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   Number 1: Pre-Season Reality Check Every Whitetail Hunter Needs | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 478

   Pre-Season Reality Check Every Whitetail Hunter Needs | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 478 In this pre-season catch-up episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik break down the last-minute bowhunting gear changes, shooting mechanics, and equipment maintenance required before heading into the woods. The hosts dive into relatable archery struggles, including fixing target panic, managing eye dominance issues during low-light practice, and preventing severe field injuries caused by snapped D-loops, failing lighted nocks, and release aid malfunctions. The conversation transitions into tactical land management and whitetail scouting, highlighting the new DeerCast Plot Planner tool designed to calculate exact acreage, seeding rates, fertilizer needs, and regional rainfall metrics. Matt shares his experience setting up trail cameras on his Missouri properties to target wide, mature bucks. Finally, the hosts tackle industry controversies, clearing up online misinformation surrounding public land cellular trail camera bans in Iowa and breaking down the actual regulations behind Missouri's updated Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management rules. 00:00:00 – Pre-Season Catch-Up & Fall Production Deadlines 00:01:18 – Heavy Arrow Build: Victory Archery VLR Micro-Diameter Specs 00:03:20 – Increasing Draw Weight to 65lbs for String-Dropping Elk 00:05:48 – The Financial Temptation of Buying a New Bow Before Opening Day 00:08:16 – Low-Light Archery Practice: Headlight Glare & Crossed-Eye Dominance 00:11:00 – Shot Sequence Adjustments: Closing the Non-Dominant Eye at Full Draw 00:14:09 – Beating Target Panic: How to Stop Punching the Index Trigger 00:17:05 – Preventing String Slaps, Form Flaws & Arm Guard Debates 00:19:48 – Lighted Nock Wear & Avoiding Backyard Dry-Fire Disasters 00:22:00 – Bowhunting Disasters: Snapped D-Loops & Handheld Release Failures 00:28:12 – DeerCast Plot Planner: Calculating Seed, Fertilizer & Rainfall Rates 00:30:31 – Setting Deer Profiles & Custom Tag Analytics in Command 00:33:20 – Suburban Scouting: Prospecting Mega Bucks in St. Louis Neighborhoods 00:37:32 – Landowner Privacy Concerns & Suburban Trail Cam Etiquette 00:41:15 – Cell Cam Bans: Fact-Checking Iowa Public Land Regulations 00:46:15 – How App Location Services & Digital Data Logs Actually Work 00:49:18 – Missouri CWD Changes: Unpacking the 20-Acre Rule & Tag Limits 00:53:32 – Clickbait Media vs. Fact-Checking Wildlife Agency Regulations Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: https://1stphorm.com/products/1st-pho... Hydration Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/hydrati... Send us a voice message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/100PercentW... For exciting updates on what's happening on the field and off, follow us on social Facebook: / @officialdruryoutdoors Instagram: @DruryOutdoors X: @DruryOutdoors Be sure to check out http://www.druryoutdoors.com for more information, hunts, and more! Music provided by Epidemic Sound http://player.epidemicsound.com/ #dodtv

   September 02, 2026·1h 4min
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   Number 2: Is It Legal? The Controversial Laws Threatening Thermal Drone Recovery | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 476

