Steven Rinella talks with Brandon Maddox, Grace Sturdivant, Lukas VanLaeken, Janis Putelis, Ryan Callaghan, Garrett Long, Matt Miller, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. 

Topics discussed: How everything is surpassed everywhere else but in the US; our 2025 F*cked Up Old Shitters calendar is out; scratch and sniff; the black market for big game tags; laws about crossing state lines with skulls; bent or ejected hair cells from within the ear; decibels and pressure on your ear drums; how ear plugs are only going to do so much to protect your ears; and why you should double up; the Hearing Protection Act; legal for ownership in 42 states and legal for hunting with in 41 states; sonic crack and muzzle blast; a game warden opinion poll on suppressors; the now short waiting period for suppressors; the 3DB Rule; the brand new MeatEater-Silencer Central Suppressor https://www.silencercentral.com/products/meateater/; a muzzle break in a suppressor; get your Otopro hearing protection; and more. 

Outro song: "Tired and Branded" by Bard Edrington V

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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork">Steven Rinella</a> talks with <a href="https://www.silencercentral.com/products/meateater/">Brandon Maddox</a>, <a href="https://otoprotechnologies.com/blogs/articles/are-suppressors-enough-to-protect-your-hearing">Grace Sturdivant</a>, <a href="https://www.silencercentral.com/products/meateater/">Lukas VanLaeken</a>, <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/janis-putelis">Janis Putelis</a>, <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/ryan-callaghan">Ryan Callaghan</a>, <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/garrett-long">Garrett Long</a>, Matt Miller, <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/listen/meateater">Phil Taylor</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/corinnesschneider/?hl=en">Corinne Schneider</a>. 
Topics discussed: How everything is surpassed everywhere else but in the US; our 2025 <a href="https://store.themeateater.com/products/MESHC25OS.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqAdfJCuc9LGX593-eIlfqkLkdEc6YB7BIEMuIv05Pssv9ClHNL">F*cked Up Old Shitters calendar</a> is out; scratch and sniff; <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/wildlife-management/case-against-idaho-man-exposes-black-market-for-big-game-tags">the black market for big game tags</a>; laws about crossing state lines with skulls; bent or ejected hair cells from within the ear; decibels and pressure on your ear drums; how ear plugs are only going to do so much to protect your ears; and why you should double up; the Hearing Protection Act; legal for ownership in 42 states and legal for hunting with in 41 states; sonic crack and muzzle blast; a game warden opinion poll on suppressors; the now short waiting period for suppressors; the 3DB Rule; the brand new MeatEater-Silencer Central Suppressor <a href="https://www.silencercentral.com/products/meateater/">https://www.silencercentral.com/products/meateater/</a>; a muzzle break in a suppressor; get your <a href="https://store.themeateater.com/products/OTP-I.html?lang=en_US&amp;srsltid=AfmBOortzIHamK1DkAmJCWa6504Suqc0O1OhFuzZtq6DhEPy1y5PxU17">Otopro hearing protection</a>; and more. 
Outro song: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kos4Af-0NQyPiuFgyVIX6xltFVKueq_9g">"Tired and Branded"</a> by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bard_edrington_v?igsh=MWE0cTU4bGpoa3A5eg==">Bard Edrington V</a>
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Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella brings an in-depth and relevant look at all outdoor topics including hunting, fishing, nature, conservation, and wild foods. Filled with humor, irreverence, and things that will surprise the hell out of you, each episode welcomes a diverse group of guests who add their own expertise to the vast world of the outdoors. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Ep. 602: Are Suppressors Good or Bad for Hunters and Hunting?

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