoken Deals with the Deer Oct 03, 2023

On this week's show, Tony breaks down the difference between overt and covert contracts, and how we often make bad deals with the deer that only leave us disappointed at our lack of success.

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Ep. 699: Mark Drury’s Masterclass on Mature Buck Behavior Sep 28, 2023

This week on the show we get an absolute masterclass with Mark Drury about the habits, personalities, and behaviors of the biggest, oldest bucks he's ever hunted.

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Ep: 698: Is Now The Time To Harvest Your Target Buck?? (Rut Fresh Radio 9.27.23) Sep 27, 2023

Welcome to the FOURTH 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 deer hunters in Arkansas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Carolina. If you have a buck on consistent daylight movement, this week might be the week to make it happen! Cold fronts are going to start playing a big role in deer movement as well as we get closer and closer to our favorite time of year.

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Ep. 697: Foundations - The August-Tober Lull Sep 26, 2023

On this week's episode, Tony tackles the Lull, which is a common topic in the whitetail space. He explains that there are transitional times of the year, and the hunting season, where whitetail patterns change overnight. Instead of using this as an excuse not to hunt, he argues that it's an opportunity for hunters willing to put in a little effort to find the deer.

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Ep. 696: Don Higgins On Big Old Buck Personalities and Hunting Tactics Sep 21, 2023

This week on the show we chat with big buck hunting legend Don Higgins about the habits, personality traits, and behaviors of the biggest, oldest bucks he's ever hunted.

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Ep: 695: Capitalizing On Early Season Buck Patterns (Rut Fresh Radio 9.20.23) Sep 20, 2023

Welcome to the THIRD 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 deer hunters in Florida, Missouri, Kansas, and Maryland. These Hunters have a certain level of optimism that comes from cosistancy in weather, food, and deer movement. Things might not be changing much but, if yoiu've got a big buck on a pattern, it's a great time to be in the woods!

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Ep. 694: Foundations - How To Make Better Shots On Deer Sep 19, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 693: Nathan Killen's Lessons Learned from the Biggest, Oldest Public Land Bucks Sep 14, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 692: September Buck Strategies For Success! (Rut Fresh Radio 9.13.23) Sep 13, 2023

Welcome 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!

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Ep. 691: Foundations - Go Where You Shouldn't Sep 12, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 690: Understanding Big Old Buck Behavior with Todd Graf Sep 07, 2023

This 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.

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Ep.689: Early Season Whitetail Tips (Rut Fresh Radio 9.6.23) Sep 06, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 688: Foundations - Go Fly a Kite! Sep 05, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 687: What Would Mark Kenyon Do? Aug 31, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 686: Foundations - Bachelorette Groups Aug 29, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 685: What Would Tyler Jones and KC Smith Do? Aug 24, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 684: Foundations - A Day in a Deer's Life Aug 22, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 683: What Would Steve Sherk Do? Aug 17, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 682: Foundations - Creepy Crawly Cuddle Puddles Aug 15, 2023

In 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.

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Ep. 681: What Would Jared Mills Do? Aug 10, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 680: Foundations - Hindsight Bias and its Relationship to Hunting Aug 08, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 679: What Would Bobby Kendall Do? Aug 03, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 678: Foundations - It's Always Time to Learn Something New Aug 01, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 677: Whitetail Scouting Priorities and Strategies Leading into the Season Jul 27, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 676: Foundations - The Art of Natural Ground Blinds Jul 25, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 675: Ted Zangerle on How Developing a Blended Scouting Strategy Will Keep You in Whitetails All Season Long Jul 20, 2023

Iowa 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.

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Ep. 674: Foundations - How to Know if Your Hunting Standards Are Out of Whack Jul 18, 2023

On this week's episode, Tony breaks down the various lines of thought behind setting hunting standards, and how to decide if a certain caliber of animal is right for your specific situation.

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Ep. 673: How to Develop Solid Home, and Away, Scouting Styles with Clint Campbell Jul 13, 2023

Clint Campbell not only hosts the Truth From The Stand Podcast, but he's also an obsessive public land whitetail hunter. He targets mountain bucks in his home state of Pennsylvania, and travels every year to middle America to get his deer fix. Campbell's scouting strategies vary by location, but his overarching goal is to set himself up for success on pressured deer no matter where they live.

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Ep. 672: Foundations - How to Become a Better Hunter in the Off-Season Jul 11, 2023

On this week's show, Tony discusses how challenging hunting really is. He also breaks down how to approach life with an attitude toward setting goals, so that when it comes to the work part of hunting, you'll be better prepared to succeed.

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Ep. 671: Deep South Whitetail Scouting Done Right with Adam Moore Jul 06, 2023

Outdoor Writer and Mississippi resident, Adam Moore, details his strategy for figuring out big woods, southern whitetails. Moore focuses his efforts on identifying soft and hard mast, as well as browse-laden edges so that he can key in on current deer movement whether he's bowhunting early, or rifle hunting throughout the rut.

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Ep. 670: Foundations - We Are All Hunting Hypocrites, So Be Nice Jul 04, 2023

On this week's show, Tony explains how we are all hypocrites to some extent when it comes to our hunting beliefs and styles. He encourages all of us to recognize this trait in ourselves, and to just try to be a little better about it.

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Ep. 669: Scouting to Keep Yourself in the Game All Season Long with Andy May Jun 29, 2023

Known as one of the best whitetail hunters in the country, Michigander Andy May, lays out his strategy for obsessively scouting multiple properties in the off-season so that he always feels like he has something to work with during every day of the bow season.

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Ep. 668: Foundations - The Most Underrated Western Hunt There Is Jun 27, 2023

On today's show, Tony explains his love for antelope and antelope hunting. While pronghorns just don't get the love of elk and mule deer, they do offer a unique hunting experience whether you want to head west with archery tackle or a flat-shooting rifle.

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Ep. 667: What the Best Deer Hunters All Have in Common and Other Q&A Jun 22, 2023

This week on the show I’m answering your questions about everything from the key traits that the most successful deer hunters share, to my take on the top 3 days to be in the whitetail woods, and more.

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Ep. 666: Foundations - How To Develop A Good Glassing Strategy For All Critters Jun 20, 2023

On this week's show, Tony continues down the path of glassing and optics. He discusses why developing a plan to stay undetected while observing from a distance is beneficial to all whitetail and western hunters.

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Ep. 665: The Evolution of Deer Science and Management Over the Past Decade with Matt Ross Jun 15, 2023

This week on the show I’m joined by Matt Ross of the National Deer Association to discuss the evolution of deer science and management over the last 10 years.

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Ep. 664: Foundations - Why Optics Matter and How To Use Them Correctly Jun 13, 2023

On today's show, Tony makes the case for every hunter to understand binoculars and spotting scopes, and how they can benefit each of us no matter whether we only hunt whitetails or western game.

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Ep. 663: Making Better Decisions and Creating More Satisfying Hunting Experiences with Tony Peterson Jun 08, 2023

This week on the show I'm joined by Tony Peterson to explore the art of making better decisions and creating more satisfying hunting experiences.

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Ep. 662: Foundations - Spot and Stalk, Stalk and Spot Jun 06, 2023

On today's show, Tony kicks off a new direction for the Foundation's podcast. He breaks down the value of learning to spot and stalk when you're primarily an ambush hunter, and explains why learning to quickly make decisions in the field will help you no matter what game you're after.

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Ep. 661: How We've Evolved As Deer Hunters Over the Last Decade with Dan Johnson Jun 01, 2023

This week I'm joined by long-time co-host Dan Johnson to reflect on the past 10 seasons of the Wired to Hunt podcast and the deer hunting lessons we've learned along the way.

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Ep. 660: Foundations - How Avoiding Whitetail Trends Will Make You More Successful May 30, 2023

On today's episode, Tony talks about the various whitetail trends that have come and gone. He also makes the case that if you want consistent success in the deer woods, you should be more of a contrarian than a follower when it comes to the latest fads.

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Ep. 659: Raising Kids ‘Eye to Eye' With Nature with Steve Rinella May 25, 2023

This week on the show I’m joined by Steve Rinella to discuss how he’s used hunting and fishing as a classroom for teaching his children about life, his latest outdoor kid focused book, and a whole lot more.

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Ep. 658: Foundations - Time and the Trail Camera Connection May 23, 2023

On this week's episode, Tony breaks down the importance of putting out trail cameras now, so that you have enough time to truly figure out the daily patterns of the bucks you'll be targeting in September and October.

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Ep. 657: Clay Newcomb’s Parenting Philosophy for Raising Young Hunters May 18, 2023

This week on the show we’re diving into the wisdom-filled parenting philosophy that Clay Newcomb has leaned on as he’s introduced his four children to the hunting lifestyle.

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Ep. 656: Foundations - Are You A Whitetail Pioneer Or A Settler? May 16, 2023

On today's show, Tony explains how deer hunters often either want to explore new ground every season, or hunt tried-and-true setups. Understanding the difference can be the key to unlocking just what type of whitetail hunting you enjoy most, and Peterson argues that this is important for truly enjoying your time afield.

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Ep. 655: How My Father Raised a Hunting and Fishing Fool May 11, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 654: Foundations - Creating A Whitetail Thirst Trap May 09, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 653: Parenting a Future Hunter and Angler with Tony Peterson May 04, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 652: Foundations - 100 Weeks of Whitetail Wisdom May 02, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 651: How to Raise Hell for Hunting, Fishing, Wildlife, and Wild Places with Ben Long Apr 27, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 650: Foundations - The Blessing and Curse That Is a Kill Plot Apr 25, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 649: How WE Can Help Pass the Biggest Conservation Bill of the Year with Whit Fosburgh and Aaron Field Apr 20, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 648: Foundations - Deciphering A Deer's Most Important (And Secretive) Food Source Apr 18, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 647: 2023 State of the Whitetail Report with Kip Adams Apr 13, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 646: Foundations - Uncovering Deer Secrets During Spring Turkey Hunts Apr 11, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 645: You Are Four Fifths A Grizzly and I Am Too with Douglas Chadwick Apr 06, 2023

This 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.

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Ep. 644: Foundations - Dealing With Distractions In The Deer Woods Apr 04, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 643: How to Kill Tough Turkeys No Matter Where You Hunt with Brodie Swisher Mar 30, 2023

Tennessee 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.

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Ep. 642: Foundations - How to Find Where Bucks Like to Travel Mar 28, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 641: Planning For Productive Over-The-Road Whitetail Hunts with Dan Johnson Mar 23, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 640: Foundations - Avoiding Overlooked Hunt Planning Mistakes Mar 21, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 639: Why Looking For Sheds Is Worth It For All Whitetail Hunters with Josh Miller Mar 16, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 638: Foundations - Now Is The Time To Fine-Tune Your Ambush Sites Mar 14, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 637: How March Scouting Sessions Kill October Bucks with Greg Litzinger Mar 09, 2023

New 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.

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Ep. 636: Foundations - What You Won't Learn From Hunting Content Mar 07, 2023

On 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.

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Ep. 635: Deciphering High-Value Deer Sign During Winter Scouting Sessions with Aaron Warbritton Mar 02, 2023

The Hunting Public’s, Aaron Warbritton, is one of the best deer hunters in the country. On this episode, he explains why he loves winter scouting so much, and how he decides which types of findings will benefit him most come fall.

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Ep. 634: Foundations - Learn To Look, Really Look Feb 28, 2023

On today's episode, Tony discusses how shed hunting is more than just an effort to find some bone. It's also a way to train yourself to look for details, and to get really good with your binoculars, both of which will help you when you're actually whitetail hunting.

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Ep. 633: Creating Better Hunting by Managing for Native Habitat and Ecosystems with Kyle Lybarger Feb 23, 2023

This week on the show I’m joined by Kyle Lybarger of The Native Habitat Project to explore the potential for managing our whitetail properties with a holistic native ecosystem focus and the tools and tactics for doing that.

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Ep. 632: Foundations - Understanding The Whitetail Timing Game Feb 21, 2023

On today's episode, Tony explains how we are often our own worst enemy when it comes to presence in the deer woods. He also argues that the winter-scouting window of time we have right now, is a gift that we can use to help us avoid burning out our spots come fall.

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Ep. 631: Creating an Elite Whitetail Hunting Experience with Bobby Kendall and Toby Stay Feb 16, 2023

This week on the show I’m joined by Bobby Kendal and Toby Stay, of The Whitetail Group, to discuss their extremely strategic approach to building elite whitetail hunting properties.

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Ep. 630: Foundations - Transcendent Land Lessons Feb 14, 2023

On this week's show, Tony discusses how a general understanding of the land, and the habitats available, allow hunters to figure deer out more effectively no matter what specific properties they end up hunting throughout the season.

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Ep. 629: Small Property Whitetail Habitat Improvements with Jared Van Hees Feb 09, 2023

Today on the show I’m joined by Jared Van Hees, host of the Habitat Podcast, to discuss small property land improvements, soil conserving food plot practices, and more of what he's done to enjoy whitetail success on his 15 acre farm.

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Ep. 628: Foundations - Long Game Shed Hunting Feb 07, 2023

On today's episode, Tony outlines his approach to shed hunting from February to April, and explains why it doesn't really matter if you find any antlers or not - as long as you're getting out there with a plan.

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Ep. 627: How Mark Drury and His Team Create Whitetail Paradise with Wade Robinson and Perry Battin Feb 02, 2023

This week on the show I’m joined by Mark Drury’s farm managers Wade Robinson and Perry Battin to discuss the habitat strategies they employ to create world class wildlife habitat and whitetail hunting opportunities.

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Ep. 626: Foundations - All Of That For A Rabbit? Jan 31, 2023

On this week's show, Tony breaks down why we do what we do, just to try to kill a deer. He explains why it's important to acknowledge the effort necessary to be a successful deer hunter, and offers up a few ways to help everyone embrace the less-enjoyable aspects of pursuing whitetails.

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Ep. 625: What We Can Learn from Ross Hausmann's Three Year Hunt for an Iowa Giant Jan 26, 2023

This week on the show we wrap up our Big Buck Breakdown series with the up and down three year story of Ross Hausmann's hunt for an Iowa giant known as Big Potatoes.

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Ep. 624: Foundations - Where, Why, When, Who Freakin' Cares Jan 24, 2023

On today's episode, Tony breaks down why it shouldn't really matter too much to us where, or how, other people hunt. He argues we should focus more on working to enjoy our own hunting situations as much as possible.

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Ep. 623: Shawn Luchtel’s Lessons Learned Hunting a 6.5 Year Old Buck Named Caesar Jan 19, 2023

This week on the show we're continuing our big buck breakdown series and we're chatting with Shawn Luchtel of Heartland Bowhunter about his four experience chasing a giant Missouri whitetail he called Caesar.

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Ep. 622: Foundations - Always and Never Jan 17, 2023

On today's show, Tony explains how some of our deer hunting beliefs that we know are true, actually aren't - and how that can hold us back on our quest to get better at the whitetail game.

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Ep. 621: Justin Hollandsworth's Four Year Hunt for a Ghost Buck Named Woody Jan 12, 2023

This week on the show, I’m joined by diehard DIY bowhunter Justin Hollandsworth of Whitetail Addictions to break down his four year up and down journey chasing a ghost buck he called Woody.

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Ep. 620: Foundations - Tough Bucks Jan 10, 2023

On today's episode, Tony discusses how tough whitetails really are, and how knowing that can shape our decisions as hunters.

