Wired To Hunt Podcast

On today's episode, Tony speaks with Mike Stroff, who owns and operates several whitetail hunting outfits. Stroff breaks down his strategy for creating as many hunting options as possible while trying to preserve natural deer movement at each site, all while also working with clients who have wildly varying skills and experience levels. 

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This is the FIRST episode of Rut Fresh Radio of the 2022 Season! In each episode, K.C. and Tyler interview deer hunters from across the country in search of the freshest, most current information on Whitetail Buck movement and hear stories of hunting success. This week we get to hear from hunters in Wyoming, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Dakota. The common theme for the opening week of deer season was adversity. Hunters faced hot weather, rain and fog, hunter pressure, and even depreciated deer population numbers in their pursuit of velvet bucks. 

To check out some content that could be helpful this time of year, take a look at these: HOW TO CARE FOR VENISON IN HOT WEATHER -Tony Peterson

WIRED TO HUNT EP. 566: FOUNDATIONS - GIVE YOURSELF SOME OPTIONS

THE ELEMENT YOUTUBE CHANNEL

HOW TO PLANT A FOOD PLOT ON A BUDGET -Tony Hansen

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On this week's show, Tony breaks down why he has a gear system for whitetail hunting and how it helps him avoid frustrating sits - no matter what style of hunting he's engaged in. 

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On this week's episode, Tony chats with Michigander Andy may about how he finds deer, how he keeps his options open for ambush sites, and how he occasionally runs into dumb bucks -- even on public land. 

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On today's episode,Tony talks about how important it is to have as many ambush options as possible to avoid spot burnout and stay productive throughout the entire season.

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Today on the show, I’m joined by Lee Ellis of Seek One to discuss exactly how he’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios in the whitetail woods.

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On this week's show, Tony expands further on the topic of taking new hunters out, and what the best way is to help them develop a true love of the whitetail hunting game. 

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Today on the show I’m joined by Georgia hunter and host of Realtree Roadtrips, Tyler Jordan, to discuss exactly how he’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios in the whitetail woods. 

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On today's episode, Tony discusses the thought process around taking beginners whitetail hunting and how best to make the experience as positive as possible. 

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This week on the show we’re joined by DIY bowhunting guru Eddie Claypool to discuss exactly how he’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios in the whitetail woods - PLUS a bonus goals, hopes, and hit-lists chat with the one and only Dan Johnson.

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This week, Tony talks about the inevitable end of hunting -- and what we might be able to do to delay it. 

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This week on the show we’re joined by Dr. Grant Woods of Growing Deer TV to discuss exactly how he’d handle some of the most challenging deer hunting and management scenarios in the whitetail woods.

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On this week's show, Tony breaks down the realities of the hunting industry, hunting in social media, and why most of it is just a highlight reel that doesn't come close to representing the reality of our pursuit. 

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This week on the show I’m joined by Terry Drury to discuss his years long journey dealing with buck fever, target panic, and errant shots and how he’s overcome these challenges to find deer hunting success.

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On this week's episode, Tony discusses the little details of our summer gear prep that can get us into trouble if we don't address them. 

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This week on the show we’re discussing everything it takes to execute a perfect shot on a deer with someone who has executed more perfect shots on deer in high pressure situations than anyone else I know: Taylor Chamberlin.

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On today's show, Tony discusses why he was reluctant to focus on buck beds while scouting, and how (and why) he has changed his mind on that topic. 

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This week on the show were covering everything you need to know to become a more accurate and effective whitetail hunter with a gun, and helping me do that are diehard firearm deer hunters Jordan Sillars and Spencer Neuharth.

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On today's episode, Tony talks about "Bambi" and the reality of how fawns survive even in predator-rich environments. 

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Today on the show I’m joined by bowhunting legend and world champion tournament archer Randy Ulmer to discuss everything you need to know to take your archery accuracy and effectiveness to the next level.

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On this week’s show, Tony discusses how animals are all kind of assholes, including whitetails. Understanding this trait in deer is a great step toward becoming a more successful hunter because it helps you to suss out the motivation behind some of their behaviors. 

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On today’s episode, Tony speaks with Dr. Jason Sumners, who is the Branch Science Division Chief for the Missouri Department of Conservation, and is a wealth of insight into deer management from the State level. 

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On this week’s show, guest host Tony Peterson speaks with Dr. Karl Miller about his years of deer research. They also dive into what the science says about how well deer can hear, and the real reason why their advanced olfactory ability is so important to survival. 

