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Steven Rinella deconstructs and masters hunting techniques, tracks prey and procures his own food, which he turns into mouth-watering fireside meals.
Montana Heritage Hunt
S13 E2

Steve goes on a solo hunt with his muzzleloader.

Forbidden Feast: Mexico Javelina and Coyote
S12 E145

Steve has a long and sordid history with the collared peccary, or javelina, but in this episode he and buddy Remi Warren try a new tactic of calling in a herd with a call.

Nebraska Whitetails
S11 E2

Steve and Clay Newcomb visit Jordan Budd for a guided Nebraska whitetail trip.

New Mexico Turkey
S11 E4

Steve and Karl Malcolm explore the Gila Wilderness while hunting for wild turkeys.

Wyoming Pronghorn With Luke Combs
S10 E1

Accompanied by country music star Luke Combs, Steven stalks pronghorn on the plains of Wyoming but encounters an unusual obstacle: a flock of sheep.

High Country Mountain Goat
S10 E2

On an alpine mountain goat hunt in the Rockies, Steven and guest Kurt Racicot discover that whiteout conditions make their elusive prey tough to spot.

Lone Star Whitetails
S10 E3

At a South Texas ranch, Steven and Clay Newcomb host wild-game chef Jesse Griffiths, who turns their white-tailed venison into five flavorful dishes.

Flash in the Pan
S10 E4

Steven embarks on what he deems a "humbling, humiliating" hunt for deer during Pennsylvania's flintlock season, using 18th-century firearms.

Hillbilly Heaven
S10 E5

In Northwest Arkansas, Steven travels on mule back into the Ozarks with Clay Newcomb and Janis Putelis to hunt squirrels by day and raccoons by night.

Hawaii Feral Goats and Wahoo
S10 E6

The targets abound when Steven hunts feral goats on the Big Island of Hawaii, then picks up a rod to fish for wahoo and gray snapper offshore.

South Texas Redfish & Flounder
S9 E1

Steve and chef Jesse Griffiths target redfish and sea trout with guide JT Van Zandt and flounder with Capt. David Dupnik and wind up with a feast.

South Texas Nilgai
S9 E2

Steve and Jesse hunt nilgai, a large Indian antelope; the duo butchers a beast and dig into nose-to-tail dishes.

Wyoming Mule Deer Part 1
S9 E3

On horseback, Steve stalks mule deer with Janis Putelis and Adam Weatherby in the Wyoming back country; snowfall complicates the hunt.

Wyoming Mule Deer Part 2
S9 E4

Still looking for game in Wyoming, Janis Putelis resorts to a mule deer drive; the trio uses an oven rack to help prepare venison ribs.

Colorado Elk
S9 E5

Steve draws a coveted muzzle-loader elk tag in Colorado's San Juan Mountains; however, the expedition is sabotaged by the gear, wind and rival hunters.

South Dakota Ducks
S9 E6

In the flooded cornfields of northeastern South Dakota, Steven finds ideal conditions for duck hunting with Cal and waterfowl expert Sean Weaver.

Colorado Mule Deer
S9 E7

MLB player Pete Alonso fulfills a dream by hunting mule deer with Steven at a private ranch in southern Colorado.

Montana Bear and Turkey: Spring Opportunities
S9 E8

Traveling by pack mules, Steven heads into the wilds of western Montana with friend Clay Newcomb in search of wild turkey and black bear.

Alaska Fish: Exploring the Waters of Southeast Alaska
S9 E9

Steve and Janis visit the fish shack in Alaska to trap crabs and shrimp, dive for sea cucumbers and scallops and hook some halibut and black cod.

Alaska Moose: The Guide Life
S9 E10

Homesteader and outfitter Buck Bowden comes out of retirement to guide Steve on a nine-day moose hunt down 40 miles of a pristine Alaska river.

River of Teeth: Adventures in Guyana PT 3
S7 E11

In the fourth and final leg of his Guyana journey, Steve and his party portage their boats around rapids to bow-fish for pacu, a herbivorous piranha.