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Ep. 619: Lessons Learned from a 6 Year Hunt for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Buck Jan 05, 2023

This week on the show, to kick off a month of big buck breakdowns, I’m joined by Tyler Utter to dive deep into the 6 year story of a giant Ohio whitetail and the strategies he ultimately used to kill his biggest buck to date.

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Ep. 618: Foundations - That's a Wrap, Now What? Jan 03, 2023

On this week's episode, Tony discusses how reflecting on this past fall can help you structure the 2023 season in such a way that it should be more fulfilling and enjoyable.

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Ep. 617: Lessons Learned from a 7-State Whitetail Roadtrip with Tyler Jones and K.C. Smith Dec 29, 2022

This week on the show, I'm joined by K.C. Smith and Tyler Jones of The Element to break down their seven state road trip this hunting season and the lessons they learned chasing whitetails across the country.

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Ep. 616: Foundations - Tread Lightly, Sooooo Lightly Dec 27, 2022

On this week's show, Tony discusses the reality of hunting pressure on late-season deer. Throughout, he breaks down how to minimize the pressure you put on the whitetails so that you can have productive sits right up until the closing bell.

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Ep. 615: Hunting Late Season Deer on Public Land with Beau Martonik Dec 22, 2022

Pennsylvania's, Beau Martonik, is a podcast host, outdoor writer, and public land hunting expert who spends much of his fall targeting big woods deer on ground that is open to anyone. On this episode Martonik breaks down his strategy for nailing down food sources, and finding current deer movement, on public land as the season winds to a close.

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Ep. 614: Rut Fresh Radio 12/21/2022 - The Final Episode of 2022 Dec 21, 2022

This is the FINAL episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 Maryland, Georgia, Mississippi, and West Virginia. Right now you’re either you’re chasing the Southern Rut, or you’re trying to fill a tag in the frigid north. Hunters this week talk about the giant cold front pushing in and the value of natural food sources in the late season.

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Ep. 613: Foundations - How to Make the Late Season Suck Less Dec 20, 2022

On today's episode, Tony breaks down the realities of late-season hunting, and offers up some insight on how to make the quest for a buzzer beater deer as enjoyable as possible.

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Ep. 612: How I Killed my 2022 #1 Target Buck Dec 15, 2022

This week on the show, I'm breaking down the three year story of my hunt for Junior and the tactics that helped me kill this 5.5 year old Michigan buck on a small property.

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Ep. 611: Rut Fresh Radio 12/14/2022 - DOLDRUMS OF DECEMBER Dec 14, 2022

This is the FIFTEENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 Alabama, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. It’s the late SZN for many, but the rut is popping if you’re in the right pockets! Hunters this week talk about the impact of late rut dates across the country on the December hunting as well as the value of cold weather dates.

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Ep. 610: Foundations - Gaining Whitetail Wisdom Through Weapon Choice Dec 13, 2022

On today's episode, Tony explains why it's beneficial for bowhunters to rifle or muzzleloader hunt, and vice versa. This weapon switch-up strategy can help all hunters better understand deer behavior throughout the entire season.

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Ep. 609: How to Break Yourself Out of a Deer Hunting Slump with Alex Gyllstrom Dec 08, 2022

On today's show, guest host Tony Peterson chats with Wired to Hunt contributor, Alex Gyllstrom. Throughout this episode they discuss hot and cold streaks, and how they've both found ways to end a whitetail slump where it felt like they'd never kill another buck.

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Ep. 608: Rut Fresh Radio 12/7/2022 - The LATE Season! Dec 07, 2022

This is the FOURTEENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 Washington, Oklahoma, Florida, and Pennsylvania. It’s the late SZN for many, but the rut is popping if you’re in the right pockets! Hunters this week talk about the impact of snow and cold weather on the December hunting as well as the value of good food as the landscape turns to grey.

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Ep. 607: Foundations - For the Love of Does, Part 2 Dec 06, 2022

On this week's show, Tony goes deeper into the world of hunting does. He explains why they are a real challenge in so many hunting situations, and why you can't really be a good hunter without understanding how all of the deer behave - not just the bucks.

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Ep. 606: Real-World Late Season Tactics with Brennen Nading and Michael Mancl Dec 01, 2022

This week on the show, I'm joined by Brennen Nading and Michael Mancl of The Breaking Point TV to discuss their top tactics for killing late season bucks in real world DIY situations.

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Ep. 605: Rut Fresh Radio 11/30/2022 - The Rut is OVER! (Or is it???) Nov 30, 2022

This is the TWELFTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 MISSISSIPPI, COOLORADO, MINNESOTA, and TEXAS! Surprisingly, hunters remarked at the late rut movement they’ve experienced this SZN. Scrapes seemed to come up quite a few times, as well as good food sources. If you can line up food, bedding, and buck sign, it would seem you’re in for a December to remember!
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Ep. 604: Foundations - For the Love of Does, Part 1 Nov 29, 2022

On today's show, Tony lays out a case for why we should give does far more credit than we do. He also explains how the challenge of killing mature does can make you a better buck hunter.

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Ep. 603: Late Rut and Late Season Hunting with Clint Casper Nov 24, 2022

This week on the show, we're joined by diehard bowhunter, writer, and podcaster Clint Casper to discuss his top tactics for killing late rut and late season whitetails.

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Ep. 602: Rut Fresh Radio 11/23/2022 - GUN SZN Brace or Embrace? Nov 23, 2022

This is the TWELFTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 ALABAMA, WISCONSIN, PENNSYLVANIA, and TENNESSEE. The country is in turmoil, but not because of Elon or political pundits. It’s full-fledge deer season, with ruts, post ruts, pre ruts, archery season, gun season, late season; almost everything that can happen in the deer woods is happening currently. Are you setting yourself up to capitalize on the moment?
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Ep. 601: Foundations - A Little Rut Reflection Does A Hunter Good Nov 22, 2022

On this week's show, Tony breaks down his rut hunt and explains why we should all do a little reflecting on this year's successes and failures, so that we can all have more fun next November.

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Ep. 600: Rut, Lockdown, Late November, and More of Your Deer Hunting Questions Answered Nov 17, 2022

This week on the show, I'm joined by Tony Peterson to answer a whole pile of listener questions about hunting the rut, lockdown, late November/post-rut tactics and a whole bunch more.

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Ep. 599: Rut Fresh Radio 11/16/2022 - LOCKDOWN or HOEDOWN? Nov 16, 2022

This is the ELEVENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 Wyoming, Illinois, Kansas, and Rhode Island. Are we in lockdown? I think we’re in lockdown. Maybe we aren’t in lockdown! It’s a great (and arguably the best) week to be in the whitetail woods! Hunters this week have some encouraging thoughts on how to hunt big bucks doing big buck things in the third week of November.

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Ep. 598: Foundations - Expert Level Hide and Seek Nov 15, 2022

On today's show, Tony breaks down what happens in mid-November as the rut starts to wind down, and the hunting pressure from the archery and firearm crowd causes the deer to seek sanctuaries.

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Ep. 597: Rut Hunting Lessons, Successes, and Sorrows Nov 10, 2022

This week on the show Mark shares the story of his week hunting the whitetail rut in Nebraska and Ohio, the tactics he used to find success, and the lessons he learned along the way.

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Ep.596: Rut Fresh Radio 11/9/2022 - One HOT Week Nov 09, 2022

This is the TENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 Texas, North Dakota, Kentucky, and Iowa. We’re in the thick of it now! It seems this past week you’re either HOT, or you’re not. With looming colder temps before us, hunters this week have some encouraging thoughts on working around the weather and the moon to capitalize on big bucks doing big buck things in the second week of November.

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Ep. 595: Foundations - It's Not About How Many, But Who Nov 08, 2022

On this week's show, Tony discusses a common rut mistake many hunters make, which is to look for deer concentrations when they might be better off looking for fewer deer in the right spots.

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Ep. 594: Mastering the Whitetail Rut with Skip Sligh Nov 03, 2022

This week on the show, I’m joined by diehard bowhunter Skip Sligh to discuss his top tactics for hunting the rut from Michigan to Iowa and points in between. AND we've got a surprise guest joining us for a rut kick-off intro as well!

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Ep.593: Rut Fresh Radio 11/2/2022 - The Rut Nov 02, 2022

This is the NINTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 Arkansas, Michigan, Ohio, and Colorado. Early November is the heat of the rut, however hunters this season are going to encounter super hot temperatures as well. This week we talk to hunters who have some unique takes on warm weather rut action.
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Ep. 592: Foundations - Don't Fall In Love With Deer Hunting Ideas Nov 01, 2022

On today's show, Tony discusses a problem that plagues a lot of whitetail hunters, which is that they want a hunt to happen a certain way, in a specific spot. This tends to influence their hunting decisions in a negative way.

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Ep. 591: Patterning Bucks During the Rut and Beyond with Jeff Sturgis Oct 27, 2022

This week on the show, I'm joined by Jeff Sturgis to discuss his in-depth perspective on patterning bucks during the rut and his process for dialing in a plan for bucks at all times of year.

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Ep. 590: Rut Fresh Radio 10/26/2022 - The Hunt For Late October Oct 26, 2022

This is the EIGHTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Georgia, and Minnesota. The last week in October means we finally get to see some true rut action! However, unseasonably warm temps can put a damper on buck movement. This week we talk to hunters who have some unique tactics to circumvent the problems of these hot late October days.
The Element Podcast- Small Adjustments, Big Payoffs

Is Late October The New November For Whitetail Hunters?(Mark Kenyon)

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Ep. 589: Foundations - Coming Out Heavy Oct 25, 2022

On today's episode, Tony breaks down the different ways in which you can get your buck out of the woods, no matter where he dies.

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Ep 588: Patterning Public Land Bucks with Jake Bush Oct 20, 2022

This week on the show, I’m joined by Jake Bush to dive deep into his process for patterning big public land bucks.

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Ep. 587: Rut Fresh Radio 10/19/2022 - What About The Lull? Oct 19, 2022

This is the SEVENTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 New Jersey, Maine, Alabama, and South Dakota. With the “October lull” in full effect we talk to hunters in the field and discuss whether there is a lull along with tactics used to be successful at this point in the season.

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Ep. 586: Foundations - Blood Trailing Breakdown, Part 2 Oct 18, 2022

On today's show, Tony continues his discussion of blood trailing by explaining how to interpret spoor and how to make informed decisions no matter how difficult the trail becomes.

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Ep. 585: A Masterclass on Patterning Bucks with Mark Drury Oct 13, 2022

Today on the show, I’m joined by the mad scientist himself, one of the greatest of all time, Mark Drury, for an absolute masterclass on the art of patterning whitetail bucks.

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Jaw-Dropping Footage!!! Oklahoma Public Land Buck
THE ELEMENT Youtube Channel
Mark Kenyon's Whitetail Layering System
Foundations with Tony: Hunt to Kill, Not to Hunt

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Ep. 584: Rut Fresh Radio 10/12/22 - Find the Limited Resource to Find the Bucks! Oct 12, 2022

This is the SIXTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 Illinois, Arkansas, Michigan, and North Carolina. Apparently, if you work your tail off in South Dakota, you might have a few good buck encounters there too! Early October meant focusing on food in spite of harsh conditions. Green food, bedding, and maybe even some moon stuff just might play into the bigger picture of getting close to a big buck this time of year
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Ep. 583: Foundations - Blood Trailing Breakdown, Part 1 Oct 11, 2022

On this week's show, Tony explains the importance of trusting your instincts immediately after a shot, and how you should go about gathering the right evidence to make a good blood trailing plan.

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Ep. 582: Kenyon’s October Success and Lessons Learned Oct 06, 2022

This week on the show Dan Johnson returns to the show to help Mark Kenyon break down his successful hunt on opening night in Michigan and the lessons we can all learn from it and apply the rest of this season.

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Ep. 581: Rut Fresh Radio 10/5/22 - Falling Mast, Finding Bucks, and Involving the Family Oct 05, 2022

This is the FIFTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 Missouri, Ohio, New York, and Texas. There’s also report of two public land bucks going down in NEBRASKA by two fellers you know! The common theme for the October Opener seemed to be finding the falling mast and making sure to keep family an important part of hunting.
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THE ELEMENT Youtube Channel
Mark Kenyon's Deer Country E4: Big Woods Buck Tracking
Lies Hunters Believe About Blood Trailing Deer -Tony Peterson

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Ep. 580: Foundations - Go Ahead, Get A Little Cocky Oct 04, 2022

On today's episode, Tony talks about how important it is to try to develop confidence in all aspects of your deer hunting game. He also explains how getting too cocky can kill your chances of success as well.

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Ep. 579: 5 Hard-Earned Lessons for This Deer Hunting Season Sep 29, 2022

Today on the show, Tony Peterson and Mark Kenyon break down 5 hard-earned whitetail lessons from their first hunts of the year and discuss how they can help you be more successful throughout this coming season.

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Ep. 578: Rut Fresh Radio 9/28/2022 - Paying It Forward For Late Season Success Sep 28, 2022

This is the FOURTH episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Arkansas. The common theme for the back half of September was giving a helping hand in the early season in order to reap the rewards of better weather, and hunting days that are still to come.
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THE ELEMENT YOUTUBE CHANNEL

DEER COUNTRY EP.3 Decoying Great Plains Whitetails
HOW TO MAKE DEER HUNTING NOT FUN-Mark Kenyon

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Ep. 577: Foundations - Hunt To Kill, Not To Hunt Sep 27, 2022

On this week's episode, Tony talks about the difference between hunting for the sake of going hunting, and hunting in spots where you truly believe you'll kill a buck.

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Ep. 576: Exploring The Myths Around Quality Deer Ground and Overall Hunter Effort with Nathan Mrnak: Sep 22, 2022

On today's show, Tony chats with the COO of Basecamp Leasing, Nathan Mrnak. Mrnak has deep roots as a public land whitetail hunter, but he also owns and leases additional ground. He brings an interesting perspective to the whitetail conversation because of his vast experience hunting in different states on a variety of different types of dirt.

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Wired To Hunt Ep. 574: Foundations - Dealing With Failed Plans
THE ELEMENT YOUTUBE CHANNEL
DEER COUNTRY Ep. 2 Mountain Bucks with Mark Kenyon and Clay Newcomb

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Ep.575: Rut Fresh Radio 9/21/2022 - Good ACCESS = Great BUCKS! Sep 21, 2022

This is the THIRD episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 Kansas, New Hampshire, Georgia, and Maryland. The common theme for the middle of September was "Access." Buck sightings were sparse, but hunters made the most of their encounters with pivotal moves and unconventional tactics.
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Ep. 574: Foundations - Dealing With Failed Plans Sep 20, 2022

On today's show, Tony breaks down how the best whitetail hunters out there plan on failing to some extent throughout their season -- and why that's actually a good thing.

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Ep. 573: How a Contrarian Mentality Kills Mature Bucks with Zach Ferenbaugh Sep 15, 2022

On today's show, Tony chats with Zach Ferenbaugh from The Hunting Public about how he thinks differently from most hunters, and why that has helped him be so successful on public land whitetails.

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Ep. 572: Rut Fresh Radio 9/14/2022 - Fall Is Here Sep 14, 2022

In this episode of Rut Fresh Radio, Tyler interviews 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 Ron Stoddard, Parker McDonald, Eric Albus, and Brennen Nading.

