The 100% Wild Podcast

NASCAR's Jeb Burton: Talladega Heartbreak, Hounds & Habitat | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 442

NASCAR Xfinity driver Jeb Burton drops by the studio to talk racing, Talladega heartbreak, and why race-day prep feels a lot like bow season. We get into self-filming realities, conservation easements (and his dad's foundation protecting 12K+ acres), and the hot-button topic of deer hunting with hounds in the South: what good clubs do right, what gives it a bad name, and how tech changed the game. We wrap with a rapid-fire "Fast Lap" on favorite seasons, first birds, and bucket-list hunts.

Topics Covered: Talladega finish controversy and racing prep

How racing windows compare to hunting chances Jeb's 163" muzzleloader buck story

Trail-cam follow-ups and access strategies

Food plot and edge cover tactics

Self-filming hunts: DSLR vs. POV setups 

The Burton Conservation Foundation and easements

The "Four D's" of land turnover explained

NASCAR sponsorship grind and playoff cutoff battle 

Deer hunting with dogs: good vs. bad clubs

Fast Lap Q&A: favorite season, first turkey, stand snacks, bucket-list hunts 

Timestamps 00:00 – "Deer hunting with dogs" teaser: why it's touchy (and where it's legal)

00:14 – Welcome back; Jeb Burton joins in-studio (No. 27 Xfinity)

02:03 – Outdoor TV roots; car livery & the Talladega finish controversy

03:15 – Grip, setups & why St. Louis isn't Talladega; $10M simulator prep

04:57 – Racing chances vs. limited big-buck windows; food plot strategy & risk

07:25 – Jeb's 163" muzzleloader buck story & why edge cover matters

11:13 – Locked-down buck lessons; trail-cam heartbreak the next morning

13:46 – Access without blowing timber; slow-roll entries during the rut

15:13 – Self-filming reality: DSLRs, POVs, frame vs. impact tradeoffs

21:04 – Golden Corral & sponsor banter (Casey's, anyone?)

25:05 – Ad break – HHR Sports

25:31 – The Burton Conservation Foundation: military-base buffers, easements (12K+ acres)

29:55 – The "Four D's" of land changing hands & why easements matter

35:42 – Ad break – Cold Steel

36:07 – Growing up Burton; 200 Xfinity starts & the sponsorship grind

43:27 – Points picture before the cutoff; racing a cousin for the last spot

46:20 – MJ's team, the charter dispute & the judge's warning to both sides

49:46 – Deer dogs deep-dive: good clubs vs. bad behavior; tech & trespass

55:17 – Fast Lap: favorite season, first turkey at age 9, stand snacks, bucket-list hunts

57:32 – Elk & pronghorn plans; travel preferences; outro & invitation back

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NASCAR's Jeb Burton: Talladega Heartbreak, Hounds & Habitat | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 442

NASCAR Xfinity driver Jeb Burton drops by the studio to talk racing, Talladega heartbreak, and why race-day prep feels a lot like bow season. We get into self-filming realities, conservation easements (and his dad's foundation protecting 12K+ acres), and the hot-button topic of deer hunting with hounds in the South: what good clubs do right, what gives it a bad name, and how tech changed the game. We wrap with a rapid-fire "Fast Lap" on favorite seasons, first birds, and bucket-list hunts.

Topics Covered: Talladega finish controversy and racing prep

How racing windows compare to hunting chances Jeb's 163" muzzleloader buck story

Trail-cam follow-ups and access strategies

Food plot and edge cover tactics

Self-filming hunts: DSLR vs. POV setups

The Burton Conservation Foundation and easements

The "Four D's" of land turnover explained

NASCAR sponsorship grind and playoff cutoff battle

Deer hunting with dogs: good vs. bad clubs

Fast Lap Q&A: favorite season, first turkey, stand snacks, bucket-list hunts

Timestamps 00:00 – "Deer hunting with dogs" teaser: why it's touchy (and where it's legal)

00:14 – Welcome back; Jeb Burton joins in-studio (No. 27 Xfinity)

02:03 – Outdoor TV roots; car livery & the Talladega finish controversy

03:15 – Grip, setups & why St. Louis isn't Talladega; $10M simulator prep

04:57 – Racing chances vs. limited big-buck windows; food plot strategy & risk

07:25 – Jeb's 163" muzzleloader buck story & why edge cover matters

11:13 – Locked-down buck lessons; trail-cam heartbreak the next morning

13:46 – Access without blowing timber; slow-roll entries during the rut

15:13 – Self-filming reality: DSLRs, POVs, frame vs. impact tradeoffs

21:04 – Golden Corral & sponsor banter (Casey's, anyone?)

