The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 805: The Condo Butcher, Bison as Wildlife, and Other News
Dec 15, 2025
In a lively discussion, hosts explore the quirks of a snow goose with an underbite and share humorous bets on NFL teams based on their mascots. The trials of butchering elk in an apartment spark hilarious anecdotes, while the newfound classification of bison as wildlife in Colorado raises important wildlife management questions. They also delve into hunting stories, trading language tidbits about terms like 'huckleberry,' and reflect on a young hunter's plea for mentorship. Join the banter for a mix of education and laughs!
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Coffee Shop Reaction To Trapping
- Steven Rinella described a coffee-shop interaction where staff reacted calmly when his kids said they were going trapping.
- The story highlights modern urban softness and unexpected acceptance of hunting culture.
Raccoon Fat Rendering Experiment
- Steven Rinella rendered three quarts of raccoon fat after skinning a very fat raccoon and saved cracklings to fry.
- He described storing the rendered oil and planning to cook with it as a quirky experiment.
Snow Goose With Missing Bill
- Steven Rinella shared hunting two snow geese and finding one with over half its upper bill missing but fully healed.
- He marveled at the bird's resilience and the farmer's nonchalance about white geese.