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Dive deep into the world of whitetails with leading experts Mark Kenyon, Tony Peterson, and Jake Hofer. Each episode covers specific and actionable strategies for the next generation of whitetail hunting addicts. Get your fix through the stories of the hosts experiences as a whitetail hunters and valuable insights provided by a weekly slate of expert guests. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.
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Dive deep into the world of whitetails with leading experts Mark Kenyon, Tony Peterson, and Jake Hofer. Each episode covers specific and actionable strategies for the next generation of whitetail hunting addicts. Get your fix through the stories of the hosts experiences as a whitetail hunters and valuable insights provided by a weekly slate of expert guests. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.
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Published 2019-11-29

Ep. 321: Gun Hunting Traditions, Gear, and Tactics

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Today on the show we’re talking gun season. Joining me is my father to discuss gun hunting traditions, and then Adam Weatherby and Kevin Wilkerson to discuss firearm hunting gear, becoming a better marksman, and more.

Topics discussed:

  • What gun season represents for my family
  • Shifting from bow hunting to firearm hunting
  • The latest update from our northern Michigan deer camp
  • Hunting with my father on the Back 40
  • Weatherby firearms and their move to Wyoming
  • Strategical shifts from bow season to gun season
  • How to choose the right cartridge for your hunting situation
  • How to choose the right rifle for your hunting situation
  • Setting an ethical max shooting range
  • How to become a better marksman

 

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Today on the show we’re talking gun season. Joining me is my father to discuss gun hunting traditions, and then Adam Weatherby and Kevin Wilkerson to discuss firearm hunting gear, becoming a better marksman, and more.

Topics discussed:

  • What gun season represents for my family
  • Shifting from bow hunting to firearm hunting
  • The latest update from our northern Michigan deer camp
  • Hunting with my father on the Back 40
  • Weatherby firearms and their move to Wyoming
  • Strategical shifts from bow season to gun season
  • How to choose the right cartridge for your hunting situation
  • How to choose the right rifle for your hunting situation
  • Setting an ethical max shooting range
  • How to become a better marksman

 

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Published 2019-11-27

Ep. 320: Rut Fresh Radio 11/27/19

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Kevin Vistisen | Deer Hunter Podcast | Michigan

Josh Smith | Wild Carrot Scents | Tennessee

Tim Biebel | The 4 Pointer | Vermont

Bryce Lambley | Nebraska

 

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Kevin Vistisen | Deer Hunter Podcast | Michigan

Josh Smith | Wild Carrot Scents | Tennessee

Tim Biebel | The 4 Pointer | Vermont

Bryce Lambley | Nebraska

 

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Published 2019-11-21

Ep. 319: Analyzing our 2019 Rut Successes and Failures

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Today on the show Dan and I are recapping our 2019 rutcations, examining the tactics that led to us killing two mature bucks, and exploring the challenges we encountered along the way and what we can learn from them.

Topics discussed:

  • Our mental state after our 2019 rutcations
  • The ever-increasing challenge of balancing hunting with family 
  • Dan's 2019 rut strategy
  • Dan's first encounter with "Gnarly Charlie"
  • How Dan filled his 2019 Iowa tag
  • Hunting with my dad
  • The cat and mouse hunt for "Tran" 
  • Passing on nice Michigan bucks and struggling with the decisions
  • Examining why the Back 40 has been such a struggle this year
  • What led to my ultimate success in my chase for the Wide 8
  • Learning to love the process and not sweating what you can't control

 

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Today on the show Dan and I are recapping our 2019 rutcations, examining the tactics that led to us killing two mature bucks, and exploring the challenges we encountered along the way and what we can learn from them.

