On this episode of MeatEater Cooks, Mark Kenyon and Kevin Gillespie team up to prepare Moussaka with some hard earned ground venison. There is nothing fast about this technical layered dish, but the end result is worth the time in the kitchen. Level up your ground venison game with this restaurant-ready masterpiece.
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In the bitter cold of Montana's Bitterroot Mountains, Steve teams up with Remi Warren for the closing days of the general elk season. Facing steep hills and frigid winds, they navigate public lands where competition is fierce, and success is hard-won. As they track elk across challenging terrain, Remi and Steve split up to increase their chances. A tense and calculated hunt unfolds, leading to a final showdown with two elusive bulls.
Midway through a challenging hunt on Prince of Wales Island, Steve, Ryan Callahan, and Mark Borman are searching for Sitka blacktail deer. The rut hasn't kicked in as expected, leaving the hunters frustrated and the deer elusive. Adapting their strategies, they decide to split up and quietly stalk through dense woods and muskeg. After days of patience and perseverance, a mix of skill, luck, and determination finally leads them closer to success.
Late October in Southeast Alaska finds Steve, Ryan Callahan, and Mark Borman chasing Sitka blacktail deer. As the bucks begin their descent from the alpine into dense timber, the trio faces the challenge of hunting in the thick, damp rainforest. While navigating through muskeg patches and testing their luck with calling techniques, they must contend with unpredictable weather and tough terrain. When deer prove elusive, they turn to fishing and foraging.
Steve and his friend Ronny Boehme head to the vast sagebrush seas of Southeast Wyoming to hunt America's largest game bird, the sage grouse. Known for their size and elusive nature, these birds offer a challenging hunt across open country. Joined by local experts, they explore the complexities of sage grouse conservation and hunting, testing their patience and skills in pursuit of these storied birds.
Steven Rinella heads back to his fish shack on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, this time with friend and colleague Morgan Fallon. Known for his cinematography, Mo now wants to switch roles from behind the camera to filling his freezer. Together, they embark on a classic Alaskan adventure: fishing for rockfish, setting shrimp pots, and hunting Sitka blacktail deer, all while reminiscing about past trips and discovering new ways the wilderness shapes them.
Steve and Janis are deep in the wilderness of eastern Alaska on a challenging moose and caribou hunt. Joined by Janis' father, Papa Jani, who wants one last adventure before age catches up, they endure the highs and lows of remote hunting. With patience wearing thin and the weather turning, the group pushes through thick willows and foggy mornings, hoping for a bit of luck and a successful hunt before their journey's end.
Steve and Janis are deep in the wilderness of eastern Alaska on a challenging moose and caribou hunt. Joined by Janis' father, Papa Jani, who wants one last adventure before age catches up, they endure the highs and lows of remote hunting. With patience wearing thin and the weather turning, the group pushes through thick willows and foggy mornings, hoping for a bit of luck and a successful hunt before their journey's end.
Steven Rinella teams up with Joe Rogan in Nevada's high desert to bowhunt for elusive mule deer bucks. Surrounded by vast public lands and rugged terrain, they navigate the challenges of close-range stalking with their bows. With Joe's enthusiasm for archery and Steve's experience, the duo pushes their limits in pursuit of these wary deer, embracing the highs and lows of hunting in one of America's most unforgiving landscapes.
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 joins ranch manager and wildlife biologist Ben Binnion in Texas to explore the often-overlooked aspects of hog management. During the annual pig roundup, Steve learns about the ecological impact and challenges of controlling the hog population, providing a deeper understanding of the complexities of hunting and wildlife management in the Lone Star State.
Steven Rinella learns new culinary tricks from Chef Eduardo Garcia, a wild game enthusiast from Charged Film & Montana Mex. As Eduardo shares his expertise in smoking meats and preparing wild game dishes, Steve takes notes, eager to expand his culinary repertoire and bring fresh flavors to his own wild game cooking adventures.
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 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 and Janis head into the remote mountains of Sonora, Mexico, to pursue the elusive Coues deer and javelina. Jani, a seasoned guide but a first-time hunter of this species, faces the challenge of spotting these "gray ghosts" in rugged terrain. Along the way, they explore local traditions and savor the rewards of their hunt with a traditional tatamato dish, reflecting on the value of new experiences and the thrill of firsts in hunting.
In Part One, Steve experienced the difficulty of hunting the Sooty grouse of southeast Alaska. In Part 2, Steve joins his friend Barbara in Juneau who shows him the in and outs of finding "hooters." Tromping through Southeast Alaska rainforest, Steve and Barbara discover a mutual fondness for an unconventional hunt. Barbara concludes the hunt with a beachside meal of fettuccine a la sooty grouse.
In the first part of this series, Steve attempts a unique spring hunt for sooty grouse in the coastal rainforests of southeast Alaska. These mysterious hooters make for a hunt that is markedly different from any other and success doesn't come easily. They say blind squirrels can find a nut, but will Steve harvest a grouse?
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.
Lightning strikes twice: Steven Rinella has somehow beaten the odds and drawn a second Muskox tag after having to forfeit his first one four years ago due to unforeseen circumstances. Steve has always regretted passing up an opportunity to hunt Muskox but with another tag in his pocket, nothing will stop this adventure. We learn about the native history and culture of Nunivak Island's as Steve tries to stay warm while chasing Muskox 30 miles offshore in the Bering Sea.
Steve and bird hunting aficionado Ronny Boehme join up with wildlife biologist Ed Arnett in Lubbock, Texas to hunt Sandhill cranes. The Sandhill crane offers a unique wingshooting opportunity and also carries the nickname "rib eye of the sky" because of its supposed similarities to a handsome cut of beef.  It's fast action and plenty of laughs as Steve, Ronny, and Ed explore the culinary delights of these birds with a Texas style "Crane Cookout."
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.
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