After four years of waiting, Steven Rinella draws a coveted, limited-entry public land bull elk tag for New Mexico's Gila National Forest. Steve heads into the backcountry on a solo backpack hunt where his biggest challenge is the vast expanse of hills covered in thick timber. This demanding hunt requires lots of glassing and even more hiking. Here, even just one missed opportunity could result in an empty freezer.
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As the prime cuts are often the first to go, most families are left with a freezer brimming with ground wild game meat. Pulled from the pages of his forthcoming Wild Game Cookbook, Steve shares a variety of recipes from burger to meatloaf and more – designed to whittle down this supply and jazz up your ground meat game.
Steven Rinella has hunted this area before, but he feels he's just scratched the surface exploring the surrounding country. The top of the mountain is always calling Steve's name, and for this serious Alaskan backpack hunt he's bringing along comedians Joe Rogan and Bryan Callen. Cold, wet weather and tough hunting for wily Sitka deer make this a southeast Alaskan adventure these hunters will never forget.
Dropped off by bushplane on a remote lakeside in the wilderness of Alaska's Brooks Range, Steven Rinella and wildlife biologist Brandt Meixell have ten days of hunting before the plane returns. Big-antlered Yukon moose are few and far between but hard work pays off for hunters who stick with it until the bitter end.
Dropped off by bushplane on a remote lakeside in the wilderness of Alaska's Brooks Range, Steven Rinella and wildlife biologist Brandt Meixell have ten days of hunting before the plane returns. Big-antlered Yukon moose are few and far between but hard work pays off for hunters who stick with it until the bitter end.
Steven Rinella will take Navy SEAL Rorke Denver on his first hunt deep into the Alaskan backcountry to search for black bears in the mighty Alaska Range. In the remote wilderness, two friends will look into the differences and similarities between the hunter and the warrior. The bears are out but Rorke and Steve will have to work hard to put a tag on one.
Steven Rinella will take Navy SEAL Rorke Denver on his first hunt deep into the Alaskan backcountry to search for black bears in the mighty Alaska Range. In the remote wilderness, two friends will look into the differences and similarities between the hunter and the warrior. The bears are out but Rorke and Steve will have to work hard to put a tag on one.
While it's considered a long-standing hunting tradition to eat the heart of your first kill, the heart is otherwise often underutilized in a wild game chef's repertoire. Using the hearts from a wild boar, mule deer, caribou, moose and elk, Steve shares five of his favorite methods of preparing this underappreciated, nutrient-rich muscle.
After four years of waiting, Steven Rinella draws a coveted, limited-entry public land bull elk tag for New Mexico's Gila National Forest. Steve heads into the backcountry on a solo backpack hunt where his biggest challenge is the vast expanse of hills covered in thick timber. This demanding hunt requires lots of glassing and even more hiking. Here, even just one missed opportunity could result in an empty freezer.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but is often overlooked by wild game cooks at home. Following a series of successful hunts across North America this past fall, Steve demonstrates how to cook a variety of breakfast classics using wild game ingredients—including black bear bacon, which Steve has never tried before.
Steven Rinella scratches his spring turkey itch this year as he visits Southeast Wisconsin to call in some big eastern Toms with his buddy Jerod Fink. The guys also plan to do some bow fishing after dark so they can enjoy a real Midwest turkey and fish fry.
Steve's annual quest for a giant mule deer buck continues this year in southwest Colorado. Here, Steve fills us in on his favorite critter, the mule deer. As he hunts will share his vast knowledge about these special western game animals including how to hunt, butcher, and most importantly how cook them-if he can put his tag on one.
Join Steve on this Cooking Special as he dives into the best of Alaskan seafood, featuring shrimp, crab, fish, and clams. Learn how to make easy, delicious seafood recipes that showcase the fresh flavors of the sea. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, Steve's simple steps will help you prepare mouthwatering dishes that capture the essence of Alaskan waters.
Steven Rinella is invited by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for a special opportunity to hunt elk during the rut in the mountainous coal country of southeastern Kentucky, a place where his hero Daniel Boone once roamed. This is Steve's first eastern elk hunt, and he quickly realizes that the rules of the game here are different. If he manages to track one down, he'll prepare what was supposedly Boone's favorite meal: elk liver.
Steven Rinella and his friend and wild turkey specialist, Robert Abernathy, head to southern Florida to hunt Osceola gobblers. Steve hopes to finish off his Royal Turkey Slam, achieved by bagging all five subspecies of the American wild turkey—a quest that's been a decade in the making. These two turkey hunting fanatics celebrate with a delicious meal of grilled and stuff wild wild turkey breast.
Steven Rinella and his buddy Doug Duren give comedians Joe Rogan and Bryan Callen their first taste of Midwest deer hunting culture by sitting in freezing ground blinds on opening day in Wisconsin. It just wouldn't be a trip to the Duren Family Farm without a little trapping and duck hunting thrown in, rounding out the larder for a big wild game feast.
The goal on MeatEater has always been to make viewers feel like they're on a hunt with Steven Rinella, but on this two-part episode Rinella grants his viewers an all-access pass to see just how the MeatEater crew works together to make the show. Strap-in for some behind-the-scenes action.
The goal on MeatEater has always been to make viewers feel like they're on a hunt with Steven Rinella, but on this two-part episode Rinella grants his viewers an all-access pass to see just how the MeatEater crew works together to make the show. Strap-in for some behind-the-scenes action.
Steven Rinella and his friend Ronny Boehme drive into the mountains of southwest Montana to hunt the high ridge tops for dusky grouse. Ronny's Bracco Italiano hunting dogs have been bred and trained for this work, but can Ronny handle the altitude? The duo prepares dusky grouse jalapeño poppers and grouse fettuccine with a white wine and cream sauce.
Steven Rinella crosses the border into Mexico's desert to call in the Gould's wild turkey. Of the five turkey subspecies in North America, the Gould's is the largest but rarest. On this unique Mexican adventure, Steve finds exciting action for gobbling toms. With locally made charcoal at his disposal, he'll grill up a big, brined, delicious bird.
After drawing one of the most coveted big game tags in North America a Tok Management Area Dall sheep tag Steven Rinella heads out for a truly rare and epic Alaskan experience. Along with his brother Danny and friend Paul, Steve is dropped deep into the Alaska Range. After a rugged hike through nasty weather, Steve's skills and fortitude are tested against his elusive, high-climbing quarry.
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