The Roughest Country: Texas Aoudad Sheep | S1E08 | MeatEater

[@sellmerfudd8652]

Steve is a great spokesman for the hunting culture. I really appreciate that.

[@zajagter2888]

He has one of the purest outlooks on what hunting is

[@ShhooterMcGavin]

He's definitely inspiring me to seriously consider learning to hunt. And living in Alberta, it would probably be in my best interest.

[@lesterhersh7184]

What does your camera crew eat 🤔

[@mrmaldoon8362]

%100

[@rickyrowan9789]

Instablaster.

[@petertomasovszky136]

Watching you "fail" (not taking an irresponsible shot) makes me feel so much better about my "failures", can't even tell you. Most hunters don't post videos like this. Thanks for teaching us all!

[@509Gman]

It really does a disservice when presenters only show their “greatest hits”. People come away thinking all hunters care about is killing, when some of my favorite memories are when I couldn’t get a shot. I could probably trade my gun for a camera and have just as much fun, except my belly would be empty. I also love that he shows the cooking side, I like making the food as much or more than killing it. Seems to make the experience more complete when you see it go from on the hoof to on the plate.

[@castinwithcarter8922]

I had to pass up two deer on thanksgiving because they were running on the other side of some brush then two yesterday because they were running out of range, it hurt to let them walk after hunting so much this season without getting one but I don’t regret what I did

[@roosterboy7357]

I’ve let Whitetail walk that were bigger than the biggest Whitetail I’ve ever taken because I didn’t have a clean shot. I know the feeling of disappointment and also pride in responsibility and remorse for the beautiful animals God has blessed us with

[@PoonDestroyer69]

@@509Gman “couldn’t get a shot” and absolutely suffered the entire time for it. Its a type of fun that isn’t until its over that you realize you enjoyed it so much.

[@freddymartinez5613]

@@PoonDestroyer69 the ones you will talk about the most

[@jeffmcmurray9856]

“I have a scat collection” and just moves on like he didnt just say he collects shit lmao

[@lomo2283]

Failures are a part of life and a part of hunting. Not knowing when an episode will end with success makes me feel like I am on the hunt myself. Thank you for the realism and the ethical decision making, Steve.

[@corey1845]

Two things i highly appreciate about this episode - you made alot of cuts between the shots but we still managed to understand how you approached the animals (like where are you located in that area and where are they). And i think its super important to just how the failure that takes place while hunting. The post production on this didnt make it appear staged. This comment might get buried because this upload was a year ago but im glad you uploaded/produced it.

[@rolandkennedy80]

"Shes gonna be liking the quail" 🤣🤣

[@steffinmezger5301]

Feed her some quil then stick it in her tail

[@j.l8531]

Here in Missouri.... you got enough squirrel or sucker fish, you can get any girl!

[@PKlan123]

So interesting to see the change from the first season to current, the man hasn’t changed but I’m thankful the camera resolution has!

[@phillipschillaci7372]

I miss this music! Thank you OnX for bringing these episodes to KZbin and thank you MeatEater for making it happen!

[@LikeTheBuffalo]

Agree. Whoever was in charge of the decision to switch it up to acoustic country garbage deserves to get trichinosis.

[@dustyrhoads9892]

Eh I like the new music better

[@dhallbreakfast6396]

I think there's a place for both the attitudes of music, but I think the chill music much better fits Steve's personality

[@gtaylor9218]

Regardless of what type of music one likes to listen to...the stuff that was in these earlier episodes does not fit very well at times

[@gtaylor9218]

@Nopey No you think it fits Steve's demeanor and style? Of the wild back country he is exploring?

[@AM-rq1no]

Makes me so happy to hear that my part of the world has rough country. Been in West Texas my whole life and it feels like a big backyard. I forgot to mention that you can seen Aoudad on the roadside down by Alpine lol.

[@garrenblaine1363]

I’m going whitetail hunting this afternoon! My first deer hopefully, just finished my hunter safety course recently

[@randysparks1271]

Good luck fella!

[@dustinshield9521]

Best of luck!

[@garrenblaine1363]

Dustin Shield thanks!!

[@garrenblaine1363]

Randy Sparks thank youuu!

[@jigsawpulse1139]

Good luck Let us know how it goes.

[@slowburner1]

Steve has everything but a fork. He brought a Dutch oven just no fork. Gotta save weight. Great content as always.

