Clash of the Titans: Northern California Pig & Deer | S3E11 | MeatEater

In this episode, Steven Rinella joins forces with fellow hunter and wild game chef Hank Shaw in the hills of Central California to go after Columbia blacktail deer, wild pigs, and a handful of small game species that are in season. The end result is a culinary smorgasbord of epic proportions.
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[@joedirte1029]

Hank is amazing. All three of those dishes he cooked look incredible.

[@ORoberge]

I tried his jackrabbit recipe on a snowshoe hare and it was spectacular.

[@OllieCreates]

@@ORoberge I wanna try it too, looks so damn delicious

[@greatwestfly]

That shot on the running pig damn

[@ecs3821]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Saw my grandpa make a shot like that on a running whitetail.

[@Tahoe756]

Thanks Steve for showing the hunting culture that still lives here in California

[@ecv03]

As someone who lives in California I totally agree. But he was in the same state I live in, Jefferson.

[@Tahoe756]

@@ecv03 agreed

[@ultimasolucion6904]

@@ecv03 no such thing I'm 100% against liberalism but I would also never accept California being split or balkanized

[@dogguy8603]

@@ultimasolucion6904 why not? When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to alter or abolish the political bonds that tied them to another. If the people of Jefferson want to make their own state, what is so bad about that?

[@artimusprimeoutdoors]

@@ecv03 lol

[@himanshu5379]

They have finally figured out that we like him cooking.

[@larryworrell6324]

These are years old, but yes. Yes we do.

[@adeee4766]

Hunting and cooking.

[@iamf6641]

yep

[@friedrice69]

Wait until you see the latest seasons.

[@lewisgoesfishing3874]

Pretty much the whole process is cool. Glassing, stalking, shooting, butchering, and cooking

[@jackpass2884]

I love this show

[@atomicoutdoors8631]

Yessirrrr

[@chillwinston4216]

We all do

[@bradfletcher8267]

Same here buddy im learning a lot from him. Thanks man 😏

[@UndoingRuin08]

I show this love

[@bamikefoxtrot561]

I hate this show... always makes me so hungry haha

[@zackruhland250]

Hank seems like such a cool guy! you should get him on the show more

[@coltmckelvey9690]

That shot on the pig running is unreal

[@liukiang8329]

It was a headshot too haha

[@HolbeachTiger]

if you look up wild boar hunting in Germany there is a man who has insane reflexes ans accuracy hitting running boar.The stuff i have watched on youtube is astonishing.

[@ryancollisson210]

"This one was runnin, shot him in the head" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pash1746]

Sounds like some 21 savage lyrics 💀

[@DrDuckMD]

@ryan collisson "Didnt go 20." -Rut Daniels

[@Zorrostunts]

Who else would love to get to hunt with Steve? I know it would be one hell of a experience

[@remyphilly5168]

I've never been hunting. He made me appreciate it and not judge those who do. Only the trophy hunters, who hunt endangered animals still irk tf outta me

[@coltonlane8043]

Don’t even have to hunt with him, even though that would be amazing, just a beer or two on the back porch to talk with the guy. After watching all of his stuff and reading his books, he’s more of a best friend to me now

[@jp05598]

@@remyphilly5168 me too and while I wouldn’t do it when explained to me that the hunters’ money to do so goes towards conservation and expansion of that animal’s habitat and they kill older animals near death to preserve the younger animals who haven’t reproduced and without said money, the species would be in a tougher spot than if the hunter hadn’t bought the right to do it, I understand it a little better. It seems counterintuitive and ass backwards but hunters’ money is the biggest thing protecting these animals because there are no funds to do so otherwise

[@zulu695]

I use to have that dream but after he lied about Africa things changed this guy lied about Africans eating dog's because he eat dog's he thinks now he can just mislead people's

[@zulu695]

Thanks God today you're not eating dog's did you know Steve have tested positive for eating dog's

[@guns4funfreedomkeeper999]

Imagine hunting with Steve. “You go sit over here, I am going to go over there and shoot some stuff”.

[@tylerwalsh7587]

The unlimited private land access helps.

[@earlshaner4441]

Finally I get to see the man name Hank make his famous dish from jackrabbit

[@doeyjiaz4798]

This show is my religion now

[@joem8028]

I love how Steve says almost every episode “this is one of the better things I’ve eaten in a long time”

[@dgonzales540]

He’s always eating good😂

[@mkcl9073]

I haven’t been this committed to watching show since. The first True Detective. Now That hunting seasons over, I’m binge watching Meat Eater. Love it

[@halseyoutdoors1627]

This is what I was watching when the ball dropped for New Years.

[@kylewhite4408]

5:04 that was the quickest reload I’ve ever seen with a double barrel!

