The 100% Wild Podcast

Never Take This Shot! The Quartering Angle That Almost Ruined My Season | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 484 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik get real about the gritty, high-pressure world of suburban bowhunting and small-parcel whitetail management. Tim breaks down the hunt where he punched his early-season Missouri buck tag on a tiny six-acre strip of timber backing up to a power line corridor. Hunting a massive 30.48 barometric pressure cold-front spike, Tim executed a 27-yard shot on an un-patterned mature buck, only to face every hunter's worst nightmare: bumping the wounded deer from its bed eight hours later. He details the painstaking morning recovery with his buddy Tony Cantrell, the effectiveness of the gutless method on field-dressed game, and why bowhunters need to ditch risky heart shots in favor of dependable, high-percentage double-lung shot placement. The conversation turns to the emotional reality of mentoring youth hunters as Tim recounts taking his 14-year-old daughter Sophie into the timber with a compound bow. Sophie faced the extreme emotional swings of archery within a single sit—navigating a difficult, rushed quartering shot on a mature buck before earning instant redemption 20 minutes later by dropping a large doe. The hosts examine the intense logistics of recovering marginally hit whitetails, including coordinating volunteer search grids through the Rack Pack Facebook group and mobilizing thermal drone deer recovery teams. To close out the show, the guys dive into a crazy "Versus the Internet" news segment exposing a North Dakota archery club president accused of embezzling $183,000 before dramatically withdrawing his guilty plea.   00:00:00 – Blue-Collar Banter: Union Carpenter Humor & Construction Slang 00:03:14 – Getting on the Board: The Unique Reality of Suburban Deer Hunting 00:06:00 – Hunting 2-Minute Transition Corridors Across Small Parcels 00:08:55 – The 30.48 Barometer Surge: Cold Front Daytime Whitetail Movement 00:11:45 – Oak Tree Silhouettes & Early-Season DeerCast Movement Ratings 00:13:35 – The 27-Yard Shot: Managing Quartering-To Angles at Full Draw 00:15:30 – Watching the Bedded Buck: A 40-Minute Binocular Staredown 00:18:45 – THE WORST NIGHTMARE: Bumping a Wounded Buck After 8 Hours 00:21:40 – Blood Trailing Fat Chunks & Recovering the Crashed Whitetail 00:24:35 – "Two-Face" Scavenger Chews & Utilizing the Gutless Method 00:26:30 – Heart Shot vs. Double Lung: The Fatal Shot-Angle Debate 00:28:10 – Doing It on Your Terms: Terry Drury's Hunting Wisdom 00:35:15 – Sophie's Hunt: Mentoring a 14-Year-Old Compound Bowhunter 00:39:15 – The 18-Yard Buck Encounter: Rushed Full Draw & The Hard Quarter 00:41:55 – Instant Redemption: Dropping a Big Doe 20 Minutes Later 00:44:20 – Teaching Hunting Ethics: Empathy, Decisions, and Hard Lessons 00:48:05 – Mobilizing Thermal Drones: Rack Pack Grid Searches with Recon 1 LLC 00:51:40 – Thermal Drones vs. Bloodhounds on Marginal Gut Hits 00:54:50 – VERSUS THE INTERNET: Archery Club President Embezzles $183,000! 00:58:20 – Withdrawing the Guilty Plea: Minot, North Dakota Courtroom Drama 01:00:25 – Rack Pack Facebook Community & Funny Member Names   Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc   Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: https://1stphorm.com/products/1st-pho... Hydration Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/hydrati... Send us a voice message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/100PercentW... For exciting updates on what's happening on the field and off, follow us on social Facebook:   / @officialdruryoutdoors   Instagram: @DruryOutdoors X:  @DruryOutdoors  Be sure to check out http://www.druryoutdoors.com for more information, hunts, and more! Music provided by Epidemic Sound http://player.epidemicsound.com/ #dodtv