[@briangriffith4574]

I often wonder about that. Why not bring a multi tool with a fork on it. Also how dirty is that knife he uses for literally everything. Shitting in the woods and then eating with your hands...

[@robertdoherty821]

Brings more intamacy to the meal

[@gladebrosi6587]

The first meal I cooked for my wife (girlfriend at the time) was quail. Worked out well for me!

[@danielbutcher5836]

Aoudad... that's what my kids say when I try to make a joke.

[@calebwilliams9331]

Amazing

[@johnnywhite1681]

It's so fantastic to witness a ethical hunter in action. I recall my father's many times instructions on ethics in respect to hunting and watching your work is the very definition of Ethical Hunting. Thank you. I enjoy every minute!

[@worackfox1116]

Respect for not taking the shot. Some hunters would've gambled that. Especially when you think you've worked hard for it. Thumbs up from Republic of South Africa 🇿🇦

[@jy4627]

You know what I love the most about this show, it shows realistic hunting expeditions. You win some, you lose some but the pursuit and journey is the most important. Oh yeah, plus he's not sitting on top of a tree while a feeder's been sitting there for weeks fattening everything up. Guy's actually hunting!

[@jeremymann713]

Glad to actually see someone who is showing others what hunting is really like. Its not always a successful hunt.

[@SellsZac]

"I won't say that being vegan goes against who we are as a people, but I will say I've never seen a cave drawing of a salad."

[@blackout6967]

Lol true

[@Inspire-2030]

Nah I've seen it. I'm the salad

[@kjw882]

I’ll say it. Being vegan goes against who we are as people.

[@blackout6967]

@@kjw882 thx you

[@christopherrobinson9690]

Oh that’s a good point! My next comment to a vegan and veggie .

[@crangs8142]

I like that he shows the unsuccessful hunts. Would've been easy to not turn this into an episode but he showed how bad he had it instead

[@chrishughes8362]

It does make it more realistic. There are some days that you just go home empty handed.

[@TheGheseExperience]

I would like to say, I appreciated the spotlight effect to show where the ram was, previous episodes I found myself struggling with the cuts and shots to find where Steve was looking. Thank you MeatEater for helping us watching be closer to the hunt and train our eyes better!

[@liberaceboiithe3rd5]

Holy hell thank you!!!! I cannot begin to show y’all my appreciation for putting up the older episodes. I can only watch the 3 season Netflix so many times lol. I’ve always been a gun guy, concealed carry daily but I’ve never hunted. Your show made me get into hunting and I can’t thank you enough

[@AngryOscillator]

3? I thought they had 2-8? Now 9 obviously but I only found that out a week ago by accident. Looking for some liver cooking tips and found the season 9 advert. Need to restart my netflix for a month... once I've ran out of all these free goodies on youtube 😁 interesting seeing the meateater format minus Steve. He's still my main guy but its good to see the others take center stage a bit too

[@liberaceboiithe3rd5]

Yep only 3 seasons on Netflix as of right now: 7, 8 and 9 part 1

[@VIpown3d]

Steve teaches me not only principles for moral hunting but also dating advice. What a weird world huh

[@hadmatter9240]

If you can bag some quail and cook them, and your date is impressed...she's a keeper, 'cause she knows.

[@justinbusuttil6553]

Mate this was one of my favourite episodes. I loved it. The arduous hunt, rough terrain, elusive game. That's hunting! Awesome.

[@jigginwithjrob1227]

This is by far the best hunting KZbin channel I've ever watched. Stephen Rinella needs to get more respect. subscribe he's a legend

[@AdamMalcolm96]

I work in a nuclear power plant, and he's right. Gamma rays are pretty hard to see haha

[@serlawrenceharlem3838]

No good shot so no shot. Respect Steve.

[@kayrico8367]

Even if the hunt isn't successful, it's still the hunt that drives you. This is better than watching a hunting video on a game ranch where the animals don't stand a chance. You hunt in the true wild. That's why your videos are amazing.

[@scottmorgan701]

Thank you for another hunt from my easy chair Steven. 63 yrs. old now and spent many happy times in hunting camp. Serve the quail to get the tail. Classic

[@aaronsmith9984]

Looking at the earlier seasons of meat eater, it is interesting to see how the show, and steve has evolved into the best hunting show of our era, if not ever!