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On today’s show, Tony talks about why it’s beneficial to expand your hunting horizons beyond whitetails - and how doing so can make you more lethal in the deer woods. 

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On this week’s episode, Tony chats with Dr. Justin Brown about his research on viruses, disease pathology, and whitetail anatomy. Brown’s research, and veterinarian background, allow him to explain deer adaptations and evolutionary traits in a fascinating and informative way, which should be of interest to every whitetail hunter. 

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On today’s show, Tony explains how a few non-hunting related decisions in his life led him down the path to not only enjoy deer hunting more, but to also become much better at it. 

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On today’s episode, Tony speaks with Dr. Michael Chamberlain about a variety of research projects he has been involved in, all of which teach us about unique aspects of whitetail behavior. 

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On today’s episode, Tony explains why whitetail hunting success always ultimately comes from your personal goals and efforts, and not some outside source. 

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On today’s show, Tony speaks with Dr. Bradley Cohen about his research into whitetail vision and how we have come to know so much about what deer can actually see. 

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On this week’s show, Tony explains why even the smartest bucks are still really just rabbits with antlers, and why acknowledging that can help you be a better hunter. 

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Today on the show I’m joined by Tony Peterson to explore if, why, and how a deep-dive into whitetail science and biology can help you become a better deer hunter, as we kick off a brand new month-long series on this very topic.

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On today’s show, Tony discusses the tactic of using trail cameras to take deer inventory throughout the summer, even if you don’t own or have access to private ground. 

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This week on the show I'm joined by four hunters who've decided it's time to embrace being an "okay hunter" and all the fun, fumbles, and failures that come along with it. We're not all going to be a Mark Drury or Dan Infalt, might there be a benefit to embracing that reality?

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On today’s episode, Tony discusses how to make each practice shot count regardless of whether you’re using a bow, muzzleloader, or rifle. 

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This week on the show I'm joined by Dan Johnson to check-in on our progress attempting to raise outdoor kids and the lessons we've learned over the last 10 years introducing and teaching our collective 5 children about hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

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On this week’s episode, Tony makes a compelling argument that all of us should dedicate ourselves to a target practice regimen, regardless of our weapon choice. 

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Today on the show, I’m joined by archery coach and SHOT IQ founder Joel Turner to discuss my experiences battling target panic over the years and what I learned and changed about my shooting process after my in-person coaching experience with him this spring. 

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On today’s show, Tony discusses bow rests, quivers, and stabilizers and why whitetail hunters should really consider what bow accessories they choose. 

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Today on the show, we’re discussing why, where, and how to plant native grass habitat for deer and deer hunting, and other wildlife, and joining me to discuss this is Pheasants Forever VP of Conservation Delivery, Chris McLeland.

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On this week’s show, Tony discusses bow sight and peep sight choice and how each can affect a hunter’s ability to shoot well during hunting season. 

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Today on the show we're talking trees; why they’re valuable to wildlife, where to plant them, and how to do it well. To help us have that conversation I’m joined by two of the most knowledgeable folks in the trees for wildlife world, Bob and Iain Wallace of Chestnut Hill Outdoors.

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On this week’s show, Tony makes the case that there is still a little bit of time left to get out and wrap up your winter scouting duties. 

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Today on the show, I'm joined by Mark Haslam, the 2019 NDA Deer Manager of the Year, to discuss his experiences, lessons learned, and best practices for improving whitetail habitat in the South.

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On today’s show, Tony follows up last week’s episode with some cautionary tales, and advice, for anyone interested in buying a little piece of deer paradise. 

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Today on the show I’m joined by Nate and Thomas Krick, hosts of Identical Draw, to discuss their experience as young 20 somethings diving headfirst into whitetail land management and their hard learned lessons managing their family’s new 80 acre farm.

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On today’s show, Tony discusses the land-buying dream that most deer hunters have (and how to make it happen with a limited budget). 

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This week on the show, Tony Peterson and I break down our real-world experiences dabbling in whitetail habitat management -- the good, the bad, the ugly, and what we've learned along the way.

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On today’s episode, Tony breaks down the annual conundrum bowhunter’s face after the year’s newest flagship bows are released. 

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Today I'm joined by Ed Roberson of the Mountain & Prairie Podcast to discuss our top book (and other media) recommendations for those of you who want to dive deeper into the world of conservation - ranging from public lands history, to endangered species, water conservation, big game management, and more. 

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On this week's episode, Tony explains what a turkey hunter can learn about deer while chasing gobblers in the spring woods. 

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