[@daffyduck5351]

“just gonna cut ‘is juggler”

[@Adam_G556]

It’s simple new meat eater = numb legs on the toilet.

[@jp05598]

Hahaha

[@michaelfoley1966]

At work lol

[@bongieger7871]

literally me rn 😂

[@1william89]

Haha guilty

[@makeamericagreatagain7314]

DAMN IT ME TOOOOOOOO......🤣

[@ForOrAgainstUs]

After this episode, Hank changed his name to Stu.

[@biddlbua]

He kinda looks like Stu Cook from CCR :D

[@deanclarke4165]

Love this show! Meateaters shows the many sides of hunting, the prep, sometimes the journey, the trials of the hunt, and the rewards. The rewards not necessarily being getting the deer, elk, or pig, but just doing it, and putting your feet back on the ground and trying to understand the shifting patterns/problems involved in a hunt in an effort to get the prey. Also the photography and locations are great! Keep it Steve!

[@macshatchetman13]

The hard backed pack with the notch allowing it to double as a shooting stand. That's awesome. I need that.

[@ckamina768]

That was a fun one and Hank has a great attitude when getting skunked! Those dishes looked delicious!

[@mosin9105]

Such a great episode! I love the foodie aspect of hunting and fishing!

[@JohnHLand87]

love when you hunt california !! my grandpa has a ranch in central california we hunt pig and deer !!!

[@MrRyanmcmahon]

Man I 'd love to hunt some pigs here in CALI, I m way down in San Diego, zero pigs down here. If by Chance your open to it I'd love to find a spot up there to hunt. If you want a hunting partner I'll make the drive. I have a pig tag as we speak. Love Rinella By the way.

[@JohnHLand87]

@@MrRyanmcmahon where in cali do you live ?

[@MrRyanmcmahon]

@@JohnHLand87 Hi, I am down in San Diego, The DFG rounded up the few piggys we had here and removed them ( 15 years ago). DFG does not even give numbers on pigs in our county, and its a huge county......I used to travel a bit in Central coast for surfing but now look to hunt.

[@AmishNumchucker]

Hank Shaw is... badass. He’s got great wild game cook books. Look up Buck, Buck, Moose... thank me later

[@skypieper]

I like Duck, Duck, Goose myself. I'll get Buck, Buck, Moose when I make the switch from feathers to fur. Which I feel might be happening sooner. I got the hunting bug real bad.

[@jacobchambers8036]

Pheasant quail and cottontail is a true masterpiece. We always shot tons of doves here in colorado but only one or two recipes for them. That book gave me several amazing recipes for them besides just dove poppers

[@linebker48]

Would love to see Steve get it done on public land in California.

[@mryang3644]

Wonder how many trips to even get a decent episode🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ecv03]

That is all I have to use in California. Luckily I have forest service land out my front door. But opening day for deer is crowded.

[@richardbutkis]

2:25 just glassin. Where my mommies at?

[@jakedonald7934]

High and tight

[@ryanconley9489]

Jeans

[@jakedonald7934]

This right here is the cool guy club of the comment section

[@michaelmartino5100]

Nothing like eating what you just harvested in camp. Hunting in Cali can be a real challenge. Hot days and lower success rates are the norm, but great food under a shady tree with good friends and cold beer makes it pretty darn tolerable! Another great meateater episode!👍

[@b.a.macnab6209]

Dude, cookbook? Nice running shot on that pig.

[@jq2812]

Hank’s webpage is outstanding. I found it looking for a recipe for a store bought rabbit and he ended up getting me into hunting. Thanks Hank.

[@munk4hire]

Just what i was waiting for, a good cali pig hunt. Need more pig hunting on the show, from texas to the east coast

[@TrentMcNary420]

Come to south Dakota

[@ryanstevens4477]

as lame as california may be socially, we have truly some of the best pig and duck hunting

[@351Braeden]

More Hank Shaw and small game hunting, please!

[@jv4read1]

The heart is the best part of a wild pig

[@thekid9152]

This is by far one of my favorite seasons of MeatEater

[@parkerinwonderland8676]

Best show on tv. I've read both of his books.

[@stateofmissouri5651]

i dont even hunt and i watch everything he creates lol

[@blllllllllllllllllllrlrlrl7059]

@@stateofmissouri5651 you should. We have a shortage of hunters right now.

[@bluepower1177]

@@blllllllllllllllllllrlrlrl7059 no joke there. Truly is a dying hobby. Seems like a lot of millennials have a problem with it. I’m 28 by the way

[@kelseymorris8771]

2 of my favorite hunting personalities in one episode! Great show you guys

[@wesleyvannoy2536]

Love your show thank you for showing people what hunting is really about. I would love to see you do a public land hunt in the D7 or D8 zones that i hunt. Its beautiful rough country that can hold sum nice deer if you can find them. Thanks again for a great show and happy hunting and eating.

