Ep. 1054: Foundations - Why We All Need To Relearn the Same Old Deer

We often think of deer populations as relatively static, but over a long enough timeline they just aren't. This has ramifications for scouting and hunting strategies, and is an element of whiteail hunting that can't be ignored. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram a…

Ep. 1053: The Jared Mills Trail Cam Masterclass

This week on the show I’m joined by Jared Mills to walk through his unique trail camera strategies and routines, from summer through fall - including his goals, camera set-ups, and philosophy on how best to use trailcam intel. Connect with Mark Kenyon, Jake Hofer, and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Ins…

Ep. 1052: Foundations - The Evolution of Trail Cameras and How Hunters Still Use Them Wrong

The history of trail cameras is one that covers several decades, and highlights the march of technology in the hunting space. This four-decade journey has culminated in some of the best tools whitetail hunters can use to learn about deer behavior - provided they use them correctly. Connect with To…

Ep. 1051: What Thermal Drones Revealed About Big Bucks

Derrick from Whitetail Research joins Jake Hofer to break down what thousands of thermal drone flights have revealed about mature buck behavior. Derrick shares some of his findngs from thousands of thermal drone flights. Why mature bucks aren't always bedding where hunters expect. The surprising di…

Ep. 1050: Foundations - Summer Buck Diets and the Rut Connection

We often underestimate how bucks eat to not only survive, but thrive. It pays to think of them as animal athletes, and to learn what food sources offer them the most protein, fat, carbs and general nutrition. Focusing on a buck's diet throughout the summer and the season is a strategy that will kee…

Ep. 1049: Then vs. Now: 15 Years of Trailcam Tactic Evolution with Dan Johnson

This week on the show I’m joined by Dan Johnson to discuss how our trailcam strategies have evolved over the last 15 years and exactly where we’ve landed today - including thoughts on our summer camera strategies, our changing trailcam set-ups and settings, and new ways to use cellcams. Connect wi…

Ep. 1048: Foundations - How to Start Laying the Groundwork for a Successful Whitetail Season

You have to start somewhere, and you have to start sometime. How to start building your fall whitetail plan right now, so that you have plenty of hotspots idenitfied and ready to go before the season opener. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEat…

Ep. 1045: Clay Newcomb's Greatest Whitetail Failures and Lessons Learned

This week on the show I'm joined by Clay Newcomb to discuss failure in the whitetail woods, and beyond, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Connect with Mark Kenyon, Jake Hofer, and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtu…

Ep. 1046: Foundations - How Big Bucks Make People Really, Really Stupid

From high-profile poaching cases involving giant bucks, to our personal failures during encounters with good deer, the reality is that giant whitetails have the ability to melt our brains and make us all dumb in the moment. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and F…

Ep. 1044: Foundations - Why You Should Plan for Good Enough in the Deer Woods

When we give whitetail bucks too much credit, we tend to shoot for perfection in our hunts. Not only is that unattainable, it's unnecessary. Learn to live with good enough in your setups, and you'll actually be better off in the deer woods. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson o…