Ep. 984: 10 Steps to Becoming a Happier Hunter This Season with Eric Clark and Derek Malcore

This week on the show I’m joined by Eric Clark and Derek Malcore of the Okayest Hunter podcast to discuss 10 simple steps to help make you a happier and more satisfied deer hunter over the remainder of this season. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEate…

Ep. 983: Rut Fresh Radio - Peak Southern Rut Meets Prime Food Sources: December’s Perfect Storm

This week on Rut Fresh, we're covering the first week of December with updates from three completely different whitetail worlds. Michael Perry of 18 Outdoors breaks down the ramping Southern rut in Alabama, where daylight activity is just starting to climb and winter food sources are becoming key. …

Ep. 982: Foundations - The Truth About the Big Bucks Behind All of Those Big Dead Bucks You See

This week, Tony explains how much money is involved in the whitetail industry, and why it paints such a disingenuous picture of big deer. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEa…

Ep. 981: How the Experts Kill Mature Bucks in December and Beyond

This week on the show I’m conducting a comprehensive review of the many different approaches to killing mature bucks in the late season that expert hunters have shared with me over the course of Wired to Hunt’s seventeen year history. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark…

Ep. 980: Rut Fresh Radio - Thanksgiving Week: The Last Great Rut Window of the Year?

This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by KC Smith of The Element with fresh updates out of Kansas and Iowa, Clint Campbell from Truth From The Stand reporting from Pennsylvania, and Christopher Leppert of the Mobile Hunting Expo in Ohio. Tune in to hear what’s top of mind for deer hunters across t…

Ep. 979: Foundations - How to Overcome the Gun Hunter's Dilemma

This week, Tony explains what most gun hunters do wrong on their quest for a whitetail buck, and how you can go a different route to fill your tag when others won't. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtub…

Ep. 978: Post Rutcation Therapy Session with Tony Peterson and Dan Johnson

This week on the show I'm joined by Tony Peterson and Dan Johnson to break down their 2025 rutcation hunts and their greatest lessons learned. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagr…

Ep. 977: Rut Fresh Radio - Still Have a Tag? Don't Panic - It's Still November!

This week on Rut Fresh, Jake is joined by Anthony Warren fresh off his biggest Kansas buck yet, Lane Housner of In the Presence breaking down what he’s been across the country, and Shane Albert of Illinois with a boots-on-the-ground report from farm country. Together they dive into current deer mov…

Ep. 976: Foundations - How to Play the Rut Waiting Game During the Lockdown Phase

This week, Tony explains the reality of the lock-down phase, and what most hunters need to do in order to fill their tags right now. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater P…

Ep. 975: The Secret to My Best Rut Hunt Ever

This week on the show I’m breaking down my 2025 rutcation to Iowa and sharing with you the decisions I made, the tactics I used, and the mindset I had that ultimately led to this being quite possibly my best rut hunt ever. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and …