Topics discussed:

  • Our mental state after our 2019 rutcations
  • The ever-increasing challenge of balancing hunting with family 
  • Dan's 2019 rut strategy
  • Dan's first encounter with "Gnarly Charlie"
  • How Dan filled his 2019 Iowa tag
  • Hunting with my dad
  • The cat and mouse hunt for "Tran" 
  • Passing on nice Michigan bucks and struggling with the decisions
  • Examining why the Back 40 has been such a struggle this year
  • What led to my ultimate success in my chase for the Wide 8
  • Learning to love the process and not sweating what you can't control

 

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Published 2019-11-21

Ep. 318: Rut Fresh Radio 11/20/19

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Keith Thompson | Montana Whitetails | Montana

Kelsey Young | Knee Deep Outdoors | Kentucky

Ryan Nitz | Florida Outdoor Experience | Florida

Derek Nelson | Mathews Archery | Wisconsin

 

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Keith Thompson | Montana Whitetails | Montana

Kelsey Young | Knee Deep Outdoors | Kentucky

Ryan Nitz | Florida Outdoor Experience | Florida

Derek Nelson | Mathews Archery | Wisconsin

 

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Published 2019-11-14

Ep. 317: Our Backcountry Boundary Waters Whitetail Hunt

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Today on the show we are finally recapping our epic backcountry canoe-in whitetail hunt in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of Northern Minnesota. And we hear from Lukas Leaf, of Sportsman for the Boundary Waters, about the current threats to this landscape and what we can do to help.

 

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Today on the show we are finally recapping our epic backcountry canoe-in whitetail hunt in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of Northern Minnesota. And we hear from Lukas Leaf, of Sportsman for the Boundary Waters, about the current threats to this landscape and what we can do to help.

 

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Published 2019-11-14

Ep. 316: Rut Fresh Radio 11/13/19

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Brad Bever | Lone Wolf Treestands | Indiana

Spencer Konuszewski | Redline Hunting | Georgia

Alex Comstock | Whitetail DNA | North Dakota

Trent Siegle | Heartland Bowhunter | Kansas

 

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Brad Bever | Lone Wolf Treestands | Indiana

Spencer Konuszewski | Redline Hunting | Georgia

Alex Comstock | Whitetail DNA | North Dakota

Trent Siegle | Heartland Bowhunter | Kansas

 

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Published 2019-11-07

Ep. 315: Become a Better Rut Hunter with Travis Faulkner

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Today on the show I'm joined by Andy May and outdoor writer and whitetail expert Travis Faulkner to go deep into new rut hunting ideas, stand sites, calling tactics, and more.

Topics discussed:

  • Andy May's pre-rut success
  • Andy's top rut hunting tactics
  • How Travis Faulkner approached his stand choices during the rut
  • The phases of the rut and how to hunt each
  • Unique calling tactics
  • Hunting hilly terrain during the breeding season
  • How to identify pinch points that actually funnel deer and how to hunt them
  • Trailcam tactics for November
  • What to do if you spook a buck during the rut
  • Mental aspects of rut hunting
  • Decoying bucks

 

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Today on the show I'm joined by Andy May and outdoor writer and whitetail expert Travis Faulkner to go deep into new rut hunting ideas, stand sites, calling tactics, and more.

Topics discussed:

  • Andy May's pre-rut success
  • Andy's top rut hunting tactics
  • How Travis Faulkner approached his stand choices during the rut
  • The phases of the rut and how to hunt each
  • Unique calling tactics
  • Hunting hilly terrain during the breeding season
  • How to identify pinch points that actually funnel deer and how to hunt them
  • Trailcam tactics for November
  • What to do if you spook a buck during the rut
  • Mental aspects of rut hunting
  • Decoying bucks

 

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Published 2019-11-06

Ep. 314: Rut Fresh Radio 11/06/19

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Michael Hunsucker | Heartland Bowhunter | Missouri

Pat Cutter | Red Hand Outdoor Co. | New Jersey

Tyler Jones | The Element Podcast | Texas

Sam Soholt | Public Land Bus | South Dakota

 

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Michael Hunsucker | Heartland Bowhunter | Missouri

Pat Cutter | Red Hand Outdoor Co. | New Jersey

Tyler Jones | The Element Podcast | Texas

Sam Soholt | Public Land Bus | South Dakota

 

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Published 2019-10-31

Ep. 313: Whitetail Rut Cram Session with Jared Mills

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Today on the show we’re joined by long-time Midwest Whitetail contributor Jared Mills to get you prepped to hunt the whitetail rut.