Trophy Meat Buck: Colorado River Mule Deer
S7 E12

In Colorado's White River National Forest, Steve and his friend Brody Henderson chase mule deer through aspen groves, then taste-test their harvests.

Southern Traditions: Virginia Doves
S6 E1

Steve hunts pigeons and doves in Virginia with pal Ron Boehme.

Lobster of the Prairie: Wyoming Antelope
S6 E3

Steve shares antelope biology, hunting techniques, and meat. Steve is tired of all the antelope disrespect.

Land of Giants: Idaho Mule Deer, Part 1
S6 E4

Steve heads to the Idaho back country on an annual quest for a giant public land mule deer buck.

Land of the Giants: Idaho Mule Deer Part 2
S6 E5

Steve heads to the Idaho back country on his annual quest for a giant public land mule deer buck.

Duren Deer Camp: Wisconsin Whitetails With Helen and Brittany: Part 1
S6 E7

Steve has guests Helen Cho and Brittany Brothers hunting whitetails in Wis. With Doug Duren.

Duren Deer Camp: Helen and Brittany Wisconsin Whitetails Part 2
S6 E8

Steve has guests Helen Cho and Brittany Brothers hunting whitetails in Wis. With Doug Duren.

Steve Makes the Team: Kentucky Small Game
S6 E9

Steven is in Kentucky with Kevin Murphy hunting small game.

Lone Star Pork: Texas Hog
S6 E11

Steve joins ranch manager and wildlife biologist Ben Binnion for a couple of days during his annual pig roundup to learn about the other side of the Texas hog story.

Trapped in History: Wyoming Beaver
S6 E12

Steve is in Wyo. to trap beaver.

Mountain Memories: Montana Bear
S6 E14

Steve returns to his black bear roots in southwest Montana for a spring hunt.

A Lesson in Convservation History: New Mexico Turkey
S6 E16

Hot on a 100-year-old tip from famed conservationist Aldo Leopold, Steven and wildlife ecologist Karl Malcolm hunt the Cibola National Forest in search of Merriam's wild turkeys.

Yukon Giants: Northern Alaska Moose Part 1
S5 E1

Moose hunting in Alaska.

Yukon Giants: Northern Alaska Moose Part 2
S5 E2

Steve and Brandt get lucky on their last day of hunting.

Deer the Hard Way: Rogan and Callen on Prince of Wales Island
S5 E3

Comedians Joe Rogan and Bryan Callen hunt blacktail deer on Prince of Wales Island.

Burger Cooking Special
S5 E4

Steve shares a variety of recipes designed to jazz up your ground meat game.

Welcome to the Jungle: Adventures in Bolivia Part 1
S5 E5

Steve hunts and fishes deep into the Amazon jungle of Bolivia.

Welcome to the Jungle: Adventures in Bolivia Part 2
S5 E6

Steve travels deep into the Amazon jungle in Bolivia to hunt and fish with, as well as learn from, the local indigenous tribe there.

Welcome to the Jungle: Adventures in Bolivia Part 3
S5 E7

Steve continues his hunting in Bolivia and tries some exotic food.

About Time: Helen and Brittany Elk Hunt in Montana
S5 E8

Steve and Ryan Callaghan take two MeatEater staffers on a cow elk hunt in Northern Montana.

Sky Island Solitaire: Backpack Hunting Coues Deer in Arizona
S5 E9

Steve returns to southern Arizona to stalk one of his favorite quarries: 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.

Ribeye of the Sky: Sandhill Cranes in West Texas
S5 E10

Steve and bird hunting aficionado Ronny Boehme team up with wildlife biologist Ed Arnett in Lubbock, Texas to hunt Sandhill cranes.

The Coldest Hunt: Nunivak Island Muskox
S5 E11

Lightning strikes twice -- Steve has beaten the odds and drawn a second Muskox tag after having to forfeit his first one four years ago due to unforeseen circumstances; Steve's only regret in life was passing up his opportunity to hunt Muskox.

