MeatEater Season 12 | Michigan Squirrels and Rabbits

Steve hunts for squirrels and rabbits with Guy Zuck and Kevin Murphy. Presented by ‪@ScheelsOutdoors‬
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[@Doncorleone44]

MATT COOK what a legend, ripped out a golf course and let nature thrive, what a hero

[@Joe-xm3fm]

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[@hellyabrother27]

​@@Joe-xm3fmif you watched the video then you heard it

[@DominicOsman-cw5yb]

These golf courses take up all the green space in any remotely urban area shits annoying

[@Born_champion]

@@DominicOsman-cw5ybcry about it

[@camwinston5248]

​@@Born_championGolf is for crybaby pansies in silly shorts..you got silly shorts ?

[@ogoe_joeoutdoors1088]

Hearing your friend turned a golf course back into wild land brought a smile to my face.

[@Joe-xm3fm]

Why

[@Cletus.223]

@@Joe-xm3fm Why not?..Golf courses are a major waste of a huge chunk of useable real estate...What Matt did should be commended....I applaud you Matt Cook!

[@ogoe_joeoutdoors1088]

@Joe-xm3fm What @Cletus said and consider the amount of water that goes into keeping the field green. All in all, golf courses are a waste of natural resources. And for what? So a select few can chase a little white ball around?

[@lanceh543]

@@ogoe_joeoutdoors1088 all that grass is non-native usually, too. Plus all those fertilizers and weed killers going into the ground water.

[@Cletus.223]

@@ogoe_joeoutdoors1088 exactly!! Seems like a terrible waste of natural habitat to me..

[@hartheffe]

Kevin Murphy needs his own show he’s awesome.

[@scottleggejr]

I want him to show us on how to train the dogs! He's got some fine dogs.

[@Thetspot6555]

When we first watched this episode and Steve was intruding the dogs, my 4 year old daughter was hoping it was butchie badtoe or head honcho from when Kevin had on in season 2 or 3 I think lol. Make some shirts lol

[@MikeFree22]

A dying breed for sure.

[@randy129]

Yes very much agreed. Of all the cast of characters on meateater Kevin and Ronnie baine are freaking hilarious.

[@jasonmay9387]

What I love about the small game episode is that this type of hunting is available to everyone starting out. You don't need expensive equipment etc.

[@C-24-Brandan]

Kevin is awesome, the small game episodes you guys have been doing over the 12 seasons are some of my favorites! Action packed and fun with some excellent cooking tips to try!

[@yeahitsme1401]

Man, Kevin Murphy and his team's of dogs are national treasures 😂 another gem of an episode with him

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

I’m sorry for the random massage Well I actually reached out to you with a business proposal can I share with you ?

[@hunt_trap_fish]

That was a great sentiment at the end. If hunting is the inhale, the kitchen and camaraderie is the exhale, and it takes both actions for a complete breath. I'm gonna use that, for sure.

[@beezer0717]

The squirrel and rabbit episodes are always my favorite. Long live Kevin Murphy!!

[@colinlockwood6615]

It doesn't matter what he's hunting or where he's hunting it, Steve always hunts, interacts with others, and narrates in a way that seems to capture perfectly the essence of the outdoors and boarders on artistic.

[@JackKerouac93]

He's the country version of Anthony Bourdain

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

I’m sorry for the random massage Well I actually reached out to you with a business proposal can I share with you ?

[@derekmoe7191]

Love the opossum Steve puts back 😂

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Any, literally Any video with Mr Kevin Murphy is a good one!! FREAKIN love that dude!!

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

I’m sorry for the random massage Well I actually reached out to you with a business proposal can I share with you ?

[@Birchbarks]

You could shoot an entire season with Kevin & I'd watch every episode. My favorite guest

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

I’ve contacted you in respect of a profitable business proposal that will be of great benefits to the both of us can I share with you ?