[@warbodean1226]

You never cease to put a smile on my face! The enjoyment of seeing someone in the open hunting/fishing/camping does keep the spirits up. Take care. Happy New Year.

[@dangodard5342]

I'm a big fan of what both of these guys do and am so glad MeatEater posted this one to their channel! I would love to see another episode with these two in the future.

[@toitureetrenovationg.l.f.9708]

thank you for putting these online, I love these shows!

[@BigRokko5196]

The browned vinicen he put in the pan before the wine looked sooo good. Don't get anyyy fresher than that my friend

[@joanus2010]

Being left-handed is a GIFT!

[@TRx-oj5nw]

California needed this episode. Thank you sir.

[@Sideshowbobx]

Okay, "Jägerschnitzel" are a story into itself and German history. In West Germany it involved a slice of beef or pork pounded, floured, dipped egg and breadcrumbs. The East Germany version used a sausage, "Jägerwurst" crumbread coated deep fried. The coating keeps the moisture in its meat filling when slowly pan fried as with any schnitzel.

[@RobertBrown-bc8zy]

Steve’s a great hunter damn

[@user-cs3hi8zp7p]

Man alive..Hank had some skills!

[@jusyboy66]

Hank came to a lodge my parents ran for a while, Silverback duck lodge in Manitoba Canada. When I was young, maybe 9 or 10 I took him on a Wilson Snipe hunt, he wrote an article about it. This is pretty cool to see that you know him.

[@homelesss5708]

"Young Is Tender"

[@vanPoll]

If this place is "crawling" with pigs, the reason, why the deer are so scarce, might be, that the pigs are eating the fawns.

[@TM-zf6qy]

Holy shit i never even thought of that

[@michenerkruse]

That was my exact that as well, don't even have to eat the fawns, just their presence could pressure the dear into leaving the area.

[@kalependlebury7387]

It's more likely that they are just competition in general. Pigs are bullies, they will eat anything and everything and are completely out of control in the southern US.

[@worldgonemad5866]

I've killed a bunch of jackrabbits in the Sierra foothills and they taste great. I don't understand the bad reputation.

[@canstermeat8171]

First time hearing about that rabbits and hares considered bad by anyone. In Europe everyone looks at it as a treat.

[@tomphillips3162]

When I was a kid the town would have a competition to see who could make the best jackrabbit recipe. The rabbit being as lean as it is can have its flavor changed more than any other animal. One year someone won making it into a peach kobler desert.

[@wildforesthome6563]

That line at the end had me in stitches...... That buck, it still has no idea we were trying to kill it.

[@morrisdomke8920]

That Kid From Michigan can Climb , make the Right Move , put the Pill in the Proper Spot, Quickly Quarter, Pack it and get to the Pot With Ease!!!!!! Morton Neff and Fred Bear watch down on Guys like Is With SMILES all the time Great Stuff Again today

[@rebel30701]

Steve by far has the best hunting show on tv, man is packed full of useful knowledge and has altered my outlook on hunting to where i one day would like to be as good with my own show as well. Hes the bill dance of hunting.

[@joshuakaye2159]

I’ve binge watched all these episodes never hunted in my life, besides using a BB gun to shoot squirrels. But this show makes me want to go out be vulnerable and just go out and hunt. Definitely bucket listed.

[@dave131]

Do it ! You'll love it. And you learn just how good you can hear. It's wonderful.

[@huntersimon1224]

Steven Rinella is a legend! 🙌

[@Moose96080]

Looks like my home of tehema county!!!! Where at in northern California

[@thomasturner8759]

I was thinking there or around cottonwood or towards shingletown up the back way?

[@Moose96080]

That what i was thinking I'm in paynes creek

[@thomasturner8759]

@@Moose96080 or maybe in the hwy 36 area

[@thomasturner8759]

Maybe so in you're area that whole area looks the same lol I grew up in cottonwood and Bella vista but live in anderson now

[@Flaccid_Banana]

@@Moose96080 i tried turkey out there last year. No luck. I’m around chico.

[@makeamericagreatagain7314]

Best food you can make out on the wild .......awesome show..

[@Giolongino1963]

I am so happy for you that you guys found your niche in life at such a young age. Enjoy your journey and thanks for sharing.

[@americanpatriot6918]

I learn so much watching this show! Definitely gives me that inspiration to go out and get some!!🤜🤛💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@UndoingRuin08]

Hell yeah brother!

[@americanpatriot6918]

@@UndoingRuin08 🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@fkhh2660]

Man, I love your channel. I am a hunter in Germany and for me it is all about eating.

[@stfucookieman957]

15:26 they literally have us looking right at pigs acting like they are stumped lmao

[@windmag5510]

I wouldn’t have missed that Jack . With my polychoke Moss.