Unconventional: Alaska Sooty Grouse Part 2
S5 E14

Steve joins his friend Barbara in Juneau who shows him the in and outs of finding hooters; Steve and Barbara discover a mutual fondness for an unconventional hunt.

Wild to Table: Memorable Meals Cooking Special
S5 E15

Steve loves to fish as much as he loves to hunt. He is on a river in SW Montana for a day to catch some rainbow trout & cook a few over a fire. As fishing & campfire cooking offer time for reflection, he takes time to recall a few memorable meals.

Up at the Cabin: Prince of Wales Island Black Bear With Paul Neess
S5 E16

Last spring, Steve decided to pass up an opportunity to kill a black bear in favor of an extended up close and personal experience. This year, Steve heads back to his shack on Prince of Wales Island.

Sea Bear: Alaska Spring Bear & Seafood
S4 E1

Steve ventures to his hunting and fishing shack in Southeast Alaska.

Full Boar: Whole Hog Cooking Special
S4 E2

Nose to tail cooking has never been so real.

Bull By Boat: British Columbia Moose
S4 E3

Steve and his friend Ryan Callaghan float a river on a moose hunt.

Local Motion: Montana Bull Elk
S4 E4

Steve gets brutalized by bad weather and fierce competition.

The Northern Rockies: British Columbia Grizzly 1
S4 E5

Steve and Ryan Callaghan hike into the backcountry of Northern British Columbia.

The Northern Rockies: British Columbia Grizzly 2
S4 E6

Steve and friend Ryan Callaghan search for grizzlies in British Columbia.

Opening Day: Wisconsin Whitetail Deer 1
S4 E7

Steve and his buddy Doug Duren give comedians Joe Rogan and Bryan Callen their first taste of Midwest deer hunting.

Opening Day: Wisconsin Whitetail Deer 2
S4 E8

Steve and his buddy Doug Duren give comedians Joe Rogan and Bryan Callen their first taste of Midwest deer hunting.

Spring Break: Florida Osceola Turkey
S4 E9

Steve and Robert Abernethy hunt Osceola turkeys in Southern Florida.

Boone and Bugles: Kentucky Bull Elk
S4 E10

Steve gets invited by the Rocky Mountain elk Foundation to hunt elk in the coal country of Southeastern Kentucky.

Cold Water: Alaskan Seafood Cooking Special
S4 E11

Steve cooks a variety of dishes centered around fresh seafood caught in Alaska.

Big Buck Dreams: Colorado Mule Deer
S4 E12

This episode is all about the mule deer, Steve's favorite animal to hunt.

Surf N' Turf: Wisconsin Turkey and Carp
S4 E13

Steve and Jerod Fink call in some big Eastern toms in Southeast Wisconsin.

The Best Start: Wild Game Breakfast Cooking Special
S4 E14

Following a series of successful hunts this fall, Steve demonstrates how to cook a variety of breakfast classics using wild game ingredients.

Gila Monster: New Mexico Bull Elk
S4 E15

After drawing a limited-entry public land elk tag, Steve heads into New Mexico's Gila National Forest on a solo backpacking hunt.

Hearts Of Darkness: Ticker Cooking Special
S4 E16

Steve prepares 5 different hearts from animals he hunted last season.

Bear with Seal: Alaska Bear Hunt 1
S4 E17

Masters of their respective fields, Steve will take Navy SEAL Rorke Denver deep into the Alaskan backcountry to hunt black bears in the mighty Alaska Range.

Bear with Seal: Alaska Bear Hunt 2
S4 E18

The Alaskan backcountry hunt continues as Steve and Rorke Denver manage to maneuver their way through the thicket and find themselves hot on some bears. Their luck holds out, and the hunt is successful.

Straight Flush: Montana Mountain Grouse
S3 E1

Steve and Ronny Boehme drive to the mountains of Southwest Montana.

Meet the MeatEaters: Montana Crew Muley 1
S3 E2

Rinella grants his viewers an all access pass to see how the crew works.

Meet the MeatEaters: Montana Crew Muley 2
S3 E3

The behind the scenes special continues.