Topics discussed:

  • My hunt with Doug Duren on the Back 40
  • The target bucks on the Back 40
  • Hunting "Tran" and my rut hunting plan
  • How Dan plans to kill "Gnarly Charlie"
  • Jared's typical rut hunting plan
  • How he hunts new properties during the rut
  • Rattling, calling, and decoying bucks
  • How flooding can impact your rut hunts
  • Adjusting on the fly based off observations
  • Mental aspects of the rut

 

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Today on the show we’re joined by long-time Midwest Whitetail contributor Jared Mills to get you prepped to hunt the whitetail rut.

Topics discussed:

  • My hunt with Doug Duren on the Back 40
  • The target bucks on the Back 40
  • Hunting "Tran" and my rut hunting plan
  • How Dan plans to kill "Gnarly Charlie"
  • Jared's typical rut hunting plan
  • How he hunts new properties during the rut
  • Rattling, calling, and decoying bucks
  • How flooding can impact your rut hunts
  • Adjusting on the fly based off observations
  • Mental aspects of the rut

 

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Published 2019-10-31

Ep. 312: Rut Fresh Radio 10/30/19

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Darton Harwick | Flatline Whitetails | New York

Matt Petersen | MDL Outfitters | Iowa

Parker McDonald | Southern Ground Hunting | Alabama

David Giarrizzo | Tag N' Brag | Ohio

 

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Darton Harwick | Flatline Whitetails | New York

Matt Petersen | MDL Outfitters | Iowa

Parker McDonald | Southern Ground Hunting | Alabama

David Giarrizzo | Tag N' Brag | Ohio

 

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Today on the show we talk through important pre-rut hunting tactics AND chat with two new hunters about their recent Field to Fork mentored hunt.

Topics discussed:

  • How to kill your "local" buck right now
  • The power of late October cold fronts
  • How to use annual patterns to kill a deer this week
  • Ramping up your calling strategy
  • Why you should think about scrapes right now
  • The importance of confidence and a well-planned hunt
  • What Field to Fork is
  • How our new hunters came to be interested in hunting
  • The challenges they encountered trying to learn
  • How their first buck encounters went and the emotions they experienced
  • Where they go from here
  • How we can all get involved helping introduce more people to hunting

 

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Today on the show we talk through important pre-rut hunting tactics AND chat with two new hunters about their recent Field to Fork mentored hunt.

Topics discussed:

  • How to kill your "local" buck right now
  • The power of late October cold fronts
  • How to use annual patterns to kill a deer this week
  • Ramping up your calling strategy
  • Why you should think about scrapes right now
  • The importance of confidence and a well-planned hunt
  • What Field to Fork is
  • How our new hunters came to be interested in hunting
  • The challenges they encountered trying to learn
  • How their first buck encounters went and the emotions they experienced
  • Where they go from here
  • How we can all get involved helping introduce more people to hunting

 

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Published 2019-10-23

Ep. 310: Rut Fresh Radio 10/23/19

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Justin Zarr | Bowhunt or Die | Illinois

Tre Kerns | 304 Outdoors | West Virginia

Joe Kahl | Minnesota Rackstars | Minnesota

Kyler Moppert | Louisiana Bowhunter | Lousiana

 

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Justin Zarr | Bowhunt or Die | Illinois

Tre Kerns | 304 Outdoors | West Virginia

Joe Kahl | Minnesota Rackstars | Minnesota

Kyler Moppert | Louisiana Bowhunter | Lousiana

 

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Today on the show we chat with a Wired To Hunt listener, Luke Brewster, who killed the largest deer ever killed by a hunter last year. And we find out what happens when an everyday average deer hunter gets struck by whitetail lightning. Is it a positive experience or toxic?

