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    Mark Kenyon, Wired To Hunt

    Mark Kenyon is the founder of Wired To Hunt and host of the industry-leading Wired To Hunt Podcast. He is a nationally published writer, a QDMA certified Deer Steward, and MeatEater's resident "whitetail guy."

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

    Mark Kenyon, Wired To Hunt

    Feb 27, 2020

    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 hunting big whitetails from the ground.
    Topics discussed:

    #TinesAndTrash
    Why Tony takes off for months at a time to hunt
    How he designed his career and life to allow for long-term travel and hunting
    The mental side of solo hunting/travel
    Most crucial camping gear and hacks for hunting trips...

    Whitetail Deer

    3 Guaranteed Places to Find Whitetail Sheds

    Mark Kenyon, Wired To Hunt

    Feb 26, 2020

    Son of a bitch. That’s typically what runs through my mind when I see a buddy walking towards one of those spots while shed hunting.
    Maybe you know what I’m talking about. If you’ve shed hunted long enough, you’ll recognize that those spots almost always hold an antler or two. When this kind of place comes into view, you can feel the energy change in a group of shed hunters. Routes mysteriously converge. The pace picks up. Every shed-savvy...

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

    Mark Kenyon, Wired To Hunt

    Feb 20, 2020

    Today on the show Dan Johnson and I answer your most pressing hunting related questions covering topics such as off-season scouting, hunting new states, the curious idea of gut pile farts, and recommended beginner deer gear.
    Topics discussed:

    Dan’s run-in with an international hacker
    Our latest shed hunting exploits
    A frustrating example of partisan politics mucking up wildlife management
    Is it more important to improve bedding areas or...

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

    Mark Kenyon, Wired To Hunt

    Feb 13, 2020

    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 hunting in America in 2020.
    Topics discussed:

    What is the QDMA Whitetail Report?
    How would Kip grade the most recent deer hunting season data?
    The most notable trends in the deer hunting world
    The latest on buck harvest numbers
    Why are doe harvest numbers declining?
    How age structure has...

    Ep 334: Shed Hunting Masterclass

    Mark Kenyon, Wired To Hunt

    Feb 7, 2020

    Today on the show we are talking all things whitetail shed hunting, including when the best time to shed hunt is, how to become a more efficient shed hunter, and shed hunting tactics from several of the most experienced antler hunters around.
    Topics discussed:

    My big news
    Why we love shed hunting
    Furter’s favorite shed hunting memories
    Why it’s important not to shed hunt too early
    The importance of not shed hunting too late
    Determing...

    Ep. 333: DIY Gear and Bowhunting with Garrett Prahl

    Mark Kenyon, Wired To Hunt

    Jan 30, 2020

    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 to testing and modifying his gear to perfectly fit his hunts.
    Topics discussed:

    Who is Garrett Prahl
    The story of possibly my most exciting, and unexpected, shed hunting find of all time
    How the DIY Sportsman came to be
    How Garrett describes his hunting style
    When to hunt fresh sign VS when to...

    Whitetail Deer

    How to Be a More Efficient Shed Hunter

    Mark Kenyon, Wired To Hunt

    Jan 28, 2020

    The best and worst shed hunting advice I ever received was, “just keep walking.” There’s a beautiful simplicity (and truth) to that maxim, but also dangerous deceit.
    When I first began searching for shed antlers, I took this approach to heart and simply walked. As most beginning shed hunters do, I blindly traversed every square inch of every property I had access to. On occasion, I’d actually find an antler and it was a great rush. But the...

    Whitetail Deer

    The Best Recipe for Tag Soup

    Mark Kenyon, Wired To Hunt

    Jan 24, 2020

    I still have three buck tags burning a hole in my pocket from last season. For most hunters, unfilled licenses end up in the garbage. These folks curse their bad luck. They wallow in sorrow. They try to move on. But this achieves nothing.
    In my mind, the best thing to do with uncut tags is to make tag soup. The trick is a matter of flipping your perspective on the past season and learning from it. Then you’ll be able to turn this winter’s tag...

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

    Mark Kenyon, Wired To Hunt

    Jan 23, 2020

    Today on the show I’m joined by wildlife biologist Jason Snavely to discuss the exciting new concept of regenerative wildlife agriculture and how these concepts can be applied on your hunting property.
    Topics discussed:

    Who is Jason Snavely
    What is regenerative wildlife agriculture
    Why RWA matters for deer hunters
    How RWA can lead to a higher target environment and healthier wildlife
    What I got right on the Back 40
    What I got wrong on the...

    Whitetail Deer

    When Should You Start Shed Hunting?

    Mark Kenyon, Wired To Hunt

    Jan 22, 2020

    I grabbed a shed antler from my coffee table this morning and watched as my black Lab’s tail began to wag. His hopeful eyes asked the same question that all whitetail hunters are wondering right now: Is it time to start shed hunting?
    Shed antlers are a hot commodity in the outdoor world and competition for them is getting fiercer every year. If you’re looking to be as successful as possible, you don’t want to start searching for...