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.
Steven Rinella and special guest, the author Tim Ferriss, travel to the remote north slope of Alaska.
The Pilgrims didn't get their turkey at the store and neither does Steven Rinella. On this special Holiday episode Steve cooks three enticing dishes: Wild Turkey Galantine, Smoked Black Bear Ham, and his take on the traditional Mincemeat Pie. Appetites will run large as Steve makes a special meal for his family and friends.
With the help of guide and friend Remi Warren, Steven Rinella gears up for a massive climb into New Zealand's Southern Alps in pursuit of Chamois and Tahr. The hunters will travel light and base out of an alpine hut to find animals Steve has never hunted. Things turns adventurous quickly with an impassable glacial river between Steve and his goal. But with hard work, Steve experiences a do-it-yourself high country hunt like no other.
With the help of guide and friend Remi Warren, Steven Rinella gears up for a massive climb into New Zealand's Southern Alps in pursuit of Chamois and Tahr. The hunters will travel light and base out of an alpine hut to find animals Steve has never hunted. Things turns adventurous quickly with an impassable glacial river between Steve and his goal. But with hard work, Steve experiences a do-it-yourself high country hunt like no other.
Steven Rinella and local pig hunting expert, Darren Moore, spend a wild, action-packed day tracking down Captain Cook boars in the thick New Zealand bush. Their tools for the job include two tough little pig dogs, a knife, and some real grit. Wild pigs are dangerous critters and this is as visceral as a hunt gets. Along the way, Steve learns a new technique for field-prepping whole hogs.
Steven Rinella is on New Zealand's South Island for a do-it-yourself, free-range hunt for the majestic red stag. But first, he needs to secure some camp meat in the form of wild lamb. Battling weather and wary game in mountainous terrain, he uses his spot-and-stalk hunting skills to discover Kiwi red stags are a trophy worthy of the wall and the cook pot.
Steven Rinella heads into the mountains of the Sonora Desert on a true, wild, free-ranging bison hunt.
In the harsh desert Southwest, Steven Rinella has come to learn the truth about tracking a mountain lions.
Steven Rinella and his brother Matt load up the llamas for a backcountry spring Turkey hunt in Montana's Powder River Breaks. They will pack deep into the rugged badlands to find gobbling birds. With two tags each, there's plenty of action and camp-fried turkey schnitzel is on the menu.
Steven Rinella heads to Wisconsin to spend a few days on his buddys historical family farm to hunt small game.
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.
Steven Rinella heads into the mountainous desert backcountry of west Texas after Barbary sheep, or Aoudad. These introduced sheep from North Africa are hard to find and harder to hunt. Challenged by the harsh environment, rugged terrain, and elusive sheep, Steve finds this hunt to be one of the most difficult he has ever undertaken.
With a trio of cantankerous, spit-hurling pack llamas, Steven heads out.
On this trip, Steve travels to the Sacramento Valley in central California in search of a new challenge.
In this episode of MeatEater, Steven Rinella and Clay Newcomb head into Alaska's remote interior.
Steven Rinella teams up with spearfishing champions Danny Bolton and Kimi Werner.
Steven Rinella, Ryan Callahan, and Danny Bolton travel to Hawaii's Big Island for a unique hunt. They stalk feral sheep in the lush mountainsides and target wild hogs on a coffee plantation, using the animals' movements through macadamia groves to their advantage. The episode highlights Hawaii's blend of hunting and conservation, ending with a Hawaiian-style feast featuring the fresh game they harvested.
Steven Rinella heads to the Gulf of Mexico for a spearfishing adventure beneath the oil rigs that serve as artificial reefs. Joined by his spearfishing mentor Greg Fonts and Brandon Hendrickson, they target a variety of prized fish, including Cobia and red snapper. The episode captures the thrill of diving in murky waters filled with sharks and navigating the massive structures. Along the way, they showcase the rich marine life of the Gulf and the skills needed to harvest fresh seafood.
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.