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Ep. 570: An Outfitter's Perspective On Creating Killable Bucks For His Clients with Mike Stroff Sep 08, 2022

On today's episode, Tony speaks with Mike Stroff, who owns and operates several whitetail hunting outfits. Stroff breaks down his strategy for creating as many hunting options as possible while trying to preserve natural deer movement at each site, all while also working with clients who have wildly varying skills and experience levels.

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Ep. 569: Rut Fresh Radio 9/7/2022 - Adversity Produces 4 Season-Opener BUCKS! Sep 07, 2022

This is the FIRST episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 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 Wyoming, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Dakota. The common theme for the opening week of deer season was adversity. Hunters faced hot weather, rain and fog, hunter pressure, and even depreciated deer population numbers in their pursuit of velvet bucks.

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WIRED TO HUNT EP. 566: FOUNDATIONS - GIVE YOURSELF SOME OPTIONS
THE ELEMENT YOUTUBE CHANNEL
HOW TO PLANT A FOOD PLOT ON A BUDGET -Tony Hansen

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Ep. 568: Foundations - Develop A Whitetail System Sep 06, 2022

On this week's show, Tony breaks down why he has a gear system for whitetail hunting and how it helps him avoid frustrating sits - no matter what style of hunting he's engaged in.

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Ep. 567: How a Public Land Master Consistently Outsmarts Mature Bucks with Andy May Sep 01, 2022

On this week's episode, Tony chats with Michigander Andy may about how he finds deer, how he keeps his options open for ambush sites, and how he occasionally runs into dumb bucks -- even on public land.

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Ep. 566: Foundations - Give Yourself Some Options Aug 30, 2022

On today's episode,Tony talks about how important it is to have as many ambush options as possible to avoid spot burnout and stay productive throughout the entire season.

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Ep. 565: What Would Lee Ellis Do? Aug 25, 2022

Today on the show, I’m joined by Lee Ellis of Seek One to discuss exactly how he’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios in the whitetail woods.

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Ep. 564: Foundations - Taking Kids and Newbies Hunting, Part 2 Aug 23, 2022

On this week's show, Tony expands further on the topic of taking new hunters out, and what the best way is to help them develop a true love of the whitetail hunting game.

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Ep. 563: What Would Tyler Jordan Do? Aug 18, 2022

Today on the show I’m joined by Georgia hunter and host of Realtree Roadtrips, Tyler Jordan, to discuss exactly how he’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios in the whitetail woods.

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Ep. 562: Foundations - Taking Kids and Newbies Hunting, Part 1 Aug 16, 2022

On today's episode, Tony discusses the thought process around taking beginners whitetail hunting and how best to make the experience as positive as possible.

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Ep. 561: What Would Eddie Claypool Do? (and BONUS Goals, Hopes, and Hitlists) Aug 11, 2022

This week on the show we’re joined by DIY bowhunting guru Eddie Claypool to discuss exactly how he’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios in the whitetail woods - PLUS a bonus goals, hopes, and hit-lists chat with the one and only Dan Johnson.

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Ep. 560: Foundations - The End of Hunting? Aug 09, 2022

This week, Tony talks about the inevitable end of hunting -- and what we might be able to do to delay it.

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Ep. 559: What Would Grant Woods Do? Aug 04, 2022

This week on the show we’re joined by Dr. Grant Woods of Growing Deer TV to discuss exactly how he’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting and management scenarios in the whitetail woods.

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Ep. 558: Foundations - A Peek Behind The Curtain Aug 02, 2022

On this week's show, Tony breaks down the realities of the hunting industry, hunting in social media, and why most of it is just a highlight reel that doesn't come close to representing the reality of our pursuit.

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Ep. 557: Overcoming Errant Shots, Buck Fever, and Bad Luck with Terry Drury‬ Jul 28, 2022

This week on the show I’m joined by Terry Drury to discuss his years long journey dealing with buck fever, target panic, and errant shots and how he’s overcome these challenges to find deer hunting success.

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Ep. 556: Foundations - The Sound of Settling Jul 26, 2022

On this week's episode, Tony discusses the little details of our summer gear prep that can get us into trouble if we don't address them.

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Ep. 555: Executing a Perfect Shot with Taylor Chamberlin Jul 21, 2022

This week on the show we’re discussing everything it takes to execute a perfect shot on a deer with someone who has executed more perfect shots on deer in high pressure situations than anyone else I know: Taylor Chamberlin.

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Ep. 554: Foundations - The Buck Bed Mystery Jul 19, 2022

On today's show, Tony discusses why he was reluctant to focus on buck beds while scouting, and how (and why) he has changed his mind on that topic.

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Ep. 553: Becoming a More Effective Whitetail Gun Hunter with Jordan Sillars and Spencer Neuharth Jul 14, 2022

This week on the show were covering everything you need to know to become a more accurate and effective whitetail hunter with a gun, and helping me do that are diehard firearm deer hunters Jordan Sillars and Spencer Neuharth.

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Ep. 552: Foundations - The (Sort Of) Secret Lives Of Fawns Jul 12, 2022

On today's episode, Tony talks about "Bambi" and the reality of how fawns survive even in predator-rich environments.

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Ep 551: Randy Ulmer’s Archery Masterclass Jul 07, 2022

Today on the show I’m joined by bowhunting legend and world champion tournament archer Randy Ulmer to discuss everything you need to know to take your archery accuracy and effectiveness to the next level.

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Ep. 550: Foundations - Animals Are Assh@$*es Jul 05, 2022

On this week’s show, Tony discusses how animals are all kind of assholes, including whitetails. Understanding this trait in deer is a great step toward becoming a more successful hunter because it helps you to suss out the motivation behind some of their behaviors.

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Ep. 549: Whitetail Management and the Future of Deer with Jason Sumners Jun 30, 2022

On today’s episode, Tony speaks with Dr. Jason Sumners, who is the Branch Science Division Chief for the Missouri Department of Conservation, and is a wealth of insight into deer management from the State level.

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Ep. 548: The Truth About Whitetail Scenting and Hearing Abilities with Karl Miller Jun 23, 2022

On this week’s show, guest host Tony Peterson speaks with Dr. Karl Miller about his years of deer research. They also dive into what the science says about how well deer can hear, and the real reason why their advanced olfactory ability is so important to survival.

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Ep. 547: Foundations - Just Hunting Something Else Jun 21, 2022

On today’s show, Tony talks about why it’s beneficial to expand your hunting horizons beyond whitetails - and how doing so can make you more lethal in the deer woods.

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Ep. 546: The Story of Deer Survival - Whitetail Anatomy Lessons with Justin Brown Jun 16, 2022

On this week’s episode, Tony chats with Dr. Justin Brown about his research on viruses, disease pathology, and whitetail anatomy. Brown’s research, and veterinarian background, allow him to explain deer adaptations and evolutionary traits in a fascinating and informative way, which should be of interest to every whitetail hunter.

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Ep. 545: Foundations - A Weird Way to Become a Better Deer Hunter Jun 14, 2022

On today’s show, Tony explains how a few non-hunting related decisions in his life led him down the path to not only enjoy deer hunting more, but to also become much better at it.

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Ep. 545: The Science Behind CWD, Fawn Mortality, and Mature Buck Movement with Mike Chamberlain Jun 09, 2022

On today’s episode, Tony speaks with Dr. Michael Chamberlain about a variety of research projects he has been involved in, all of which teach us about unique aspects of whitetail behavior.

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Ep. 544: Foundations - You Do You Jun 07, 2022

On today’s episode, Tony explains why whitetail hunting success always ultimately comes from your personal goals and efforts, and not some outside source.

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Ep. 543: What Whitetails Really See & How We Know It with Bradley Cohen Jun 02, 2022

On today’s show, Tony speaks with Dr. Bradley Cohen about his research into whitetail vision and how we have come to know so much about what deer can actually see.

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Ep. 542: Foundations - Rabbits With Antlers May 31, 2022

On this week’s show, Tony explains why even the smartest bucks are still really just rabbits with antlers, and why acknowledging that can help you be a better hunter.

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Ep. 541: Can Whitetail Science Make You a Better Deer Hunter? May 26, 2022

Today on the show I’m joined by Tony Peterson to explore if, why, and how a deep-dive into whitetail science and biology can help you become a better deer hunter, as we kick off a brand new month-long series on this very topic.

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Ep. 540: Foundations - How (and Why) to Take Summer Deer Inventory May 24, 2022

On today’s show, Tony discusses the tactic of using trail cameras to take deer inventory throughout the summer, even if you don’t own or have access to private ground.

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Ep. 539: Is it OK to be a Just Okay Hunter? May 19, 2022

This week on the show I'm joined by four hunters who've decided it's time to embrace being an "okay hunter" and all the fun, fumbles, and failures that come along with it. We're not all going to be a Mark Drury or Dan Infalt, might there be a benefit to embracing that reality?

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Ep. 538: Foundations - Shoot Smarter, Not Harder May 17, 2022

On today’s episode, Tony discusses how to make each practice shot count regardless of whether you’re using a bow, muzzleloader, or rifle.

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Ep. 537: Raising Outdoors Kids - A Mark and Dan Progress Report May 12, 2022

This week on the show I'm joined by Dan Johnson to check-in on our progress attempting to raise outdoor kids and the lessons we've learned over the last 10 years introducing and teaching our collective 5 children about hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

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Ep. 536: Foundations - It’s Time To Start Shooting May 10, 2022

On this week’s episode, Tony makes a compelling argument that all of us should dedicate ourselves to a target practice regimen, regardless of our weapon choice.

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Ep. 535: Tackling Target Panic and Rebuilding My Shooting Process with Joel Turner May 05, 2022

Today on the show, I’m joined by archery coach and SHOT IQ founder Joel Turner to discuss my experiences battling target panic over the years and what I learned and changed about my shooting process after my in-person coaching experience with him this spring.

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Ep. 534: Foundations - Building a Better Bow, Part 2 May 03, 2022

On today’s show, Tony discusses bow rests, quivers, and stabilizers and why whitetail hunters should really consider what bow accessories they choose.

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Ep. 533: A Deer Hunter's Guide to Planting and Improving Native Grass Habitats with Chris McLeland Apr 28, 2022

Today on the show, we’re discussing why, where, and how to plant native grass habitat for deer and deer hunting, and other wildlife, and joining me to discuss this is Pheasants Forever VP of Conservation Delivery, Chris McLeland.

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Ep. 532: Foundations - Build a Better Bow, Part 1 Apr 26, 2022

On this week’s show, Tony discusses bow sight and peep sight choice and how each can affect a hunter’s ability to shoot well during hunting season.

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Ep. 531: Planting Trees for Wildlife with Bob and Iain Wallace Apr 21, 2022

Today on the show we're talking trees; why they’re valuable to wildlife, where to plant them, and how to do it well. To help us have that conversation I’m joined by two of the most knowledgeable folks in the trees for wildlife world, Bob and Iain Wallace of Chestnut Hill Outdoors.

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Ep. 530: Foundations - Off-Season Scouting, One Last Time Apr 19, 2022

On this week’s show, Tony makes the case that there is still a little bit of time left to get out and wrap up your winter scouting duties.

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Ep. 529: Working the Land for Southern Whitetails with Mark Haslam Apr 14, 2022

Today on the show, I'm joined by Mark Haslam, the 2019 NDA Deer Manager of the Year, to discuss his experiences, lessons learned, and best practices for improving whitetail habitat in the South.

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Ep. 528: Foundations - When the Land Buying Dream Turns Into a Nightmare Apr 12, 2022

On today’s show, Tony follows up last week’s episode with some cautionary tales, and advice, for anyone interested in buying a little piece of deer paradise.

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Ep. 527: The Kansas 80 Case Study in Land Management with Nate and Thomas Krick Apr 07, 2022

Today on the show I’m joined by Nate and Thomas Krick, hosts of Identical Draw, to discuss their experience as young 20 somethings diving headfirst into whitetail land management and their hard learned lessons managing their family’s new 80 acre farm.

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Ep. 526: Foundations - The Realities of Buying Your Own Deer Ground Apr 05, 2022

On today’s show, Tony discusses the land-buying dream that most deer hunters have (and how to make it happen with a limited budget).

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Ep. 525: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Average Joe Whitetail Habitat Work Mar 31, 2022

This week on the show, Tony Peterson and I break down our real-world experiences dabbling in whitetail habitat management -- the good, the bad, the ugly, and what we've learned along the way.

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Ep.524: Foundations - Does Anyone Really Need a New Bow? Mar 29, 2022

On today’s episode, Tony breaks down the annual conundrum bowhunter’s face after the year’s newest flagship bows are released.

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Ep. 523: 10 Books Every Aspiring Conservationist Should Read with Ed Roberson Mar 24, 2022

Today I'm joined by Ed Roberson of the Mountain & Prairie Podcast to discuss our top book (and other media) recommendations for those of you who want to dive deeper into the world of conservation - ranging from public lands history, to endangered species, water conservation, big game management, and more.

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Ep. 522: Foundations- Gobbler Hunting Sessions and Deer Hunting Lessons Mar 22, 2022

On this week's episode, Tony explains what a turkey hunter can learn about deer while chasing gobblers in the spring woods.

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Ep. 521: How to Live a Life Dedicated to Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation with T. Edward Nickens Mar 17, 2022

This week on the show I’m joined by author, writer, and total outdoorsman T. Edward Nickens, to discuss what it actually looks like to live a life dedicated to hunting, fishing, and conservation and what small steps we can add to our daily lives to ensure our outdoor lifestyle in the future.

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Ep. 520: Foundations - Turkey Road Trips and the Whitetail Connection Mar 15, 2022

On today’s episode, Tony makes the case that if you want to take your whitetail hunting on the road, you should start with a spring trip dedicated to finding a longbeard.

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Ep. 519: How to Hunt AND Save Grassland Habitat for Whitetails with Torin Miller and Bethany Erb Mar 10, 2022

This week on the show, Tony Peterson and I break down why we love hunting grassy habitats for deer, from Midwest CRP fields to the plains out West, and discuss our best practices for success in these areas. Then we're joined by Torin Miller of the NDA and Bethany Erb from Pheasants Forever to explore the significant threats these ecosystems currently face across the country and a potential opportunity to help protect this important habitat.

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Ep. 518: Foundations - The Finer Details of Winter Scouting Mar 08, 2022

On today’s episode, Tony takes winter scouting to a granular level to explain what sign you should look for and what your findings mean for your upcoming fall hunts.

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Ep. 517: Aldo Leopold's Conservation Lessons For Modern Hunters With Stanley Temple and Doug Duren Mar 03, 2022

Today we’re exploring the life, legacy, and teachings of one of the godfathers of modern game management and conservation - Aldo Leopold. And ultimately, discussing why this stuff still matters for today's hunters and anglers.

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Ep. 516: Foundations - Big Picture Winter Scouting Mar 01, 2022

Today’s show is all about taking a broad view of winter scouting. Tony goes through the process of starting your winter scouting sessions, and explains how time spent in the woods right now can lead to better deer hunting this fall.

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Ep. 515: 2022 State of the Whitetail Union With Kip Adams Feb 24, 2022

Today on the show, I’m joined by Kip Adams of the National Deer Association to explore the current state of whitetail deer and deer hunting across the country and the news, trends, and issues we need to pay attention to in 2022.

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Ep. 514: Foundations - How to Train a Shed Antler Dog Feb 22, 2022

On this week’s episode, Tony breaks down the strategy for training a dog to find shed antlers through nose-work and visuals.

