Steven Rinella talks with naturalist, writer, and sculptor George Bumann, Brody Henderson, Phil Taylore, and Corinne Schneider. 

Topics discussed: George's book, Eavesdropping On Animals; Animal vocalizations; subscribe to the new Bear Grease YouTube channel; laws on game retrieval; just how pungent skunk odor really is; stay tuned for MeatEater TV's new "12 in 26" hunt series, starting with Jani's Manitoba bear episode; how absurd it is that guys called better than turkeys themselves; what various raven calls mean; how the birds gossip about everything; wolf howling and squirrel chirping translations; all the animals are talking about and know you; silence as the most important alarm that exists; The 2026 Yellowstone Summit; and more. 

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a> talks with naturalist, writer, and sculptor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.georgebumann.com/gb/">George Bumann</a>, Brody Henderson, Phil Taylore, and Corinne Schneider.&nbsp;
Topics discussed: George's book, <a href="https://www.georgebumann.com/gb/eavesdropping-on-animals/">Eavesdropping On Animals</a>; Animal vocalizations; subscribe to the new <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/bearhuntingmagazine">Bear Grease YouTube channel</a>; laws on game retrieval; just how pungent skunk odor really is; stay tuned for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterTV">MeatEater TV's new "12 in 26" hunt series</a>, starting with Jani's Manitoba bear episode; how absurd it is that guys called better than turkeys themselves; what various raven calls mean; how the birds gossip about everything; wolf howling and squirrel chirping translations; all the animals are talking about and know you; silence as the most important alarm that exists; <a href="https://www.yellowstonesummit.com/">The 2026 Yellowstone Summit</a>; and more.&nbsp;
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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. 838: How To Translate Animal Language

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Hosts Randall Williams, Janis Putelis, and Seth Morris, talk about their recent travels to conventions and hunts, interview Scott Heidebrink of American Prairie about the BLM's recent decision to revoke the organization's bison grazing permits, impress the class with their super cool stuff in Show & Tell, and catch up with the Newcomb family to learn about the new Bear Grease YouTube channel.

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Hosts Randall Williams, Janis Putelis, and Seth Morris, talk about their recent travels to conventions and hunts, interview Scott Heidebrink of American Prairie about the BLM's recent decision to revoke the organization's bison grazing permits, impress the class with their super cool stuff in Show &amp; Tell, and catch up with the Newcomb family to learn about the new Bear Grease YouTube channel.
Watch the live stream on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork">MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel.</a>
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Ep. 837: This Episode is Called "It's the Third-to-Last Episode" | MeatEater Radio Live!

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Spencer Neuharth hosts Round 2 of Championship MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, and Cory Calkins.

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/spencerneuharth/?hl=en">Spencer Neuharth</a> hosts Round 2 of Championship MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, and Cory Calkins.
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Ep. 836: 2026 MeatEater Trivia Tournament, Round 2

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Steven Rinella talks with Caleb Hubbard of the Hubbard Urban Entymology Lab at New Mexico State University and "Bubbly" Doug Duren.

Topics discussed: Stay tuned for twice a week MeatEater Podcast drops starting in March; come to the Safari Club International 2026 Convention on Feb. 19th to see Steve and Morgan Potter; a correction on Colorado wolf recovery; sous vide rewarming for frostbite; the ins and outs of the New World screw worm; how all warm blooded critters are potential hosts; being eaten alive; Doug's Sharing the Land organization; and more. 

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The New World Screwworm is a serious pest threat to livestock and wildlife, and New Mexico is taking steps to stay proactive—not reactive. The survey gathers input from ranchers, producers, hunters, land stewards, and community members across New Mexico. We’re studying what people know, believe, and need regarding screwworm prevention and response. 

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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steven Rinella</a> talks with <a href="ttps://www.instagram.com/nmsuurbanentomology/">Caleb Hubbard</a> of the <a href="https://www.hubbardlab.com/">Hubbard Urban Entymology Lab</a> at <a href="https://eppws.nmsu.edu/">New Mexico State University</a> and <a href="https://www.dougduren.com/">"Bubbly" Doug Duren</a>.
Topics discussed: Stay tuned for twice a week MeatEater Podcast drops starting in March; come to the Safari Club International 2026 Convention on Feb. 19th to see Steve and Morgan Potter; a correction on Colorado wolf recovery; sous vide rewarming for frostbite; the ins and outs of the New World screw worm; how all warm blooded critters are potential hosts; being eaten alive; Doug's <a href="https://www.sharingtheland.com/">Sharing the Land</a> organization; and more.&nbsp;
The New World Screwworm Threat Survey:&nbsp;
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The New World Screwworm is a serious pest threat to livestock and wildlife, and New Mexico is taking steps to stay proactive&mdash;not reactive. The survey gathers input from ranchers, producers, hunters, land stewards, and community members across New Mexico. We&rsquo;re studying what people know, believe, and need regarding screwworm prevention and response.&nbsp;
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Ep. 835: Attack Of The Screw Worms

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Ep. 838: How To Translate Animal Language

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