Wired To Hunt Podcast

Wired To Hunt Podcast

Dive deep into the world of whitetails with leading expert Mark Kenyon. Each episode covers specific and actionable strategies for the next generation of whitetail hunting addicts. Get your fix through the stories of Mark’s learning experiences as a whitetail hunter and valuable insights provided by a weekly slate of expert guests. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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September 25, 2025 76 mins

This week on the show I'm joined by Dr. Grant Woods to discuss the deer hunting philosophies and tactics he wishes he'd understood sooner in his deer hunting journey.

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Rut Fresh Radio is back for 2025! We’re kicking off the season with fresh reports from hunters on the ground. This week, Cameron Derr (Ohio), Joe Cater (Missouri), and Mitch Stamm (Wisconsin) join the show to share what they’re seeing and hearing across their regions. From early-season deer movement to local conditions, you’ll get the intel you need to make the most of your hunts.

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This week, Tony talks about how each of us is on our own deer journey, and why we should try to not impose our own hunting beliefs on others.

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This week on the show I'm joined by Derrick Dixon, of Whitetail Research, to discuss how his year-long thermal drone research project has upended his understanding of conventional whitetail wisdom and deer behavior.

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Deer hunting has come a long way over the last few decades, but what about the next 25 years? In this episode, Jake Hofer sits down with Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, Thomas Mlsna, and Bill Winke to explore one big question: What can every hunter do right now to help ensure the future of deer hunting is stronger than ever? What can every hunter do right now to help ensure the futur...

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This week, Tony breaks down how to take advantage of the early season by keeping bucks unaware of your presence, all while utilizing your in-field time efficiently.

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This week, Tony chats with public land bowhunter, Clint Campbell, about discipline, a proper mindset, and how we can all learn to lean into deer hunting challenges no matter how difficult they might be.

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EHD can change everything in a matter of one outbreak. Deer disappear, patterns break down, and entire herds can be impacted. In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Thomas Mlsna, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke how they adjust when EHD hits their area. Can you still have a successful season when the deer population takes a hit? And what should you b...

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This week, Tony discusses how often the wind messes with our hunt plans, and what we can do about it to ensure we don't miss a single sit this season.

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This week on the show I'm joined by Dan Johnson to review our 2025 hunting plans, goals, hopes, and hit lists.

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You put in the work, planted the seed, and waited on rain - but your food plots just aren’t producing. Now what? In this episode, Jake Hofer brings the question to Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Thomas Mlsna, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke. When your plots fall short, is the season ruined or is there still time to pivot and salvage your strategy? The panel of experts share what they do when p...

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This week, Tony talks about the early-September transition that happens in the deer woods and what that means to your early season plans if you want to fill a bow tag on a summer pattern.

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August 28, 2025 74 mins

This week on the show I’m running Kip Adams, of the National Deer Association, through our What Would You Do gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how he'd handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios I could throw at him.

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Just got access to a new hunting property but have no idea where to start? In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Thomas Mlsna, Mark Kenyon, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke what their first moves would be on a brand-new farm. When time is short and the season’s closing in, how do you scout efficiently, hang smart setups, and make the most of fresh ground? Whether it’s a lease...

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On this episode, Tony shares a few stories about unique encounters and how they always solidify his belief that if you want to be a better deer hunter, you have to learn how to let the deer teach you about themselves.

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August 21, 2025 75 mins

This week on the show I’m running Troy Pottenger, of Whitetail Addictions, through our What Would You Do gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how he'd handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios I could throw at him.

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You’ve checked your cameras, glassed your fields, and walked the farm and still no sign of a buck worth hunting. Now what? In this episode, Jake Hofer brings the question to Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Thomas Mlsna, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke. When there’s no target on your radar, how do you adjust, stay patient, and still put yourself in a position to have your best season yet? ...

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This week Tony breaks down the reality of how being too social of a deer hunter can hinder your chances of success and suck the joy right out of your time afield.

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August 14, 2025 75 mins

This week on the show I’m running Terry Drury, of Drury Outdoors, through our What Would You Do gauntlet, giving us insight into exactly how he'd handle some of the most challenging deer hunting scenarios I could throw at him.

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What separates a good deer hunter from a great one? In this episode, Jake Hofer asks Steve Hanson, Don Higgins, Skip Sligh, Mark Kenyon, Thomas Mlsna, Jeff Sturgis, Bobby Kendall, and Bill Winke to weigh in on the one mistake they see holding most hunters back. Is it luck, having better land to hunt or something unrelated? Is it luck, having better land to hunt or something unrelated?

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