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Fur Hat Ice Tour

Janis hops the state line over to Wisconsin and travels to Lake Winnebago for the annual lake sturgeon spearing season. Lake sturgeon are ancient and incredible fish, and the communities around lake Winnebago have long revered and relied on these fish. Local angler Jake Andrews is one of the few who consistently gets sturgeon almost every season. In this episode Janis hooks up with Jake and his crew to prep for the season opener.

2025-12-08 22:44:46 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 23:09:54 +0000 UTC (25m)

Fur Hat Ice Tour

Janis Putelis teams up with renowned angler and biologist Mandy Uhrich on Lake Mille Lacs. They confront the stark reality: Mille Lacs is not the walleye haven it once was. Through discussions with local anglers, fish biologists, and business owners, including the former head of the Minnesota DNR, Janis strives to fathom the intricacies of this transformation

2025-12-08 22:20:36 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 22:44:46 +0000 UTC (24m)

Fur Hat Ice Tour

Janis Putelis starts the Tour at Whitefish Lake, Minnesota, where he meets wild foods expert Mark Norquist from Modern Carnivore. Mark introduces Janis to dark house ice spearing, a traditional winter food gathering method in the Midwest. Together, they cut a hole in the ice, set up a dark shelter, and use long-handled tridents to spear lake whitefish and northern pike. Chef Lukas Leaf joins them on the ice to cook fresh whitefish cakes.

2025-12-08 21:57:11 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 22:20:36 +0000 UTC (23m)

Fur Hat Ice Tour

To pivot off of the ease and accessibility we featured in episode 1, episode 2 goes the opposite direction and shows Cal and Miles embarking on a deep backcountry winter expedition requiring tracked Can-Ams and thousands of pounds of gear. Ice fishing can be simple and local, but it can also be adventurous. Cal and Miles explore a high mountain Montana lake that Cal’s been wanting to fish for two decades, in the hopes of catching a large, or at least respectable, burbot.

2025-12-08 21:30:00 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 21:57:11 +0000 UTC (27m)

Fur Hat Ice Tour

In the first episode, Steven Rinella takes Tracy Crane, an inexperienced and slightly skeptical first timer, ice fishing at a series of local neighborhood ponds. Their goal is modest and attainable: catch enough panfish for a meal. Steve teaches Tracy the basic why and how of ice fishing for perch and bluegill, they catch a few fish, and share the spoils after.

2025-12-08 21:04:00 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 21:30:00 +0000 UTC (26m)

MeatEater

Steve Rinella and Chef Kevin Gillespie are back in the kitchen, this time to work some magic with meat from his New Mexico bull elk. Kevin shows shows Steve one of his favorite quick dinner fixes, Vietnamese Style Shakin Elk. The two discuss some of the mythology surrounding marinades and brining, plus Steve shows off his prized culinary possesion, his citrus juicer.

2025-12-08 20:45:05 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 21:04:00 +0000 UTC (18m)

MeatEater

Snow Goose gets a bad rap for being less than extraordinary when it comes to table fare. In reality nothing could be further from the truth! Kevin Gillespie shows Sean Weaver a spin on an American classic, Steak Diane, that is sure to impress even the most skeptical waterfowler.

2025-12-08 20:20:34 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 20:45:05 +0000 UTC (24m)

MeatEater

Wild + Whole is rooted in the values of sustainable eating, which often means making use of less common ingredients alongside foods in the peak of the season. Kevin and Danielle work together to transform two strikingly different ingredients, Fresh Duck Liver and Chanterelle Mushrooms, into a dish that would be right at home on the menu of any of Kevin's restaurants.

2025-12-08 19:51:14 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 20:20:34 +0000 UTC (29m)

MeatEater

In a new take on the classic “meat and bread” combo, Top Chef finalist and Fan Favorite Kevin Gillespie shows Steve how to whip up a crispy Torta Milanese with the mountain goat Steve shot while filming MeatEater's 10th Season. The duo harvest some fresh veggies from Steve's garden while discussing the challenges that face anyone who hunts the high mountains. Kevin shares the story of his last Mountain Goat hunt while showing Steve a few chef tricks.

2025-12-08 19:32:34 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 19:51:14 +0000 UTC (18m)

MeatEater

Kimi Werner certainly knows her way around a kitchen, and when it comes to anything seafood she is an absolute pro. But even pros can still learn something new on occasion and Kevin wants to share a method of preparing octopus with Kimi that he learned from a fellow chef, who is famous for his octopus preparations. The two work together to create a real showstopper of a dish, while sharing tips and tricks along the way that will make them both better cooks when they return home.

