The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 784: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLXXXVIII
Oct 29, 2025
Join a lively trivia showdown featuring a diverse panel of contestants answering fascinating questions about fish, historic hunting guides, and unique wildlife. Discover the story behind the American Dipper, North America's only aquatic songbird, and learn about the devastating emerald ash borer beetle. The excitement escalates with trivia on iconic outdoor brands and game bird designs. The grand finale includes a $500 prize donation to a conservation group, proving that knowledge can lead to meaningful action!
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Brook Trout Tops State Fish Lists
- Ten U.S. states designate the brook trout as their official state fish, making it the most popular state fish.
- Striped bass and cutthroat trout follow, each listed by seven states.
Cornelia Crosby’s Maine Firsts
- Cornelia Fly Rod Crosby became Maine's first registered hunting and fishing guide after the 1897 law.
- In 1899 she shot Maine's last legally killed caribou and promoted herself at Madison Square Garden.
American Dipper: Underwater Songbird
- The American Dipper is North America's only native aquatic songbird and feeds entirely underwater.
- Dippers walk, swim, and even 'fly' through water using their wings to hunt aquatic insects.