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Ep. 513: Whitetail Therapy Session with Tony Peterson Feb 17, 2022

Today on the show, Mark talks with his new therapist, Tony Peterson, about what he learned about whitetails -- and himself -- over his most demanding season ever.

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Ep. 512: Foundations - Shed Hunting with a Purpose Feb 15, 2022

On today’s show, Tony discusses how to plan shed hunting routes, and figure out the best timing for your antler finding missions.

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Ep. 511: First Deer Stories on the Back 40 with Evan Barrett, Forest Wagoner, and Hank Forester Feb 10, 2022

Today on the show, we're talking new hunter mentorship, getting you updated on what’s happened with the Back 40 in 2021, and then diving into a couple great stories about two new hunters that I had the privilege of helping mentor on their first successful deer hunts.

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Ep. 510: Foundations - What Shed Antlers Can Tell You Feb 08, 2022

This week on the show, Tony Peterson reminds us that shed antlers are more than cool trinkets, and walks us through how much we can learn from shed antlers, even on land we can't hunt.

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Ep. 509: Andy May - The BEST Reason to Take Your Whitetail Game On the Road Feb 03, 2022

On today's show, guest host Tony Peterson talks with Michigan's Andy May about planning his whitetail hunts around whether they'll not only be worth the time and effort, but more importantly, will help him level up his deer game.

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Ep. 508: Foundations - What Makes Shed Antlers So Cool Feb 01, 2022

On this week’s episode, Tony explores the topics of why sheds are fascinating to us as hunters, and he dives into the science behind the timing of the antler drop.

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Ep. 507: K.C. Smith - Planning the Perfect Over-The-Road Whitetail Hunt Jan 27, 2022

On today's episode, K.C. Smith of The Element discusses how he decides to hunt a specific state, and how he really narrows down his research to focus on individual tracts of public land.

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Ep. 506: Foundations - Whitetail Hunt Planning Done Right Jan 25, 2022

This week on Foundations, Tony breaks down his process for planning over-the-road whitetail hunts so that he has the best odds of not only killing a buck, but enjoying his time afield.

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Ep. 505: Behind the Scenes Big Buck Management and My Wisconsin Hunt with Tom Indrebo Jan 20, 2022

This week on the show, we're exploring the story of how our current midwestern big buck management culture got its start in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, Tom Indrebo's impact on all the above, and my experience hunting with one of the forefathers of modern deer hunting.

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Ep. 504: Foundations - Should You Travel to Hunt Whitetails? Jan 18, 2022

On today’s show, Tony discusses the considerations every whitetail hunter should make while kicking around the idea of taking their hunting over the road for the first time.

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Ep. 503: From Whitetails to Tahr with Traditional Archer Bre Lewis Jan 13, 2022

This week on the show, guest host Tony Peterson talks to traditional archer Bre Lewis about the ways hunting has influenced her life, and ultimately led her to become a guide in New Zealand.

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Ep. 502: Foundations - Whitetail Gear Tear-Down Time Jan 11, 2022

On today’s episode of Foundations, Tony explains why every whitetail hunter should think about gear in the immediate off-season, in order to set themselves up for a safer and more productive year in the whitetail woods.

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Ep. 501: Kayaking For Alabama Public Land Bucks with Parker McDonald Jan 06, 2022

This week on the show, I'm joined by Parker McDonald of the Southern Ground Hunting Podcast to recap my Alabama public land deer hunting adventure, and the lessons I learned about deer hunting the south and using boats to find bucks.

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Ep. 500: Foundations - It's Time For a Little Deer Hunting Self-Reflection Jan 04, 2022

This week, Tony explores the topic of thinking back on last season, and how the successes and failures of the season can be used to shape a better plan for the new year.

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Ep. 499: Mules, Mountains, and My Arkansas Hunting Adventure with Clay Newcomb Dec 30, 2021

This week on the show, I'm joined by Clay Newcomb to recap my mule-back public land Arkansas deer hunting adventure and the lessons I learned about hunting the southern mountains, still-hunting, scent control, and more.

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Ep. 498: Foundations - Last Chance For a Slow (Deer) Dance Dec 28, 2021

On this week's episode, Tony discusses what you have to do in order to end the season with a filled tag on a buzzer-beater deer.

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Ep. 497: My Experience Tracking Big Woods Bucks in Maine with Hal Blood Dec 23, 2021

Today on the show, I’m joined by legendary big woods tracker Hal Blood to recap my recent hunt in Maine and the lessons I learned about tracking deer in the snow.

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Ep. 496: Rut Fresh Radio 12/22/2021 - The Final Episode of 2021 Dec 22, 2021

This is the 12/22/21 episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from Illinois, Alabama, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more.

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Ep. 495: Foundations - Building a Late-Season Bowhunting Strategy Dec 21, 2021

On today’s episode, Tony makes the case for ignoring most of the conventional late-season hunting advice to build a plan that takes into account the reality of your specific bowhunting situation.

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Ep. 494: My Face to Face Whitetail Experience with a Decoy with Tony Trietch Dec 16, 2021

This week on the show, I'm recapping my incredible experience chasing rutting whitetails on the ground with a hand-held decoy in Nebraska and the lessons I learned from my mentor Tony Trietch.

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Ep. 493: Rut Fresh Radio 12/15/2021 - December Optimism Dec 15, 2021

This is the 12/15/21 episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from Nebraska, Texas, North Carolina, and Michigan. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more.

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Ep. 492: Foundations - Muzzleloader Hunting Strategies, Part 2 Dec 14, 2021

On this episode of Wired to Hunt Foundations, Tony talks about a couple different hunting strategies that are not only perfect for muzzleloader hunting, but also for having as much fun as possible while carrying a front-stuffer into the December woods.

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Ep. 491: Ignoring Conventional Late Season Advice to Build a Pressured Deer Plan, With Clint Campbell Dec 09, 2021

On today's show, Clint Campbell discusses how he hits the reset button once the general firearm season ends in his home state of Pennsylvania so that he can quickly find deer as the late-season sets in.

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Ep. 490: Rut Fresh Radio 12/8/2021 - The Secondary Rut Dec 08, 2021

This is the 12/8/21 episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from Kansas, Virginia, Minnesota, Arkansas. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more.

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Ep. 489: Foundations - Muzzleloader Hunting Strategies Dec 07, 2021

On today’s show, Tony discusses tactics and strategies for muzzleloader hunters looking to take their smokepoles to the field and try to tag out on a late-season deer.

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Ep. 488: My Wild Adventures Hunting Washington DC Whitetails with Taylor Chamberlain Dec 02, 2021

Today on the show, we’re exploring the highs, lows, and lessons learned from my experience bowhunting whitetails in the suburbs of Washington DC with the one and only Taylor Chamberlain.

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Ep. 487: Rut Fresh Radio 12/1/2021 - Hunting December Fronts Dec 01, 2021

This is the 12/1/21 episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from New York, Louisiana, Wisconsin, and Tennessee. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more. For more content that's relevant right now, check out these articles from Wired To Hunt:

How The Hunting Public Finds Quality Public Land Deer Hunting – Emily Kantner

3 Places to Find a Post-Rut Buck – Mark Kenyon

How to Kill a Late-Season Buck From the Ground – Tony Peterson

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Ep. 486: Foundations - Assessing the Deer Damage and Working Towards Next Season Nov 30, 2021

This week on the show, Tony walks us through what we can do--right now--to start maximizing the potential for next season.

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Ep. 485: How Playing Favorites with Certain Hunting Styles Can Make You More Successful on Whitetails, With Tyler Jones Nov 25, 2021

On today's show, Tyler Jones discusses what it takes for him to find success on public land whitetails - whether he is hunting his home state of Texas or on the road as a nonresident.

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Ep. 484: Rut Fresh Radio 11/24/2021 - Avoiding Orange Armies Nov 24, 2021

This is the 11/24/21 episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from West Virginia, Montana, Georgia, and Missouri. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more. For more content that's relevant right now, check out these articles from Wired To Hunt:

10 Natural Food Sources Every Deer Hunter Should Know – Mark Kenyon

Caliber Battle: .308 Win. vs. .270 Win. – Jordan Sillars

How to Kill a Buck in Late November – Mark Kenyon

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Ep. 483: Foundations - Wrapping up the General Firearm Season Nov 23, 2021

This week on Wired To Hunt Foundations, Tony discusses the dismal—but not only entirely hopeless—outlook for hunters still holding unfilled tags as the general gun season winds down.

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Ep. 482: Success Stories From "One Week in November" Nov 18, 2021

This week on the show, I'm joined by Tony Peterson and Spencer Neuharth to break down the strategies and philosophies that led to their four recent big buck kills during the filming of our new whitetail series, "One Week in November," which you can watch episode one of here.

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How to E-Scout for the Rut – Tony Peterson

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Ep. 481: Rut Fresh Radio 11/17/2021 - Hunting the Whitetail Lockdown Nov 17, 2021

This is the 11/17/21 episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from Illinois, Texas, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more. For more content that's relevant right now, check out these articles from Wired To Hunt:

What I’ve Learned Watching Deer Have Sex – Mark Kenyon

How to Pull Off an ‘Almost’ All-Day Rut Hunt – Tony Hansen

What is the Whitetail Lockdown? – Mark Kenyon

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Ep. 480: Foundations - Gun Hunt Like a Bowhunter to Kill More Bucks Nov 16, 2021

Today’s Wired To Hunt Foundation’s show is all about getting into the cover during the general firearms season to hunt like a bowhunter, or at least not like all of your gun-toting competition.

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Ep. 479: Day-After Analysis of a Whitetail Rut-cation Nov 11, 2021

This week on the show I'm running solo as I break down my recent 7 day rut hunt in Iowa, analyzing step by step all of my decisions, successes, and mistakes.

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Ep. 478: Rut Fresh Radio 11/10/2021 - Spencer Kills Two Bucks Nov 10, 2021

This is the 11/10/21 episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from Iowa, South Carolina, Ohio, and North Dakota. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more. For more content that's relevant right now, check out these articles from Wired To Hunt:

Can You Burn Out a Rut Stand? – Dylan Tramp

How to Kill a Pressured Buck During the Rut – Tony Peterson

What is the Whitetail Lockdown? – Mark Kenyon

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Ep. 477: Foundations - The Beginning of the Rut Grind Nov 09, 2021

On today’s show, Tony explores the reality of when the rut starts to taper off, but you’re still chasing that grip-and-grin glory by grinding it out every chance you can.

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Ep. 476: The Rut Hunting Mistakes We All Make (How to Avoid Them), with Alex Gyllstrom Nov 04, 2021

On today's show, guest host Tony Peterson talks with Alex Gyllstrom. They discuss Alex's strategy for staying mobile and keeping a positive attitude during the rut. Alex also addresses many of the common mistakes bowhunters make while hunting through the best weeks of November.

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3 Unconventional Whitetail Rut Hunting Tactics – Dylan Tramp

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Ep. 475: Rut Fresh Radio 11/3/2021 - The Best Time of the Year Nov 03, 2021

This is the 11/3/21 episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from Kentucky, Colorado, Minnesota, and Arkansas. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more. For more content that's relevant right now, check out these articles from Wired To Hunt:

How to Hunt the Whitetail Rut in Big Woods – Beau Martonik

What is the Best Day of the Whitetail Rut? – Spencer Neuharth

The Rules of the Whitetail Rut – Mark Kenyon

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Ep. 474: Foundations - Mastering the Best Part of the Rut Nov 02, 2021

There is no better week for most deer hunters than the second week of November, but it’s still not an easy proposition for a lot of us. This is the crux of this week’s show, where Tony lays out the case for how exactly to make the most of each day of the rut.

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Ep. 473: Bill Winke's Evolving Approach to the Whitetail Rut Oct 28, 2021

This week on the show, I’m joined by legendary whitetail bowhunter Bill Winke to discuss his best practices for hunting the whitetail rut and how his approach has evolved in recent years as he’s shifted from hunting his own properties to new, unmanaged ground.

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Ep. 472: Rut Fresh Radio 10/27/2021 - The Rutting Moon Oct 27, 2021

This is the 10/27/21 episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from Kansas, New Jersey, Mississippi, and Indiana. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more. For more content that's relevant right now, check out these articles from Wired To Hunt:

This Strategy Will Help You Kill More Rutting Bucks – Alex Gyllstrom

The Pros and Cons of Rubber Boots for Archery Hunting – Beau Martonik

3 Reasons Hunters Fail During the Rut – Tony Peterson

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Ep. 471: Foundations - Rut Timing Realities Oct 26, 2021

Today’s show is dedicated to playing a pre-rut and rut strategy according to exactly what day it is, and just what your in-field observations are telling you about the timing of the breeding season.

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Ep. 470: How the Right Rut Mindset Helps You Kill More Bucks with Brodie Swisher Oct 21, 2021

This week on the show, guest host Tony Peterson talks to Brodie Swisher. They discus Brodie's strategies for calling during the pre-rut, grinding out long days during the heart of the breeding season, and why Brody never misses a sunrise in the November woods.

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How to Rattle in a Buck on Public Land – John Eberhart

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Ep. 469: Rut Fresh Radio 10/20/2021 - Biggest Buck in Rut Fresh History Oct 20, 2021

This is the 10/20/21 episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from Iowa, Tennessee, Michigan, and Louisiana. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more. For more content that's relevant right now, check out these articles from Wired To Hunt:

The Land Feature Too Many Deer Hunters Ignore – Beau Martonik

How to Sight in a Bow in 25 Minutes – Tony Hansen

How Adam Hays Finds the Biggest Buck on a Property – Emily Kantner

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Ep. 468: Foundations - Don’t Jump the Gun on the Rut Oct 19, 2021

On today’s episode of Wired To Hunt Foundations, Tony explores a topic that gets a lot of bowhunters into trouble—thinking that the rut is going to happen long before it actually does.

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Ep. 467: Building a Ground Game for Whitetails with Travis Glassman Oct 14, 2021

Today on the show, we're joined by Kansas bowhunter Travis Glassman for a deep-dive on ground hunting tactics for whitetails, including using natural and pop-up blinds, spot-and-stalking, and aggressive silhouette decoy plays. AND, as a special bonus, Dan Johnson of Nine Finger Chronicles joins me for a quick introductory conversation covering our hopes and plans for the 2021 hunting season.

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Ep. 466: Rut Fresh Radio 10/13/2021 - October Optimism Oct 13, 2021

This is 2021's seventh episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from South Dakota, New York, Alabama, and Illinois. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more. For more content that's relevant right now, check out these articles:

3 Places to Kill a Buck During the October Lull – Alex Gyllstrom

How to Deer Hunt a Staging Area – Tony Peterson

How to Kill a Buck in October – Mark Kenyon

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Ep. 465: Foundations - Hunt the Right Scrapes, Right Now Oct 12, 2021

Scrape hunting is often thought of as being a worthwhile strategy from the bow opener until the rut winds down, but on today’s episode, Tony explains why your best bet for killing a buck on a scrape is actually in mid-October.

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Ep. 464: Finding Whitetails Fast with Levi Morgan Oct 07, 2021

Today on the show, we're joined by world champion archery and bowhunter Levi Morgan to break down his techniques and practices for finding, scouting and hunting whitetails when time is short.