25:05 – Ad break – HHR Sports

25:31 – The Burton Conservation Foundation: military-base buffers, easements (12K+ acres)

29:55 – The "Four D's" of land changing hands & why easements matter

35:42 – Ad break – Cold Steel

36:07 – Growing up Burton; 200 Xfinity starts & the sponsorship grind

43:27 – Points picture before the cutoff; racing a cousin for the last spot

46:20 – MJ's team, the charter dispute & the judge's warning to both sides

49:46 – Deer dogs deep-dive: good clubs vs. bad behavior; tech & trespass

55:17 – Fast Lap: favorite season, first turkey at age 9, stand snacks, bucket-list hunts

57:32 – Elk & pronghorn plans; travel preferences; outro & invitation back

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Why Long-Range Hunting Is Easier Than You Think (w/ Brian Wiese) | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 441

Join host Matt Drury and guest host Jim Richman for a wide-ranging conversation with Brian Wiese of the Drury Outdoors team and co-host of Critical Mass. This episode dives deep into long-range rifle shooting, the power of suppressors, and how Brian and his partner Cody use 14+ POV cameras to capture some of the most dynamic and cinematic hunting footage in the game.

They discuss how modern scope technology (like Leupold's CDS dials) makes 400-yard shots accessible, the balance of recoil and precision with cartridges like the 6.8 Western, and how suppressors are changing the game—not just for accuracy but also for ethical, effective deer management.

Plus, the crew shares behind-the-scenes insight into a 12-hour spot-and-stalk hunt, dealing with an influx of mountain lions on their Nebraska properties, and how scent control is critical when you're placing cameras right in a buck's exit path.

Topics Covered: Long-range shooting simplified

Suppressors: why you should be using one

The 6.8 Western vs. 300 Win Mag

POV camera setup tips for self-filming hunts

How they shot a buck from 165 yards prone

Mountain lions affecting deer population

Scent control and camera placement strategies

Why Brian and Cody don't need 180" bucks to tell great stories

Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: The creepiest rabbit you've ever seen

00:17 – Welcome to the podcast + guest intros

01:21 – Origins of the team meet-up in St. Louis

02:38 – History of the Shoot to Thrill Awards

04:00 – Brian's camera work on Critical Mass

04:23 – Long-range shooting fundamentals

06:05 – How custom CDS dials work (Leupold)

07:51 – Shooting in wind and bullet BC explained

09:44 – 6.8 Western vs 300 Win Mag – recoil & knockdown

11:13 – Why suppressors change everything

13:09 – Caliber choices for kids and low recoil hunting

14:00 – Finding the right ammo for your rifle

16:05 – Sponsor: Tenzing Backpacks

16:25 – Brian's 12-hour spot-and-stalk hunt story

19:10 – Why shooting position proficiency matters

21:17 – Hunting with a 2D decoy for stealthy stalks

22:00 – Optics preferences: VX-5 3-15x44

23:01 – Grouping performance and ammo selection

25:00 – Sponsor: Victory Archery

25:13 – How they get those crazy POV angles

27:00 – Scent control protocols for ground camera setup

28:55 – Making 140" deer look like 200" on camera

30:00 – Turkey decoys with cameras inside

31:30 – How they pre-plan camera placements

32:44 – Mountain lions affecting Nebraska deer herds

36:00 – Range and habits of midwestern mountain lions

38:05 – Predator vocalizations and creepy encounters

39:00 – Cody's struggle with low deer numbers

39:56 – Why they prioritize real, raw hunting reactions

40:41 – Sponsor: Victory Archery

41:00 – Segment: "Matt & Jim vs. the Internet" begins

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He Beat Cancer… Then Tagged a 203 4/8" Illinois Giant | 100% Wild Podcast ep.440

