Ep. 1089: Back 40 - Are You Hunting Buck Sign or Predicting His Next Move?

Are you hunting the sign a mature buck left behind or figuring out where he’s going next? This week on Back 40, Bronson Strickland, Tony LaPratt, Jason Michael, and Skip Sligh break down how they read buck sign and use it to predict a deer’s next move. We dive into scrapes, rubs, bedding, travel co…

Ep. 1088: Rut Fresh Radio - Warm Weather Won’t Stop What’s Coming

Don’t let the heat fool you, November is almost here. This week, K.C. Smith checks in from Texas, Dalton Tunis brings us a report from northern Indiana, and Thomas Mlsna joins us from Wisconsin’s Driftless Region. With warmer-than-normal temperatures across much of whitetail country, we break down …

Ep. 1087: Foundations - Rut Calling Tactics That Actually Work on Mature Bucks

Bleating, grunting, snort-wheezing, and rattling, all have their place in a deer hunter's arsenal. When and how you use each call matters though, and not all calling situations are created equally. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Inst…

Ep. 1086: Dan Infalt’s Week by Week Approach to Hunting the Prime of Whitetail Season

This week on the show I'm joined by Dan Infalt, one of the most renowned DIY whitetail bowhunters of the modern era, to discuss how his hunting approach shifts on a week by week basis from late October through the end of November. Presented by Moultrie Connect with Mark Kenyon, Jake Hofer, and Me…

Ep. 1085: Rut Fresh Radio - Stop Waiting: The Best October Hunting Is Here

Late October is here and things are about to change fast. This week on Rut Fresh Radio, we’re joined by Phil Tuttle in Illinois, Jordan Budd in Nebraska, and Josh Henson in Texas for fresh, boots-on-the-ground reports from across the country. We’re talking scrape activity, mature buck movement, the…

Ep. 1084: Foundations - Risks, Rewards, and Pre-Rut Hunting Realities

It's almost the rut, but not quite. The pre-rut requires a different mindset and different strategies, but it can be as productive as the actual rut. You just might need to get into the cover and work the bucks where they feel safe. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instag…

Ep. 1083: Back 40 - Are You Wasting Time Waiting on a Buck to Show Up?

Every hunter has been there... waiting on a buck that should show up while wondering if you’re wasting valuable time. This week on Back 40, Tony LaPratt, Bronson Strickland, Jason Michael, and Skip Sligh break down how they decide when to stay patient and when it’s time to make a move. We dive into…

Ep. 1082: Rut Fresh Radio - October Is About to Change: Don’t Miss What’s Coming

October is moving fast, and conditions are changing across whitetail country. This week, Kaitlyn Maus checks in from the Midwest as she prepares to head to Wisconsin, Aaron Hepler brings us the latest from Pennsylvania, and Dan Tutor reports from the big woods of Maine. We break down what each hunt…

Ep. 1081: Foundations - The Science of Scrapes and Why You Should Hunt Them Now

Most hunters love to sit over scrapes, but they often have their timing wrong. Whitetail science tells us that two to three weeks before peak breeding is the time to hunt scrapes, which means for a lot of hunters, they need to be in the woods right now. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater To…

Ep. 1080: 9 Big Ways Mark Drury Has Changed His Mind on Whitetails

This week on the show, Mark's joined by the one and only Mark Drury to explore nine big ways he’s changed his mind about deer and deer hunting in recent years. Presented by Moultrie Connect with Mark Kenyon, Jake Hofer, and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on …