   Is It Legal? The Controversial Laws Threatening Thermal Drone Recovery | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 476 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik sit down with Jack Huston from Midwest Deer Surveys to unpack the rapidly evolving world of thermal drone deer recovery and biological land mapping. Jack shares insane firsthand accounts from his time in the sky. The crew dives deep into the physics behind thermal imaging, explaining exactly how long a dead whitetail's heat signature remains visible on a commercial screen, even days after a marginal shot. They also address the sticky legal landscape of drone tracking laws across states like Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas, versus the legal framework in Missouri. Beyond blood trailing, this episode serves as a comprehensive masterclass in whitetail deer habitat management and herd dynamics. Jack breaks down what he calls "density rings," revealing the shocking "hermit behavior" of mature bucks that entirely avoid overcrowded timber tracts in favor of low-stress, secondary cover like drainage ditches. Landowners looking to maximize their property's holding capacity will learn why Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) is the absolute number one tool for security cover, and how to optimize their trail camera setup using precise density ratios. From crazy wildlife footage of a Missouri mountain lion stalking deer to Jack's revolutionary new anti-poaching drone detection system, this conversation completely redefines modern scouting strategy. 00:00:00 – Intro: Unpacking Whitetail Shot Placement & Recovery Debates 00:01:06 – How Midwest Deer Surveys Pivoted into Biological Drone Mapping 00:02:31 – Urban Hunting Shock: Finding a Crossbow Hunter Huddled in a Tree 00:03:18 – Getting Shot At: The Legal Dangers & Felonies of Shooting Down Drones 00:04:46 – The Science of Thermals: How Many Days Does a Heat Signature Last? 00:05:52 – Landowner Boundaries: Navigating Suburban Permissions on Foot 00:08:37 – Terminal Ballistics: Mechanical Broadheads vs. Fixed Blades 00:10:31 – The Will to Live: How Far Wounded Bucks Push into Heavy Cover 00:11:26 – The Crossbow Epidemic: Why Archery Tracking Requests are Skyrocketing 00:14:18 – Whitetail Behavior Patterns: Do Tracked Deer Double Back to Home Ranges? 00:15:25 – Gridding Search Areas vs. Peak Thermal Weather Conditions 00:16:46 – Caught on Camera: A Missouri Mountain Lion Stalking Deer from 700ft 00:19:33 – Travel Corridors: Missouri Black Bears and Loose Kangaroos 00:24:02 – Busting Trespassers: The New Drone Detection System for Landowners 00:25:29 – Fighting Back Against Sophisticated High-Tech Shed Poachers 00:27:31 – Airspace Legalities: Can a Neighbor Legally Spy on Your Food Plots? 00:29:13 – Working with Law Enforcement to Track Serial Numbers & Flight Patterns 00:32:09 – Designing an Accurate 300-Acre Sample Matrix for Herd Density 00:33:39 – Commercial Drone Capabilities: Laser Pinpoints & Real-Time Mapping 00:36:46 – The 5-Year Leap: How a Giant Whitetail Added 60 Inches in One Season 00:41:32 – Old School vs. New School: Thermal Drones vs. Tracking Dogs 00:43:36 – The Legend of Tracker John: Bloodhound Tracking Masterclass 00:49:12 – Leveraging DeerCast Track Metrics to Predict Wounded Game Patterns 00:51:58 – Density Rings Explained: Where Do Hermit Bucks Actually Hide? 00:58:50 – Low-Stress Whitetail Herds: Why Hunters Must Shoot More Does 01:00:16 – Timber Stand Improvement (TSI): The #1 Move to Hold Big Deer 01:02:17 – Trail Camera Ratios: What is the Ideal Camera-to-Acre Density? Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: https://1stphorm.com/products/1st-pho... Hydration Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/hydrati... Send us a voice message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/100PercentW... For exciting updates on what's happening on the field and off, follow us on social Facebook: / @officialdruryoutdoors Instagram: @DruryOutdoors X: @DruryOutdoors Be sure to check out http://www.druryoutdoors.com for more information, hunts, and more! Music provided by Epidemic Sound http://player.epidemicsound.com/ #dodtv

   July 09, 2026·1h 7min
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   Number 3: This Revolutionary Cell Cam Tech Will Completely Change How You Scout | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 474

   This Revolutionary Cell Cam Tech Will Completely Change How You Scout | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 474 In this episode, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik unveil the massive technological leaps hitting cellular trail cameras. Tim and Matt provide an exclusive deep-dive into the highly advanced Stealth Cam 3.0 camera lineup and the fully updated Command App ecosystem . They explain how the industry is moving away from unreliable SD cards by shifting completely to lightning-fast internal storage memory paired with simplified USB-C data cable transfers, eliminating the single biggest weak link in traditional scouting camera systems . The conversation turns high-tech as the hosts detail tactical tools engineered to save your battery life and maximize gallery hygiene . You'll learn how AI smart filtering completely eliminates aggravating false triggers caused by shadows or wind-blown branches, alongside a breakdown of custom 16-zone PIR active motion sensors to block out troublesome background movement . The highlight of the show details the brand-new Rack Alert tracking feature, which sends instant notifications directly to your phone when a mature whitetail buck steps into frame, giving you the options to open a real-time Live View high-definition livestream video feed of the target deer. 00:00:00 – Welcome Back to the Studio: The Return of Tim's Classic Intro 00:01:20 – The Velvet Itch: Getting Ready for July 4th Trail Camera Deployment 00:01:52 – Closing on New Property: Starting the Scouting Process from Scratch 00:02:43 – The End of SD Cards: Introducing 3.0 Internal Memory and USB-C 00:05:45 – Standardizing High-Def Previews: 1080p Thumbnails vs. 4K Video Requests 00:06:05 – Anti-Theft Blueprint: Integrating Automated Onboard GPS Mapping 00:07:15 – Utilizing Camera Activity Heat Maps Directly inside the Command App 00:12:07 – Beating False Triggers: Programming Light vs. Smart AI Filtering Mode 00:16:31 – Managing App Visual Cues: Reading Camera Health and Storage 00:17:48 – Fleet Programming: Using Multi-Cam Settings to Bulk-Update Cameras 00:18:37 – Advanced Sensitivity: 16-Zone Passive Infrared (PIR) Active Sensors 00:20:00 – THE BIG GAME CHANGER: Explaining AI Rack Alerts and Push Notifications 00:20:58 – Real-Time Livestreaming: How to use Live View When a Buck Steps Out 00:22:19 – Legacy Support: Which 2025 Cameras Get the New App Features? 00:24:07 – Gallery Hygiene: Mass Deleting Thousands of Dead Frames Instantly 00:25:34 – Longitudinal Tracking: Historical Mapping for Specific Named Bucks 00:28:35 – Fleet Recommendations: Selecting the Sentinel Max 3 vs. Specter 4K 00:31:09 – Power Optimization: Failsafe Loop Setups with Field Max Solar Lithium Packs 00:39:25 – Game Segment: "Take It or Leave It" Ridiculous Trail Camera Edition 00:44:15 – Security Repurposing: Catching Gate Trespassers via Intelligent Filters 00:45:31 – Using Live View in Turkey Season to Scout Silent Morning Roosts 00:46:47 – Family Superpowers: The Lake House Debate About Peeing Outside 00:50:48 – Fall Preparation: Planning 30 Acres of New Deer Food Plots Go to nutrienagsolutions.com and lovelandproducts.com for more information. Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: https://1stphorm.com/products/1st-pho... Hydration Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/hydrati... Send us a voice message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/100PercentW... For exciting updates on what's happening on the field and off, follow us on social Facebook: / @officialdruryoutdoors Instagram: @DruryOutdoors X: @DruryOutdoors Be sure to check out http://www.druryoutdoors.com for more information, hunts, and more! Music provided by Epidemic Sound http://player.epidemicsound.com/ #dodtv