Topics discussed:

  • Why we're chatting about the world record whitetail today
  • This is NOT a glorification of antler inches
  • An extended review of Dan Johnson's 2019 mule deer hunt and lessons learned from this impactful experience
  • My final parting words before leaving for my backcountry canoe-in whitetail hunt in the Boundary Waters
  • How Luke got into hunting as an adult and how Wired To Hunt helped
  • What led Luke to Illinois and his pursuit of mature bucks
  • How his hunt for the world record whitetail unfolded
  • What happens in the hours after shooting a deer of this caliber
  • How the game warden got involved
  • The impact of social media after the hunt
  • Dealing with media attention 
  • How do you set hunting goals for the next year after a hunt like this?
  • Was killing the world record whitetail a positive experience or negative?
  • Lessons learned from this experience about hunting and the culture of hunting

 

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Today on the show we chat with a Wired To Hunt listener, Luke Brewster, who killed the largest deer ever killed by a hunter last year. And we find out what happens when an everyday average deer hunter gets struck by whitetail lightning. Is it a positive experience or toxic?

Topics discussed:

  • Why we're chatting about the world record whitetail today
  • This is NOT a glorification of antler inches
  • An extended review of Dan Johnson's 2019 mule deer hunt and lessons learned from this impactful experience
  • My final parting words before leaving for my backcountry canoe-in whitetail hunt in the Boundary Waters
  • How Luke got into hunting as an adult and how Wired To Hunt helped
  • What led Luke to Illinois and his pursuit of mature bucks
  • How his hunt for the world record whitetail unfolded
  • What happens in the hours after shooting a deer of this caliber
  • How the game warden got involved
  • The impact of social media after the hunt
  • Dealing with media attention 
  • How do you set hunting goals for the next year after a hunt like this?
  • Was killing the world record whitetail a positive experience or negative?
  • Lessons learned from this experience about hunting and the culture of hunting

 

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Published 2019-10-16

Ep. 308: Rut Fresh Radio 10/16/19

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Josh Smith | Wild Carrot Scents | Tennessee

Beau Martonik | East Meets West Podcast | Pennsylvania

Kevin Vistisen | Deer Hunter Podcast | Michigan

Nate Krick | Identical Draw | Kansas

 

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Josh Smith | Wild Carrot Scents | Tennessee

Beau Martonik | East Meets West Podcast | Pennsylvania

Kevin Vistisen | Deer Hunter Podcast | Michigan

Nate Krick | Identical Draw | Kansas

 

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Today on the show I'm joined by New York bow hunter Jesse Coots to discuss the importance of being what he calls a “freestyle deer hunter" when targeting big old whitetail bucks.

Topics discussed:

  • A few thoughts on establishing personal hunting goals
  • Hunting your own hunt
  • What it means to be a "freestyle deer hunter"
  • Properly matching tactics to region and circumstances
  • The importance of putting yourself in new situations and hunting locations
  • How the hunters you surround yourself with can impact your hunting success
  • How to hunt October bucks in an area like New York VS Kansas VS Ohio
  • The importance of long-range glassing and scouting
  • How to hunt a deer from the outside in
  • Decoying whitetail bucks on the ground  
  • Balancing family and hunting

 

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Today on the show I'm joined by New York bow hunter Jesse Coots to discuss the importance of being what he calls a “freestyle deer hunter" when targeting big old whitetail bucks.

Topics discussed:

  • A few thoughts on establishing personal hunting goals
  • Hunting your own hunt
  • What it means to be a "freestyle deer hunter"
  • Properly matching tactics to region and circumstances
  • The importance of putting yourself in new situations and hunting locations
  • How the hunters you surround yourself with can impact your hunting success
  • How to hunt October bucks in an area like New York VS Kansas VS Ohio
  • The importance of long-range glassing and scouting
  • How to hunt a deer from the outside in
  • Decoying whitetail bucks on the ground  
  • Balancing family and hunting

 

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Ep. 306: Rut Fresh Radio 10/9/19

