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Tony J. Peterson

Tony J. Peterson

MeatEater Contributor Tony Peterson has penned hundreds of hunting articles, several books, and developed multiple podcasts. Peterson’s whitetail-related contributions stem from real-world experience and a passion for hunting new ground each season. He's considered one of the top whitetail hunters in the country and is a staunch advocate for public lands.

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MeatEater Smoke Signals BBQ Sauce
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Cato Dog Board
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Cato Outdoors
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Meatcrafter® Knife 2.0
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Benchmade
$405.00
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Transfer Pack
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First Lite
$325.00
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Omega Hybrid Grunt Call
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Sanctuary 2.0 Insulated Jacket
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Men's Kiln Crew
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Alphaburly Pro
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Lacrosse
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Origin Hoody
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Men's Catalyst Soft Shell Pant
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Sanctuary 2.0 Insulated Bib Pant
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Men's Ridgeline QZ Pullover
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Source Jacket
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Obsidian Foundry Pant
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Recent Posts

How to Encourage Prey Drive in Retriever Puppies

Hunting with Dogs

How to Encourage Prey Drive in Retriever Puppies

Puppy training is rewarding, but a lot of it isn’t much fun. Sure, treat training a Lab pup on how to sit or lay down is pretty cool at first, but over time the foundational work can become tedious. Most of the leash work, steadiness drills, and obedience basics involve a commitment to the long game...
Tony J. Peterson Mar 20, 2023
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Bowhunting Turkeys Sucks, But You Should Do It Anyway

Turkey

Bowhunting Turkeys Sucks, But You Should Do It Anyway

It’s not uncommon to hear turkey hunters say, “Gobblers are meant to be shot in the face with a load of 5s.” The general sentiment there is that if you’re going to turkey hunt, a 12 gauge is a hell of a lot better of a choice than a bow. The truth is, that depends on what you want to get out of a...
Tony J. Peterson Mar 15, 2023
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3 Reasons to Pull Your Treestands and Start Fresh This Season

Gear

3 Reasons to Pull Your Treestands and Start Fresh This Season

Leaving treestands up for a full year is a bad idea. Leaving them up for several years is far worse. Yet, quite a few hunters do this with both hang-on and ladder stands. Not only is this unsafe, but it’s also often not the best strategy if you want to kill nice bucks. A blank-slate strategy with...
Tony J. Peterson Mar 14, 2023
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Is Our Trophy Obsession Killing Whitetail Hunting?

Hunt

Is Our Trophy Obsession Killing Whitetail Hunting?

We just can’t help ourselves. As hunters, we continually ride waves of trophy obsession, but they always eventually crash. When they do, we usually lean into the experience of the hunt for a few years. But, over time, the swells build, and we find ourselves right back to the antlers-over-everything...
Tony J. Peterson Mar 10, 2023
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