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.
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With a trio of cantankerous, spit-hurling pack llamas, Steven heads out.
Steven Rinella takes on Montanas week-long big game heritage season with a traditional muzzleloader.
Steven Rinella heads to New Mexico's Gila Wilderness with his friend Carl Malcolm to hunt Merriam's turkeys. Set against a backdrop of stunning landscapes and rich history, they explore the first federally protected wilderness in the world. Although few and far between, the duo find gobbling birds through hard scouting and perserverence.
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.
In the rugged terrain of central Colorado, Steven Rinella and his friend Brody Henderson set out to hunt mule deer amidst aspen groves and sagebrush. Navigating unseasonably warm November weather, they face challenges in tracking down the elusive deer as the heat pushes the animals into cooler, shaded areas. After several attempts, including a close encounter thwarted by coyotes, the duo finally spots a promising buck.
MLB player Pete Alonso fulfills a dream by hunting mule deer with Steven Rinella in southern Colorado.
Steven Rinella and ecologist Karl Malcolm head to the Cibola National Forest, guided by a century-old tip from conservationist Aldo Leopold, to hunt Merriam's wild turkeys. Their adventure showcases the forest's rich history and the legacy of Leopold's conservation efforts while they track these elusive birds through challenging terrain.
Steven Rinella heads deep into Montana's rugged mountains to hunt black bears, reflecting on two decades of memories in this harsh yet captivating landscape. Joined by memories of his brother and their youthful adventures, Steve navigates grizzly country, contemplates the passage of time, and explores the evolving nature of hunting. Through encounters with both bears and the terrain, Steve seeks not just game but a connection to the past and the lessons it holds.
Steven Rinella heads to the historic beaver trapping grounds of Wyoming to explore the legacy of the mountain man era. As he sets traps along the Green River, Steve immerses himself in the methods and stories of early American trappers. Alongside his quest to catch beavers, he delves into the fascinating history of how beavers shaped the fur trade and American frontier life. It's a journey through both the rugged landscapes and the rich heritage of the American West.
Steve's quest for a giant mule deer buck continues in central Idaho.
Steve's quest for a giant mule deer buck continues in central Idaho. To help Steve in his journey, Ryan Callaghan has offered up one of his best spots as well as his keen spotting skills. The duo backpack hunt in some of the West's steepest and prettiest mountains seeking the colossal buck of Steve's dreams. In part two Steve finds the buck he's been searching for his whole life. The dream is realized and Steve and Ryan feast on a slow cooked roast.
Steve is fed up with disrespect for one of the world's most unique game animals-the pronghorn antelope.
Brittany and Helen have put more work in on MeatEater than just about anyone else, but have yet to hunt.
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.
In this episode, Steven Rinella joins forces with fellow hunter and wild game chef Hank Shaw in the hills of Central California to go after Columbia blacktail deer, wild pigs, and a handful of small game species that are in season. The end result is a culinary smorgasbord of epic proportions.
The last time Joe Rogan and Bryan Callen went out with Steven Rinella they were soaked head to toe and came home meatless. To remedy their meat crisis while keeping them dry, Steve sets up a springtime wild turkey hunt in sunny California. Steve gives Joe and Bryan the A to Z on hunting, butchering, and cooking the wild turkey. Steve caps off the introductory lesson by preparing his favorite turkey recipe: Schnitzel.
In the harsh desert Southwest, Steven Rinella has come to learn the truth about tracking a mountain lions.
Steve returns to southern Arizona to stalk the elusive Coues deer. Unaccompanied, Steve immerses himself in the quiet southwest desert and gets intimate with one of the most wary animals in the west. Throughout the hunt, Steve articulates why solo time in trophy country is good for the soul.
Steve and bird hunting aficionado Ronny Boehme join up with wildlife biologist Ed Arnett in Lubbock, Texas.
Steven Rinella takes to the canyons of the West Texas desert in search of javelina. In this broken, rocky terrain finding these unique critters isn't easy and getting a clear shot on a skunk pig with a bow is a whole other story. But Steve is inspired by the evidence of he finds of ancient hunters that used the area to prepare a meal that honors both the animal and our hunting ancestors.
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