[@stanleyshelby7460]

Enjoyed this hunt again and the end result caught me by surprise as it did the 1st time. Thanks OnX...loving it.

[@theconsciouscorgi2103]

I think this hunt deserves a second try. I would like to see it in the season 9 part 2

[@ozijak]

Really enjoyed this one. I've been wanting to see Steve hunt Sheep for ages, particularly the big horns. They look like such a difficult hunt. Cheers Meateater for releasing the old episodes, I've enjoyed the podcasts and the Netflix eps, excited to see these as they come out.

[@1964JEDAGI]

I've hunted those also, up in the northern parts of Texas above Big Springs. On the third day I peeked over the edge of a cliff. I found one just waking up from it's bedding area. I made an almost straight down shot and killed my only ram. They are indeed hard to hunt in their natural environment. I saw quite a few on that hunt. But usually when I spotted them, they were looking at me. Thanks for the video. Brings back memories.

[@Thomas-qe7ez]

That area of West Texas - doesn’t get much rougher. Love that country.

[@wendellreich766]

Hands down, my favorite non native specie to guide for and to hunt. When you get one, you have earned it! Hunting them is like a mini sheep hunt, in that It’s hard work, but you get to take a shower and sleep in a real bed at night 🙂 Short of drawing a sheep tag or doing an Alaskan/BC hunt, I’ll take these any day as a real challenge.

[@SanAnMan72]

I see 15 to 30 auodad on our lease in Real county at our feeder. They are an easy kill. In watching this episode I can see it being difficult. Just shot a 30 inch this year with 12.5 on the base

[@albertledesma5173]

@@SanAnMan72 HAHAHAHA!!! You said “feeder.” That’s not even remotely hunting.

[@pjkokos]

Every time Steven Rinella says glass or glassing.... You have to do a double shot of 1800....😳😳

[@Zach4046792]

As someone who's never hunted before. I find that watching meat eater and watch Steven's stance on hunting and being a responsible hunter makes me eager to get out there and go on my first hunt. I like the idea of hunting to survive and stop buying this over priced processed shit in the stores. Steven is an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others. Heres to a new generation of safe responsible hunters

[@hannahlarson773]

Just went to SW Texas on my first Aoudad hunt and was lucky enough to be successful on top of a Mesa peaking at 3900 feet above sea level, all while being pregnant! It's such a different way to hunt for me, especially being from Michigan! Thank you Steven for being an idol and motivator for me to explore new places and game!

[@moneyandtimefreedom3352]

Damn that some big and ruff country, here I thought Texas was pretty much flat with a few hills.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

LOL There are mountains nearly 9000 feet in Texas.

[@moneyandtimefreedom3352]

@@TexanUSMC8089 did not know that thanks for the info, I’ll be doing some googling.

[@benjaminzaoui9683]

@2:45 Amazing archeological finds! A bunch of primitive stone cutting tools and a perfect arrowhead, so cool!

[@khaaleliilighntingcoronado9009]

Most likely apache or tarahumara

[@palehorse3350]

The hunt is an experience that creates the memory. A treasure in itself regardless of the outcome.

[@JLNYardBird]

"Something got lucky on this rock." And, something didn't!

[@OhioGentlemenArms]

Best hunting show! The first hand filming makes me feel like I’m there with Steve.

[@jaredm5625]

I love your channel so much. Makes me miss the good old times my dad and me would love to hunt. Life just caught up getting older. It’s hard to find time to go. I definitely want to get back on the mountain here in 2021

[@thebeardedastronomer]

As a British guy, it's very awkward to hunt over here, I would absolutely love to go buck hunting in the hills, feel that deep seated natural urge satiated

[@jonpaul6948]

I'm a Texan, we would absolutely love to have you. Nothing on the planet beats the thrill of the hunt. I live on the border of Arkansas and Texas, and I hunt till I fill my tags in both States. Few things in life taste better than something you stalked, killed, and butchered yourself.

[@wendellreich766]

Good news for you as that you could be in TX in 10 hours and into Aoudad country the next day. For guys that can’t/won’t spend $20k and up on a sheep hunt, these are much more affordable and very challenging. Best hunt in Texas, beats a Whitetail hunt any day of the week.