Adam Lock joins Matt and Tim from the "Land of Lincoln" with a raw story that starts in a doctor's office and ends with a 203 4/8" Illinois buck on the ground. Adam walks through the pain that led to a testicular cancer diagnosis, surgery, recovery, and how faith, family, and deer season pulled him forward. He breaks down the hunt—late-October conditions, access, wind, doe groups, and how he stayed in the game a month and a half after surgery. The guys also kick around how modern tech changes hunter efficiency, swap Cardinal baseball memories (spot the Bottomland Cards hat), shout out the Rat Pack, and flag a limited deal on the Stealth Cam Spectre 4K. Matt closes with an F3 men's group plug about getting stronger together. Solid perspective, actionable whitetail takeaways, and a reminder to make every season count.

Timestamps

00:00 – Cold open & welcome back to Ep. 440

00:24 – Guest intro: Illinois' Adam Lock (big buck + big bass guy)

02:52 – Why Adam reached out after the Drake White episode

05:05 – The first signs: pain, tests, and a tough diagnosis

08:46 – Testicular cancer reality, surgery, and recovery window

12:02 – Long-term unknowns (T levels, HRT questions, life adjustments)

13:19 – The mental load: providing, fatherhood, and finding outlets

16:08 – Season setup: property, timing, and rut expectations

19:41 – Hunting post-surgery: stitches, limits, and smarter sits

20:17 – Date & conditions: late-October/Oct 31 set taking shape

24:28 – Why this stand, why this wind, and what the does were doing

28:03 – "He's locked": the moment it turns real

29:49 – Reading the whole picture: body language & surrounding deer

31:00 – Shot sequence, angle realities, and recovery

32:04 – Is this the biggest buck of his life? Processing the scale

33:28 – The crash of adrenaline and keeping it together

34:03 – Wife's "engineer" advice and accountability (don't overdo it)

35:18 – Morning-after perspective and gratitude

36:11 – Distances, numbers, and what nearly went wrong

37:15 – Faith, prayer, and counting seasons differently

38:30 – Seeing the small signs again—sanctuary and perspective

39:42 – What's next: goals for the coming season

41:04 – Why a 200+ doesn't end the passion—on to the next fall

41:20 – Adam's take: tech = more efficient hunters & younger bucks taken

43:10 – Counterpoint: how big-buck intel can also spare young deer

44:16 – Food plots, drought windows, and timing pains

46:23 – Well-wishes, ringing the bell, and keeping identity bigger than illness

47:02 – Rat Pack invite & new member roll call

48:16 – Bass Pro appearance shoutout & longtime listener love

49:02 – Gear note: Stealth Cam Spectre 4K sale and Live View capability

50:12 – Matt's F3 men's group experience (free, nationwide, accountability)

51:18 – Sign-off

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New Hunting Properties, CWD Impact & Fall Food Plot Tactics | 100% Wild Podcast Ep.439

Join hosts Matt and Tim as they swap summer farm updates, trail cam intel, and big buck encounters. Matt shares details on his brand-new 120-acre Missouri property, while Tim reveals access discoveries that could unlock hidden hunting opportunities. The conversation takes a deep dive into Missouri's changing supplemental feeding and CWD regulations, including landowner frustrations and the state's targeted deer culling programs. Along the way, the guys cover food plot strategies, fall prep timelines, trespassing stories, and some hilarious off-topic detours.

Stick around for a round of "Real or Fake Headlines" and hear about the new Mossy Oak Big Buck Hunter Pro arcade setup now on the set.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome back to the podcast

01:12 Summer vacations & catching up

03:22 Matt's new 120-acre Missouri farm

05:42 Early trail cam results & shooter bucks

07:15 Illinois property access breakthrough

09:45 Saddle hunting pros & cons

10:32 Velvet bucks & "Fool's Gold"