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Ep. 463: Rut Fresh Radio 10/6/2021 - Beating the October Lull Oct 06, 2021

This is 2021's sixth episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Oklahoma. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more. For more content that's relevant right now, check out these articles:

3 Places to Kill a Buck During the October Lull – Alex Gyllstrom

How to Deer Hunt a Staging Area – Tony Peterson

How to Kill a Buck in October – Mark Kenyon

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Ep. 462: Foundations - Staging Areas and Overlooked Whitetail Hotspots Oct 05, 2021

On today’s episode, Tony discusses his strategy for figuring out where the bucks relocate to after a couple of weeks of hunting pressure ushers them into survival mode.

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Ep. 461: The Art of the "Whitetail Pivot" with Jared Shaffer Sep 30, 2021

Today on the show, we're joined by DIY West Virginia bowhunter Jared Shaffer to explore the art and science of making quick adjustments and hard pivots in strategy when chasing whitetails.

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How to Deer Hunt Standing Corn – John Eberhart

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Ep. 460: Rut Fresh Radio 9/29/2021 - Opening Day Mentality Sep 29, 2021

This is 2021's fifth episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, and Ohio. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more. For more content that's relevant right now, check out these articles:

Everything I Use on DIY, Out-of-State Deer Hunts – Mark Kenyon

A Guaranteed Way to Ruin Any Deer Hunt – Tony Peterson

The Truth About Frontal Shots on Deer – Dylan Tramp

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Ep. 459: Foundations - The Dying Gasp of Summertime Patterns Sep 28, 2021

On today’s show, Tony breaks down what to do when you’re unsuccessful on the opener and are now considering laying low unit the rut looms closer.

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Ep. 458: Secrets to Finding October Whitetails on Pressured Ground, with Zach Fleer Sep 23, 2021

On today's show, guest host Tony Peterson talk to Zach Fleer. They discusses not only why Zach loves hunting public ground in his home state of Missouri, but also how he goes about finding deer concentrations during the first couple weeks of October.

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Best Food Sources for Big Woods Whitetails – Beau Martonik

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Ep. 457: Rut Fresh Radio 9/22/2021 - Buck Movement in Rain Sep 22, 2021

This is 2021's fourth episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from Minnesota, Florida, Montana, and Wisconsin. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more.If you want more content that's relevant for hunters right now, check out these articles:

How to Kill a Buck in High Wind – Tony Peterson

Why September is the Best Month to Hunt Scrapes – Tony Hansen

Should You Deer Hunt in the Rain? – Mark Kenyon

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Ep. 456: Foundations - Seeking That Opening Week Glory Sep 21, 2021

Today on the show, Tony discusses the dos and don’ts of opening week, and breaks down how hunters should work off of their summer scouting, but also be open to fresh sign and what it tells us.

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Ep. 455: Dissecting September Success and Failure with Clay Newcomb, Josh Hillyard, and Justin Michau Sep 16, 2021

Today on the show, we're dissecting two unique September whitetail hunts -- my public land hunt in the western US, and Clay Newcomb's on private land in Canada -- with the goal of understanding what we did right, what we did wrong, and what we can all learn from these experiences.

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How Mark Drury Predicts Buck Movement Based on Wind – Emily Kantner

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Ep. 454: Rut FreshRadio 9/15/21 - The September Shift Sep 15, 2021

This is 2021's third episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. This week he talks to whitetailers from Kentucky, North Dakota, Virginia, and Wyoming. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more. If you want more content that's relevant for hunters right now, check out these articles:

How to Deer Hunt Big Tracts of Public Land – Tony Peterson

How to Set Up a Ground Blind that Won’t Spook Deer – Mark Kenyon

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Ep. 453: Foundations - Big Buck Setups on Moving Water Sep 14, 2021

On today’s episode, Tony talks about his favorite kind of landscape feature -- moving water. Nothing forces deer movement more if you know how to use it, which is the topic of this whole show.

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Ep. 452: Perfecting the Run-N-Gun Whitetail Strategy with Greg Godfrey Sep 09, 2021

Today on the show we're diving in to all things run-n-gun whitetails - including advice on the most important qualities in mobile gear, different ascent systems, how to become more quiet and efficient, scouting on the fly, and picking the right tree. Joining us is Greg Godfrey of Tethrd Nation, a diehard mobile bowhunter and saddle hunting fanatic.

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Ep. 451: Rut Fresh Radio 9/8/21 - Four Dead Bucks Sep 08, 2021

This is 2021's second episode of Rut Fresh Radio! In each show, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more.

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How Volume Hunting Could Save Your Season

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Ep. 450: Foundations - Standing Water Whitetails and the H20 Connection Sep 07, 2021

On today’s show, Tony discusses some of his favorite strategies for finding secluded seeps, ponds and cattle tanks, as well as how he hunts them.

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Ep. 449: Master September with Shawn Luchtel, Dave Skinner, Brennan Nading, and Greg Godfrey Sep 02, 2021

This week on the show, I'm joined by Shawn Luchtel, Dave Skinner, Brennan Nading, and Greg Godfrey, as we discuss what it takes to make the most out of early season opportunities.

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Ep. 448: Rut Fresh Radio 9/1/21 Sep 01, 2021

Today on the show, Rut Fresh returns for its sixth season! In each episode, Spencer interviews hunters across the country to get the latest intel on whitetail buck movement. They discuss trends like weather patterns, moon phases, crop status, hunting pressure, sign making, and more.

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The Best Setups for Killing a Velvet Buck

How to Kill a Whitetail Buck on Opening Day

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How to E-Scout Big Woods for Whitetails

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Ep. 447: Foundations - The Last Essential Work of the Pre-Season Aug 31, 2021

On today’s show, Tony breaks down the reality of the kind of work that we should have totally squared away in the immediate pre-season, and what to do if you don’t feel like you’re ready for the opener.

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Ep. 446: Chasing Public Whitetails from South to North with Tyler Jones and KC Smith Aug 26, 2021

Today on the show I'm joined by Texas bowhunters Tyler Jones and KC Smith, from The Element, to discuss their experiences hunting public land whitetails from their homes in the South all the way up to the Midwest and Great Plains.

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Ep. 445: Foundations - Evaluating Your Whitetail Ambush Options Aug 24, 2021

On today’s episode, Tony discusses the stands that we should all have up by now if we have the option to pre-set sites. He also explains what to do if you’re a saddle hunter, or if you hunt public land and can’t get your stands up ahead of the season.

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Ep. 444: What Would Zach Ferenbaugh Do? Aug 19, 2021

This week on the show, we're running public land bowhunting specialist Zach Ferenbaugh of The Hunting Public through the "What Would You Do?" gauntlet, posing him a series of challenging deer hunting scenarios to see exactly how he'd handle them.

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Ep. 443: Foundations - Do You Need More Boots-On-The-Ground Scouting? Aug 17, 2021

Today’s episode is all about whitetail self-reflection, and whether there is still scouting or treestand work that needs to be done as we creep ever closer to opening day.

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Ep. 442: What Would Adam Hays Do? Aug 12, 2021

This week on the show, we're running big buck bowhunting specialist Adam Hays, of Team 200, through the "What Would You Do?" gauntlet - posing him a series of challenging deer hunting scenarios to see exactly how he'd handle them.

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Ep. 441: Foundations - Treat Whitetail Glassing Sessions Like a Rifle Hunt Aug 10, 2021

On today’s show, Tony goes further into the topic of long-range glassing to describe his favorite strategy for laying eyes on bachelor groups that live on pressured ground.

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Ep. 440: What Would Michael Hunsucker Do? (And BONUS Conservation News!) Aug 05, 2021

This week on the show, we've got a two-parter. In part one, we're joined by John Gale of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers to discuss one of the most substantial and exciting new pieces of wildlife conservation legislation to be proposed in decades, the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. Then, we chat with Mike Hunsucker of Heartland Bowhunter to see how he'd handle our gauntlet of difficult hypothetical deer hunting situations.

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Ep. 439: Foundations - The Long Lost Art of Long-Range Glassing Aug 03, 2021

On today’s show, Tony makes the case for dusting off your binos and spotting scope to glass summertime bucks like we used to before trail cameras became so popular.

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Ep. 438: How to Get Your Head in the Whitetail Game, with Tim Kent Jul 29, 2021

On today's show, guest host Tony Peterson talks with New York bowhunter Tim Kent. They discuss how Tim has changed his mental and physical strategies over time to not only fall deeper in love with whitetail hunting, but to stay focused throughout the entirety of the season.

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Ep. 437: Foundations - Trail Camera Recon Realities Jul 27, 2021

On today’s show, Tony explores the various scenarios we all deal with when it comes to summertime trail camera images and how to stay the course, or adapt to new information as it comes to you.

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Ep. 436: What Would Jeff Sturgis Do? Jul 22, 2021

This week on the show, I'm joined by Jeff Sturgis of Whitetail Habitat Solutions to run him through a series of challenging hypothetical deer hunting scenarios and see how he'd handle them.

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Ep. 435: Foundations - Developing a Whitetail Grocery List Jul 20, 2021

On today’s episode, Tony explains why the mid-summer months are a great time to start inventorying available food sources on your deer ground.

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Ep. 434: Setting Up the Perfect Whitetail Bow with Jace Bauserman Jul 15, 2021

On today's show, western bowhunter turned whitetail junkie Jace Bauserman discusses his reasoning behind exactly how he sets up his whitetail bows in order to be as lethal in the deer woods as possible.

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Ep. 433: Foundations - Cell Cams and the Changing Scouting Game Jul 13, 2021

On today’s show, Tony explores the topic of cellular cameras. He argues for -- and against -- trail cameras in the deer woods, and explains why you shouldn’t rely solely on cameras for your summertime scouting.

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Ep. 432: A Deer Season in the Life of Mario Trafficante Jul 08, 2021

Today on the show, I'm joined by Mario Trafficante of The Hunting Beast to walk through how he approaches scouting, stand set-up, and understanding deer behavior through each phase of the hunting season.

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Ep. 431: Foundations - A Trail Camera Overview Jul 06, 2021

Today on the show, Tony breaks down trail camera choices and explains the various features of most available models (and why they matter to your scouting efforts).

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Ep. 430: Jon McRoberts and the Story of One Buck's 185-Mile Rut Journey Jul 01, 2021

On today's show, guest host Tony Peterson chats with Dr. Jon McRoberts about the Missouri deer research he led, which discovered how far some bucks are capable of traveling throughout the fall.

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Ep. 429: Foundations - Scouting Summer Whitetails, Right Where They Live Jun 29, 2021

Today on the show, Tony makes his case for why he thinks we should all spend more time in the woods - even during the summer months when it’s bound to be hot, buggy and generally miserable.

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Ep. 428: Solving the Whitetail Puzzle with Jarrod Erdody Jun 24, 2021

Today on the show, I'm joined by Jarrod Erdody, most well known from his appearances on the Whitetail Addictions TV show and his Nextbuk Outdoors DVDs, and we're discussing his analytical approach to solving the whitetail puzzle.

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Ep. 427: Foundations - Taking E-Scouting for Whitetails to a Granular Level Jun 22, 2021

Today on the show, Tony discusses the subtle terrain features, food sources, water sources, and stand sites you should look for when really digging into your e-scouting efforts.

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Ep. 426: All of the Ways Deer and Dogs Are Connected With Jeremy Moore Jun 17, 2021

Today on the show, guest host Tony Peterson interviews dog trainer and avid bowhunter, Jeremy Moore. Topics range from blood tracking with dogs, to the weird ways in which sporting dogs can help you improve as a whitetail hunter.

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Ep. 425: Foundations - Big-Picture E-Scouting for Whitetails Jun 15, 2021

Today on the show, Tony breaks down taking a macro view of e-scouting for whitetails, whether you’re hunting at home or on the road.

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Ep. 424: Summer Scouting, Prep, and Big Wired To Hunt News with Spencer Neuharth, Tony Peterson, and Hayden Sammak Jun 10, 2021

Today on the show, we answer a pile of listener questions about summer whitetail scouting and prep-work, AND share big news about the future of Wired to Hunt.

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Ep. 423: Foundations - Why You Should Develop a True Love of Deer Scouting Jun 08, 2021

On this inaugural episode of Wired To Hunt Foundations, Mark and Tony kick it off with a discussion on why they teamed up to create this new mini-series. After that, you’ll hear Tony make his best case possible for why everyone should learn to foster a deep love all types of deer scouting.

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Ep. 422: Uncovering a Whitetail Wonderland with Janis Putelis Jun 03, 2021

Today on the show, I'm joined by Janis Putelis to discuss the scouting, stand prep, and habitat improvement projects the two of recently took on while visiting his Wisconsin family hunting property.

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Ep. 421: What Would Dan Johnson Do? May 27, 2021

Today, I’ve got the one and only Dan Johnson of Sportsmen's Nation on the show and I’m running him through the "What would you do?" gauntlet of challenging deer hunting situations to see exactly how he would handle them.

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Ep. 420: An Antler Geek's Manifesto with Tony Hansen May 20, 2021

Today on the show, I'm joined by longtime whitetail addict and outdoor writer Tony Hansen to discuss his new book, "An Antler Geeks Manifesto: The Foundational Principles of a DIY Deer Hunter."

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Ep. 419: Why Discomfort (and Hunting) Makes Us Healthier and Happier, with Michael Easter May 13, 2021

Today I’m joined by Michael Easter to discuss his fascinating new book, The Comfort Crisis, and his surprising case for getting uncomfortable and, not coincidentally, how perfectly hunting fits into this suggested way of living.

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Ep. 418: Planning a DIY Whitetail Trip with Tony Peterson May 06, 2021

Today on the show, I'm joined by Wired to Hunt contributor Tony Peterson to break down everything you need to know to plan and execute a successful DIY whitetail hunting trip.

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Ep 417: 10 Actions You Can Take Today for Conservation with Sam Soholt Apr 29, 2021

Today on the show, I’m joined by Sam Soholt, cofounder of Public Land Tees and well known for his Public Land Bus Adventures, and we’re diving into 10 very specific actions you can take today for conservation.

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Ep. 416: What's New in Private and Public Land Conservation Policy with Whit Fosburgh Apr 22, 2021

Today on the show I’m joined by Whit Fosburgh, the President and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, to discuss the private and public land conservation related policies, bills, and initiatives that hunters and anglers should be keeping tabs on over the coming years.

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Ep. 415: DIY On-the-Ground Conservation Work with Adam Keith and Matt Dye Apr 15, 2021

Today on the show, I’m joined by wildlife habitat consultants Adam Keith and Matt Dye to discuss on-the-ground conservation projects you can employ on your own ground to help wildlife, native plants and the environment as a whole.

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Ep. 414: Where Public Lands Stand with Randy Newberg Apr 08, 2021

Today on the show I’m joined by the one and only Randy Newberg to explore the current state of affairs of public lands in America and the topics, issues and policies we hunters need to be paying attention to and taking action on.

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Ep. 413: Aggressive On-the-Ground Tactics for Whitetails with Josh Ilderton Apr 01, 2021

Today on the show, I’m joined by West Virginia bowhunter Josh Ilderton to discuss his aggressive on-the-ground tactics for hunting whitetails.

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Ep. 412: Swamp Hunting Masterclass with Joe Rentmeester, Doug White, and Andy May Mar 25, 2021

Today on the show we’re back for another habitat specific roundtable with our focus today being how to hunt deer in swamps, marshes, and wetlands, from Wisconsin all the way down to Florida. Joining me is Joe Rentmeester, Doug White, and Andy May.