How a Cell Cam Photo at Dawn Led to a 203" Giant by Sunset | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 483 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik examine the ultimate hunting dream with Tyler Hamlin who shares the unbelievable harvest story of a lifetime, tagging an absolute monster 203 1/8" non-typical Kansas whitetail on opening week. Tyler recounts the shock of checking his cell cameras that morning, spotting a massive, unfamiliar buck bedded tight to a buddy's farm, and immediately clearing his schedule to slip into a tower blind by 4:00 PM. Within 90 minutes of his sit, the giant walked in broadside at just 20 yards, creating an instant early-season recovery. The crew analyzes the aftermath and psychology of harvesting a world-class buck, including the local rumor mills and property politics that inevitably ignite when a 200-inch buck hits the dirt. Tyler shows off the jaw-dropping rack on video, highlighting an outrageous 14x7 point frame, massive tine length, and a bizarre third main beam. Matt Drury draws comparisons to legendary Drury Outdoors hunts, recalling the celebration when Mark Drury harvested his iconic 197-inch buck and celebrated at the Dew Drop Inn. The episode rounds out with a breakdown of small-parcel trail camera density, Kansas single-buck tag limitations, and a rapid-fire trivia challenge.   00:00:08 – Studio 483: What if Deer Season Only Lasted 90 Minutes? 00:01:30 – Introducing Tyler Hamlin: The 203 1/8" Kansas Whitetail Giant 00:03:48 – The 200-Inch Fallout: Rumor Mills & Neighborhood Politics Over Monster Bucks 00:06:21 – Exploding Antler Growth: Did This Buck Jump 70 Inches in One Season? 00:07:30 – The Dawn Cell Cam Shock: Dropping Everything to Hunt the Morning Intel 00:09:15 – Tower Blind Positioning: Setting Up on a Friend's Kansas Farm 00:11:45 – Trail Camera Strategy: Why 1 Camera Every 10 Acres Still Misses Deer 00:13:30 – Stepping Out in Daylight: Spotting the Monarch at 30 Yards 00:16:35 – The 20-Yard Execution: Executing the Broadside Shot from the Blind 00:18:26 – The Sound of Approaching Hooves: Navigating the Doppler Effect in the Timber 00:20:38 – Walking Up on the Deer: Ground Shrink vs. Massive Ground Growth 00:24:20 – How to Celebrate a 200-Incher: Memories of Mark Drury's 197" Buck at Dew Drop Inn 00:27:50 – SHOWING THE RACK: The 14x7 Point Frame & Wild Third Main Beam 00:30:13 – Kansas Tag Rules: What Do You Do When You're Tagged Out in September? 00:33:19 – Mossy Oak Gamekeepers: Enhancing Small-Parcel Habitat & Security Trails 00:37:38 – 60-Second Trivia Challenge: Antler Velvet, Foot Glands & Boone and Crockett Minimums 00:40:40 – Early-Season Recovery Dangers: Coyotes Reaching Downed Deer in 30 Minutes   Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc   Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: https://1stphorm.com/products/1st-pho... Hydration Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/hydrati... Send us a voice message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/100PercentW... For exciting updates on what's happening on the field and off, follow us on social Facebook:   / @officialdruryoutdoors   Instagram: @DruryOutdoors X:  @DruryOutdoors  Be sure to check out http://www.druryoutdoors.com for more information, hunts, and more! Music provided by Epidemic Sound http://player.epidemicsound.com/ #dodtv

How a Neighbor Trade-Off Led to Taylor's Viral Giant Buck | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 482 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik welcome Taylor Drury Land to break down her viral Northern Missouri bow hunt. Taylor recounts how a neighbor trade-off agreement allowed the Drury Outdoors team to manage food plots and habitat on a neighboring property in exchange for trophy access. She details the September 16th opener following a torrential rainstorm, overcoming blind access blunders, sweating on the walk-in, and navigating noisy window latches to execute a lethal high double-lung shot on a giant whitetail buck. The crew also dives into archery mechanics and equipment setups, highlighting Taylor's 50-pound draw weight, broadhead selection, and the critical importance of leg positioning on whitetail vitals. Taylor reviews the all-new Muddy Women's Apparel line, Tim celebrates his son Bo's first-ever