Is CWD Culling Over? Jason Sumners on the Future of Missouri Hunting |100% Wild Podcast Ep. 456
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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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Is CWD Culling Over? Jason Sumners on the Future of Missouri Hunting |100% Wild Podcast Ep. 456
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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A Festivus for the Rest of Us: Hunting Grievances and Feats of Strength | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 455
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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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"What the Hell Was I Supposed To Do?" | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 454
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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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"What the Hell Was I Supposed To Do?" | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 454
The 100% Wild Podcast
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
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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
The 100% Wild Podcast
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
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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
The 100% Wild Podcast
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
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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_outlineTrigger Panic, Blown Hunts, and the Truth About Deer Scoring | 100% Wild Podcast Ep.449
Matt and Tim catch up during the heart of the rut to talk blown hunts, swirling thermals, and the kind of mistakes that keep every bowhunter humble. Matt owns up to battling trigger panic, why upping poundage backfired, and how even a perfect setup can go sideways when the wind flips. The guys trade “Would You Rather” scenarios every hunter can relate to, unpack why score doesn’t always tell the story, and share laughs over raccoons, box blinds, and internet critics. It’s a loose, honest look at real-world hunting frustrations and the moments that make it all worth it.
00:00 – Pulling up in the Tacoma at fancy neighborhood
00:15 – Podcast intro / Powered by DeerCast & Mtn Ops warm energy
00:29 – Early mornings + time change grind
00:47 – Tagged out vs still grinding
01:36 – Small property hunting challenges
02:01 – “There is no pattern right now” (Rut chaos)
02:20 – Big buck encounter begins
02:52 – Watching rut behavior & scrape activity
03:30 – Buck at 18 yards but won’t clear for a shot
03:53 – Trying calls (grunt vs snort-wheeze)
04:52 – Appreciating close encounters during rut
05:11 – Why “you just go anyway” even when exhausted
05:32 – “Trophy Dad” jokes
05:55 – Illinois hunt: warm weather vs beans vs food plot strategy
07:25 – Taking Lola on her first youth hunt
08:13 – Trail cameras showing shooters early
08:55 – Blind & food plot setup decisions
09:29 – Deer movement picking up early
11:18 – Doe parade starts
12:31 – Spikes blow up the field
13:10 – Switching to live cam mode to watch shooters
13:51 – Decision moment: any deer is now on the menu
14:18 – Missed opportunity on a buck
14:45 – Reflecting: Should have let her shoot a doe
15:28 – Family / birthday schedule blocking next sit
15:33 – Segment sponsor shoutout – Leupold
15:41 – Tim takes Sophie out w/ crossbow
16:15 – Hunting from the saddle + setup advantages
17:05 – Rattling brings a buck right in
19:11 – Sophie shoots; blood trail looks good
21:20 – Deer crosses onto neighbor property
22:04 – Trying to get recovery permission
23:00 – Accepting likely coyote outcome
23:45 – “Big Chungus” shows up afterward
24:48 – Why Tim won’t shoot a big deer with a crossbow
25:47 – How much harder vertical bow shots really are
26:03 – Sophie already hooked on hunting
28:07 – Shooting platforms, sticks, & crossbow handling
29:13 – Shoutouts to Mark & Terry’s giants
30:08 – YouTube comment review (shenanigan rating)
31:00 – Sponsor: Tracker Off Road
31:35 – “Would You Rather” hunting edition begins
33:20 – Thermals busting hunts
34:57 – Punching the trigger / release habits
36:21 – Blind hunting vs tree stand judgment
38:44 – Small buck vs forgetting to record debate
39:56 – Passing 160s vs defending 120s online
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