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Wired To Hunt Podcast

MeatEater
Whitetail Hunting
Deer Hunting
Whitetail Deer
Hunting Strategies
Hunting
Public Lands
Deer Behavior
Public Land Hunting
Conservation
Whitetail Deer Hunting
Hunting Pressure
Trail Cameras
Turkey Hunting
Food Plots
Scouting Techniques
First Light
Wildlife Conservation
Meateater
Wisconsin
Deer Management

Dive deep into the world of whitetails with leading experts Mark Kenyon, Tony Peterson, and Jake Hofer. Each episode covers specific and actionable strategies for the next generation of whitetail hunting addicts. Get your fix through the stories of the hosts experiences as a whitetail hunters and valuable insights provided by a weekly slate of expert guests. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Before planting food plots or cutting a single tree, where should you focus your attention? Adam Keith, Aaron Warbritton, Bill Winke, and Jeff Sturgis explain how they evaluate a raw hunting property from the ground up. You'll hear how they identify ... more

Hanging stands in the preseason is never a bad idea, but there are some ways that hunters sabotage their future selves during this process. Learn to avoid them, and you'll kill more big bucks.

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This week on the show Mark's joined by Darrin Durham, an avid deer hunter and program manager for Moultrie Mobile, to explore the fast evolving integration of AI into trailcams and how hunters can best take advantage of this technology.

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Most deer hunters focus on the problems they face when it comes to killing big bucks, but they'd be better off reframing their thinking to be more solution-based. This isn't easy to do, but it is a trait that most successful hunters share.

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Recent Guests

Darren Durham
Program manager at Moultrie Mobile, involved in AI integration for trail cameras and app
Moultrie Mobile
Episode: Ep. 1057: AI and the Future of Trail Cameras with Darrin Durham
Aaron Warbritton
Guide for The Hunting Public, public/private land hunting strategist
The Hunting Public
Episode: Ep. 1055: Back 40 - Finding the Best Place on A Property That has Had Little to No Improvements
Jared Mills
Entrepreneur, deer hunter; frequent guest on the show
FISIS (food plot seed company); DayWalk (mock scrape scents)
Episode: Ep. 1053: The Jared Mills Trail Cam Masterclass
Dan Johnson
Guest, longtime trail-camera enthusiast and producer/host of Nine Finger Chronicles
Nine Finger Chronicles / Wired To Hunt
Episode: Ep. 1049: Then vs. Now: 15 Years of Trailcam Tactic Evolution with Dan Johnson
Jake Ellinger
Habitat Solutions 360, Michigan
Habitat Solutions 360
Episode: Ep. 1047: Back 40 - Affordable Habitat Projects That Actually Work
Sam Bilhorn
Whitetail Partners, Wisconsin
Whitetail Partners
Episode: Ep. 1047: Back 40 - Affordable Habitat Projects That Actually Work
Wes Delks
Habitat consultant with Higgins Outdoors
Higgins Outdoors
Episode: Ep. 1047: Back 40 - Affordable Habitat Projects That Actually Work
Shawn Luchtel
Hunter from Missouri, habitat management and founder/face of Heartland Bowhunter
Heartland Bowhunter
Episode: Ep. 1043: Shawn Luchtel on Failure, Food Plots, and Big Buck Myths
Sam Billhorn
Partner at Whitetail Partners, wildlife land management consultant
Whitetail Partners
Episode: Ep. 1039: Back 40 - Four Whitetail Land Mistakes To Avoid At All Costs

Hosts

Mark Kenyon
Host of the show, associated with Wired To Hunt / MeatEater Network
Tony Peterson
Host of Foundations podcast and contributor to hunting-related content

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.9k ratings
  • I love listening to this to pass the time

    I really like the podcast overall and the information about white tail great podcast to listen to.

    Audible
    5
    rubi
    United States2 months ago
  • Foundations

    I love the Foundations podcasts with Tony Petersen!! Keep up the great writing Tony. And, Steve, please bring back Houndations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    curvebow
    United States3 months ago
  • downhill

    you seriously need to talk for 20+ minutes describing what you're going to talk about? not to mention continuously and explicitly supporting the current administration while also crying about what they're doing and telling us all we need to fix it. well maybe you should acknowledge your vote did this... heard no mention of the feds taking lives of american citizens while simultaneously violating their 2nd amendment rights ... the absurd number of ads and now advertising their own products with... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rugbym10sflyu
    United States5 months ago
  • Kenyan

    Mark is the gold standard for padcast with a guest - he asks the

    questions that I am asking in my head

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swamplov
    United States5 months ago
  • Good stuff

    I like the ones with Tony Peterson, he’s so done to earth and really relatable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lane J R
    United States6 months ago

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Some feedback notes a shift toward advocacy or politics, with mixed reception to recent formats.
Listeners praise expertise and interview quality, especially when guests share practical habitat and hunting insights.
Criticism focuses on pacing or style changes and a desire for more varied regional hunting perspectives.
Fans enjoy Tony Peterson-centered episodes and the foundations content for authenticity and relatability.

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Ep. 1057: AI and the Future of Trail Cameras with Darrin Durham
Q: What is the learning curve for new users, and what should beginners start with?
Beginners should start with simple filters (e.g., show me bucks) to build confidence, then experiment with Smart Capture object-based settings to save power and tailor uploads, gradually exploring activity charts and predictions as comfort grows.
Ep. 1057: AI and the Future of Trail Cameras with Darrin Durham
Q: Can users train the model for a very specific deer or adjust settings to prioritize certain images?
Currently the system supports broad categorization and user-driven filters; specific identification of an individual deer is not fully realized yet, but there is ongoing work toward more granular recognition and prediction features.
Ep. 1057: AI and the Future of Trail Cameras with Darrin Durham
Q: How does AI on the camera differ from AI in the app, and what can be done in each place today?
On-device AI runs object detection to decide if a deer or buck is in frame and decide to capture or upload, saving battery and data. The app adds filtering, activity charting, and predictions using aggregated data, helping users interpret patterns and plan hunts.
Ep. 1049: Then vs. Now: 15 Years of Trailcam Tactic Evolution with Dan Johnson
Q: How have your summer trail camera routines changed over the years?
Summer plans have shifted from a broad, high-volume approach to a focused, efficiency-driven setup emphasizing the best travel corridors, water sources, and food concentrations, with fewer cameras but more deliberate placement.
Ep. 1045: Clay Newcomb's Greatest Whitetail Failures and Lessons Learned
Q: What comes to mind when you think of failure in hunting?
Failure is not just about missing a deer; it encompasses a broader spectrum of moments where the pursuit, timing, and decisions fail to align, and these moments accumulate to shape ongoing growth and perspective.

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Across recent episodes, the show consistently explores whitetail hunting through a blend of practical tactics, habitat management, and policy context. Listeners hear detailed discussions on deer population dynamics, buck regulation debates, habitat design, and long-term strategies for sustainable hunting, often framed by guest experts from state wildlife agencies, conservation groups, and habitat researchers. A notable strength is its ability to pair data-driven insights with hands-on, field-tested tactics, while maintaining accessible storytelling and thoughtful ethics around hunting and public lands. The format frequently features deep dives with guest subject-matter experts, paired with host-led episodes that synthesize science, experien... more

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1. Darren Durham
2. Aaron Warbritton
3. Jared Mills
4. Dan Johnson
5. Jake Ellinger
6. Sam Bilhorn
7. Wes Delks
8. Shawn Luchtel

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