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Brad Bever | Lone Wolf Treestands | Indiana

Caleb Combs | Stuart Ranch Outfitters | Oklahoma

Taylor Chamberlain | First Lite | Virginia

Josh Sparks | Midwest Whitetails | Iowa

 

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States/guests featured:

Brad Bever | Lone Wolf Treestands | Indiana

Caleb Combs | Stuart Ranch Outfitters | Oklahoma

Taylor Chamberlain | First Lite | Virginia

Josh Sparks | Midwest Whitetails | Iowa

 

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Ep. 305: The Back 40’s First Pre-Season

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Today on the show we detail everything you need to know about the work we've done so far on the Back 40 farm, the challenges we've encountered along the way, and the plans to start hunting it in the coming days.

Topics discussed:

  • My new book, That Wild Country
  • Dan's last-minute deer prep
  • The bucks I'm after on my other main Michigan farm
  • The cliff-notes version of how we found the Back 40
  • Why we couldn't get much done on the property until August
  • The experts we've brought it to see the farm so far
  • The few small projects we've done so far
  • What we'd like to do
  • How to balance hunting goals and habitat goals
  • The food plots we planted
  • All the folks hunting the farm and the challenge that will pose
  • My concerns about hunting pressure 
  • The bucks we've see on the farm so farm
  • Plan for our first hunts on the Back 40

 

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Today on the show we detail everything you need to know about the work we've done so far on the Back 40 farm, the challenges we've encountered along the way, and the plans to start hunting it in the coming days.

Topics discussed:

  • My new book, That Wild Country
  • Dan's last-minute deer prep
  • The bucks I'm after on my other main Michigan farm
  • The cliff-notes version of how we found the Back 40
  • Why we couldn't get much done on the property until August
  • The experts we've brought it to see the farm so far
  • The few small projects we've done so far
  • What we'd like to do
  • How to balance hunting goals and habitat goals
  • The food plots we planted
  • All the folks hunting the farm and the challenge that will pose
  • My concerns about hunting pressure 
  • The bucks we've see on the farm so farm
  • Plan for our first hunts on the Back 40

 

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Ep. 304: Rut Fresh Radio 10/2/19

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now.

States/guests featured:

Byron Horton | Whitetail Experience | Ohio

John Arman | Ultimate Outdoor Adventures | North Dakota

Josh Genthy | Cut4 Outdoors | North Carolina

Bryce Lambley | Nebraska

 

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Byron Horton | Whitetail Experience | Ohio

John Arman | Ultimate Outdoor Adventures | North Dakota

Josh Genthy | Cut4 Outdoors | North Carolina

Bryce Lambley | Nebraska

 

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Ep. 303: Four Hunters, Three Bucks, Endless Lessons Learned

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Today on the show we are analyzing a series of stories in which we’ll hear from four hunters, about five hunts, with three bucks killed, two tags left unpunched, and a whole bunch of lessons to be learned.

 

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Ep. 302: Rut Fresh Radio 9/25/19

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now. We cover KS, NH, KY, MN.

 

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Steve Rinella and Janis Putelis are joining me to share the exciting news about the farm we just bought and how one lucky MeatEater fan can win a hunt on it. Then habitat consultant Jake Ehlinger gives us an audio tour of the property and a deer-centric perspective on the potential it has.

 

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Ep. 300: Rut Fresh Radio 9/18/19

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This week on the podcast we're back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now. We cover MT, GA, WI, and MO.

 

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This week on the podcast I’m joined by whitetail expert Adam Hays to dive into his tactics for consistently locating the best buck in the neighborhood and zeroing in on where to kill him. Topics discussed: Post-season scouting – why, where...

 

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Ep. 298: Rut Fresh Radio 9/11/19

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This week on the podcast we’re back with our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now. States/guests featured: Cody Hesseltine...

 

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Ep. 297: Final Plans, Gear, and Advice Before Opening Day

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This week on the podcast Dan and I talk through our final preparations and plans before our opening hunts, our gear and archery prep, and our last words of advice to everyone before the 2019 season. Topics discussed: Dan’s last...