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Ep. 411: What Would Ben Rising Do? Mar 18, 2021

Today on the show, I'm joined by Ohio whitetail hunting addict Ben Rising to explore exactly how he’d handle some of the most challenging situations and decisions you might encounter in the whitetail hunting world.

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Ep. 410: Fighting for the Future of Hunting with Clay Newcomb Mar 11, 2021

Today on the show, I’m joined by Clay Newcomb to discuss the murky future of hunting in America, and actionable ways to ensure that this lifestyle and pursuit is around for many generations to come.

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Ep. 409: Mountain Buck Hunting Masterclass with Johnny Stewart, Beau Martonik, and Andy May Mar 04, 2021

This week, we’re continuing our habitat specific deep-dive series, and today the focus is on mountain country, like the steep country of Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Ohio, New Hampshire, and beyond. Joining us to dissect how to hunt these regions are expert whitetail bowhunters Johnny Stewart, Beau Martonik, and Andy May.

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Ep. 408: The Future of the Back 40 with the National Deer Association Feb 25, 2021

This week on the show, I’m joined by Nick Pinizzotto and Hank Forester of the National Deer Association to discuss the future of the Back 40 property, the Field to Fork new hunter mentorship program, and our Back 40 to Fork giveaway.

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Ep. 407: Non-Resident Woes, Shed Antlers, and 2021 Hunting Plans with Dan Johnson Feb 18, 2021

Today on the show, we’re taking a break from hardcore strategy and deer hunting deep dives, and instead simply kicking back and catching up with long time Wired to Hunt contributor and deer hunting mad man Dan "Nine Fingers" Johnson.

Topics discussed:

Cold weather and herd health
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Unethical hunters/poachers
Losing access
Getting through the offseason

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Ep. 406: 10 Off-Season Tasks For Your Best Season Ever with Tony Peterson Feb 11, 2021

Today on the show, I’m joined by DIY public land bow hunting guru Tony Peterson to explore 10 different off-season tasks that can help you on your path towards your best season ever.

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Ep. 405: 2021 State of the Whitetail Union with Kip Adams Feb 04, 2021

Today on the show, I'm joined by Kip Adams of the National Deer Association to discuss the issues, news, and trends most impacting the future of deer and deer hunting in 2021 and beyond.

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Ep. 404: Open Country Hunting Masterclass with Jared Scheffler, Eddie Claypool, and Andy May Jan 28, 2021

This week, we're continuing our habitat specific deep-dive series, and today the focus is on open country like Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and similar locales. Joining us to dissect how to hunt these regions are expert whitetail bowhunters Jared Scheffler, Eddie Claypool, and Andy May.

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Ep. 403: Hill Country Hunting Masterclass with Justin Wright, Joe Elsinger, and Andy May Jan 21, 2021

Today on the show, I'm joined by a phenomenal panel of DIY whitetail experts to dive deep into all aspects of hunting deer in hill country -- my guests being Justin Wright, Joe Elsinger, and Andy May.

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Ep. 402: What Can Be Learned From the 2020 Hunting Season Jan 14, 2021

Today on the show, I'm joined by Spencer Neuharth to review the top events, trends, and nation-wide lessons we can all learn from the 2020 hunting season.

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Ep. 401: Dan Jajo Killed His First Deer! Jan 07, 2021

Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Dan Jajo -- the new hunter we documented through the Back 40 series -- to hear the inspiring story of how he recently killed his very first deer.

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Ep. 400: New Years Resolutions and Late Season Firearm Advice Dec 31, 2020

This week on the show, I'm joined by Josh "Furter" Hillyard to reflect back on the 2020 season and examine the highs and lows of the past four months. Then we follow that up with a great conversation with Luke Thorkildsen of Weatherby about late season firearm do's, don'ts, and maintenance.

Topics discussed:

Late season hunting plans
Highs and lows of 2020
Chasing target bucks
Resolutions for the New Year
Weather and firearms
Firearm field care
Firearm maintenance and maintenance mistakes

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Ep. 399: Late Season Hunting and Habitat Improvement with Rob Haubry Dec 24, 2020

Today on the show, we’re joined by wildlife and habitat consultant Rob Haubry to discuss late season hunting and ideas for improving deer and wildlife habitat.

Topics discussed:

Late season hunting plans
Hunting small properties
Developing small properties
Picking a starting point for land improvement
Creating food plots
Improving cover

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Ep. 398: Late Season Tactics and the Helium Balloon Theory Dec 17, 2020

Today on the show, I'm joined by Tony Peterson to answer listener questions on topics ranging from killing does, to finding late season bucks in warm weather, to whether or not helium balloons can lead you to big bucks.

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Ep. 397: Rut Fresh Radio 12/16/20 Dec 16, 2020

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

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Ep. 396: How to Learn From a “Failed” Hunt with Janis Putelis Dec 10, 2020

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

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Ep. 395: Rut Fresh Radio 12/9/20 Dec 09, 2020

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

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Ep. 394: How I Killed My #1 Target Buck in Michigan Dec 03, 2020

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

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Ep. 393: Rut Fresh Radio 12/2/20 Dec 02, 2020

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 December

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Indiana
Alabama
South Dakota
New York

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Ep. 392: Mastering December with Don Higgins, Neil Dougherty, Gabe Adair, and Will Brantley Nov 26, 2020

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

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Ep. 391: Rut Fresh Radio 11/25/20 Nov 25, 2020

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

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Ep. 390: I Missed a Buck, Now What? Nov 19, 2020

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

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Ep. 389: Rut Fresh Radio 11/18/20 Nov 18, 2020

Today on the show we're getting from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics from deer hunters across the country.

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Mississippi
Nebraska
Illinois
New Hampshire

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Ep. 388: Overcoming the Challenges of the Whitetail Rut Nov 12, 2020

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

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Ep. 387: Rut Fresh Radio 11/11/20 Nov 11, 2020

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

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Ep. 386: Rut Hunting Public and Pressured Land with Aaron Warbritton and Greg Clements Nov 05, 2020

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

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Ep. 385: Rut Fresh Radio 11/4/20 Nov 04, 2020

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

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Ep. 384: Hunting the Whitetail Rut with Andrae D’Acquisto Oct 29, 2020

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

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Ep. 383: Rut Fresh Radio 10/28/20 Oct 28, 2020

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

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Ep. 382: Mastering the Mind for Better Hunting with Ryan Holiday Oct 22, 2020

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

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Ep. 381: Rut Fresh Radio 10/21/20 Oct 21, 2020

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

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Ep. 380: Dad's First Bow Buck and the Back 40 Transformation Oct 15, 2020

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"

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Ep. 379: Rut Fresh Radio 10/14/20 Oct 14, 2020

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

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Ep. 378: What Would Andy May Do? Oct 08, 2020

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

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Ep. 377: Rut Fresh Radio 10/7/20 Oct 08, 2020

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 second week of October.

States covered:

Wyoming
Indiana
Louisiana
New York
Iowa

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Ep. 376: Mastering October with Jeff Sturgis, Adam Hays, Dan Infalt, and more Oct 01, 2020

Today on the show we’re hearing from six different whitetail experts about the challenges and opportunities presented to deer hunters by the month of October. Joining me is Adam Hays, Jeff Sturgis, Mark Drury, Dan Infalt, Bernie Barringer, and Gordon Whittington.

Topics discussed:

The early October opportunity
Understanding the October shift
The importance of fronts
The end of mont venn diagram effect
What makes October such a tough month for many people
How to decide whether you should be aggressive or passive during mid October
How to push into buck bedrooms in October and when to do it
Why some people think late October is the very best time of the entire season to kill a giant buck
How to use the weather forecast to pick the perfect days to hunt in October
Should you hunt mornings in October?
How to pick stand sites in late October
The importance of scrapes at this time of year

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Ep. 375: Rut Fresh Radio 9/30/20 Sep 30, 2020

Today on the show we're getting from-the-field updates on current deer behavior, activity, and tactics from deer hunters across the country for the first week of October.

States covered:

Minnesota
Tennessee
Michigan
Kansas
Ohio

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Ep. 374: Big Woods, Big Scrapes, Big Bucks with Troy Pottenger Sep 24, 2020

Today on the show I’m joined by whitetail addict Troy Pottenger to discuss his unique methods for targeting big mature public land bucks in the big woods, big hill country he calls home.

Topics discussed:

The unique areas Troy hunts whitetails
How his techniques have worked across the South, Midwest, and beyond
Breaking down huge chunks of public land into more manageable sections
Spring and summer scouting
The terrain features that mountain bucks are attracted to
Elevations of most activity
How to locate bedding in big hill country
The importance of community scrapes in big woods settings
How to locate and identify these best scrapes
Creating the ultimate mock scrapes
Pro tips for running trail cameras on mock scrapes
The importance of mock rubs
Setting up bulletproof stand sites
Wind considerations in the hills and mountains

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Ep. 373: Rut Fresh Radio 9/23/20 Sep 23, 2020

Today on the show we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we get from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics each week from deer hunters across the country.

States covered:

Michigan
Delaware
Missouri
North Carolina
South Dakota

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Ep. 372: What Would Tony Peterson Do? Sep 17, 2020

Today on the show we're running acclaimed public land bowhunter Tony Peterson through a series of challenging hypothetical deer hunting scenarios to better understand his deer hunting thought process and strategies.

Topics discussed:

Tony's thoughts on the Back 40 and plans for November
What would you do if hot weather rolled in for your week long out-of-state hunt?
How would you approach a mid-October hunt in Iowa if you had just a long weekend to fill your much-anticipated tag?
If you pass red hot sign on the way to a prepared location, should you stop and hunt right there?
How to identify buck concentrations
How to handle a hunting spot sabotage?
You find great sign but you have no tree stand - hunt on the ground or go grab a stand a come back?
If you could only hunt one day of the season, what would it be?
Would you take a 50 yard shot at a whitetail?

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Ep. 371: Rut Fresh Radio 9/16/20 Sep 16, 2020

Today on the show we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we get from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics each week from deer hunters across the country.

States covered:

Michigan
Montana
Georgia
South Dakota
New Jersey
Wisconsin

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Ep. 370: The Trials and Tribulations of Public Land Deer Hunting Sep 10, 2020

Today on the show we discuss the trials and tribulations of public land deer hunting and how to deal with these challenges - using the story of our recent Idaho hunt as an example.

Topics discussed:

How the story of our recent Idaho hunt can serve as an example for future trips and ways to adjust
The power of the first sit - and the downfall of future sits
Adjusting to hunting pressure
Dealing with random adversity on traveling hunts
How to stay positive in the face of challenges
Learning new ground on the fly
When and how to scout public land on a short trip
Balancing the hard work of a hunt and still trying to have fun
Sabotage
Setting standards on a public land hunt
Taking a punch and getting back up

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Ep. 369: Rut Fresh Radio 9/9/20 Sep 09, 2020

Today on the show we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we get from-the-field updates on deer behavior, activity, and tactics each week from across the country.

States covered:

Idaho
South Carolina
North Dakota
Kentucky
Nebraska

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Ep. 368: 10 Steps to Your Best Deer Hunting Season Ever Sep 03, 2020

Today on the show we discuss ten steps to take and keep in mind this year in pursuit of your best deer hunting season ever AND we discuss our first hunt of the year in Idaho.

Topics discussed:

The importance of the first sit
The power of positive thinking and negative preparations
Ask why
Not slacking on access and exit
The game of inches
Executing on a gameplan
The importance of scouting more
Picking your times and striking at the right moments
How to look at your hunting spots with fresh eyes
Control what you can, accept what you can't
A final pep talk for the season

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Ep. 367: Goals, Hopes, and Hitlists for 2020 Aug 27, 2020

Today on the show I'm joined by Dan Johnson to break down our goals, hopes, and hitlists for the 2020 deer hunting season.

Topics discussed:

Setting the stage for the upcoming hunting season
The return of "Tran"
My gameplan to hunt for my #1 target buck in Michigan
Strategic improvements on my local Michigan farm
The latest Back 40 projects
Expectations for the Back 40
Dan's updated Michigan plan and expectations
Renewed optimism for my Idaho public land whitetail hunt
Dan's top target bucks in Iowa
Areas of improvement for 2020
How our goals and expectations have changed over the years

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Ep. 366: Hunting Down a Target Buck with Andrae D’Acquisto Aug 20, 2020

Today on the show I'm joined by Andrae Daquisto to discuss the aggressive scouting and hunting tactics that have made him, in many people’s eyes, one of the very best deer hunters in the country.

Topics discussed:

Is off-season scouting a waste of time?
What should we be doing in the late summer leading into hunting season?
How Andrae identifies his target buck for a given year and why he prefers to make his shoot or don't shoot decisions well ahead of the season
How Andrae approaches the early season
Andrae's unique in-season scouting
The sign that prompts Andrae to stop scouting and start hunting
When to hunt, when to scout
How to scout without over-pressuring deer
How trailcams fit into Andrae's strategy today
How to identify buck beds and what to do when you find one
The full scoop on the Bump and Dump
Thoughts on finding and hunting "bulletproof" stand set-ups
Advanced wind strategies
Why Andrae hates the rut

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Ep. 365: What Would Mark Drury Do? Aug 13, 2020

Today on the show I’m joined by Mark Drury to run through a series of hypothetical deer hunting scenarios ranging from small property habitat improvements, to dealing with hunting competition from the neighbors, to patterning specific bucks during the rut.

Topics discussed:

What would Mark do if he lost of his farms/leases?
What would the ideal small 40 acre farm look like if Mark Drury had to start all over again?
How Mark would analyze photos/sightings prior to the season after discovering a new target deer
What Mark does on the night before the season opener
Would Mark hunt opening day or wait, if he had bad weather conditions?
How would Mark hunt a 20 degree temperature drop on October 14th?
What would Mark do if he spotted an early hot doe in mid-October?
What would Mark do if he saw a buck move out of range in the same location two out of three days?
What to do if you get busted by a buck?
Should you swing for the fences the day before gun season?
One day and one spot to kill a buck, where would it be?

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Ep. 364: What Would Dan Infalt Do? Aug 06, 2020

Today on the show I'm joined by renowned whitetail bowhunter and founder of The Hunting Beast Dan Infalt to explore how he'd tackle a series of tough hypothetical deer hunting scenarios from the swamps of public land to private land farm ground.

Topics discussed:

What would Dan do if he glassed up a world class buck in mid-August while driving back roads
How Dan would attempt to keep tabs on a giant buck without other people noticing
How would Dan hunt a property different if there were 10 other hunters on it VS just him
How Dan would go about locating a specific target buck
How Dan identifies farm land buck beds from the maps
How to access a property without bedded bucks spotting you
What Dan would do if he inherited a piece of private land
What Dan would do if he was busted by a buck while setting up a stand
How Dan sneaks in and sets up on deer
Dealing with swirling winds
Dealing with long tough spells in the woods
What Dan does when he fills a tag early
His top stand and date for a sure-fire buck kill

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Ep. 363: What Would Steve Bartylla Do? Jul 30, 2020

Today on the show I'm joined by outdoor writer and whitetail consultant Steve Bartylla for his take on a series of hypothetical deer hunting scenarios varying from private land habitat improvements to public land hunting tactics.

