Hosts Brody Henderson, Ryan Callaghan, and Cory Calkins go deep with Dr. Phil Lavretsky about turkey mutations and his latest citizen science project, throwback to their favorite hunts of 2025, make some New Year's resolutions, and answer listener questions.

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Hosts Brody Henderson, Ryan Callaghan, and Cory Calkins go deep with Dr. Phil Lavretsky about turkey mutations and his latest citizen science project, throwback to their favorite hunts of 2025, make some New Year's resolutions, and answer listener questions.
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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. 816: New Year's Resolutions, Mutant Turkeys, and Goodbye (Sort Of) Cal | MeatEater Radio Live!

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Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: The Turkey Week Giveaway Sweepstakes; a giant moray eel; biking and fly fishing; Delta Waterfowl hen houses; more on TSS and tungsten; nibbling on nuts; turkey season changes; the Death Valley Super Bloom; bad poacher dudes; Shiras moose; and more.

Outro credit: "The Screaming Song" written by George Alan Sparhawk

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a> and the MeatEater crew discuss: The <a href="https://store.themeateater.com/pages/giveaway-sweepstakes?srsltid=AfmBOoqQf9WL0BtkeWYE9BU5UbGignE3RDLR-FbCCta7lkAiBdmErXKF">Turkey Week Giveaway Sweepstakes</a>; a giant moray eel; biking and fly fishing; <a href="https://deltawaterfowl.org/what-we-do/duck-production/hen-houses/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=18040194656&amp;gbraid=0AAAAABb10mV7oQ7U9oye9ukcshNZAO8iV&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwhLPOBhBiEiwA8_wJHPLZVRdrlQYkHgCcTcqSrz0OgweIiT8Pr3YMpwPjpyhhpCx86hdKMxoCmtsQAvD_BwE">Delta Waterfowl hen houses</a>; more on TSS and tungsten; nibbling on nuts; turkey season changes; the Death Valley Super Bloom; bad poacher dudes; Shiras moose; and more.
Outro credit: "The Screaming Song" written by George Alan Sparhawk
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Ep. 857: Turkey Season Changes, the Death Valley Super Bloom, and Bad Poachers

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Max Barta, Cory Calkins, Nate Mason, and Laura Mascari. 

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/spencerneuharth/?hl=en">Spencer Neuharth</a> hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Max Barta, Cory Calkins, Nate Mason, and Laura Mascari.&nbsp;
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Ep. 856: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCX

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Clay Newcomb answers your questions and breaks down his Utah mountain lion hunt captured in MeatEater's brand new "12 in '26" film series. He hunts with mules and hounds in the mountains, testing his fortitude in some seriously steep and rugged terrain. Presented by @Moultrie.Products and @onXHunt

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Clay Newcomb answers your questions and breaks down his Utah mountain lion hunt captured in MeatEater's brand new "12 in '26" film series. He hunts with mules and hounds in the mountains, testing his fortitude in some seriously steep and rugged terrain. Presented by @Moultrie.Products and @onXHunt
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n__5RhSB8Q&amp;t=1547s">Watch the film now on MeatEater's YouTube channel</a>
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Ep. 855: Clay's Utah Mountain Lion Hunt | 12 in '26

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Ep. 816: New Year's Resolutions, Mutant Turkeys, and Goodbye (Sort Of) Cal | MeatEater Radio Live!

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