First Timers: Montana Deer 1
S3 E4

Joe Rogan and Bryan Callen join Steve on a float trip for mule deer.

First Timers: Montana Deer 2
S3 E5

If all goes well Steve will treat these two comedians to traditional camp meals.

Swamp Stew: Michigan Bowfishing
S3 E7

Steve returns to the Muskegon Marsh in Michigan to bow fish.

The Wide Open: New Mexico Special
S3 E8

Steve Rinella stalks the pronghorn antelope in Northeastern New Mexico.

Primal Cuts: Bone-In Cooking Special
S3 E9

Steve shows his fans some of his favorite preparations for bone-in cuts of meat.

El Venado Blanco: Mexico Coues Deer
S3 E10

Steve returns to his favorite Sonoran hunting grounds to hunt for a big coues deer during peak rut. Joined by master hunter Remi Warren and his compound bow, the men set up camp in the high country.

Clash of the Titans: Northern California Pig & Deer
S3 E11

Steven Rinella and Hank Shaw hunt in the hills of Central California.

Big Sky, Bigger Birds: Montana Wild Turkey
S2 E1

Steve and his brother Matt load up the llamas for a backcountry spring Turkey hunt in Montana's Powder River Breaks. This rugged terrain is the brothers' long time stomping grounds.

Sonoran Superbirds: Mexico Gould's Turkey
S2 E12

Rinella crosses the border to chase some big Gould's Turkey.

Big Bucks and Small Game: Whitetail, Rabbits and Squirrels
S1 E0

Steve heads to Central Wisconsin to spend a few days on his friend Doug's historical family farm. Steve and Doug hunt whitetail deer with special conservation tags and later team up with a group of locals to hunt rabbits and squirrels.

Into the Clouds: Sitka Blacktail Deer
S1 E1

Rinella spends three days alone in the wild hunting for blacktail deer; if he lands one, Rinella plans to use a rock to pound the delicate loin into tender medallions to feast on before the float plane returns.

The Sweetest Meat: Alaskan Black Bear
S1 E2

Getting the meat out of the wild presents its own set of challenges.

Stalking the Grey Ghost: Arizona Couse Deer
S1 E3

To hunt some of the most elusive game, the predator must become its prey. Elusive Coues Deer in the stark mountains of southern Arizona, where his spot and stalk skills will be pushed to the limit. Featured meal is caul-fat deer heart tacos.

The New American Food Chain: Wild Pigs
S1 E4

On this trip, Rinella travels to the Sacramento Valley in central California in search of a challenge and good food. 300 years ago Spanish settlers let a handful of pigs loose in order to turn acorns into bacon.

Brotherhood, Badlands, and Pack Llamas: Montana Mule Deer
S1 E5

Along with a pair of cantankerous and spit-hurling pack llamas, Steven and his brother Matt camp and hunt in the arid badlands of eastern Montana for mule deer.

The Roughest Country: Texas Aoudad Sheep
S1 E6

Steven heads into the Texas backcountry after one of the continent's most elusive feral animals -- the Barbary sheep, or Aoudad, of North Africa. Featured meal is North African style clay pot sheep.

The Rugged Peaks: Alaskan Mountain Goat
S1 E7

Hunters draw a permit to hunt the Mills Creek region of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Steven holds one of the permits this year, and he and his brother Danny backpack into the mountains, into country they've never seen, in hopes of finding a billy goat.

Canyon Bottoms and Cookouts: Texas Javelina
S1 E8

Rinella heads out on an archery hunt for Javelina in the canyons of West Texas.

The Water's Edge: Waterfowl in Alaska
S1 E9

Steven Rinella joins his friend, wildlife biologist Brandt Meixell, on a remote trip to some untouched Alaska wetlands.

Big Bucks and Small Game: Wisconsin Whitetail Deer
S1 E10

Steve heads to Central Wisconsin to spend a few days on his friend Doug's historical family farm. Steve and Doug hunt whitetail deer with special conservation tags and later team up with a group of locals to hunt rabbits and squirrels.