Shawn Ryan Show #237 Steven Rinella - Founder of MeatEater
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Sep 18, 2025 
Steven Rinella, a renowned outdoorsman and founder of MeatEater, shares thrilling tales from his jungle hunts with indigenous tribes, including unconventional meals like monkey and dog meat. He discusses the importance of introducing kids to hunting, mentorship strategies, and the impact of suburban deer issues. Rinella also delves into his adventures in Alaska and Tanzania, highlighting conservation efforts funded by hunting revenues. Plus, he emphasizes the role of wild food in his family life while reflecting on the origins and growth of MeatEater.
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Jungle Hunting With Indigenous Tribes
- Steven Rinella described hunting with indigenous tribes in South America who improvised ammunition and hunted red howler monkeys at night.
- He watched them process and eat monkey meat, which challenged his eating limits and taught him deep field skills.
Eating Dog Meat In Vietnam
- Rinella recounted eating dog meat in Vietnam for a magazine feature and feeling intense guilt despite cultural context.
- He emphasizes experiencing other cultures' food practices broadened his understanding despite public backlash.
Field Ikejime For Turtles
- Rinella learned fish-processing techniques from South American hunters, including driving a skewer into a turtle's backbone to instantly stop nerve activity.
- He wished he'd known that method earlier when processing snapping turtles commercially in Michigan.