11:40 Finding deer travel corridors without bait

12:48 Missouri counties losing supplemental feeding rights

14:49 CWD regulations & landowner frustrations

19:19 Targeted deer culling & public perception challenges

21:14 Herd recovery timelines & disease control

23:00 Food plot strategies & late-season clover planting

25:06 Trespassing hunter encounter story

27:06 Rollerblading, Milli Vanilli & 80s nostalgia

35:47 "Real or Fake Headlines" game

42:29 Big Buck Hunter Pro arcade arrives on set

44:27 Wrapping up & how to join the Rack Pack

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A Pastor's Perspective on Life, Death & Bowhunting | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 438

This week on the 100% Wild Podcast, Brandon Moore joins Tim to co-host an episode packed with personal stories, ethical questions, and hunting insights from both the whitetail woods and the western mountains. Brandon, a longtime bowhunter and pastor, shares his incredible elk encounter that ended with a bull laying down 40 yards from the fence... and falling asleep. The duo also dives into the emotional side of taking a life, the connection between faith and conservation, the importance of wind vs. moon phase, and the looming threat of CWD. This one's part heart, part humor, and 100% Wild.

Timestamps

00:00 - Brandon Moore joins the show

02:00 - Nostalgia for old archery gear

06:00 - Finger shooting vs. modern release aids

08:00 - Moving from Illinois to Montana

10:15 - Bull elk encounter that ends with the elk falling asleep

14:00 - Ethics in hunting when no one's watching

16:00 - A pastor's take on the morality of hunting

20:00 - Teaching kids about death and real life through hunting

22:00 - Tim's new 80-acre Illinois property

27:00 - Brandon's emotional return to his family farm

30:00 - CWD panel recap and what hunters should know

33:00 - Grant Woods: "We're past the good old days"

35:00 - Why Missouri is the national model for wildlife management

38:00 - Trail cam secrets and location metadata hacks

40:00 - The unexpected trail cam photo

42:00 - Rapid fire: moon vs. wind, bumping bucks, Ohio vs. Kansas

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Why Ben Rising Took That Head-On Shot (And Doesn't Regret It) | 100% Wild Podcast Ep.437

Join hosts Matt and Tim from Drury Outdoors on the 100% Wild Podcast, powered by DeerCast and First Phorm Energy, as they sit down with legendary whitetail hunter Ben Rising of Whitetail Edge. From controversial shot angles to the psychological weight of hunting on camera, this episode dives deep into the ethics, pressure, and evolving tactics in today's deer woods. They also play a hilarious round of "Rising or Falling" to determine what hunting trends are worth the hype—including face paint, heavy arrows, and saddle hunting.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to the show

00:56 – Pop-up showers, food plots, and weird weather

05:00 – When should you plant your fall plot?

08:44 – Using DeerCast rain stations to plan

12:19 – How Ben's tactics have changed over 10 years

17:23 – Ben's head-on shot controversy explained

20:50 – Hunting ethics: Then vs now

26:00 – The pressure of killing deer on camera

32:59 – Summer scouting tips for timber hunters

38:31 – Should you hang stands in creek bottoms?

40:21 – Why bucks disappear when velvet sheds

45:26 – Game time: Rising or Falling with Ben Rising

50:55 – Heavy arrows, face paint, and hot takes

54:07 – YouTube comment shoutouts

55:04 – New Rat Pack members

58:00 – Matt opens up about performance pressure

01:00:52 – Why pressure leads some hunters to cheat

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How Sydnie Wells Became the Face of Barstool Outdoors | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 436

On this episode of the 100% Wild Podcast, hosts Matt and Tim are joined in studio by Barstool Outdoors host Sydnie Wells, daughter of legendary hunter Tim Wells. Sydnie shares her unlikely path from nursing school to spotlight host at Barstool, and what it's like growing up in a family where deer hunting is a way of life. She opens up about building her own brand outside of her dad's shadow, introduces us to the never-ending legend of "Big Louie," and breaks down how she's helping a new audience understand the hunting lifestyle—from licenses to limits. There's also plenty of bowfishing chaos, behind-the-scenes stories, and Midwest pride to go around.