Topics discussed:

What would Steve to a new lease if he only had two weekends in August to improve it?
What to do if you have to share a great, but small, hunting property with a family member who hunts poorly
What would you do if your target buck is daylight active leading up to opening day, but the first few days of the season have horrible conditions and wind?
How to get good trailcam intel if baiting is banned in your state?
A mid-October cold front hits and you can only hunt the next morning or the evening several day later - which do you pick?
What to do after missing a buck
What to do when spotting a cruising buck out of range during the rut
How to entice a buck onto your property if he beds on the neighbors
What would you do if you could no longer hunt in November?
Where would you hunt on Oct 1 VS Nov 25 VS Dec 7?

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Ep. 362: What Would John Eberhart Do? Jul 23, 2020

Today on the show I'm joined by the legendary DIY Michigan bowhunter John Eberhart to discuss what exactly he would do in some of the deer hunting world’s toughest scenarios.

Topics discussed:

How John's 2020 whitetail preparations are coming
What would John do if he gained permission on a new property at the end of August with only one weekend to prep?
It's October 1 and you have to choose between a dynamite apple tree set or a lone oak, which do you choose?
What should you do when another hunter comes crashing through your spot?
What does John Eberhart do when a mature buck busts him?
What to do when you discover hot sign but there's no good tree to hang from?
Should you move the next day after seeing a mature buck move out of range?
What would John do on the very first day of a 5 day public land rut hunt on a brand new property he's never seen?
How has John's trail camera philosophy evolved in recent years?
How has the increased know-how of the average hunter impacted John's success and tactics?
John's top day to hunt and #1 stand location

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Ep. 361: Islands, Big Woods, and Northeast Bucks with John Altman Jul 16, 2020

Today on the show I'm joined by John Altman, of the new whitetail show Sea Bucks, to discuss his unique tactics for hunting mature bucks across the islands and big woods of the Northeast.

Topics discussed:

Why island hunting is a sneaky effective way to hunt mature bucks
Tips for accessing islands to hunt deer
How wind and available space impact how you hunt islands
How John killed a 12+ year old island buck
Annual patterns for Northeast deer
Scouting and locating mature bucks in the big woods of the Northeast
Dissecting stand set-ups for big woods deer
How do calling and rattling work in the big woods
Tracking deer on foot

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Ep. 360: A New Era in Deer Conservation with Nick Pinizzotto, Kip Adams, and Lindsay Thomas Jr Jul 09, 2020

Today on the show I'm joined by Nick Pinizzotto, Kip Adams, and Lindsay Thomas Jr to discuss one of the most significant changes in the deer conservation world in decades - the merging of the Quality Deer Management Association and the National Deer Alliance into a brand new organization.

Topics discussed:

Why the QDMA and NDA are merging into a new organization
The mission of the new organization
How will this impact deer and deer hunters?
What to expect for prior QDMA members
Will there still be a management and habitat focus in this new organization?
Thoughts on the legacy of QDMA and the ending of an era
What the National Deer Alliance leadership learned over its five years of existence
What NDA can bring to the new org from a policy perspective
The big wins and wishes that the new org hopes to see come to fruition
Why we the hunters are the most important part of this new era in deer conservation
What we need to do in the coming day and years to make a positive difference for deer

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Ep. 359: The Evolution of our Summer Whitetail Prep Jul 02, 2020

Today on the show I’m joined by Dan Johnson to recap our latest summer whitetail projects and evolving thought processes around summertime deer prep.

Topics discussed:

Our latest debacles in parenting and the outdoors
Catching up on Mark and Dan BS
Hypothetical dream bucks
The evolution of Mark and Dan's summer trail camera processes
Scouting new public land
Why we don't set many tree stands in the spring or summer anymore
Summertime preparations to hunt a single specific buck
Dan's new plans for Gnarley Charlie
Marks latest plans to hunt for Tran
Concerns around Mark's early September whitetail hunt prospects
Mark's part-time move
Our favorite reoccurring segment

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Ep. 358: Finding the Buck of Your Dreams with Heath Cisco Jun 25, 2020

Today on the show I’m joined by DIY bowhunter and Whitetail Addictions team member Heath Cisco to discuss in detail exactly how he locates, studies, and moves in on top tier whitetail bucks.

Topics discussed:

How Heath and his hunting buddy Justin Hollandsworth handle the sharing of hunting properties
How to improve your mock scrapes
Setting high goals for your hunting season
Seeking out top tier bucks
Summer scouting for target deer
Trail camera strategies for specific bucks
Walking the fine line of scouting VS pressure during the season
Locating specific buck bedding areas and how to determine if it's a big buck
What to do when you find a big buck track
Aggressive hang-and-hunt tactics
What to do when you visually bump a buck while scouting
How bucks act differently between farm country and hill country
How the biggest bucks behave and use wind differently

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Ep. 357: Getting Out of Your Deer Hunting Comfort Zone with Justin Hollandsworth Jun 18, 2020

Today on the show I’m joined by Justin Hollandsworth of Whitetail Addictions TV to discuss high risk high reward tactics that lead to DIY deer hunting success and much more.

Topics discussed:

Doing something whitetail related every day
How Andrae D'acquisto influenced Justin's deer hunting mindset
Scouting new properties aggressively VS staying out
The value of hot sign VS year old sign
Identifying and patterning specific bucks
The early October morning taboo
How to hunt "edge winds" and ways to make it work
When to swing for the fences
Trailcam positioning
Hunting an area VS hunting the tree
How to quickly and quietly get set-up in a stand during hunting season
Trim or no trim a new set?
When's the best time to move stands midday?
What quality do most great deer hunters have in common?

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Ep. 356: Answering Your Most Pressing Hunting Questions with Andy May Jun 11, 2020

Today on the show I’m joined by my friend and DIY whitetail bowhunting extraordinaire Andy May to answer your most pressing and challenging deer hunting questions.

Topics discussed:

Summer scouting advice
Our favorite terrain/habitat features for deer hunting success
How to avoid spooking deer in the fields, while waiting for bucks to come out later
How we organize our OnX waypoints and other historical information
What weakness Andy wants to improve on
The books that influenced our hunting styles the most
How close should you get to bedding areas with your cameras
What do great hunters do that average hunters do not
Hunting small wood lots surrounded by ag
Why do bucks get old - luck or skill?
Our first bucks and lessons learned
How to handle new neighbors

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Ep. 355: Becoming an Elite Deer Hunter with Joe Rentmeester Jun 04, 2020

Today on the show I’m joined by Wisconsin bowhunter and Hunting Beast contributor Joe Rentmeester to discuss his take on the aggressive hunting tactics that have led him to becoming one of the best DIY deer hunters around.

Topics discussed:

What Joe's early days of hunting looked like
How he connected with Dan Infalt and started learning from him in-person
The most important lessons he's learned from Dan Infalt
How his style differs from Infalt
Tips for locating and targeting specific bucks
Ideas for hunting early season mornings
Predicting buck bedding areas
How to determine the right spot to set-up VS pushing in farther
How Joe "won" back to back Public Land Challenges
One deer hunting "rule" we need to forget
One deer hunting "rule" we all need to learn
When to be aggressive, when not

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Ep. 354: Your Epic Summer Wild Game Cookout with Danielle Prewett May 28, 2020

Today on the show I’m joined by MeatEater wild foods contributing editor Danielle Prewett to discuss everything you need to know to make this your very best summer of wild game cookouts ever.

Topics discussed:

What was on the menu for Memorial Day weekend
What kind of wild game comes to Danielle's mind during the summer
How long is venison good in the freezer?
Best practices for grilling steaks outside
To marinade or not? And how to do it best
The scoop on rubs
Summer burger grilling tips
How to spice up your wild game Taco Tuesdays
Ideal thickness for your steaks
Barbecue and sloppy joes
Tex Mex rubs and cooking techniques
Other summer wild game favorites
Ideas for summer camp food

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Ep. 353: How to be a Conservationist in a Post-Pandemic World with Hal Herring May 21, 2020

Today on the show I'm joined by conservation writer and BHA podcast host Hal Herring to explore how to be a conservationist in a post-pandemic world.

Topics discussed:

When Hal knew he had to tackle conservation and advocacy as his life's work
Early inspirations
How to channel anger and frustration with anti-environment/public land acts
How to filter all of the information and misinformation when trying to learn about possible threats to wildlife or wild places
Resources for unvarnished truth related to wildlife and wild places
How to achieve an informed and relatively unbiased opinion
How to get politicians to actually listen to hunters and anglers
Do hunters and anglers still have the stomach to fight for our resources?
How will COVID-19 impact conservation efforts
How/when should we begin to push for conservation wins amidst the pandemic
What to consider leading up to the vote in 2020

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Ep. 352: Hunting, Fishing, and Social Distance Socializing May 14, 2020

Today on the show Dan Johnson and I are doing some social distance socializing, simply kicking back and catching up - telling hunting, fishing, and foraging stories and maybe even chatting with a surprise special guest.

Topics discussed:

Getting in a rut during lockdown
Dan's turkey hunting efforts this year
Catch and release turkey hunting and my first real hunt of the year
My son's first fish
Dan's mushroom hunting exploits
Our favorite food to snack on while hanging with buddies
Plans and preparation for the upcoming season and even 2021
A surprise guest
Surprise guest turkey stories

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Ep. 351: It's Only Slow Food Until You Try to Eat It with Bill Heavey May 07, 2020

Today on the show I’m joined by Field & Stream editor-at-large and and author Bill Heavey for a rambling exploration of the relevance of hunting, fishing, and foraging in the year 2020 and beyond.

Topics discussed:

What Bill's been doing outside during the COVID-19 lockdown
Has hunting and fishing become more or less important given the current health crisis?
What Bill still wants to do outdoors before the pandemic or anything else gets to him
What to make of the renewed urgency to eat/live closer to the land
How Bill's personal journey to get more of his food from hunting/fishing/forgaging has evolved over the years
Tips for foraging for wild edibles
Eating goose eggs
The relevance of hunting in the future
Introducing kids to the outdoors

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Ep. 350: Can Whitetail Habitat Managers Do Better? with Lindsay Thomas Jr. Apr 30, 2020

Today on the show I'm joined by Lindsay Thomas Jr. of the Quality Deer Management Association for a terrific and varied conversation about whitetail habitat management and how we can all do a little better.

Topics discussed:

How conservation organizations have been impacted by COVID-19
What we can do to help support QDMA and other conservation organizations at this time
How deer habitat management has evolved over the past few decades
If Lindsay could change one thing about deer habitat managers, it would be ...
Why plant and tree ID matters
Does invasive and non-native species management really matter?
Desirable weeds and tree species to look for
What a "green" or "low impact" food plot means
How to plant more environmentally friendly and beneficial food plots
Safety considerations and environmental impacts of herbicide use
Erosion, tillage, no-till and other soil considerations

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Ep. 349: BONUS How to Talk Turkey with Andrew Johnson Apr 29, 2020

Today on the show we're back with our final bonus turkey hunting episode and we're here with Andrew Johnson to break down the top six turkey vocalizations hunters need to be able to interpret and replicate.

Topics discussed:

How Andrew came to be involved with turkey hunting and turkey hunting media
Why so many hunters have one-sided conversations with turkeys
What the most important turkey vocalizations
Why it's important to understand what different vocalizations mean to turkeys
Understanding and replicating a yelp
Understanding and replicating the tree yelp
Understanding and replicating clucks and putts
Understanding and replicating cutting
Understanding and replicating a purr
Understanding and replicating a gobble
Most common turkey calling mistakes

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Ep. 348: A Deer Hunter’s Guide to Mushroom Hunting Apr 22, 2020

Today on the show I’m joined by MeatEater team member and mushroom hunting aficionado Spencer Neuharth to cover off on everything a deer hunter needs to know to successfully take up mushroom hunting.

Topics discussed:

Why the hell should deer hunters care about mushroom hunting?
What mushrooms are worth seeking out
How to properly identify the top mushrooms
Top locations for finding mushrooms
Specific hot spots for morels
Mushroom myths and wive's tales
Tips for better seeing mushrooms in the wild
How to properly pick a mushroom
Cleaning and storing mushrooms the right way
Spencer's top ideas for cooking mushrooms

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Ep. 347: BONUS Talking Southern Turkeys with Lake Pickle Apr 22, 2020

Today on the show we're back with another bonus turkey hunting episode and we're here with Lake Pickle to discuss his top tactics for hunting southern turkeys, how to call and kill highly pressured birds, taking a turkey's "temperature" and ways to change a gobblers mood

Topics discussed:

What makes southern turkey hunting unique
Top times to hunt public land birds
How to call to heavily pressured turkeys
Ways to take a turkey's "temperature"
How to change a gobbler's mood
How to add realism to your turkey calls
Top decoy set-ups
Calling on the limb
What to do when you spook a gobbler

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Ep. 346: Southern Deer, Canadian Bucks, and Bears with Clay Newcomb Apr 16, 2020

Today on the show I’m joined by Arkansas hunter, content creator, and modern mountain man philosopher Clay Newcomb to discuss southern deer hunting, Canadian bucks, and bears.

Topics discussed:

Who is Clay Newcomb
How Clay thinks about the sacredness of hunting
The trials and tribulations of raising children in a hunting family
Mistakes or regrets raising kids to hunt
Introducing kids to discomfort
What inspired Clay to understand our history as hunters
Southern deer hunting culture
How to kill deer in Arkansas, depending on habitat type
Trophy hunting - how to justify?
What it's like to hunt big Canadian whitetails
Why deer hunters should give bear hunting a shot
The ideal first bear hunting experience
Is bear meat any good?
Why all hunters should care about bear hunting rights

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Ep. 345: BONUS Talking Turkey with Tony Peterson Apr 15, 2020

Today on the show we're back with another bonus turkey hunting episode and we're here with Tony Peterson to discuss his top tactics for striking up quiet gobblers, how he changes a turkey's mood, and much more.

Topics discussed:

How to scout for good turkey hunting public land spots
Mature tom tendencies
Tips for making decoys more realistic
Tony's aggressive calling tactics
Preferred decoy set-ups
What to do different when bowhunting for turkeys
Where to aim with a bow
Broadheads for turkeys
Can you run-n-gun for turkeys with a bow?
The craziest turkey tactic Tony employs

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Ep. 344: Intangibles for Hunting Success with Tony Peterson Apr 09, 2020

Today on the show I’m joined by Tony Peterson to discuss the most important intangibles for hunting success, mindset changes that can lead to becoming a better hunter, and much more.

Topics discussed:

Lockdown life updates
Why the intangible and mental sides of hunting are just as important as any tactic
Learning to disconnect
Why pre-season work and scouting is so important
What gets Tony out working in the off-season so much
What areas for improvement Tony sees in himself
Off-season plans for Tony
Specific scouting ideas for 2020

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Ep. 343: BONUS Talking Turkey with Mark Drury Apr 08, 2020

Today on the show we're kicking off a month long series of bonus turkey hunting episodes and we're beginning with Mark Drury here to discuss his top tactics for striking up quiet gobblers, how he changes a turkey's mood, and much more.

Topics discussed:

Our plan for turkey month!
How Mark Drury uniquely approaches turkey hunting in different regions
How he hunts the different subspecies differently
What to do when the turkeys aren't gobbling
Mark's top tactics for striking up a bird
How to change a gobbler's mood
How to read turkey body language
Mark's favorite decoy set-ups
How to kill turkeys at the end of the day

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Ep. 342: Epic Hunting Road Trips and Archery with Chris Bee Apr 02, 2020

Today on the show I'm joined by professional archer, bowhunter, and YouTube phenom Chris Bee to discuss competitive archery, mental strength in the moment of truth, and advice for epic hunting road trips.