 

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This week on the podcast Dan and I talk through our final preparations and plans before our opening hunts, our gear and archery prep, and our last words of advice to everyone before the 2019 season. Topics discussed: Dan’s last...

 

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Ep. 296: Rut Fresh Radio 9/4/19

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This week on the podcast we’re kicking off our Rut Fresh Radio mini-series in which we hear from hunters all across the country about current deer activity, conditions, and the tactics that are working right now. States/guests featured: Tennessee |...

 

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This week on the show we’re covering everything you need to know to get into saddle hunting with John Eberhart, Andy May, Greg Godfrey, and Ernie Power. Subjects Discussed The history that John Eberhart, Andy May, Ernie Power, and Greg...

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Today on the show I’m joined by freelance writer and whitetail hunter Pat Durkin to get back to the basics of whitetail deer and how they see, hear, smell, and survive. Subjects Discussed Pat’s whitetail and journalist history How Pat...

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Ep. 293: Goals, Hopes, and Hitlists for 2019

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This week on the podcast I’m joined by Dan Johnson and Josh “Furter” Hillyard to set the stage for the upcoming season as we share our 2019 goals, hopes, and hitlists. Subjects Discussed A check-in on our 2019 running/shooting habit...

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Today on the show I’m joined by Mark Drury of Drury Outdoors to get an absolute masterclass on everything he’s learned about handling the moments leading up to a shot on an animal, and everything to do afterwards to ensure...

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Today on the show I’m joined by accomplished public land deer hunter Joe Elsinger to break down how he patterns locations rather than bucks and the advanced tools he uses to analyze deer movement in correlation with weather related factors....

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Today on the show myself, Spencer Neuharth, and Tony Peterson divulge some of our greatest deer hunting failures and then explore what we learned from them. Subjects Discussed If you don’t fill a tag on a hunting trip, is that a...

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Today on the show I’m joined by Matt Dye and Adam Keith, of Land & Legacy, to discuss their holistic approach to habitat management and fall food plots. Subjects Discussed Why the guys from Land & Legacy frame their habitat...

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Ep. 288: How to Kill a Buck in the Summer

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Today on the show I’m joined by Dan Johnson and Spencer Neuharth to break down everything you can be doing this summer to help kill a buck this year – including treestand prep, summer scouting, trail cameras, creating access routes,...

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Ep. 287: Mastery, Archery, and John Dudley

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Today on the show Andy May and I are joined by John Dudley, host of Nock On TV and the Nock On podcast, to discuss the the concept of mastery and how it applies to archery and bowhunting. Subjects Discussed...

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Ep. 286: Summer Deer Projects and Misadventures

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Today on the show Dan and I are checking in on our 2019 hunting habit changes, discussing trail camera analysis and summer habitat projects, and regaling you with the story of my recent and somewhat cursed cross-country adventure with my...

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Today on the show I’m joined by professional big wave surfer Shane Dorian to discuss how discipline, self awareness, and training for worst case scenarios has made him one of the best surfers in the world and a better bowhunter....

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Ep. 284: Prepping Like a Pro for Hunting with Andy May

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Today on the show we’re exploring how to prepare like a pro for the upcoming hunting season by hearing from expert DIY bowhunter Andy May on the archery, scouting, stand site and mental planning preparations he executes each summer. Subjects...

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Ep. 283: Reviving Our Family Deer Camp

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Today we’re joined by my buddy Josh “Furter” Hillyard and my father David to discuss the habitat history of our family deer camp and the work we’re doing to revive the land and deer herd. Subjects Discussed Something to think...

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Today we’re chatting with author Brad Stulberg about his studies into the science of peak performance, the positive and negative powers of passion, and how all of this can make you a better hunter. Subjects Discussed What is the “growth...

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Today on the show I’m joined by Olympic gold medal winning skier David Wise to discuss how the habits, mental toughness, and training that helped him succeed as a professional skier also translates to hunting. Subjects Discussed What life circumstances led...

