This guy knows critters: how to hunt them, and how to cook them. Perhaps best known for his Travel Channel show Bizarre Foods, Andrew Zimmern also packs a shotgun, and turns what he shoots into culinary marvels. A four-time James Beard Award winner, he's sharing his experience on the Outdoor Channel program Andrew Zimmern's Wild Game Kitchen and exclusively here on the Upland Nation podcast.

We'll hear fascinating stories about giant porcupines and scary stuff he's put in his mouth, but we'll also get practical, inspirational advice on taking game birds from field to feast. From basic cooking techniques to seasonings that easily take your birds to the next level, he's got you covered.

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