2025-12-08 19:09:07 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 19:32:34 +0000 UTC (23m)

MeatEater

Seth Morris and Chester Floyd are no strangers to a good fish fry. In this episode, they're working with Chef Kevin Gillespie to find a slightly more elevated approach to this classic preparation. The end result is sure to leave you with a strong desire to head out and catch a limit of walleye.

2025-12-08 18:43:17 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 19:09:07 +0000 UTC (25m)

MeatEater

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.

2025-12-08 18:19:53 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 18:43:17 +0000 UTC (23m)

MeatEater

Join Janis Putelis and Kevin Gillespie as they prepare mountain lion sandwiches right from Janis's kitchen. With a recipe that includes sausage, bacon, cheese, homemade coleslaw, and a fresh mountain lion loin, is it possible this is the best sandwich ever made? Tune in to find out.

2025-12-08 17:57:46 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 18:19:53 +0000 UTC (22m)

Bear Grease Roadshow

In this episode, Clay Newcomb visits the Folsom archaeological site in Folsom, New Mexico—where a groundbreaking 1925 discovery reshaped the field of archaeology. At the Folsom Museum, Clay learns from curator Matt Doherty about former slave George McJunkin's crucial role in uncovering the site's ancient bison bones. He then tours the Folsom site with Dr. David Meltzer of SMU, one of the world's leading experts on Folsom culture.

2025-12-08 10:54:30 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 11:23:29 +0000 UTC (28m)

Bear Grease Roadshow

Warner Glenn is an 87-year-old rancher and dry-ground mountain lion hunter in Arizona. In this episode, Clay Newcomb explores the story of the Glenns' ranch, their hunting, and Warner's incredible legacy. Warner is certainly one of the oldest living, working cowboys in America and isn't showing any signs of slowing down as he and Clay hunt mountain lions.

2025-12-08 10:23:43 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 10:54:30 +0000 UTC (30m)

MeatEater

Steve heads to the panhandle of Idaho to join wildlife biologist and dedicated houndsman Bart George for a mountain lion hunt. Bruce Dunkin, Bart's mentor and hunting buddy, joins the crew as they attempt to cut a cat's track and let the dogs loose for a hunt in the deep timber of the Idaho mountains.

2025-12-08 09:56:00 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 10:23:43 +0000 UTC (27m)

MeatEater

In this episode, Steven Rinella steps out of the field and into the kitchen to showcase some of his favorite wild game recipes. From wild turkey sausage and smoked trout to venison ribs and duck breast, he shares simple yet sophisticated ways to prepare these dishes. This cooking masterclass is a celebration of wild game, offering both seasoned hunters and novice cooks new ways to enjoy the fruits of their hunts.

2025-12-08 09:28:14 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 09:56:00 +0000 UTC (27m)

MeatEater

Continuing their adventure in Alaska's interior, Steve, Doug, and Mark push deeper into the caribou migration. With Doug still hoping to take his first bull, the team sets up on a high ridge, watching caribou stream across the landscape. They face grizzly bears, dense fog, and the ever-changing weather of the Alaskan wilderness. As the days pass, they work together to intercept a herd of caribou, knowing their window could close.

2025-12-08 09:00:30 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 09:28:14 +0000 UTC (27m)

MeatEater

Steve heads to the interior of Alaska with his friends Doug Duren and Mark Kenyon for an adventure amidst the caribou migration. Navigating rough terrain and unpredictable weather, they set up camp and begin the search for large, mature bulls. With thousands of caribou on the move and only a few days to hunt, the team experiences the excitement and unpredictability of caribou hunting in the heart of Alaska's wilderness.

2025-12-08 08:32:49 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 09:00:30 +0000 UTC (27m)

MeatEater

Amidst the dense fog and relentless rain of Afognak Island, Steve and Remi embark on a challenging elk hunt, navigating rugged terrain and the constant presence of brown bears. As visibility dwindles and the weather worsens, they push forward in one of the most unpredictable environments. It's a hunt that demands resilience, patience, and a deep respect for the wilderness.

2025-12-08 08:04:50 +0000 UTC → 2025-12-08 08:32:49 +0000 UTC (27m)