deer harvest, and the hosts play a rapid-fire "Hot Takes" game segment covering keyboard critics and hunting preferences. Finally, the episode wraps up with a celebration of Mark and Terry Drury receiving the prestigious Governor's Conservation Award at Grant's Farm. 00:00:00 – Welcome & Mossy Oak Gamekeepers Live Read 00:01:40 – Taylor Drury's Viral Hunt: 230k+ Views in 5 Days 00:03:06 – The Landowner Trade-Off: Trading Food Plot Labor for Trophy Access 00:08:22 – September 16th Opener: Hunting the Rain Event in Northern Missouri 00:12:41 – Blind Access Blunders: Sweating the Walk-In & Running Late 00:18:28 – Blind Mechanics: Quiet Window Latches & Stealth Positioning 00:20:45 – Whitetail Shot Angles: How Front Leg Movement Shifts Vitals 00:24:35 – Taylor's Bow Setup: 50lb Draw Weight & Mechanical Broadhead Penetration 00:29:39 – The Tracking Crew: Following a 150-Yard Blood Trail 00:33:48 – Solo Hunts vs. Camp Celebrations: Tim's Son Bo Kills His First Deer 00:37:05 – Gear Review: Field-Testing the Muddy Women's Apparel Line 00:42:56 – Hot Takes Game: Husband vs. Dad Hunting Preferences 00:46:10 – Dispelling Myths: Dispatching Wounded Game & Keyboard Critics 00:51:36 – Governor's Conservation Award: Honoring Mark & Terry Drury at Grant's Farm Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc   Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: https://1stphorm.com/products/1st-pho... Hydration Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/hydrati... Send us a voice message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/100PercentW... For exciting updates on what's happening on the field and off, follow us on social Facebook:   / @officialdruryoutdoors   Instagram: @DruryOutdoors X:  @DruryOutdoors  Be sure to check out http://www.druryoutdoors.com for more information, hunts, and more! Music provided by Epidemic Sound http://player.epidemicsound.com/ #dodtv

How Zach Houchin Tagged a 200" Kentucky Monster | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 481 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury is joined by guest co-host Jim Richman (Editor-in-Chief for DeerCast) as they discuss a massive Midwest early-season temperature drop that triggered daytime deer movement across the region. Matt breaks down his recent public land Idaho elk hunting trip alongside MLB legend Adam Wainwright and internet icon Rut Daniels (Bud Fisher). The crew dives into the realities of backcountry elk hunting, discussing camp fellowship, wallo setups, and high-altitude hiking strategy when cold fronts roll through the mountains. The main feature of the show highlights an incredible installment of DeerCast's Giant Tracker series with guest Zach Houchin from Kentucky. Zach shares the full story of harvesting a gross 200-plus-inch non-typical whitetail that exploded in growth from a clean 10-point the previous season, adding over 24 inches including unicorn base points, and 13-inch tines. Zach details how he utilized DeerCast WindCheck to navigate dying evening thermals near soybean and corn field edges, the gamble of passing 4-year-old bucks on smaller acreage, and a harrowing encounter where coyotes began eating a harvested buck just 30 minutes after the shot. 00:00:00 – Midwest Temperature Drops & Early-Season Daylight Deer Movement 00:01:25 – Matt Drury's Idaho Elk Hunt Recap with Adam Wainwright & Rut Daniels 00:03:18 – Introducing DeerCast Giant Tracker: Zach Houchin's 200" Kentucky Buck 00:05:00 – Antler Growth Explosion: Tracking a 10-Point That Added 24 Inches of Trash 00:08:10 – Early-Season Food Sources: Corn Rows, Soybeans & Kentucky Baiting Laws 00:11:35 – DeerCast WindCheck: Navigating Dying Evening Thermals in Early Season 00:14:00 – The 20-Yard Moment: Stepping Out at Sunset on High Barometric Pressure 00:17:40 – Age-Class Debate: Passing 4-Year-Old Bucks vs. Managing Small Tracts 00:24:45 – SHOWING THE RACK: 13-Inch Tines, Unicorn Points & Massive Non-Typical Trash 00:27:30 – The Circle of Trust: Recovery Calls & Walking Up on a 200-Inch Monster 00:33:00 – Tracking Barometric Pressure: How High Barometer