

Ep. 1012: Rewiring Your Brain to Do Hard Things with Tony Peterson
This week on the show I’m joined by Tony Peterson to discuss the science of doing hard things, how our brain changes when we do that, and the implications for hunting and much more. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Fac…

Ep. 1011: Foundations - Smarter Hunters or Dumber Deer?
This week Tony talks about how whitetail hunters seem to have largely split into two different factions according their hunting styles, but in reality most hunters fall squarely in the middle. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram…

Ep. 1010: The Power of Prairie for Whitetails and Beyond with Kent Boucher and Nicolas Lirio
This week on the show I’m joined by Kent Boucher and Nicolas Lirio of Hoksey Native Seeds and The Prairie Farm Podcast, to explore exactly why native prairie is so important for whitetail deer and other species that hunters pursue and benefit from - and how we can help get more of this habitat on t…

Ep. 1009: Foundations - E-Scouting Mistakes That Could Cost You a Big Buck This Season
This week, Tony breaks down some of the biggest e-scouting mistakes hunters make, and how that can hurt their chances whether they hunt private or public land. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and…

Ep. 1008: 2026 State of the Whitetail Union with Kip Adams
This week on the show I’m joined by Kip Adams, Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association, to discuss the current state of whitetails in America, the most pressing issues facing deer and deer hunters at this moment, deer population and harvest trends, and much more. Connect with …

Ep. 1007: Foundations - Why Winter Scouting is the Best Method for Pinning Down Fall Buck Travel
This week, Tony not only explains the real importance behind winter scouting, but also why it's one of the best tactics for learning how big bucks really travel. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, a…

Ep. 1006: Shed Hunting Strategies from East Coast to West with ShedCrazy Ben Dettamanti
This week on the show we're talking all things shed hunting, from western big game to whitetails, and even up to Alaska and we're joined by Ben Dettamanti of ShedCrazy. The only known person to find a shed antler in all 50 states. Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, T…

Ep. 1005: Foundations - Off-Season Big Buck Reality Checks
This week, Tony explains how easy it is for us to set unrealistic expectations around our deer hunting, and how a little off-season reflection can point us in a more productive direction. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Fac…

Ep. 1004: Excellence and the Hunting Life with Brad Stulberg
This week on the show we’re chatting with author Brad Stulberg about routines, habits, and goal-setting practices and philosophies that can help each and any one of us achieve excellence in our pursuits as hunters, archers, marksman, or almost any other pursuit. Check out the Wired to Hunt vintage…

Ep. 1003: Foundations - Why Good Snacks are the True Heroes of Whitetail Hunting
This week, Tony explores the topic of tree stand snacks, and explains why the right treat might just help you kill a buck outside of the rut. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Me…