Wired To Hunt Podcast

Ep. 349: BONUS How to Talk Turkey with Andrew Johnson

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we're back with our final bonus turkey hunting episode and we're here with Andrew Johnson to break down the top six turkey vocalizat...

Ep. 348: A Deer Hunter’s Guide to Mushroom Hunting

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by MeatEater team member and mushroom hunting aficionado Spencer Neuharth to cover off on everything a deer hunter need...

Ep. 347: BONUS Talking Southern Turkeys with Lake Pickle

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we're back with another bonus turkey hunting episode and we're here with Lake Pickle to discuss his top tactics for hunting southern...

Ep. 346: Southern Deer, Canadian Bucks, and Bears with Clay Newcomb

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Arkansas hunter, content creator, and modern mountain man philosopher Clay Newcomb to discuss southern deer hunting,...

Ep. 345: BONUS Talking Turkey with Tony Peterson

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we're back with another bonus turkey hunting episode and we're here with Tony Peterson to discuss his top tactics for striking up qu...

Ep. 344: Intangibles for Hunting Success with Tony Peterson

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Tony Peterson to discuss the most important intangibles for hunting success, mindset changes that can lead to becomi...

Ep. 343: BONUS Talking Turkey with Mark Drury

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we're kicking off a month long series of bonus turkey hunting episodes and we're beginning with Mark Drury here to discuss his top t...

Ep. 342: Epic Hunting Road Trips and Archery with Chris Bee

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I'm joined by professional archer, bowhunter, and YouTube phenom Chris Bee to discuss competitive archery, mental strength in the mo...

Ep 341: Planning a Once-in-a-Lifetime Michigan Deer Hunt with Dan Johnson

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Dan Johnson to discuss his very exciting, albeit long delayed, decision to finally leave the promised land of Iowa t...

Ep. 340: Land Management Wisdom and the Coronavirus with Doug Duren

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by the wise man of southwestern Wisconsin, Doug Duren, to discuss land management philosophies, achieving balance, improving the Ba...

Ep. 339: The Greatest Conservation Win in Decades? with Land Tawney

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I'm joined by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers CEO Land Tawney to discuss one of the most significant conservation and public land ...

Ep. 338: Aggressive Whitetail Hunting with Greg Miller

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I am joined by outdoor writer, TV host, and whitetail expert Greg Miller to discuss his version of an aggressive approach to hunting...

Ep. 337: Chasing Whitetails on the Ground with Tony ­Trietch

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I'm joined by Tony Trietch for a fascinating discussion on the merits of the traveling hunter lifestyle and aggressive tactics for h...

Ep. 336: Scouting, Hunting New States, Gut Pile Farts, and Deer Gear

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show Dan Johnson and I answer your most pressing hunting related questions covering topics such as off-season scouting, hunting new state...

Ep. 335: 2020 State of the Whitetail Union with Kip Adams

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I'm joined by QDMA Director of Conservation, Kip Adams, to review the most notable trends and current issues impacting deer and deer...

Ep. 334: Shed Hunting Masterclass

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we are talking all things shed hunting, including when the best time to shed hunt is, how to become a more efficient shed hunter, an...

Ep. 333: DIY Gear and Bowhunting with Garrett Prahl

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Garrett Prahl of DIY Sportsman to examine his ultralight mobile hunting style and the fascinating approach he takes ...

Ep. 332: The Power of Regenerative Wildlife Agriculture with Jason Snavely

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I'm joined by wildlife biologist Jason Snavely to discuss the exciting new concept of regenerative wildlife agriculture and how thes...

Ep. 331: Transforming the Back 40 for Whitetails with Jeff Sturgis

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I'm joined by Jeff Sturgis, of Whitetail Habitat Solutions, to get his first impressions on our Back 40 property and his tactical re...

Ep. 330: Top Deer Hunting Trends and Takeaways From Last Season

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show Spencer Neuharth and I are breaking down the top trends, environmental factors, and observations from the past hunting season that m...

Ep. 329: Public Lands and That Wild Country with Hal Herring

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by renowned conservation writer Hal Herring to discuss public land history and advocacy, wilderness, and an in-depth lo...