   June 04, 2026·52min
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   Number 4: Inside the Tenth Legion: Colonel Tom Kelly's Legacy with Laura Bates | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 472

   Inside the Tenth Legion: Colonel Tom Kelly's Legacy with Laura Bates | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 472 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik sit down with Laura Bates, the daughter of the legendary Colonel Tom Kelly. As the turkey hunting community celebrates the Colonel's 99th birthday, we dive deep into the origin of his masterpiece, Tenth Legion, and the brand-new "Bootleg Revival" Limited Editionrelease. Laura shares fascinating stories about the original 1974 unauthorized Xerox copies that fueled the book's underground fame and why it has earned a status comparable to a "religion" among Southern turkey hunters. The conversation explores the personal side of a pillar in the hunting world, detailing what it was like growing up in the Kelly household and the moment Laura realized her father was a cultural icon. We also get the Colonel's unfiltered take on modern turkey hunting trends, from his distaste for decoys to the "edgy" language that gave his writing its authentic flavor. Whether you are a long-time member of the "Tenth Legion" or a new hunter discovering the heritage of the turkey woods. 00:00:00 – Tim's Intro returns to the Bass Pro Shops studio 00:01:25 – Introducing Laura Bates, daughter of Colonel Tom Kelly 00:02:11 – The Bootleg Revival: The 1974 Xerox story 00:05:21 – Building the legacy through NWTF and The Colonel on the Fox 00:10:10 – Why Tenth Legion became the "Turkey Hunter's Bible" 00:15:52 – Growing up Kelly: When Laura realized her dad was a legend 00:19:48 – Celebrating Colonel Tom Kelly's 99th Birthday 00:23:36 – The "Flavor" of the 10th Legion: Edgy language and authenticity 00:28:36 – Fans and Fame: Being recognized in the most unlikely places 00:32:02 – The Origin Story: How the Colonel became obsessed with turkeys 00:37:32 – Laura's Perspective: Will she write her own book on the legacy? 00:42:08 – Colonel Kelly on Tactics: His honest thoughts on decoys and reaping Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: https://1stphorm.com/products/1st-pho... Hydration Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/hydrati... Send us a voice message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/100PercentW... For exciting updates on what's happening on the field and off, follow us on social Facebook: / @officialdruryoutdoors Instagram: @DruryOutdoors X: @DruryOutdoors Be sure to check out http://www.druryoutdoors.com for more information, hunts, and more! Music provided by Epidemic Sound http://player.epidemicsound.com/ #dodtv

   May 13, 2026·47min
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   Number 5: A Festivus for the Rest of Us: Hunting Grievances and Feats of Strength | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 455

   Happy Festivus from the Drury Outdoors 100% Wild Podcast! In this special holiday episode, hosts Matt and Tim participate in the traditional "Airing of Grievances," breaking down everything that's currently wrong with the deer hunting industry. From the exhaustion of social media "experts" claiming CWD is a government conspiracy to the "military-style" gear overkill and fake rut reports , Tim and Matt hold nothing back. Beyond the industry drama, stay tuned in for the "Feats of Strength" where the crew dives into a hilarious Wildlife Word Challenge. If you're a whitetail hunter looking for real talk, outdoor industry insights, and a bit of Seinfeld-inspired comedy, this episode is for you. 00:00:50 – Welcome to the Dreary Outdoors 100% Wild Podcast 00:01:30 – The Seinfeld Festivus Tradition Explained 00:04:35 – Airing of Grievances: Personal Pet Peeves 00:12:35 – Airing of Grievances: The Industry 00:31:55 – Airing of Grievances: Listeners of the podcast 00:36:50 – Feats of Strength Wildlife Word Challenge 00:51:10 – Final Thoughts and Happy Festivus Wrap-up Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group : / n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: https://1stphorm.com/products/1st-pho... Hydration Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/hydrati... Send us a voice message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/100PercentW... For exciting updates on what's happening on the field and off, follow us on social Facebook: / officialdruryoutdoors Instagram: @DruryOutdoors X: @DruryOutdoors Be sure to check out http://www.druryoutdoors.com for more information, hunts, and more! Music provided by Epidemic Sound http://player.epidemicsound.com/ #dodtv

   December 23, 2025·56min
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