About this episode
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 How to eat well on DIY trips Why Tony stopped using treestands in 2012 The allure of open-country whitetail hunting Can Tony's ground-hunting tactics work in the Midwest or elsewhere? How to find high-quality areas for ground-pounding for whitetails Tips for better glassing up big game How to scout and locate whitetails How to begin planning a stalk on a whitetail Rattling and calling whitetails on the ground Using a Heads Up Decoy Making the shot count from the ground Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.