The BEST episodes of MeatEater season 9
Every episode of MeatEater season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of MeatEater season 9!
In MeatEater, author hunter and outdoorsman Steve Rinella will walk on the wild side where cliffs, claws and the culinary art all come crashing together in one nail-biting outdoors adventure. He will deconstruct and master any hunting technique; track and pursue prey; and procure his own food, which he will turn into a mouth-watering fireside meal. Far from trophy or sport hinting, Rinella stays true you our ancestral tradition of sustenance hunting- nothing he harvests goes to waste. Whether tracking black tail deer in the remote Alaskan Wilderness, or rooting out Javelina in Texas, Rinella will defer to his back-country roots, challenging himself at every corner while providing nail biting adventure along the way.
#1 - South Texas Nilgai
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2020
Steve and Jesse head inland to hunt for an Indian antelope known as Nilgai. An efficient hunt leaves plenty of time for Steve and Jesse to dive into butchering and cooking the wild beast for a nose-to-tail throwdown.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - Colorado Elk
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/16/2020
Steve draws a coveted muzzleloader elk tag in the majestic San Juan Mountains of Colorado, but the hunt is harder than expected. More hunters than elk, lung-breaking elevation, and primitive equipment stack the odds against him. The San Juan Mountains in Southwestern Colorado feature steep cliffs, towering firs, and sprawling grasslands covering broad valleys. It’s a breathtaking place full of lots of elk and lots of elk hunters. It’s high elevation and hunting here is a leg- and lung-burning experience.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - South Texas Redfish & Flounder
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2020
Steve joins chef Jesse Griffiths on the Texas coast to target redfish and sea trout with Captain JT Van Zandt and gig for flounder with Captain David Dupnik. An abundance of fish results in a seafood feast.
#4 - Montana Black Bear & Turkey: Spring Opportunities
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/17/2021
Steve meets up with Clay Newcomb and his mules to hunt bears and turkeys in Western Montana. They’re a feisty combo but, when they split up, their hunting luck doubles.
#5 - Wyoming Mule Deer (1)
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/2020
With the help of Crooked Sky Outfitters, Steve rides horseback into the backcountry of Wyoming with Janis Putelis and Adam Weatherby in search of mule deer. Steve and Landon find the buck of his dreams, but a sudden snow squall complicates the stalk. The Bridger-Teton National Forest in Western Wyoming has a great reputation for big mule deer but also for tough winters and high winter mortality among the deer. Recently coming out of a cycle of bad winters for that killed a lot of deer, does the region hold up to its reputation for trophy deer?
#6 - Wyoming Mule Deer (2)
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/16/2020
Steve, Janis and Adam continue their mule deer hunt in the Wyoming High Country.
#7 - South Dakota Ducks
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2021
Flooded corn is bad for farmers but good for ducks and duck hunters. Steve and Ryan Callaghan join Sean Weaver in South Dakota for a memorable duck hunt.
#8 - Colorado Mule Deer: Baseball and Bucks
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2021
New York Mets superstar Pete Alonso joins Steve in Colorado to hunt for mule deer bucks. Pete shares insights from the major leagues, while Steve dispenses hunting tips.
#9 - Alaska Fish: Exploring the Waters of Southeast Alaska
Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/17/2021
Steve takes Janis to his Prince of Wales Island Fish Shack to see the bounty of the Pacific Ocean. They’re after halibut, rockfish, spot prawns, Dungeness crabs, scallops, sea cucumbers, and Steve’s coveted sablefish.
#10 - Alaska Moose: The Guide Life
Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/17/2021
Steve enlists outfitter Mike “Buck” Bowden to take him down an unnamed river in Western Alaska in search of bull moose. Mike shares stories from 40 years of guiding the Alaskan wilds.