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Semi-Final: Remington 700 vs. Savage Model 99
Jordan Sillars
The first round of October Madness 2024 is in the books with a narrow victory for the Savage Model 99 (55% of the vote) and a more decisive win for the ol' Remmy 700 (67% of the vote). Now, these two iconic rifles go head to head for a chance at the Finals to face the winner of the Winchester...
Jordan Sillars
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Adam Moore
Getting invited to deer camp, especially a good one, should be savored like an expensive bottle of bourbon. For DIYers who do their best to door knock or hunt the closest public lands, these invites can offer good, low-stakes hunting opportunities. At the very least, they can offer a break from the...
Adam Moore
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Spencer Neuharth
It’s day 4 and the guys are struggling. Clay decides to move spots, Spencer heads out in search of “cut corn”, Mark deals with dogs, and Tony contemplates genetically enhanced deer that bugle...
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Semi-Final: Marlin Model 336 vs. Winchester Model 70
Jordan Sillars
The first round of October Madness 2024 is in the books with strong performances from the Marlin Model 336 (80% of the vote) and the Winchester Model 70 (69% of the vote). Now, these two iconic rifles go head to head for a chance at the Finals to face the winner of the Remington 700 vs. Savage...
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This week’s MeatEater Crossword theme is whitetails for Whitetail Week. Can you beat Mark Kenyon's score of 380 with a time of 2 minutes and 9 seconds? Let us know in the comments! If you need help, use the assist button (lightbulb icon) on the top right-hand corner of the screen. You can reveal a...
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This recipe comes from the “Fall” chapter of our newest book release—Wild + Whole: Seasonal Recipes for the Conscious Cook by Danielle Prewett. To preorder a copy of the book, click here. When I was learning how to process deer, I did it all by trial and error. I looked at a lot of butchering...
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Tony J. Peterson
A couple of months ago I received an email from a Kentucky bowhunter who was fed up with the amount of hunters on public land in the Bluegrass State. To his credit, he was wrestling with the dilemma of wanting better hunting for himself, but also not wanting to punish his fellow hunters. By fellow...
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Return To The Back40
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Mark Kenyon returns to the Michigan wildlife farm project we christened, The Back 40. After Mark's tireless work transforming the Back 40 into a wildlife haven and successfully hunting it as his own, the property was donated to the National Deer Association for their Field to Fork mentorship program...
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It’s Opening Day Eve here in Michigan and that means several things here at the Kenyon household. First, it’s time to grab some burger out of the freezer in preparation for our annual Opening Day meal of venison chili. And second, it means the best damn season of the year is finally here. This year...
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Day 3 of 7: Spencer Neuharth Kills His Target Buck
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After a slow second day, the guys are back in the action. Clay decides to move farms after a lack of encounters in Arkansas. Mark busts out the decoy in an attempt to attract a buck in Iowa. Tony second guesses his new setup in Wisconsin. And Spencer comes face-to-face with a big buck from the...
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How to Call Mature Bucks
Tony J. Peterson
Aug 28, 2024
Every whitetail hunter owns a few deer calls, but using the right ones at the right time is the only way to talk mature bucks into range. In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson explain how and when to use grunt tubes, rattle bags, and snort wheeze calls - and how to gauge a big buck's...
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Aug 28, 2024
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How Mature Bucks Travel
Mark Kenyon
Aug 13, 2024
On this week's episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson break down the mysteries of mature buck travel. Understanding how big bucks cross openings, cruise through the timber, and relate to soft edges is information that can help any hunter level up his or her game in the whitetail woods. Presented by...
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Sep 4, 2024
Ethical shot selection is something every whitetail hunter should obsess over. In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson break down the various shot angles and considerations whitetail hunters will face in the field. And, most importantly, how hunters should address each angle to ensure quick...
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Sep 4, 2024
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How to Identify, Interpret, and Hunt Deer Scrapes
Mark Kenyon
Aug 7, 2024
On this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson break down whitetail scrapes and how to hunt them. There isn’t a more valuable piece of buck sign for a hunter to find, but the key to using scrapes to fill tags all boils down to understanding the where, when, and why behind them. Presented by Moultrie
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All About Deer Droppings
Mark Kenyon
Jul 31, 2024
Whitetail hunters obsess over rubs and scrapes, but there is another type of sign that can be highly valuable - deer droppings. In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson, explain how to evaluate the recency and the concentration of deer scat to make informed hunting decisions in real time...
Mark Kenyon
Jul 31, 2024
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Whitetail Buck Rubs Explained
Mark Kenyon
Jul 24, 2024
If there is one piece of deer sign that all whitetail hunters love to find, it's fresh rubs. These buck calling cards can tell you a lot about deer behavior, and help you dial in your hunting strategies. In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson, explain how to do just that by breaking down the...
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Jul 24, 2024
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Understanding Deer Tracks
Tony J. Peterson
Jul 17, 2024
In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson break down how to identify and understand deer tracks. Most hunters can tell the difference between a deer track and a raccoon track, but to better understand each print left behind, you need to get down and dirty. Mark and Tony share their tips and...
Tony J. Peterson
Jul 17, 2024
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What Deer Really Eat and Why it Matters
Mark Kenyon
Jul 10, 2024
In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson break down how to identify the most valuable whitetail food sources for the entire season and just what they mean to the deer. Whether you're working with mast, browse, or agriculture, identifying specific food sources and then hunting them when they...
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Jul 10, 2024
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Shoulder VS Euro Mounts
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Sep 11, 2024
If you're lucky enough to fill your buck tag, you need to figure out how to display the antlers. In this episode, Mark Kenyon and Tony Peterson break down the differences between shoulder mounts and Euro mounts and why a hunter might choose one over the other. Presented by Moultrie.
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Case Against Idaho Man Exposes Black Market for Big Game Tags
Jordan Sillars
An Idaho man has been charged with five felonies and 15 misdemeanors for a host of wildlife crimes allegedly committed during last year’s big game season–including the purchase of tags that are illegal to sell in the state. Karl W. Studer, 43, spent over $150,000 purchasing Landowner Appreciation...
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Jordan Sillars
Not long after Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, the Harris campaign released what they say is the “most iconic political hat in America.” A certain red-hatted former president might contest that lofty claim, but the message behind the camo...
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Adam Moore
When I started hunting in middle school, I was lucky enough to cut my teeth on classic deer rifles. On Saturday mornings during deer-dog season, my grandfather and dad would load me up, and we’d head to their camp and wait for the dog handlers to show up. I have distinct memories of my grandfather’s...
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