[@coltreynolds2685]

Love me some Kevin Murphy

[@ElRudYElOso]

Kent Murphy is better, World’s greatest slayer of dinger’s

[@johnanderson9394]

F is for family

[@alexanderveto9249]

I was just about to comment the same thing

[@danielmiller1462]

@@ElRudYElOsothat would be Mr Pujols

[@Joe-d3t1t]

Legend

[@kyanberusama8847]

As much as I enjoy just about every piece of MeatEater content that blesses our lives, I know for DAMN sure, I'm not the only one thats been praying for another episode including the smallgame legend himself; Kevin Murphy!! 👏 👏 👏

[@fuzztsimmers3415]

i just want more small game content cause thats my favorite type of hunting. I deer hunt sure but small game is the best.

[@TheTCogo]

Gotta say, seeing Bad Toe back on Meateater after some years, brought a big old smile to my face. Nothing like a good dog that knows its business.

[@LoganGray-k3m]

Some of my best hunting memories are hunting Squirrels & Rabbits. I never get tired of watching Steve doing these hunts. And when you throw Kevin Murphy in a small game hunt, you know it's going to be fun.

[@simonebossman-2762]

We hunted for snowshoe hares when I was young. Used a 22 most of the time.

[@vinnybag-o-donuts4362]

I'm so happy you gave smallgame hunters some love. Grew up eating bushy tailed tree dwellers and everything up from there. By far my favorite thing to hunt with the boys. ❤

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

I’m sorry for the random massage Well I actually reached out to you with a business proposal can I share with you ?

[@jamesbloom5050]

Glad you added Steve’s monologue back to the outro. Every video needs to have Steve’s insight and explanation of the video

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

I’m sorry for the random massage Well I actually reached out to you with a business proposal can I share with you ?

[@senorlaverg6667]

I grew up hunting in Michigan. Moved to Colorado 20 years ago. Miss those times. Life is a lot easier in the Midwest.

[@GabrielCoxYouTube]

Loved this episode. Kevin Murphy is a national treasure and needs more screen time! Zuck was a fun feller to have on the hunt as well! Great stuff fellas!

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

I’m sorry for the random massage Well I actually reached out to you with a business proposal can I share with you ?

[@sportsman48]

I smiled so wide with my 9 year old who loved watching the original introduction to Butchy Bad Toe and to see that he's still chasing squirrels

[@mioutdoorexperience4116]

19:50 Shout out the Michigan operation freedom outdoors!! I’d recognize that orange beanie anywhere. They take disabled citizens and veterans out and get them back in the outdoors.

[@dustincarner7427]

Love seeing a good ole Southern boy from KY get some quality hunting time in with some Michigan Yankees

[@notabot3375]

When I was a kid my grandfather had some land where we hunted dove, quail, squirrel, rabbits, deer, coyotes, and rattlesnakes. He had a WWII buddy that was a successful eye surgeon that would come hunt with him a few times a year. Kevin Murphy is a dead ringer for this man who died 35 years ago. Even the same accent. Doc used to even bring beagles along to hunt rabbits. He was a great man. Thank you for making these shows.

[@ducktapepilot]

Man small game hunting is so much fun, brings back so many memories of walking through the woods with my dad and my brother.

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

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[@daviddemand6856]

Small game hunting takes me back to childhood memories. Some of the best days with dad, my uncle, grandfather and friends.

[@domeshine69]

Good times! Michigan is awesome.

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

I’ve contacted you in respect of a profitable business proposal that will be of great benefits to the both of us can I share with you ?

[@ehrenbowling]

As a former water-features-for-golf -course builder, cannot applaud Matt Cook enough. And as a proud Kentuckian, Kevin Murphy’s got a spot on our Mt. Rushmore next to Abe Lincoln, Muhammad Ali and Jeff Turner. Mucho mahalo for this one, Steve 🤙🏼‼️

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

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[@trentonhilbert8625]

Amen! Fairydiddle’s finally get mentioned on Meateater, thank you Kevin Murphy for the WV shout out! ❤

[@Shute47]

I always wanted to turn the golf course by my house into a motocross track when I was a kid. It would be really cool to see what kind of wildlife you could get to move in! Love the small game episodes! Season 12 is turning out to be another great season from the team!

