Wired To Hunt Podcast

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Ep. 338: Aggressive Whitetail Hunting with Greg Miller Mar 05, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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