[@williamharvey3658]

Gotta love them black tail in the middle of that hot valley in the summer

[@deekrenn9953]

I love you guys for posting these episodes, so cool.

[@0hn0haha]

Hank looks and sounds like a true cali stereotype but is just a great dude. Refreshing.

[@twofortydrifter]

I've been trying to learn how to catch these guys up here. Finally some good info.

[@brandon.w3855]

Dam that running headshot on that pig. Nice shot steve!!!

[@AJAquatics-iv9mz]

Wouldn’t fancy getting away from Steve in a field with his rifle. What a shot

[@derekbutts1782]

I love the passion involved with the cooking

[@randysanders6620]

Your Killin it man! Best show out there

[@underdogoutdoors]

Guys a great shot.

[@ethanabrams6250]

Two of the best hunting and cooking together what could be better!

[@danielpena5530]

Wow you guys are very informative. Thank you. Your show is outstanding.

[@KAP32DW]

Finally a great shot on that running boar. High five! I think it’s more important what the game eats when it’s translated into tablefare. Jackrabbit makes excellent pate style spread.

[@skypieper]

Awesome episode, If you hunt birds I highly recommend Hank Shaws cook books. Duck, Duck, Goose has upped my wild game cooking quite a bit.

[@robertdunbar5854]

"Gotta leadum abit" Greatest channel !

[@vincentsquicciarini9939]

Ready for season 4. I watch faithfully.

[@patriot1303]

I like that you put the missed shot in there - keeps things real

[@zachadams3754]

He redeemed him self with that second pig at full run wow hell of a clean shot under Pressure

[@fishingnorthflorida5549]

Stew sure as hell isn’t what I’d want on a blistering hot day

[@patrickmurray9409]

Mom always used a crock pot an green chilies, plus all the spices. Wrap it in a tortilla, good eating. People always look down on this,but when we did this,dad hadn't worked for awhile,an he needed to feed the family. Beggars can't be choosers,plus low an slow works great. Meat shouldn't go to waste, it's a gift.

[@jcorbett1168]

Anybody catch that hip fire on the jack rabbit?

[@BossMan_Jerm]

Owning all that land, what a dream.

[@AcAAvengersClan]

Just watching this and comparing it to my pigeon shooting/rabbit shooting here in the UK really makes me envious. There's so much variety in America. Maybe after I finish my degree I will explore visiting again or perhaps working in America, though i doubt there will be a high demand for British Archaeologists. Great video Steve!

[@hughjass1835]

That dish he made with the deer is very similar to Hungarian Gulyas, one of the most amazing dishes in the world. Guess I know what I'm making tomorrow night for dinner! Love this show

[@hansjorgkaehny9647]

A German Hunter : simply great your cooking.

[@brianjohnson8918]

Now, come to the west side of Oregon & blacktail hunt. You'll have a totally different experience where with brush-hugging deer, a 3x power scope can often be too much.

[@AndreRMeyer]

18:44 like Buonarroti & Da Vinci, both left handed, truly talented...

[@alphahoss1947]

This is what being an American & A Man is all about in one fine show, salute & keep up the good work.

[@craigperry7376]

Hank, hoping you see this. Steve sent you out to where no game was & headed off to bag his lot. Seen it before, as I’ve been the one being sent in wrong direction. :-) You did great with the cooking side though. Cheers from fizzy Aust.

[@theflyingdutchmanlofts4527]

Hank is so wholesome

[@arizona9287]

That's what them Italian Mobster's used to Cook. The Pork that is. Awesome Show.

[@lewismooney3941]

This is top ten favorite episode!

[@hellcatchuck2723]

Two Christmases this week thanks Steven.

[@MicahSimpson]

I can relate, I’m a lefty too!

[@dpcoon1]

I'm a big big fan of Hank Shaw, and this shows why. To me, this is what it is about--good food you can't get any other way

[@josephc9200]

I'm like hank, I'm a big fan of cooking and using fresh stuff, I been wanting to get into hunting. Been doing a lot of research, came across your videos and I'm even more excited to learn more about hunting.

[@dave131]

Hope you can get hunting next year. Just going is my reset button. You'll love it.

[@josephc9200]

@@dave131 I'm a big bass fisherman, so I know hunting will be relaxing like fishing is for me. Especially just being outdoors in general, thanks for the encouragement. Goodluck on your next adventure.

[@tomcoleman5688]

I love this chef and he had Kerrygold butter! Gonna try these recipes.

[@resellerrick5587]

I'd be a happy man if I could get out in the woods 10% of the amount of time that Steve does!

[@josephbraun3323]

My Hero. MR. Rinella. Showing how them country boy skills work. You can't learn what takes a lifetime to learn. Some things are just hard earned. Woodsman ship. Love the show. Thank you kind sir for you're kindness.