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

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[@Saltwaterdave]

Totally agree with the last statement...I love the sit down after the hunt chatting with my friends and eating good food

[@hendu7111]

Another great episode. I love these where he narrates, gives some back story, they go out and hunt and then they cook up & eat. Additionally, I never knew that this time of year, the female squirrels run off while the males stay put. It makes sense and although I don't know what the final tally was, they did look to be mostly, if not all, males. Also, I'll have to check out that tiger butter sometime.

[@americanrusticworks981]

Nothing better than watching dogs work!! I went on a hunt with a group that takes disabled vets hunting and seeing those dogs work just got me hooked!!!

[@marvinbyler2962]

Kevin Murphy shows his passion for the sport in a way that few people can, enjoy episodes with him showcasing his skills.

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

I’m sorry for the random massage Well I actually reached out to you with a business proposal can I share with you ?

[@richb.1453]

Love when you have Kevin on. Welcome back to Michigan !

[@TheIzzandrew]

Michigan native too.. i love watching all of his hunting videos!

[@TPXBall40]

I really wish I had friends and/or family that I could go do all of this with. Watching Meat Eater makes my soul feel fulfilled.

[@jasonsuch86]

Great stuff! Can't ever pass up a Kevin Murphy episode!

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

I’m sorry for the random massage Well I actually reached out to you with a business proposal can I share with you ?

[@mikeb6555]

Small Game. A national treasure! If only more of the deer hunters out there knew of it (I can say that, I was late to the deer hunting party, and even later to small game). Thanks guys

[@randolphtolbert3825]

I credit small game hunting for my deer hunting successes.

[@marktate4466]

Like the great outdoor shoemen of old like Jim Zumbo and Roger Raglin M E pays respect to the small game hunting so many or us still enjoy today. Good show Thanks!

[@Geotrapp]

Makes me think of my Grandpa Larry. He was one of the biggest squirrel hunters I knew. Good work Steven!

[@j.d.6404]

I remember my first time hunting as a little boy about 5 or 6 with my grandfather we had dogs also this rabbit came out running to a hole my grandfather shot, it did three flips in the air and landed in that hole it was headed to no lie, I'm 38 now I'll never forget great memories never go away. Awesome video

[@scottleggejr]

Same for me. My first memories feeling like a man was when I was set loose to get dinner in the woods. I asked "what do I shoo?t" and he says "anything but a deer or elk or you don't want to eat" Probably not the first time a person wondered... "do I want to eat that crow?" I came back with some berries, nuts, squirrels, a rabbit and a proud smirk. Every kid should have that experience to be able to provide dinner to their family.

[@RubberChickenMan007]

I wish I could live a life like this. What a thing of beauty.

[@Fanblade12]

I'm also from Michigan. I really miss the days of going squirrel hunting with my buddies out on the state land after school just goofing around most of the time. They've all moved far away and out of state now. Really wish I wouldn't have taken those days for granted.

[@benjaminmelikant3460]

HOLY CROW Cottontail tempura!!! I literally just made this the other day, by FAR my favorite way to cook a rabbit. I do it exactly as you did there, remove the back straps and debone the hind quarters, pound out with a tenderizer. I bread mine in panko though, season the flour with various spices. Shallow pan fry, flip when brown, out of the pan and a touch of salt to finish them off while they are still scalding hot. Oh my goodness it's so good.

[@simonsmith9363]

Having just exhaled, ie eaten muntjac deer burger that I inhaled, shot on the 10th of this month, I can attest to the veracity of your analogy. Both of our meals and shoots were made better by the company we kept! Thanks to Steve and the all at the MeatEater team!!