Topics Covered:

Why Barstool Sports took a chance on Sydnie

Breaking misconceptions about hunters in mainstream media

Spot-and-stalk whitetail hunting with Tim Wells

The family tradition of naming every deer "Big Louie"

Bowfishing buffalo in Wisconsin and snapping bowstrings in the dark

Her advice for women navigating male-dominated outdoor spaces

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Dive Bomb event and the Midwest whitetail effect

02:30 – Welcome Sydnie Wells to the podcast

05:00 – Fighting stereotypes at Barstool as a female hunter

06:11 – Educating non-hunters: "They thought we could shoot 10 deer!"

07:15 – Life lessons from Tim Wells and growing up on the farm

09:45 – Leaving nursing behind to work for her family

12:00 – The "Big Louie" tradition and mega-buck memories

15:00 – Tim's spontaneous 200-class spot-and-stalk buck

18:00 – Bowfishing, blood, and buffalo ribs

22:30 – Matt admits he's the world's worst fisherman

26:00 – The instinct of bowfishing vs. aiming in archery

31:00 – Sydnie's path to becoming the face of Barstool Outdoors

35:00 – Behind the scenes of the Barstool Chicago office

38:00 – Tim Wells' most embarrassing public moments

41:00 – Social media mishaps and "Dad, don't click that!"

44:00 – Wrap-up and future collabs

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Drake White's Comeback Story: Stroke, Faith, and Giant Bucks | 100% Wild Podcast ep. 435

Country music artist Drake White joins Matt and Tim on this week's 100% Wild Podcast to share one of the most incredible comeback stories we've ever heard. After suffering a near-fatal stroke, Drake opens up about his journey of healing, his connection to the outdoors, and how chasing a big Illinois buck helped bring him back to life—literally. Tune in for a powerful conversation about faith, resilience, and the primal drive that keeps us going.

Topics Covered:

00:00 – Matt's new farm and working in the heat

01:20 – Introducing guest Drake White

02:30 – Hunting Illinois with Spencer Brown

06:00 – Drake's first Illinois buck and cold front story

08:30 – The moment that changed Drake's life: a medical crisis

13:00 – Living and performing with a brain AVM

19:00 – Suffering a stroke, a divine encounter, and recovery

26:00 – Learning to walk again and regaining independence

32:00 – The power of purpose through a single trail cam photo

36:00 – Healing through the outdoors and Catch-A-Dream stories

41:00 – Rediscovering faith, creation, and true recreation

45:00 – Drake's new documentary "To The Sky" and premiere date

50:00 – What the outdoors teaches us about life, healing, and God

55:00 – Final thoughts on purpose, hunting, and spiritual clarity

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Why You're Not Ready for a Western Hunt (According to a Guide) | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 434

Join hosts Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik as they welcome professional guide Austin Land from Wild Country Outfitters. Austin shares what it takes—mentally, physically, and logistically—to prepare for a successful western big game hunt. From high-elevation fitness prep to glassing strategy, gear advice, and celeb camp stories, this episode dives deep into what separates successful hunters from those who struggle in the mountains.

Topics Covered:

00:00 – Podcast intro and Austin's "Taylor's husband" identity

01:30 – Fitness and diet during guiding season

03:00 – Carnivore diet and weight fluctuation during hunting season

05:00 – What animals are hardest to guide: elk, mule deer, or pronghorn?

08:00 – The price of a guided hunt and why it's worth it

10:00 – Importance of good optics and new rangefinding tech in DeerCast

14:00 – Navigating mountain terrain without digital maps

17:00 – Satellite connectivity, Starlink, and Garmin inReach

19:45 – Physical prep: how to train and what to expect in terrain

24:00 – Surprising physical challenges (like sore shoulders from archery)

26:00 – How guides assess hunters' capability and mindset

30:00 – Shooting ability: ethical concerns and training gaps

32:00 – Dealing with hunter ego and maximizing your guided experience

34:00 – Celebrity clients and weird camp stories

39:00 – Hunting's place in culture—Rogan, Zuck, Kardashians, and ethics

44:00 – Killing two giants: Austin's back-to-back Iowa and Missouri bucks

50:00 – How to book a hunt with Austin

55:00 – Insane elk hunting clip breakdown

57:00 – Elk behavior after the shot and the purpose of post-shot calling

58:30 – Join the Rack Pack + listener shoutouts

1:02:00 – Favorite hunting snacks and final thoughts from Austin

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