Steven Rinella heads to Wisconsin to spend a few days on his buddy's historical family farm to hunt small game and whitetails in the famed Driftless area. There's plenty of action and tasty wild game meals like Grilled Butterfly Venison Steaks and Hassenpfeffer rabbit stew.
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 Rinella, his brother Matt, and good friend Matt Moison camp and hunt the badlands of Eastern Montana for mule deer. Freezing cold temperatures and unforgiving topography add to the already-challenging job of finding a giant mule
On this trip, Steve travels to the Sacramento Valley in central California in search of a new challenge and seriously good food. 300 years ago Spanish settlers let a handful of pigs loose in order to turn acorns into bacon, and today Steve is hunting the feral descendants of those pigs. If he's successful in finding a wild boar, Steve will prepare a backcountry gourmet feast of pork loin roasted with apples and rosemary cooked in tin foil over a fire.
Every year, a handful of hunters draw a mountain goat permit to hunt the Mills Creek region of Alaska‚ Kenai Peninsula. Steven Rinella holds one of the permits this year, and he and his brother Danny backpack into the mountains, into rugged country they‚ never seen, in hopes of finding a billy goat.
For a waterfowler's dream hunt, Steven Rinella joins his friend, wildlife biologist Brandt Meixell, on a remote trip to some untouched Alaska wetlands in search of ducks and geese. With a spread of decoys and a loyal retriever, they try to get their limit and fill their bellies with willow-spit roasted whole duck.
As summer turns to fall, Steve heads into the backcountry of Alaska's Chugach Range. The bears here are on a quest to fatten up on high elevation blueberries before they hibernate for the winter. Steve will need to hike into steep, rugged terrain to find a fat black bear and some of the finest tasting meat available to the American hunter.
Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote and beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table. Steve heads down to the Bahamas to spearfish with friends Kimi Werner and Cameron Kirkconnell. They explore the clear waters of the North Atlantic to bring home a wide array of fish species, including Mahi Mahi and grouper.
Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote and beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table. On this hunt, Steve and Janis Putelis are in Florida with local, Richard Martinez, in search for the illusive Osceola Turkey.
Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote and beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table. On this trip, Steve and Jason Phelps hunt for big mule deer in one of Idaho's most prized units, giving Steve an opportunity at his dream muley.
Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote and beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table. Steve jets off to his home state of Michigan to hunt for small game with friends Guy Zuck and Kevin Murphy.
Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote and beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table. On this hunt, Steve introduces Randall Williams and Clay Newcomb to his fish shack in Prince of Wales, Alaska where they fish for cod, set shrimp pots and hunt for black bears.
In this episode of MeatEater, Steven Rinella and Clay Newcomb head into Alaska's remote interior for a challenging moose hunt. Over a 10-day season, they navigate the rugged wilderness, using patient calling to attract moose. Finding a legal bull and navigating through thick vegetation are just two of the challenges faced on this trip. The hunt captures the essence of moose hunting: patience, adaptation, and persistence in one of the world's wildest places.
Steven Rinella teams up with spearfishing champions Danny Bolton and Kimi Werner off Hawaii‚ coast for a thrilling underwater adventure. Targeting pelagic species like Mahi Mahi and yellowfin tuna, the crew navigates the deep blue waters, dodging sharks and learning to use fish aggregating devices (FADs) to attract game fish. After they spear a variety of species, including a massive Ono, the team ends with a fresh, ocean-to-table feast, celebrating the rich marine life of Hawaii.
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.
Steven Rinella joins Jean-Paul Bourgeois and Ronnie Collins in Louisiana‚ Mississippi Delta for a duck hunt. Surrounded by the unique landscape of the Delta, they target multiple duck species. After a successful hunt, the team returns to camp, where Jean-Paul prepares a traditional Cajun meal featuring the day‚ catch. Experience the cultural tradition of turning fresh game into flavorful, local dishes like duck gumbo and crawfish boil.
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.