[@blueridgebushcraft8294]

I’ve never been rabbit hunting but my grandpa sure did love it. I’ve been told that he had a great pack of beagles. I knew that Kevin ain’t from up north. Keep up the good work brother.

[@davetapani3253]

Born and raised Yooper. Thanks for the Michigan video. Ran beagle's for years. Most fun I have ever had hunting.

[@christopherblevins1968]

Oh, boy! There's nothing better than listening to dogs working in the woods! That's the most fun you can have on a hunting trip. I smiled and laughed, and mostly, wished I was there with y'all. Wonderful episode!!

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

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[@thenewbohemian5779]

The old swamp rabbit video was one of my favorites.....great to see that old dog hunt again

[@mohunter68]

Today we worked our bushytail/cotton tails off and tonight we Feast on the bounty that the Good Lord has provided for us. That honestly looks like a meal fit for a king. I remember the days of running beagles, those were the best days hunting I remember. God Bless Guy and Kevin for keeping the tradition alive. Release The Hounds!

[@ri-jm5tn]

Aldo Leopold would be very proud of your buddy. What a great video to showcase the fun of hunting and eating small game👍👍👍

[@robertburke2804]

Looks like Steve made Kevin’s team!!! I think Kevin is my favorite returning guest.. Nice job fellas!

[@josephgomes8543]

That sure brought back memories of many long gone squirrel and cottontail hunts. Thanks, guys for a great video and the triggering of some great memories.

[@joanneganon7157]

Those Fox Squirrels are beautiful! YT won't let me say what I want to say . Good job Fellas 🎉

[@mattedrington9536]

Absolutely love these beginning to end episodes, where yall gather and eat your harvest. It's as much of a hunting show as it is a cooking show. Seeing the end result, is what really gets me excited about hunting. Fantastic episode. Kevin is a total character and great guy. He definitely needs his own show😂

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

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[@jessetharp6319]

The small game episodes are my favorite. So much fun to watch.

[@waynepatton689]

I cannot tell you Steve the memories that this evokes.

[@IveyleaguemmaTV]

Man they need to give Master Kevin Murphy his own show. Dude is awesome

[@dennisdill9433]

Steve always cooks what he kills and enjoys it on the videos,that's what I love about him. he's one of the few people I've seen do this ,and in my eyes that makes him a true hunter and sportsman.

[@Bass1923]

This is tremendously entertaining TV. I love when you feature Kevin Murphy. I've just begun small game hunting and the table fare at the end made my mouth water. I learn a little bit more each time I watch. Way to represent KY, Mr. Murphy.

[@cma2453]

Butchy Bad Toe and Bobby Jango. Those are the kind of dogs everyone needs. Nice to see the master Kevin Murphy again. I keep hoping I'll accidentally run into him in southern Ohio or Norther Kentucky somewhere.

[@seth14228]

Kevin needs his own show! Or at least a mandatory episode every season 😂

[@lorneboucher6046]

Love small game hunting most of all! Found a lot of my favourite deer spots because of it too. Kevin Murphy is the man!

[@cj7069]

I love Kevin Murphy episodes. Could watch him for hours

[@willterry5839]

Every episode with Kevin Murphy is awesome

[@thornehauser9511]

Kevin Murphy you are my hero. Keep on keepin on brother

[@anomaly.3860]

This was a fun and wholesome episode meateater crew!!! Thank you

[@bryanpaynechefbrybry1067]

Huntin sum with Kevin Murphy... Making me want to out and hunt me sum rabbit... those tenders lookec fantastic.. Cheers Steve, season 12 has been super awesome so far. And knowing Meateater it is only going to get better..😊

[@Tyche-Love]

This is what life is about I have waited for this episode to share with those who dont get it.

[@Saintalexander797]

Every Wednesday night I get all excited for Thursdays lunch break to watch it. Today, watched this one while making venison jerky!

