MeatEater Hunts

Tony Peterson heads to Iowa to chase whitetails bucks on public land. Tony's no stranger to the Hawkeye State and hunting pressured bucks. But with warmer temperatures in the forecast, Tony must adapt and stay flexible with his plans. After a few trials, errors, and an executive hunch, Tony sets a decoy along a river bottom and waits for his golden opportunity. kwhunting

Clay Newcomb kicks off the Arkansas rifle season with a deer hunt with dogs. Clay and his son, Bear, join Stoney Edwards and his hounds in the Arkansas mountains to learn more about this traditional style of deer hunting. After strategic planning with a bustling group of other hunters, Clay and Bear get into position and let the dogs do their work.

Mark Kenyon kicks off the 2024 Working for Wildlife Tour in Kentucky. This tour highlights just a few of the many wildlife habitat restoration projects led by leading conservation organizations across the country. In the spring, with help from the National Deer Association, Mark and other public land owning volunteers, head to a section of Kentucky's public forest for a thinning project. Fast forw

Jordan Budd embarks on the hunt of a lifetime, right in her own backyard. After drawing a highly coveted Nebraska resident rifle elk tag, Jordan sets her sights on a bull in the very same unit where her family's ranch operates. This isn't just a hunt; it's a deeply personal journey rooted in tradition, land, and the thrill of pursuing a dream animal on familiar ground.

Tony Peterson and his bird dog, Sadie, hit the cattail sloughs of Minnesota in search of pheasants. These public-land birds have been pressured for weeks, so Tony ventures deep into the thick wetlands bordering nearby farms, where the birds have found refuge. With the whitetail rut winding down, it's time for Tony and Sadie to scratch that public-land rooster itch.

Matt McCormick and Brady Davis are joined by Trevor Austin, Alex Yerges, and Zach Rutledge from Pacific Calls for a freelance goose hunting road trip in central Wyoming. With the season winding down, the crew leans into the grind-long hours of scouting, knocking down doors for permission, and adapting to the challenges of a wild goose chase on new ground.

Matt McCormick and Brady Davis head to Wyoming for the annual Goshen County 2SHOT Goose Hunt, a long-standing competition that brings hunters together for a one-day, two-person team challenge. With a mix of strategy, calling, and a little luck, the crew sets out to put 4 geese on the ground while soaking in the camaraderie and tradition that make this event special.

Chase Elliott - 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion and six-time Most Popular Driver - joins Steve for a day on the water. The fishing's tough, but that doesn't stop this crew from having a damn good time along the way.