[@danielparker8189]

@@wendellreich766 to each his own I guess

[@metalmurcielago]

What’s hunting in Britain like?

[@thebeardedastronomer]

@@metalmurcielago miserable, just getting an air rifle is a whole ordeal, and hunting small game like squirrel etc with a bow or xbow is illegal, everywhere I think or most places atleast, to own an actual bonefide firearm is a huge amount of police interviews, character statements etc. Then getting permission to hunt is another ordeal. You get the picture haha

[@TexasJungle]

One of my favorite shows! I have my own KZbin outdoor channel that’s growing fast and I’m learning a lot from you!

[@somewrestlerfromcalifornia4582]

Nice hunt on the Whitetail deer man nice

[@TexasJungle]

hunting, fishing and outdoors thank you!

[@TexasJungle]

hunting, fishing and outdoors thank you!!

[@somewrestlerfromcalifornia4582]

Yeah man no problem that was a nice hunt

[@TexasJungle]

hunting, fishing and outdoors 👊💪👍

[@c0re93]

Love that they also show parts without success

[@antoniomargheriti4996]

The music sure got a hell of a lot better, and more appropriate for the endeavor, than the first season's.

[@brycehiigel235]

I wish they had more formatted shows like this on Outdoor channel and other channels. He gives you as close to the whole aspect of hunting than the others. It is very refreshing and shows the appreciation of the entire process.

[@714milky]

Yo Steve! Love your youtube videos and Netflix series. Amazing content. Any chance you can give us a tour of all your mounts? Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@charlesrocks]

You came down here in the winter months. You are LUCKY to find any Aoudads.

[@PlayinHookySportfishing]

Just downloaded OnX yesterday. Already surveyed my own property and led me to the names of several landowners I now have permission for.

[@Chris-mx4jb]

same i got it last weekend but i don't think it's 100% accurate

[@moneyandtimefreedom3352]

I’ve been using it out west for years and it has put me into places others wouldn’t go because they thought it was private or there were no ways to access. Unfortunately for me others are using onX too, for years it was my secret weapon. But hey if they are willing to figure it out like I’ve done then I’ll be happy to share my camp any day. We use it also for hunting pheasants ducks and geese. It gives me a name to talk to to get permission, so there is that too. Lots of ways to use it.

[@roscoegoesoutdoors9205]

I went with a disabled friend of mine to a "high fence" hunt in Texas. He watched a "heard" of Aoudad in front of his blind for over an hour. He did not shoot because he didn't know Aoudad was such a trophy animal (Thought the were just some goats. LOL). He took a trophy Axis deer that hunt with his crossbow and I will always remember that hunt.

[@saber484]

I have hunted that ranch for many years, got two good mule deer and a really good aoudad. That cave is in a really cool canyon just about a dry creek bed.

[@riverslugoutdoors]

First appearance of first lite gear. Weird to see him without it in previous epis.

[@georgerector9252]

My 10 year old and 12 year old granddaughters have both taken open range aoudads.

[@randysparks1271]

Congratulations, on the successful hunts and great kiddos

[@SemPron]

HOLY SOOO GOOOD

[@joereidoutdoorsman.3136]

Thank you for putting these episodes up.

[@scotterboy3000]

Love it. Hunting is much more than getting the shot. That was an awesome hunt.

[@ryanechols9121]

im so happy yall are posting these on youtube, but can you also put all the seasons on netflix!?!?!?!

[@HCheatNcool]

It’s funny I have hunted all my life in the south east US and had never heard the term “glassing” and now I hear it 5 times every episode of this lol

[@jakedixon5746]

Got so much respect for this man.

[@rmortan]

This guy is THE MAN

[@json9069]

Great hunt - thanks for taking us along!

[@LouisianaAstroRambler]

That is some gnarly country to be hiking, let alone hunting..

[@samrichards589]

These videos are awesome and inspire me to continue hunting

[@JuanRamos-gc4nl]

Awesome Show... keep em coming

[@JM-yx1lm]

Damn that quail looked so good!!

[@Chris-mx4jb]

10/10 loved the quail bonus hunt

[@stevobz]

‘You ain’t Aoudad’...thank you I’m here all week

[@JohnGrit]

Yeah part 2 coming?? I hope so!!!

[@gobangs1117]

Slick production dude, Hollywood awaits.