[@LostIn207]

My bluetick has taken to grey squirrels and we've been having some fun hunting them the last few years. We were just hunting earlier today so this episode hits home.

[@JL-xn3zy]

Kevin Murphy is awesome!!! The best quest always!!!

[@williamareson2649]

Its soo good to see Kevin Murphy again.

[@matthewhouse5245]

Hands down best ever meat eater episode ever everyone can and should go small game hunting not only does it check all boxes of what hunting with friends and family is all about but the rewards are unbelievable beast episode to date Steve great job god bless you sir love it

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

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[@siragusabarry]

Great Episode. Kevin is the man. Salt of the earth.

[@jarredgoodman2267]

These videos get me wanting to go out and hunt way more

[@undereasy5736]

These videos get wantin to start hunting!

[@ozziman1821]

Good to see you back in Michigan love from fennville

[@radwitaB1990]

solid episode. one of my favorites so far!

[@toddvandyke1023]

Great episode Steve! We're around the same age and this brings back tons of wonderful memories of rabbit hunting in W Michigan and listening to the beagle on a hot one. Every day during Christmas break us kids would be at Uncle Herms place chasing rabbit and at the end of the season eating Hasenpfeffer dinner. Thanks! Be safe and God bless

[@tylermacek4027]

These type of episodes have always been my favorite

[@vanillagorilla9790]

I'm in Howard City, Michigan. The more I watch and read your books. The more I hear. You were there before me. I hunt north Big Rapids area.

[@claudenewton8932]

Out of all the wild game that I have eaten, my grandmothers squirrel stew is my all time favorite.

[@jeffw6224]

Great show Steve. I liked the change up to small game, the dog work and the reclaimed golf course. I’m looking forward to more Meateater content.

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

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[@dannyl2246]

Kevin Murphy is one of my favorite guests on MeatEater. Wish he was on more.

[@warbirdflyerF4U]

Great video and some great recipes thank you very much for sharing them with us truly enjoyed watching that and remembering hunting rabbits and squirrels with my dad and my Grandpa

[@carlosrodriguezrodriguez317]

Dude seriously love to see those videos! It is incredible watch the real joy the outdoors can bring to the people!

[@Ter-Lee]

As a West Virginian I can confirm we call them redfox squirrels fairy diddles and also chicken of the trees!

[@jeremybrownfield1025]

Lol west Virginian here too but in the Ohio valley in the western part of the state we just call the fox squirrels red squirrels. The real red squirrels we call pine squirrels

[@TrapperDavido]

Me too. My little jonboat is named fairy diddle in honor of those little wv red squirrels.

[@DaLilVivi96]

Thanks for the new episode! 🥰 i love the smaller hunting episodes some of my favs (but i also love the big bisons & deer hunts too)

[@andrewp8201]

One of the best episodes right here..

[@ericschultz2730]

I live literally a quarter mile down the road from the house they filmed this at. I know guy and talk to him often. Crazy seeing him and the area I call home on TV like this. Texted him immediately when I seen him in the episode.

[@billbooks2891]

I love this video I'm so happy now thanks guys and thanks God for a amazing hunting I'm hungry

[@JessicaHurley-kc3wp]

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[@nreifer04]

I can never get enough Meat Eater!

[@terryelston685]

Hell yes!! Love the small game episodes by far. I’m glad to see this one especially with Kevin in it.

[@lylewollenhaupt7424]

I learned most of my hunting skills from chasing bushy and cotton tails in michigan! Awesome time and more folks should do it with the kids!! Nice video

[@mylesburdett7518]

Inhale and exhale... that's some DEEP thinking there.

[@chadclayburg1410]

So cool! Love all the new people and new different hunts.

[@DaLilVivi96]

I like how he said "I could scurry him out" 😂 & "I'll climb that tree!"

[@SuperChrismccall]

Beautiful video Steve. Extremely grateful for this content .