Ep. 328: How to Find Your Own Back 40 with Joe Gizdic and Shawn Kelley

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I'm joined by Joe Gizdic and Shawn Kelley to dive deep into the story of how we found and purchased our MeatEater Back 40 farm and ...

Ep. 327: Cooking Better Wild Game with Danielle Prewett

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Danielle Prewett, creator of Wild and Whole, to discuss techniques, concepts, and recipes for cooking better wild ga...

Ep. 326: Rut Fresh Radio 12/19/19

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast we're here for our last Rut Fresh Radio episode of the year, in which we hear from hunters all across the country about curre...

Ep. 325: Late Season Strategies and Big Woods Bucks with Brett Joy

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we’re joined by Brett Joy to discuss late season tactics, tracking bucks in the snow, and the story of an epic four year New Hamps...

Ep. 324: Rut Fresh Radio 12/11/19

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 activ...

Ep. 323: Rut Fresh Radio 12/6/19

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 activ...

Ep. 322: Late Season Deer, Missing a Buck, Public Land, and other Q&A

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we’re tackling listener questions on topics ranging from how to kill late season deer, how to identify top whitetail food sources,...

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

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

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

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 activ...

Ep. 319: Analyzing our 2019 Rut Successes and Failures

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 chall...

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

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 activ...

Ep. 317: Our Backcountry Boundary Waters Whitetail Hunt

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we are finally recapping our epic backcountry canoe-in whitetail hunt in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of Northern Minne...

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

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 activ...

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

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

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

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 activ...

Ep. 313: Whitetail Rut Cram Session with Jared Mills

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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:...

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

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 activ...

Ep. 311: Pre-Rut Tactics and Getting to Full Draw On a First Buck

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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.Topic...

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

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 activ...

Ep. 309: What Happens When You Kill the World Record Whitetail?

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 activ...

Ep. 307: Becoming a “Freestyle Deer Hunter” with Jesse Coots

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 targ...

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

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 activ...

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

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 activ...

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

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 le...

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

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 activ...

Ep. 301: We Bought a Farm! with Steve Rinella and Jake Ehlinger

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 activ...

Ep. 299: Locating the Best Buck in your Neighborhood with Adam Hays

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 neighborh...

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

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 act...

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

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 wor...

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

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Ep. 295: Ultimate Saddle Hunting Roundtable with John Eberhart, Andy May, Greg Godfrey, and Ernie Power

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 Po...

Ep. 294: How Deer See, Hear, Smell, and Survive with Pat Durkin

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

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

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 goal...

Ep. 292: The Art of the Perfect Shot and Recovery with Mark Drury

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 291: Patterning Locations, Instead of Bucks with Joe Elsinger

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 290: Our Greatest Deer Hunting Failures with Tony Peterson

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show myself, Spencer Neuharth, and Tony Peterson divulge some of our greatest deer hunting failures and then explore what we learned fro...

Ep. 289: How to Improve Wildlife Habitat in Cooperation with Nature

20 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 foo...

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

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 287: Mastery, Archery, and John Dudley

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 286: Summer Deer Projects and Misadventures

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 regal...

Ep. 285: How Discipline Leads to Hunting Success with Shane Dorian

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 sce...

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

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 arc...

Ep. 283: Reviving Our Family Deer Camp

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 282: The Passion Paradox and Peak Performance with Brad Stulberg

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re chatting with author Brad Stulberg about his studies into the science of peak performance, the positive and negative powers of passion, ...

Ep. 281: Mental Toughness and Hunting with Olympic Gold Medalist David Wise

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Ep. 280: The Power of Habits for Hunters

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 hunti...

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

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 mim...

Ep. 278: The Public Land Revolution is Alive with Land Tawney

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 #KeepI...

Ep. 277: Managing Hunting Ground in a Heavily Pressured State

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 276: Iowa Gobblers and Montana Antlers

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 275: Solving the Hunter Recruitment Crisis

13 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 so...

Ep. 274: Turkey Hunting Roundtable

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Ep. 273: Would You Shoot A Shed Buck? And Other Iowa Shed Camp Questions

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 learn...

