Today’s guest is Steve Rinella. 

Steve is an outdoorsman, conservationist, New York Times bestselling author, and host of the MeatEater TV show and The MeatEater Podcast. 

Currently in its 11th season, MeatEater documents Steve’s hunting and fishing adventures in the United States and abroad. 

In addition to sharing knowledge on screen, Steve is also an accomplished author. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Meateater, American Buffalo, The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine, The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game, The Meateater Fish and Game Cookbook, The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival and Outdoor Kids in an Inside World. His work has also been featured in publications including The New Yorker, Field & Stream, and Outside. 

His newest book, Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars: Fun Projects, Skills, and Adventures for Outdoor Kids, is available now. 

You can learn more at themeateater.com and on Instagram @stevenrinella

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Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org

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Featured Gear

SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here.

SIG P365 XMACRO

Black Point Tactical Holster

Schnee’s Mission Boots

Hooten Young - Jack Carr Collaboration Whiskey 

African Sporting Creations

Official Jack Carr Whiskey Classes

Montana Knife Company 

Black Rifle Coffee Company Sticker Club 

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