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    Mark Kenyon

    Mark Kenyon is the author of That Wild Country, 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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    How to Age a Whitetail Buck on the Hoof

    Mark Kenyon

    May 29, 2020

    Can you tell how old a buck is by observing him from afar or studying a photo? Many say they can, but others call BS.
    From my experience, aging a deer “on the hoof” is an inexact science. With the right knowledge an estimate is possible, but estimates always come with caveats. They’re subjective, up to personal interpretation, and sometimes region specific. So maybe aging a buck on the hoof is more art than science. Either way, it’s a helpful...

    Ep. 354: Your Epic Summer Wild Game Cookout with Danielle Prewett

    Mark Kenyon

    May 28, 2020

    Today on the show I’m joined by MeatEater wild foods contributing editor Danielle Prewett  to discuss everything you need to know to make this your very best summer of wild game cookouts ever.
    Topics discussed:

    What was on the menu for Memorial Day weekend
    What kind of wild game comes to Danielle’s mind during the summer
    How long is venison good in the freezer?
    Best practices for grilling steaks outside
    To marinade or not? And how to do it...

    Gear

    How to Fix Target Panic in 3 Steps

    Mark Kenyon

    May 22, 2020

    There are few things more precious than a sense of control. We cling to it like small children grasping their mother’s hand. When it’s lost, we’re helpless at sea. What could be worse than losing control of something we love as much as hunting?
    This is what I, and tens of thousands of other bow hunters, battle in regard to target panic. But rest assured, there is hope. Here’s how I’ve found my way.
    What is Target Panic?
    Target panic comes in many...

    Ep. 353: How to be a Conservationist in a Post-Pandemic World with Hal Herring

    Mark Kenyon

    May 21, 2020

    Today on the show I’m joined by conservation writer and Backcountry Hunters & Anglers podcast host Hal Herring to explore how to be a conservationist in a post-pandemic world.
    Topics discussed:

    When Hal knew he had to tackle conservation and advocacy as his life’s work
    Early inspirations
    How to channel anger and frustration with anti-environment/public land acts
    How to filter all of the information and misinformation when trying...

    Whitetail Deer

    How the Whitetail Nearly Went Extinct

    Mark Kenyon

    May 15, 2020

    “When I was your age, it was the talk of the town just to see a deer track!”
    Sound familiar? Many hunters in the 21st Century have heard similar statements from a father, grandpa, or friendly old-timer reminiscing about the days when whitetail deer were a novelty. Supposedly, the story goes, there was once a time not that long ago when whitetail deer almost disappeared entirely.
    I’ve heard it all too, but the idea seems far-fetched. We’re all...

    Ep. 352: Hunting, Fishing, and Social Distance Socializing

    Mark Kenyon

    May 14, 2020

    Today on the show Dan Johnson and I are doing some social distance socializing,  simply kicking back and catching up – telling hunting, fishing, and foraging stories and maybe even chatting with a surprise special guest.
    Topics discussed:

    Getting in a rut during lockdown
    Dan’s turkey hunting efforts this year
    Catch and release turkey hunting and my first real hunt of the year
    My son’s first fish
    Dan’s mushroom hunting...

    Whitetail Deer

    What I’ve Learned From Missing So Damn Many Deer

    Mark Kenyon

    May 8, 2020

    Misery loves company, so let’s begin here: You’re not alone. I’ve missed deer too. Plenty, actually.
    I missed the first deer I ever took a crack at. I also missed a big Ohio 8-pointer a decade ago. I missed an opening day Michigan buck just a few seasons ago. And I missed a couple more in between. Every one of these experiences was miserable, depressing, upsetting, disgusting. I know how you feel. But they each came with a silver lining.
    What I...

    Ep. 351: It’s Only Slow Food Until You Try to Eat It with Bill Heavey

    Mark Kenyon

    May 7, 2020

    Today on the show I’m joined by Field & Stream editor-at-large and and author Bill Heavey for a rambling exploration of the relevance of hunting, fishing, and foraging in the year 2020 and beyond.
    Topics discussed:

    What Bill’s been doing outside during the COVID-19 lockdown
    Has hunting and fishing become more or less important given the current health crisis?
    What Bill still wants to do outdoors before the pandemic or anything else...

    Anthropology

    How Early Hunters Ran Down Deer on Foot

    Mark Kenyon

    May 1, 2020

    I jogged two miles this morning. I’m not bragging—deep down inside I know my hunting predecessors must be terribly ashamed of me. My knees hurt. My back ached. My shins burned. I couldn’t imagine running down and killing an energetic tortoise on foot, let alone a healthy antelope or deer. But according to many word-of-mouth accounts and a growing mound of anthropological evidence, that’s exactly what some hunters did for thousands of years.
    “In...

    Ep. 350: Can Whitetail Habitat Managers Do Better? with Lindsay Thomas Jr.

    Mark Kenyon

    Apr 30, 2020

    Today on the show I’m joined by Lindsay Thomas Jr. of the Quality Deer Management Association for a terrific and varied conversation about whitetail habitat management and how we can all do a little better.
    Topics discussed:

    How conservation organizations have been impacted by COVID-19
    What we can do to help support QDMA and other conservation organizations at this time
    How deer habitat management has evolved over the past few decades
    If...