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12 seasons available

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.

Texas Turkeys
S13 E3

Steve hunts turkeys at Yturria Ranch with Luke Combs.

Alaska Black Bear
S13 E4

Steve takes Evan Hafer, lead singer of Turnpike Troubadours, on his first Alaskan black bear hunt.

Tanzania - Cape Buffalo
S13 E5

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.

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.

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.

Southeast Alaska Blacktail Deer
S11 E1

Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote, beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table.

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 Carolina Turkeys
S10 E8

Biologist and conservationist Robert Abernethy guides Steven on a successful wild turkey hunt in the challenging swamps of South Carolina.

New Mexico Archery Elk
S10 E9

Steven packs his bow for an elk-hunting trip into New Mexico's Lincoln National Forest with expert caller Jason Phelps, who bugles up some big bulls.

New Mexico Ibex
S10 E10

Steven and Jeremy Romero stalk New Mexico's sole population of free-range Persian ibex, an exotic species imported into New Mexico during the 1970s.

The Mud and The Trees
S8 E1

Steve and wildlife biologist Parker Hall set lines for flathead catfish and hunt gray squirrels.

Blue Mountain Bugles
S8 E2

While Steve and Janis hunt for bull elk, a bad arrow shot results in a slightly spoiled harvest.

Ghosts of the Chesapeake Part 1
S8 E3

Steve and some local experts hunt sika deer and set a chicken-neck trotline to catch blue crabs.

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.

Walking The Clouds
S8 E8

Steve and Danny hunt Dall sheep in Alaska.

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.

Duren Deer Camp: Helen and Brittany Wisconsin Whitetails 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.

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.

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 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.

Gobbling: California Turkeys Rogan and Callen
S5 E12

Last time Joe and Bryan went out with Steve they were soaked head to toe and came home meatless. To remedy their meat crisis while keeping them dry, Steve sets up a springtime wild turkey hunt in sunny California.

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 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.

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

The Pilgrims didn't get their turkey at the store, and neither does Steve, who recounts the adventure of his first hunt for a Gould's turkey and demonstrates how to roast a big wild bird 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 took sheep hunt.

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.