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Dive deep into the world of whitetails with leading expert Mark Kenyon. Each episode covers specific and actionable strategies for the next generation of whitetail hunting addicts. Get your fix through the stories of Mark’s learning experiences as a whitetail hunter and valuable insights provided by a weekly slate of expert guests. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.
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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. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1This 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. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the show I'm joined by Dan Johnson to review our 2025 hunting plans, goals, hopes, and hit lists. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. Connect with Jake Hofer and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Thanks to our sponsor Land.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This Dan guy is very hard to listen to. What a negative, self centered asshole. Way to promote hunting you dick.
EXCELLENT!!
Yeah I just cannot get on board with this Michael Easter guy. Marathon runners and body builders cannot carry a pack like an outdoors person training. Then a country whom is un‐developed that thinks about death daily is considered one of the happiest places. Go work in a hospital that sees death. If anything they become numb of death.
one of my top 10 favorites since the beginning
MK mentioned the Back 40 in a commercial. I thought they were going to give that away in a contest. Did they ever do that?
This guy railing on the behavior of the meatpacking industry clearly hasn't read "The Jungle". 100 years & they haven't changed a bit. Why aren't there local meat lockers like 40 years ago? Our politicians care about big business, not people. The people found it easier to defer the work & processing to larger corporations. 100 years ago the monopolies were broken up & we let them re-emerge in the last 30 years.
#trashntines for the trash pickup?
psst I'll paint the entire GOP as detrimental to sportsman's interests. They want to give public land away and pollute the private land & waters...all in the name of their donors, not in public interest.
love the podcast! I am trying to find the podcast you did on the deer forest study from PSU on tracking collars. Can you point me in the right direction. thanks
6:00 & they answered a question I've been kicking around for 2 days. Now...what else can I worry about before tomorrow's hunt, likely the last this season.?
cant hear Spencer
Mark just reiterates industry trends/opinions. not sure he ever has original content, nor am I convinced he kills big bucks. poser.
Good show. My only gripe is that it takes 5 minutes for it to actually start.
Hey Mark I listen to you all the time and I'm a fan of you and all the guys you had on the Tethrd Saddle Hunting Episode. Your best episode to date. You have to invite those guys again. Nothing is better than hanging in a tree hunting! Keep up your amazing work and I look forward to hearing your next podcast! And by the way you have a great voice! Sincerely, Mark Pardo
you guys can talk about your kids and how it correlates with hunting all you want. I never had a problem with it before but now that I'm about to become a father it resonates with me even more.
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Awesome podcast!
This was great lol!
hey casey
Hey man, like the show. Lots of good info on tactics and great stories. Was kinda hoping to ask a favor about scents. Specifically doe in heat types, whether it's a wick or a drag or a dripper. was hoping to get your opinion on this tactic. I've been hunting for 20plus years and used them, not used them back and forth. I do most hunts on Ohio public land. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this. thanks a lot, much appreciated.