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Published 2019-05-17

Ep. 280: The Power of Habits for Hunters

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Today on the show Dan and I are talking about the power of habits and other life-structuring processes to better prepare for and enjoy your next hunting season. Subjects Discussed Mother’s Day Montana public land audible Why habits matter for...

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Today on the show Dan and I are talking about the power of habits and other life-structuring processes to better prepare for and enjoy your next hunting season. Subjects Discussed Mother’s Day Montana public land audible Why habits matter for...

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Published 2019-05-10

Ep. 279: The Buffalo Food Plot Methodology with Grant Woods

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Today on the show I’m joined by Dr. Grant Woods to discuss a fascinating and more ecologically friendly methodology for planting food plots that mimics the relationship between buffalo and the great plains to create higher quality forage for wildlife...

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Today on the show I’m joined by Land Tawney, CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, to discuss the 2019 BHA Rendezvous, the success of the #KeepItPublic movement, a new round of challenges facing public lands, and predictions for the future....

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Today on the show I’m joined by Land Tawney, CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, to discuss the 2019 BHA Rendezvous, the success of the #KeepItPublic movement, a new round of challenges facing public lands, and predictions for the future....

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Today on the show I’m joined by Scott Manifold, of Drury Outdoors, to discuss the story of his Michigan hunting property, how habitat management and hunting differs between his farms in Michigan and Iowa, and detailed ideas for improving food...

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Today on the show I’m joined by Scott Manifold, of Drury Outdoors, to discuss the story of his Michigan hunting property, how habitat management and hunting differs between his farms in Michigan and Iowa, and detailed ideas for improving food...

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Published 2019-04-18

Ep. 276: Iowa Gobblers and Montana Antlers

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Today on the show I’m joined by the one and only Dan Johnson for a fun discussion about the Iowa turkey season, my Montana public land scouting and shed hunting trip, and two new deer hunting methodologies we’re developing. Subjects...

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Today on the show I’m joined by the one and only Dan Johnson for a fun discussion about the Iowa turkey season, my Montana public land scouting and shed hunting trip, and two new deer hunting methodologies we’re developing. Subjects...

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Published 2019-04-13

Ep. 275: Solving the Hunter Recruitment Crisis

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Today on the show I’m joined by two men, Hank Forester and Charles Evans, who I believe have tapped into one of the best ideas yet for helping us solve the hunter recruitment crisis. Hunter numbers are dwindling, in this...

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Published 2019-04-04

Ep. 274: Turkey Hunting Roundtable

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Today on the show I’m joined by Ben O’Brien, Tony Peterson and Spencer Neuharth to debate all things turkey hunting – including calling advice, decoy set-ups, weather impacts and more. Subjects Discussed What’s the story on Ben O’Brien’s turkey tour...

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Today on the show I’m joined by Ben O’Brien, Tony Peterson and Spencer Neuharth to debate all things turkey hunting – including calling advice, decoy set-ups, weather impacts and more. Subjects Discussed What’s the story on Ben O’Brien’s turkey tour...

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Today on the show we’re coming to you from our annual Iowa shed hunting camp, where we discuss shed antlers, shooting shed bucks, 2018 lessons learned for “Uncle Peter,” off-season projects and listener Q&A. Subjects Discussed How things turned out...

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Today on the show we’re coming to you from our annual Iowa shed hunting camp, where we discuss shed antlers, shooting shed bucks, 2018 lessons learned for “Uncle Peter,” off-season projects and listener Q&A. Subjects Discussed How things turned out...

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Published 2019-03-21

Ep. 272: Forestry for Deer Hunters

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Today on the show we are talking about forests, how they impact deer and deer hunting, and how we as hunters can influence those forests. And joining us to have this conversation is Matt Ross and Tim Russell of the...

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Today on the show we are talking about forests, how they impact deer and deer hunting, and how we as hunters can influence those forests. And joining us to have this conversation is Matt Ross and Tim Russell of the...

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