[@MariaGarcia-nc4ng]

The wild,mountains will tell you if your in shape, for sure

[@LAXATTACK89]

I like how he eats more gourmet than most of us to on our anniversary dinners... but also doesn't bring a fork and eats with a stick haha

[@robertarguello1115]

Hey Steve! ... I think you need to up your game! Think about the use of a military-grade heat-sensing drone to find your prey. Then, have available, a night- vision riflescope. Because the opportunity did occur! ... it's just that, you were only prepared to pull the trigger during the daylight hours. At any rate, you were able to find them and you were to pursue them to where you got real close to almost putting one of those sheep down. 👍

[@fluffyfeetbmf]

Every time I watch these videos, I always end up so hungry.

[@jayfron6012]

When Steve cant find an animal, you can see his obsessive side come out(the wishbone) lol. Its really awesome to see that passion

[@luis_techie]

I love this show so much.

[@jstukel21]

That wishbone wasn't dryed out. You knew it would break right lol. Kudos

[@SnailHatan]

I’d love to see Steve do some hunting in Europe and Asia. Lots of unique animals that are very difficult hunts. Would make for great episodes. The New Zealand and Amazon episodes are some of my favorites. It’d be cool to get some more variety again

[@robertsutton3001]

No way… anti gun cowards over there

[@theimpaler2317]

I got to hand it to steve if he really does have a collection of scat, he’s the most dedicated person to learning the game of hunting I know.

[@XxdiggitxX]

Looking forward to s1e9

[@mattchilders3123]

Audad make great wall mounts, but the quail is a lot better tasting. A lot better.

[@INoahGuy92]

WOOO EPISODE 8!

[@vanlalzawnahnialum4727]

Waching from remote location in north east of india,..your hunting style is very very different,i would say its easy and luxury type as a hunter..!Bolivia episode is the best!Hunt inside the rain forest..😀

[@thefisharcher6784]

If we always got our quarry every time we went out on a hunt we would never learn a dam thing about the animals we hunt, or probly any of the other life lessons that can only be learned there. " failures" keep us humble. If we never fail we never truly learn. As always keep it up boys!!

[@shannonhughes610]

Right at the start of covid I bought a ranch in Lampasas across from a state park. My first weekend scouting for cabin sites I saw an Aoudad from about 70ft away and a mountain lion from 100. It's an isolated property that hadn't had people in years and winds were favorable.

[@graigsessions5447]

Seen a big one on the 50 yards from our boat at lake Brady. He was hanging by his horns in the limbs of a old growth mesquite tree. Looked like he jumped up after some mistletoe. His back feet was two foot off the ground. I went back the next year to get his head but it was gone. Just a few bones laying around

[@timothyleelafever6172]

You need to talk to the locals they know where to hunt where the water is and the sheep come in every night we see them on the ridge tops but they are real smart and will vacate an area for days if they are spooked. ..... Tim in Terlingua

[@TexanUSMC8089]

They only show up when you're not hunting. LOL

[@rehsa2194]

Exactly, I've been over in the national park and walk right up on them more than once.

[@robertarguello1115]

Congratulations! On having found the sheep at last.

[@jhutto5544]

Never measure the success of a hunt by a bag limit.

[@jnew417]

Would love to hear Steve speak on his rifle, ammo and gear being used. All the way down to his boots that he prefers. Binos as well.

[@dakotaescher1]

I have a dutch oven but not a fork, lol. Great show.

[@Carreidas]

The amount of times Steve says "this right here, is goooood camp food". Close enough for a drinking game.

[@calebhurteau4230]

Man those sheep just never stop moving!

[@twerp_]

as a moroccan, i have seen aoudad in their normal habitat in the atlas and honestly it’s awesome seeing them effortlessly climb the rock faces

[@andrewlaverllc]

Awesome video! I know how you feel...walk walk walk stalk stalk stalk and OFF THEY GO, LOL. What type of backpack are you using in this video??? Thanks again!!! Keep it up, Love your channel!!

[@pamtnman1515]

This guy hunts. His show isn't about the kill, or the horrendous fist pump, it is about the whole experience. I like it

[@hunters1372]

Steve is confident man lol. I would never wonder around where I’m hunting for any big game and start blasting a shotgun at birds

[@JuanLopez-ej3vl]

GREAT VIDEO MAN ALL THE WAY FROM BROWNSVILLE TX