Ep. 272: Forestry for Deer Hunters

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 271: Tracking Midwest Whitetails On Foot with Todd Havel

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Todd Havel to discuss his unique approach to hunting Midwest whitetails on foot and the lessons he’s learned about...

Ep. 270: Strategic Habitat Management with Tom James

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Tom James to discuss his thoughtful and strategic approach to managing whitetail habitat for deer and deer hunting. ...

Ep. 269: CWD, Shed Hunting and Western Whitetails

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we’re discussing the latest in CWD news, shed hunting plans, and hunting western whitetails from a westerner’s perspective, with...

Ep. 268: Building A Whitetail Paradise with Terry Drury

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Terry Drury to discuss the entire process – from beginning to end – of finding, buying and building a whitetail ...

Ep. 267: Bowhunting Urban Deer with Taylor Chamberlin

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Taylor Chamberlin to discuss his incredibly unique experiences bowhunting whitetails in the urban areas surrounding ...

Ep. 266: State of Whitetails in 2019 with Kip Adams

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Kip Adams of the Quality Deer Management Association to discuss the state of whitetails across the country in 2019 a...

Ep. 265: Making Your Own Luck with Cody D’Acquisto

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Cody D’Acquisto of Lone Wolf Custom Gear to describe his uniquely aggressive and proactive approach to making hi...

Ep. 264: Hunting Desert Whitetails

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I dive deep into the story of my first coues deer hunt, in Mexico, with the MeatEater TV crew. Joining me to do that is the infamous...

Ep. 263: Reviewing Trends from the 2018 Whitetail Season

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the final part of our two-part 2018 review and in this episode Spencer and I review trends and observations about the 2018 deer hunting seaso...

Ep. 262: Overanalyzing our 2018 Hunting Seasons

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we’re beginning a two week series of reflection on the 2018 hunting season, and today it starts with Dan and I overanalyzing our p...

Ep. 261: Late Season Deer Hunting with Will Brantley

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Field & Stream hunting editor Will Brantley to discuss late season hunting tactics, last-minute Hail Mary stra...

Ep. 260: Spencer’s South Dakota Success with Lieutenant Dan

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Spencer Neuharth for a bonus Christmas episode to discuss the conclusion of his season-long hunt for a special Sout...

Ep. 259: Becoming a More Efficient Bowhunter with Andy May

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I’m joined by Andy May to break down his incredibly impressive 2018 hunting season in an effort to help the rest of us learn how ...

Ep. 258: The Hunt for Frank

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I break down the full story of my hunt for the biggest buck of my life, the deer we came to know as Frank. Subjects Discussed Why I...

Ep. 257: Deer Gear and Hunting Stories with First Lite

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we’re joined by Gregg Farrell and Ford Van Fossan of First Lite Hunting Gear, Jordan Riley of Captured Creative, and Furter Hilly...

Ep. 256: Rut Radio 12/5/18

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we’re back with another episode of Wired to Hunt‘s Rut Radio. We’ll be gathering whitetail reports from across the country reg...

Ep. 255: Whitetail Dream Chasers

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we’re joined by Alex Gylstrom and Cody Butler of Dream Chasers TV to talk late season hunting strategies, advice for hunting a si...

Ep. 254: Rut Radio 11/28/18

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we’re back with another episode of Wired to Hunt‘s Rut Radio. We’ll be gathering whitetail reports from across the country reg...

Ep. 253: Rut Radio 11/23/18

24 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we’re back with another episode of Wired to Hunt‘s Rut Radio. We’ll be gathering whitetail reports from across the country reg...

Ep. 252: Deer Camp Memories

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we’re joined by Furter Hillyard and my father, David Kenyon, to dive into the history of our family deer camp and some of best st...

Ep. 251: Heartland Bowhunter Rut Lessons Learned

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we recap my 2018 Michigan whitetail rut hunts and then are joined by Mike Hunsucker and Skyler Wirsig of Heartland Bowhunter to dis...

Ep. 250: Rut Radio 11/14/18

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we’re back with another episode of Wired to Hunt‘s Rut Radio. We’ll be gathering whitetail reports from across the country reg...