Wired To Hunt Podcast

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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" Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook,

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnyst

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omny

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook

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?

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