The 100% Wild Podcast
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has officially announced an "indefinite pause" on winter targeted deer culling, a move that has sparked intense debate across the hunting community. In this episode, MDC Director Jason Sumners joins the podcast to explain why the agency is pivoting its strategy against CWD. We look into the surge of Missouri’s non-resident deer hunters has doubled in just ten years, even as resident hunter numbers have dropped. Whether you are worried about public land pressure, the new one-bird turkey limit, or the reality of "CWD-resistant" genetics, this is...
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has officially announced an "indefinite pause" on winter targeted deer culling, a move that has sparked intense debate across the hunting community. In this episode, MDC Director Jason Sumners joins the podcast to explain why the agency is pivoting its strategy against CWD. We look into the surge of Missouri’s non-resident deer hunters has doubled in just ten years, even as resident hunter numbers have dropped. Whether you are worried about public land pressure, the new one-bird turkey limit, or the reality of "CWD-resistant" genetics, this is...
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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...
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Grandma Lucille is a viral sensation! In this episode of the 100% Wild Podcast, Matt Drury breaks down the hilarious "What the hell was I supposed to do?" moment that racked up over 4 million views after she took a shot while the deer was still moving . We also celebrate a major milestone as Matt’s daughter, Lola, harvests her very first buck during the Missouri youth season using a suppressed Winchester 350 Legend over standing beans . From the "unintended comedy" of 92-year-old Lucille in deer camp to the pure excitement of a child’s first successful hunt, this episode captures the heart...
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Grandma Lucille is a viral sensation! In this episode of the 100% Wild Podcast, Matt Drury breaks down the hilarious "What the hell was I supposed to do?" moment that racked up over 4 million views after she took a shot while the deer was still moving . We also celebrate a major milestone as Matt’s daughter, Lola, harvests her very first buck during the Missouri youth season using a suppressed Winchester 350 Legend over standing beans . From the "unintended comedy" of 92-year-old Lucille in deer camp to the pure excitement of a child’s first successful hunt, this episode captures the heart...
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Public Land 188-Inch Buck in Indiana | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 453 Marshall Musser, a proud "Rack Packer," joins the podcast to tell the incredible, whirlwind tale of how he tagged a massive 188-inch whitetail buck on public land in Indiana! This epic out-of-state hunting trip was his first time hunting Indiana out of a saddle. Marshall from Pennsylvania , details how he and his buddies went from checking dispersed camping sites and timber cuts to putting boots on the ground and finding a core area with big rubs. Hear the raw emotion of the hunt, including the unexpected two-grunt call that...
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Public Land 188-Inch Buck in Indiana | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 453 Marshall Musser, a proud "Rack Packer," joins the podcast to tell the incredible, whirlwind tale of how he tagged a massive 188-inch whitetail buck on public land in Indiana! This epic out-of-state hunting trip was his first time hunting Indiana out of a saddle. Marshall from Pennsylvania , details how he and his buddies went from checking dispersed camping sites and timber cuts to putting boots on the ground and finding a core area with big rubs. Hear the raw emotion of the hunt, including the unexpected two-grunt call that...
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Rattling in a MASSIVE Iowa Buck: Biggest Deer of My Life! | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 452 As November's rut action explodes, hosts Matt and Tim welcome Drury Outdoors team members Dave Kramer and Rick Malik to the studio to break down Dave's unbelievable Iowa bow kill. Hunting near a steep bluff on his cousin Carter's beautiful property, Dave and Rick strategically chose a stand half a mile from the massive buck's core area based on a perfect wind. The rut action was immediate, with the deer counting upwards of 30 bucks by mid-morning. Despite Dave's reluctance to call, Rick persuaded him to try...
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Rattling in a MASSIVE Iowa Buck: Biggest Deer of My Life! | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 452 As November's rut action explodes, hosts Matt and Tim welcome Drury Outdoors team members Dave Kramer and Rick Malik to the studio to break down Dave's unbelievable Iowa bow kill. Hunting near a steep bluff on his cousin Carter's beautiful property, Dave and Rick strategically chose a stand half a mile from the massive buck's core area based on a perfect wind. The rut action was immediate, with the deer counting upwards of 30 bucks by mid-morning. Despite Dave's reluctance to call, Rick persuaded him to try...
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204" Kansas MONSTER Whitetail BOW KILL! | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 451 Garrett Childress joins Tim and Matt to talk about the once-in-a-lifetime buck he harvested on a small property he hunts only a few times a year. He explains how he uses cold fronts, wind, and DeerCast to plan hunts around a busy family schedule and avoid over-pressuring his spot. The episode also features a rapid-fire Would You Rather segment with scenarios like freezing rain versus 90-degree heat and dealing with braggy or complaining hunting partners. 00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome 01:10 – Garrett’s...
info_outlineHe 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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