Topics discussed:

How Chris Bee got into hunting and competitive archery
Advice for parents who hope to introduce their kids to archery
Recommendations for folks wanting to get into tournament archery
Dealing with mental stress and high pressure situations
How to clear your mind of negative thoughts during moment of truth
Tips for better archery practice
Pulling off a DIY Alaskan caribou hunt
The ultimate hunting van set-up and other recommended travel gear and food
Planning hunting road-trips
Lessons learned from the 2019 season

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Ep 341: Planning a Once-in-a-Lifetime Michigan Deer Hunt with Dan Johnson Mar 26, 2020

Today on the show I’m joined by Dan Johnson to discuss his very exciting, albeit long delayed, decision to finally leave the promised land of Iowa to experience a deer hunt in the great state of Michigan.

Topics discussed:

How Dan Johnson and his family are handling the COVID-19 impacts
Tips for working at home with kids
Why Dan Johnson finally decided to come hunt Michigan
When the Dan Johnson Michigan deer hunt is happening
The plan for finding quality public land in Michigan
Scouting for early season hunts
Camping/eating ideas for a public land DIY hunt
Tips for finding unpressured deer
Buck bedding areas in swampy regions
Is Michigan a better hunting state than advertised?
Setting goals and expectations for hunting a new state
A tip for finding higher quality public hunting spots in high pressure states
What Dan will have to do to deal with CWD regulations in Michigan

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Ep. 340: Land Management Wisdom and the Coronavirus with Doug Duren Mar 19, 2020

Today I’m joined by the wise man of southwestern Wisconsin, Doug Duren, to discuss land management philosophies, achieving balance, improving the Back 40, and the impacts of the novel coronavirus on future conservation efforts.

Topics discussed:

How Doug and I are dealing with the impacts of the Covid-19 crisis
Weird parallels between the public's reaction to the coronavirus and CWD
How the pandemic, and resulting economic and attention crises, might impact future conservation efforts
How Doug Duren came to his current conservation ethic
How Doug would describe his conservation philosophy
Balancing wilderness preservation VS land management
Understanding why managing invasives or non-native species is important
Why managing for balance in an ecosystem makes sense
Doug's thoughts on the Back 40
Ideas for getting more trees on the landscape

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Ep. 339: The Greatest Conservation Win in Decades? with Land Tawney Mar 12, 2020

Today on the show I'm joined by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers CEO Land Tawney to discuss one of the most significant conservation and public land victories in decades - the Great American Outdoors Act - and what all this momentum means for the future of hunting, fishing, and public lands.

Topics discussed:

What is the Great American Outdoors Act
How significant is this?
The importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund for hunters/anglers/outdoors people
The importance of funding public land maintenance
Is this a political gambit? And does it matter if it is?
How to make sure this becomes a reality
What's the MAPland Act?
What are hunters/anglers doing well that has led to this kind of conservation win?
What do we need to do a better job of?
Are our public lands still suffering a "death by a thousand cuts?"
What do we need to turn our attention to next?

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Ep. 338: Aggressive Whitetail Hunting with Greg Miller Mar 05, 2020

Today on the show I am joined by outdoor writer, TV host, and whitetail expert Greg Miller to discuss his version of an aggressive approach to hunting deer across the country.

Topics discussed:

More on #TinesAndTrash
Why there are no absolutes in hunting
What Greg Miller considers aggressive whitetail hunting
Spring scouting importance
Getting aggressive during the October or not?
Maple leaves for deer
How technology has impacted and possibly negatively influenced current deer hunters
Why rub lines are so important to Greg
How to scout for, use trailcams on, and hunt near rub lines
Finding deer in the big woods
Double decoy tactics

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Ep. 337: Chasing Whitetails on the Ground with Tony Trietch Feb 27, 2020

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

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Ep. 336: Scouting, Hunting New States, Gut Pile Farts, and Deer Gear Feb 20, 2020

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

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Ep. 335: 2020 State of the Whitetail Union with Kip Adams Feb 13, 2020

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

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Ep. 334: Shed Hunting Masterclass Feb 07, 2020

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

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Ep. 333: DIY Gear and Bowhunting with Garrett Prahl Jan 30, 2020

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

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Ep. 332: The Power of Regenerative Wildlife Agriculture with Jason Snavely Jan 23, 2020

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

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Ep. 331: Transforming the Back 40 for Whitetails with Jeff Sturgis Jan 16, 2020

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

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Ep. 330: Top Deer Hunting Trends and Takeaways From Last Season Jan 09, 2020

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

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Ep. 329: Public Lands and That Wild Country with Hal Herring Jan 02, 2020

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

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Ep. 328: How to Find Your Own Back 40 with Joe Gizdic and Shawn Kelley Dec 26, 2019

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
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Ep. 327: Cooking Better Wild Game with Danielle Prewett Dec 20, 2019

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

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Ep. 326: Rut Fresh Radio 12/19/19 Dec 19, 2019

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 | Arkansas

Grant Oldenburg | Triple Threat Retrievers | Illinois

Taylor Chamberlain | The Urban Bowman | Virginia

Nate Krick | Identical Draw | Kansas

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Ep. 325: Late Season Strategies and Big Woods Bucks with Brett Joy Dec 12, 2019

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

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Ep. 324: Rut Fresh Radio 12/11/19 Dec 12, 2019

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 Experience

Oklahoma | Caleb Combs | Stuart Ranch Outfitters

New Hampshire | Brett Joy | Realtree Sea Bucks

Iowa | Josh Sparks | Midwest Whitetail

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Ep. 323: Rut Fresh Radio 12/6/19 Dec 08, 2019

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 | Minnesota

Andrew Maxwell | The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast | Alabama

Beau Martonik | East Meets West Hunt Podcast | Pennsylvania

Colby Bailey | Commit Outdoors | Missouri

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Ep. 322: Late Season Deer, Missing a Buck, Public Land, and other Q&A Dec 06, 2019

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"

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Ep. 321: Gun Hunting Traditions, Gear, and Tactics Nov 29, 2019

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

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Ep. 320: Rut Fresh Radio 11/27/19 Nov 27, 2019

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 | Michigan

Josh Smith | Wild Carrot Scents | Tennessee

Tim Biebel | The 4 Pointer | Vermont

Bryce Lambley | Nebraska

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Ep. 319: Analyzing our 2019 Rut Successes and Failures Nov 21, 2019

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

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Ep. 318: Rut Fresh Radio 11/20/19 Nov 21, 2019

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 | Montana

Kelsey Young | Knee Deep Outdoors | Kentucky

Ryan Nitz | Florida Outdoor Experience | Florida

Derek Nelson | Mathews Archery | Wisconsin

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Ep. 317: Our Backcountry Boundary Waters Whitetail Hunt Nov 14, 2019

Today on the show we are finally recapping our epic backcountry canoe-in whitetail hunt in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of Northern Minnesota. And we hear from Lukas Leaf, of Sportsman for the Boundary Waters, about the current threats to this landscape and what we can do to help.

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Ep. 316: Rut Fresh Radio 11/13/19 Nov 14, 2019

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:

Brad Bever | Lone Wolf Treestands | Indiana

Spencer Konuszewski | Redline Hunting | Georgia

Alex Comstock | Whitetail DNA | North Dakota

Trent Siegle | Heartland Bowhunter | Kansas

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Ep. 315: Become a Better Rut Hunter with Travis Faulkner Nov 07, 2019

Today on the show I'm joined by Andy May and outdoor writer and whitetail expert Travis Faulkner to go deep into new rut hunting ideas, stand sites, calling tactics, and more.

Topics discussed:

Andy May's pre-rut success
Andy's top rut hunting tactics
How Travis Faulkner approached his stand choices during the rut
The phases of the rut and how to hunt each
Unique calling tactics
Hunting hilly terrain during the breeding season
How to identify pinch points that actually funnel deer and how to hunt them
Trailcam tactics for November
What to do if you spook a buck during the rut
Mental aspects of rut hunting
Decoying bucks

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Ep. 314: Rut Fresh Radio 11/06/19 Nov 06, 2019

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:

Michael Hunsucker | Heartland Bowhunter | Missouri

Pat Cutter | Red Hand Outdoor Co. | New Jersey

Tyler Jones | The Element Podcast | Texas

Sam Soholt | Public Land Bus | South Dakota

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Ep. 313: Whitetail Rut Cram Session with Jared Mills Oct 31, 2019

Today on the show we’re joined by long-time Midwest Whitetail contributor Jared Mills to get you prepped to hunt the whitetail rut.

Topics discussed:

My hunt with Doug Duren on the Back 40
The target bucks on the Back 40
Hunting "Tran" and my rut hunting plan
How Dan plans to kill "Gnarly Charlie"
Jared's typical rut hunting plan
How he hunts new properties during the rut
Rattling, calling, and decoying bucks
How flooding can impact your rut hunts
Adjusting on the fly based off observations
Mental aspects of the rut

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Ep. 312: Rut Fresh Radio 10/30/19 Oct 31, 2019

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:

Darton Harwick | Flatline Whitetails | New York

Matt Petersen | MDL Outfitters | Iowa

Parker McDonald | Southern Ground Hunting | Alabama

David Giarrizzo | Tag N' Brag | Ohio

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Ep. 311: Pre-Rut Tactics and Getting to Full Draw On a First Buck Oct 24, 2019

Today on the show we talk through important pre-rut hunting tactics AND chat with two new hunters about their recent Field to Fork mentored hunt.

Topics discussed:

How to kill your "local" buck right now
The power of late October cold fronts
How to use annual patterns to kill a deer this week
Ramping up your calling strategy
Why you should think about scrapes right now
The importance of confidence and a well-planned hunt
What Field to Fork is
How our new hunters came to be interested in hunting
The challenges they encountered trying to learn
How their first buck encounters went and the emotions they experienced
Where they go from here
How we can all get involved helping introduce more people to hunting

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Ep. 310: Rut Fresh Radio 10/23/19 Oct 23, 2019

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:

Justin Zarr | Bowhunt or Die | Illinois

Tre Kerns | 304 Outdoors | West Virginia

Joe Kahl | Minnesota Rackstars | Minnesota

Kyler Moppert | Louisiana Bowhunter | Lousiana

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Ep. 309: What Happens When You Kill the World Record Whitetail? Oct 17, 2019

Today on the show we chat with a Wired To Hunt listener, Luke Brewster, who killed the largest deer ever killed by a hunter last year. And we find out what happens when an everyday average deer hunter gets struck by whitetail lightning. Is it a positive experience or toxic?

Topics discussed:

Why we're chatting about the world record whitetail today
This is NOT a glorification of antler inches
An extended review of Dan Johnson's 2019 mule deer hunt and lessons learned from this impactful experience
My final parting words before leaving for my backcountry canoe-in whitetail hunt in the Boundary Waters
How Luke got into hunting as an adult and how Wired To Hunt helped
What led Luke to Illinois and his pursuit of mature bucks
How his hunt for the world record whitetail unfolded
What happens in the hours after shooting a deer of this caliber
How the game warden got involved
The impact of social media after the hunt
Dealing with media attention
How do you set hunting goals for the next year after a hunt like this?
Was killing the world record whitetail a positive experience or negative?
Lessons learned from this experience about hunting and the culture of hunting

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Ep. 308: Rut Fresh Radio 10/16/19 Oct 16, 2019

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:

Josh Smith | Wild Carrot Scents | Tennessee

Beau Martonik | East Meets West Podcast | Pennsylvania

Kevin Vistisen | Deer Hunter Podcast | Michigan

Nate Krick | Identical Draw | Kansas

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Ep. 307: Becoming a “Freestyle Deer Hunter” with Jesse Coots Oct 10, 2019

Today on the show I'm joined by New York bow hunter Jesse Coots to discuss the importance of being what he calls a “freestyle deer hunter" when targeting big old whitetail bucks.

Topics discussed:

A few thoughts on establishing personal hunting goals
Hunting your own hunt
What it means to be a "freestyle deer hunter"
Properly matching tactics to region and circumstances
The importance of putting yourself in new situations and hunting locations
How the hunters you surround yourself with can impact your hunting success
How to hunt October bucks in an area like New York VS Kansas VS Ohio
The importance of long-range glassing and scouting
How to hunt a deer from the outside in
Decoying whitetail bucks on the ground
Balancing family and hunting

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Ep. 306: Rut Fresh Radio 10/9/19 Oct 09, 2019

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:

Brad Bever | Lone Wolf Treestands | Indiana

Caleb Combs | Stuart Ranch Outfitters | Oklahoma

Taylor Chamberlain | First Lite | Virginia

Josh Sparks | Midwest Whitetails | Iowa

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Ep. 305: The Back 40’s First Pre-Season Oct 03, 2019

Today on the show we detail everything you need to know about the work we've done so far on the Back 40 farm, the challenges we've encountered along the way, and the plans to start hunting it in the coming days.

Topics discussed:

My new book, That Wild Country
Dan's last-minute deer prep
The bucks I'm after on my other main Michigan farm
The cliff-notes version of how we found the Back 40
Why we couldn't get much done on the property until August
The experts we've brought it to see the farm so far
The few small projects we've done so far
What we'd like to do
How to balance hunting goals and habitat goals
The food plots we planted
All the folks hunting the farm and the challenge that will pose
My concerns about hunting pressure
The bucks we've see on the farm so farm
Plan for our first hunts on the Back 40

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Ep. 304: Rut Fresh Radio 10/2/19 Oct 02, 2019

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:

Byron Horton | Whitetail Experience | Ohio

John Arman | Ultimate Outdoor Adventures | North Dakota

Josh Genthy | Cut4 Outdoors | North Carolina

Bryce Lambley | Nebraska

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Ep. 303: Four Hunters, Three Bucks, Endless Lessons Learned Sep 26, 2019

Today on the show we are analyzing a series of stories in which we’ll hear from four hunters, about five hunts, with three bucks killed, two tags left unpunched, and a whole bunch of lessons to be learned.

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Ep. 302: Rut Fresh Radio 9/25/19 Sep 25, 2019

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. We cover KS, NH, KY, MN.

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Ep. 301: We Bought a Farm! with Steve Rinella and Jake Ehlinger Sep 19, 2019

Steve Rinella and Janis Putelis are joining me to share the exciting news about the farm we just bought and how one lucky MeatEater fan can win a hunt on it. Then habitat consultant Jake Ehlinger gives us an audio tour of the property and a deer-centric perspective on the potential it has.

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Ep. 300: Rut Fresh Radio 9/18/19 Sep 19, 2019

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. We cover MT, GA, WI, and MO.

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Ep. 299: Locating the Best Buck in your Neighborhood with Adam Hays Sep 12, 2019

This week on the podcast I’m joined by whitetail expert Adam Hays to dive into his tactics for consistently locating the best buck in the neighborhood and zeroing in on where to kill him. Topics discussed: Post-season scouting – why, where...

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Ep. 298: Rut Fresh Radio 9/11/19 Sep 11, 2019

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: Cody Hesseltine...

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Ep. 297: Final Plans, Gear, and Advice Before Opening Day Sep 05, 2019

This week on the podcast Dan and I talk through our final preparations and plans before our opening hunts, our gear and archery prep, and our last words of advice to everyone before the 2019 season. Topics discussed: Dan’s last...

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Ep. 296: Rut Fresh Radio 9/4/19 Sep 05, 2019

This week on the podcast we’re kicking off 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: Tennessee |...

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