• Get the latest in your inbox
    New to MeatEater?
    Get Started
People

Mark Kenyon

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."

Topics

Latest

Whitetail Deer

4 More Books Every Whitetail Hunter Should Read
I’m painfully frugal about most things. For example, I’m still sleeping on the second-hand mattress I inherited after college 13 years ago—a point of bitter dispute with my wife. But there is one product which I am uniquely liberal with my funds: books.
I always give myself permission to buy books.
Books open doors to new worlds, ideas, solutions, and perspectives. They lead to growth. This is, in my view, the single best investment we can make...

Ep. 403: Hill Country Hunting Masterclass with Justin Wright, Joe Elsinger, and Andy May
Today on the show, I’m joined by a phenomenal panel of DIY whitetail experts to dive deep into all aspects of hunting deer in hill country — my guests being Justin Wright, Joe Elsinger, and Andy May.
 
Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater
Mark Kenyon  on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook
MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube
Shop MeatEater Merch

Whitetail Deer

The Easiest Way to Improve Any Deer Property
The most common question I get from deer hunters related to land management is some version of this: What’s the easiest thing I can do to improve my property?
The issue of where to start is a stumbling block that many aspiring land managers run into. With countless websites, podcasts, videos, and books espousing different management ideas, it’s understandable that all of this can get a little confusing.
I’m here to tell you the answer is actually...

Ep. 402: What Can Be Learned From the 2020 Hunting Season
Today on the show, I’m joined by Spencer Neuharth to review the top events, trends, and nation-wide lessons we can all learn from the 2020 hunting season.
 
Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater
Mark Kenyon  on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook
MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube
Shop MeatEater Merch

Ep. 401: Dan Jajo Killed His First Deer!
Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Dan Jajo —  the new hunter we documented through the Back 40 series —  to hear the inspiring story of how he recently killed his very first deer.
 
Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater
Mark Kenyon  on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook
MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube
Shop MeatEater Merch

Ep. 400: New Years Resolutions and Late Season Firearm Advice
This week on the show, I’m joined by Josh “Furter” Hillyard to reflect back on the 2020 season and examine the highs and lows of the past four months. Then we follow that up with a great conversation with Luke Thorkildsen of Weatherby about late season firearm do’s, don’ts, and maintenance.
Topics discussed: 

Late season hunting plans
Highs and lows of 2020
Chasing target bucks
Resolutions for the New Year
Weather...

Ep. 399: Late Season Hunting and Habitat Improvement with Rob Haubry
Today on the show, we’re joined by wildlife and habitat consultant Rob Haubry to discuss late season hunting and ideas for improving deer and wildlife habitat.
Topics discussed: 

Late season hunting plans
Hunting small properties
Developing small properties
Picking a starting point for land improvement
Creating food plots
Improving cover

 
Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater
Mark Kenyon  on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook
MeatEater...

Whitetail Deer

How to Identify a Big Buck Track in Snow
When there’s snow in the forecast during hunting season, you can bet I’ll be heading to the whitetail woods. That’s for one simple reason: Snow shows deer patterns like a black light exposes invisible ink. Tracks are what tell the story.
Whether it be to follow a buck on foot or verify the presence of mature deer in the area, being able to accurately pick out a big buck track in snow is an important skill for any savvy whitetail hunter. Here’s...

Whitetail Deer

How Weather Impacts Late Season Deer Movement
Santa Claus, Christmas carols, and candy canes be damned—now is not the time to get distracted from deer hunting if you still have a tag. The late season can be one of your best chances to kill a buck, but only if you play your cards right. That means paying attention to the weather.
Why?
By the time December and January arrives, most deer have been hunted for three months or more. All that hunting pressure leaves whitetails more cautious and...

Ep. 398: Late Season Tactics and the Helium Balloon Theory
Today on the show, I’m joined by Tony Peterson to answer listener questions on topics ranging from killing does, to finding late season bucks in warm weather, to whether or not helium balloons can lead you to big bucks.
 
Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater
Mark Kenyon  on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook
MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube
Shop MeatEater Merch