Wired To Hunt Podcast

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 wou

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 to

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 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 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 Connect with Mark

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 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 informat

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

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? 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

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 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-ch

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 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

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 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

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

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 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 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 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://

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

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 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-choice

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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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.