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, Brian Lynn of the Sportsmen’s Alliance, and the MeatEater crew discuss: Washington’s crooked Game Commission; Idaho hunting tech bans; the biggest and most hated wildlife crossing in the world; a plan to save Great Lakes whitefish; Clovis first; and more.

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a>, Brian Lynn of the <a href="https://sportsmensalliance.org/">Sportsmen&rsquo;s Alliance</a>, and the MeatEater crew discuss: Washington&rsquo;s crooked Game Commission; Idaho hunting tech bans; the biggest and most hated wildlife crossing in the world; a plan to save Great Lakes whitefish; Clovis first; and more.
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Ep. 873: Clovis First, Saving The Great Lakes, and the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing

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Shelby Huber guest hosts MeatEater Trivia with Katie Finch, Kelsey Morris, Sydney Williams, Carrie Henderson, Sara Calkins, Adrienne Taylor, and Alex Barta.

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Shelby Huber guest hosts MeatEater Trivia with Katie Finch, Kelsey Morris, Sydney Williams, Carrie Henderson, Sara Calkins, Adrienne Taylor, and Alex Barta.
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Ep. 872: Game On, Wives! MeatEater Trivia CCXV

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Steven Rinella talks with paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and author, Steve Brusatte.

Topics discussed: The Story of Birds is out now!; Steve's other best selling books on The Rise and Reign of Mammals and The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs; why birds are dinosaurs; the odds of something becoming a fossil; the physical traits, adaptations, and eating habits that helped early birds survive; and more.  

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a> talks with paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and author, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/steve.brusatte/">Steve Brusatte</a>.
Topics discussed: <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-story-of-birds-steve-brusatte">The Story of Birds</a> is out now!; Steve's other best selling books on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-rise-and-reign-of-the-mammals-steve-brusatte?variant=40073694543906">The Rise and Reign of Mammals</a> and <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-dinosaurs-steve-brusatte?variant=40999820165154">The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs</a>; why birds are dinosaurs; the odds of something becoming a fossil; the physical traits, adaptations, and eating habits that helped early birds survive; and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Ep. 871: Are Birds Actually Dinosaurs?

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