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 talks with MrBallen on: his Navy SEAL experience; the nature of evil; a career pivot into storytelling; aliens; and more.

Find MrBallen's latest graphic novel at https://book.ballenstudios.com/

Presented by Can-Am, the leader in ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com

Find more of Lucia's work at https://jacobs.berkeley.edu

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Steven Rinella talks with MrBallen on: his Navy SEAL experience; the nature of evil; a career pivot into storytelling; aliens; and more.
Find MrBallen's latest graphic novel at <a href="https://book.ballenstudios.com/">https://book.ballenstudios.com/</a>
Presented by Can-Am, the leader in ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles <a href="http://www.can-am.brp.com">www.can-am.brp.com</a>
Find more of Lucia's work at https://jacobs.berkeley.edu
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Ep. 924: MrBallen on SEALS, the War in Afghanistan, and a Career in Storytelling

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Steven Rinella and the MeatEater Crew discuss: Fishing with drones; hunting in Austria; Tim Walz: scourge of miners; constitutional rights to hunt and fish; roadless rule; and more!

Presented by Can-Am: maker of the best ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com

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Steven Rinella and the MeatEater Crew discuss: Fishing with drones; hunting in Austria; Tim Walz: scourge of miners; constitutional rights to hunt and fish; roadless rule; and more!
Presented by Can-Am: maker of the best ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles <a href="http://www.can-am.brp.com">www.can-am.brp.com</a>
Connect with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella">Steve</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork">The MeatEater Podcast Network</a>
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Ep. 923: Wild Horse (Mis)Management, Dr. Randall Hunts Austria, and Fishing as a Constitutional Right

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Max Barta, Cory Calkins, Nate Mason, Reva Hansen, Omar Lopez, 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, Max Barta, Cory Calkins, Nate Mason, Reva Hansen, Omar Lopez, and Laura Mascari.
Connect with MeatEater on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/meateater">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterClips">YouTube Clips</a>
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Ep. 922: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXI

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

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