Triggers Daylight Giants 00:37:30 – 60-Second Rapid-Fire Trivia: Antler Velvet, Glands & B&C Score Limits 00:40:20 – Coyotes in 30 Minutes: Terrifying Field Night Encounters After the Shot Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc   Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: https://1stphorm.com/products/1st-pho... Hydration Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/hydrati... Send us a voice message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/100PercentW... For exciting updates on what's happening on the field and off, follow us on social Facebook:   / @officialdruryoutdoors   Instagram: @DruryOutdoors X:  @DruryOutdoors  Be sure to check out http://www.druryoutdoors.com for more information, hunts, and more! Music provided by Epidemic Sound http://player.epidemicsound.com/ #dodtv

The Nightmare of Misjudging Yardage on a Bull Elk at Full Draw | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 480 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik kick off the opening of fall hunting seasons with raw, honest discussions on bowhunting mechanics, field mishaps, and current outdoor news. Tim reflects on his previous Dream Season Live hunt analyzing the high-pressure situation of misjudging yardage and giving a 350 class bull elk a haircut at 35 yards while letting down multiple times. Matt discusses his ongoing psychological battle with target panic, detailing the frustrating feeling of sight pins holding four inches low on the target face and sharing specific form adjustments—like lowering the release elbow, to help elevate the bow arm without punching the trigger. The hosts also tackle outrageous stories making headlines across the outdoor community. They break down a terrifying incident in Fenton, Missouri, where an Amazon delivery truck's windshield and packages were pierced by a stray 400 FPS crossbow bolt after a neighbor overshot his target from 100 yards away, sparking a vital conversation about suburban backyard shooting safety and backstops. Additionally, the crew rallies behind a 7 year old girl who faced viral online death threats from an Illinois school employee after sharing a picture of her first dove hunt, before closing out with early season EHD herd health concerns and 70-year-old Terry Drury slalom water-skiing. 00:00:00 – Welcome to Deer Season: Idaho Elk Prep & Studio Catch-Up    00:00:50 – Missed Shots on Camera: Reflecting on Last Year's Idaho Elk Hunt    00:02:00 – I Gave a 350-Inch Bull a Haircut: Misjudging Yardage at Full Draw    00:05:20 – The Unique Pressure of Having Bowhunting Failures Filmed    00:06:26 – Beating Target Panic: Why Your Sight Pin Holds 4 Inches Low    00:08:00 – Bow Form Adjustments: Lowering Your Release Elbow for Elevation    00:11:30 – First Deer of the Season: Dragging a Rotting Doe Before a Wedding    00:15:25 – Early-Season EHD Fears: Dead Does Found Near Summer Ponds    00:17:14 – Dove Season Opener: Heatwaves, Social Field Hunts, and Camaraderie    00:18:38 – Anti-Hunter Online Attack: School Employee Threatens 7-Year-Old Girl    00:20:50 – Defending Youth Hunters Against Internet Hate and PETA Attacks    00:30:20 – Late Summer Fun: 70-Year-Old Terry Drury Slalom Water Skiing    00:33:40 – CRAZY LOCAL NEWS: Crossbow Bolt Shoots Through Amazon Van Windshield    00:36:15 – Sighting in Crossbows in Suburbia: Backstops & Target Safety    00:38:50 – Sky Drawing Dangers & Safe Practice Techniques at Home Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc   Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: https://1stphorm.com/products/1st-pho... Hydration Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/hydrati... Send us a voice message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/100PercentW... For exciting updates on what's happening on the field and off, follow us on social Facebook:   / @officialdruryoutdoors   Instagram: @DruryOutdoors X:  @DruryOutdoors  Be sure to check out http://www.druryoutdoors.com for more information, hunts, and more! Music provided by Epidemic Sound http://player.epidemicsound.com/ #dodtv