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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.
Africa: Part 2
S13 E6

Steve travels to Tanzania for his first ever hunt in Africa.

Alaska Black Bear
S12 E1

Steve takes Randall Williams and Clay Newcomb to his fish shack to hunt for black bears.

Crossing Borders: Sonoran Desert Bison
S12 E146

Steve Rinella heads south of the border to stalk a herd of free-ranging bison; Steve is no stranger to the buffalo, but the dry, stark Sonoran desert will present him with an experience far different than he's ever known.

Nebraska Whitetails
S11 E2

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

Louisiana Ducks
S11 E3

Steve and Jean-Paul Bourgeois visit Ronnie Collins in Louisiana for some backwater duck hunting.

New Mexico Turkey
S11 E4

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

Louisiana Spearfishing
S11 E5

Steve and Greg Fonts spearfish for red snapper, cobia and triple tail off oil rigs in the Gulf Coast.

Hawaii Hogs and Sheep
S11 E6

Steve and Ryan Callaghan hunt for wild hogs and feral sheep with Danny Bolton.

Hawaii Spearfishing
S11 E7

Steve and Ryan Callaghan meet with Kimi Werner and Danny Bolton on the Big Island to dive in the deep blue for mahi mahi and wahoo.

Alaska Moose
S11 E8

Steve and Clay Newcomb travel to the wilds of interior Alaska for moose.

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.

Ghosts of the Chesapeake Part 2
S8 E4

The sika deer hunt yields good results; muzzleloader-rifle season opens.

Turkey Troubles
S8 E5

Before taking Tracy Cane and Maggie Smith hunting for wild turkey, Steve and Janis serve turkey pâté and tacos.

Borderland Bucks Part 1
S8 E6

Steve, Mark Kenyon and Ryan Callaghan hunt for coues deer in the mountains of Sonora.

Borderland Bucks Part 2
S8 E7

The hunt for coues deer continues, and the ranch chef prepares chili Colorado tamales with venison.

Desert Hijinks: Nevada Mule Deer
S7 E1

Actor and comedian Joe Rogan joins Steve on a bowhunting expedition to the Great Basin of Nevada for skittish quarry: the high desert mule deer.

Of Moose and Men: Alaska Big Game PT 1
S7 E2

Steve's friends Janis and Papa Janis join him on a moose and caribou hunt in east-central Alaska that's the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

That's What Makes It Magic: Coastal Alaska Mixed Bag
S7 E4

On Prince of Wales Island in Alaska, Steve and former producer Morgan Fallon go fishing, stalk Sitka blacktailed deer and prepare a feast.

Birds of a Feather: Wyoming Sage Grouse
S7 E5

Steve and his buddy Ronny Boehme head to southeast Wyoming, where they shoot clays with Gov. Matt Mead before heading out on a sage grouse hunt.

Too Late, Too Early: Southeast Alaska Sitka Blacktail PT 1
S7 E6

Steve hunts Sitka blacktails on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska with his friends Ryan and Mark but ends up with a dinner of fried sea cucumbers.

Too Late, Too Early: Southeast Alaska Sitka Blacktail PT 2
S7 E7

Steve and his buddies Ryan and Mark have better luck splitting up as they continue their quest for a Sitka black-tailed deer at the start of the rut.

Remi And Steve, Elk Hunting Again
S7 E8

During the cold closing days of elk season, Steve ascends thousands of feet into the Bitterroot Mountains of Western Montana seeking a legal bull.

Guyana, Part 1
S7 E9

On an angling expedition along the Rewa River in Guyana, Steve and his Macushi guides catch exotic species such as black piranha and vampire fish.

Guyana, Part 2
S7 E10

Continuing on his Guyana voyage, Steve -- with guides Rovin and Dennis -- goes deep for redtail catfish, then learns to craft arrows with curassow feathers.

Guyana, Part 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.

The Land of Fog and Rain: Afognak Island Elk
S7 E13

Steve and his friend Remi Warren stalk Roosevelt elk on Afognak Island in the Gulf of Alaska, but inclement weather proves a significant obstacle.

Catching the Migration: Interior Alaska Caribou Pt. 1
S7 E14

Along with two buddies from the Midwest, Steve files into the wilderness of remote east-central Alaska to hunt during the Fortymile caribou migration.

Catching the Migration: Interior Alaska Caribou PT 2
S7 E15

Steve continues his hunt with friends Doug and Mark for Fortymile caribou during the herd's winter migration, culminating in a camp-stove fondue.

Failsafe Favorites: Essential Wild Game Recipes
S7 E16

Steve spends time in the kitchen demonstrating how to prepare several of his favorite game dishes that include turkey, trout, dove and venison.

Idaho Mountain Lion
S7 E17

Steve heads to the panhandle of Idaho to join Bart George for a mountain lion hunt.

Southern Traditions: Virginia Doves
S6 E1

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

Mountain Meditation: British Colombia Grizzly Bear
S6 E2

Steve encounters tough hunting conditions while searching for a boar grizzly in B.C.

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.

Cooking Special: Butchering A Whole Deer
S6 E6

Steve takes you through the process of butchering an entire deer.

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.

A Trip of Firsts: Mexico Coues Deer
S6 E10

Steven Rinella and Janis Putelis hunt Coues deer and javelina.

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.

Smoked Meats With Eduardo Garcia: Cooking Special
S6 E13

Steven joins Chef Eduardo Garcia in Mont. for a day of cooking wild game.

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 Merriams 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 Extravaganza: 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 1
S5 E13

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.

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 get's 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.

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.

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 coeus deer during peak rut. Joined by master hunter Remi Warren and his compound bow, the men set a 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.

The Fair Chase: Arizona Mountain Lion
S2 E2

Steve is on a mountain lion hunt in Southeast Arizona.

Crossing Borders: Mexican Bison
S2 E3

Steve heads to the Sonoran Desert to stalk free-ranging buffalo on some truly spectacular terrain.

Strange Hunt in a Strange Land: NZ Red Stag
S2 E4

Steve Rinella travels halfway across the world to New Zealand for the red stag.

Bush Pig: New Zealand Wild Boar
S2 E5

Steve and Darren Moore tracking down Captain Cook boars in New Zealand.

The Top of the Bottom of the World: NZ Tahr 1
S2 E6

Steve and guide Remi Warren show Steve the ropes of hunting in the New Zealand high country.

The Top of the Bottom of the World: NZ Tahr 2
S2 E7

Rinella continues his New Zealand hunt.

Cooking Special: Giving Thanks
S2 E8

Steve recounts the adventures of his first hunt for a Gould's turkey, and shows how to roast it to perfection.

True North: Alaska North Slope Caribou
S2 E9

Steve and Tim Ferriss catch the migration of the Western Arctic Caribou in Alaska.

The Greatest Draw: Alaska Dall Sheep 1
S2 E10

Steve heads out on a rare Alaskan Dall sheep hunt.

The Greatest Draw: Alaska Dall Sheep 2
S2 E11

the culmination of Steve's tok sheep hunt.

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 cowl-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 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.