Spring Break: Florida Osceola Turkey | S4E09 | MeatEater

Steven Rinella and his friend and wild turkey specialist, Robert Abernathy, head to southern Florida to hunt Osceola gobblers.
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[@squirrelmarm7218]

Man that horse was REALLY excited to see that turkey decoy

[@danstevens2204]

Lucky it was only covered in slobber 😂

[@briancunningham3283]

I thought we were gonna see a horse eaten by a campfire there for a few mins

[@darrensnorthernlife1184]

😂

[@jasonurroz570]

@@danstevens2204 Oh damn! LOL

[@cheatham777]

I thought we were in Tijuana for the donkey show for a second

[@b.f.skinner4383]

Thanks for posting these full episodes up on KZbin guys

[@junglejustice1783]

No problem, man

[@gimlidespain9356]

"Wasn't a classic ... " What?! "Hey, y'all remember that turkey hunt when Steven forgot to chamber a round and almost missed his Osceola?" "Oh, yeah. Wasn't that the same hunt Robert bolted after a tom and pulled a butt muscle? Classic"

[@patrickgjorven7832]

Hunter: I got him in my sights. "Click" Turkey and Hunter: F#%^"!!

[@And-sn7nt]

Old man is so happy the turkey got real close to his decoy

[@habalq8111]

I know right

[@jodem974]

He made it himself. Is estatic to know his hard work paid off, especially helping another hunter bag a bird. Seems like a genuine and super nice man.

[@rolandkennedy80]

Obviously you haven't been turkey hunting

[@And-sn7nt]

@@rolandkennedy80 never have, hope to one day. Just like seeing how happy he gets when Steve tell him about the decoy.

[@rolandkennedy80]

@@And-sn7nt turkeys are so smart and they see in color. Plus are very in tuned with THEIR territory. So anything out of place they notice. It takes so much patience to hunt turkey, because you move they see you. Smallest noise that isn't normal to them and they're gone

[@omgitshim5395]

*Old guy shoots his turkey and sprints after it* Me: “Damn! Ok old man” Old man: “I pulled something” 🤣🤣🤣

[@glassontherocks]

The trigger.

[@travismiller1491]

Now imagine that being a house intruder

[@d4donkey445]

LOL! "Forgot to chamber a round!!!" Man , I love Steve!!

[@RBarnett421]

Heart skipped a beat when I heard that click

[@stevehill9673]

i did the exact same thing when I was 15 years old ( now 48) and hunting white tale ... still haven't lived it down ! thank you for sharing this

[@martinkennedy603]

When I heard that CLICK... I literally high pitch chuckled like Steve because that’s Murphy’s law for ya. He’s lucky that Tom was so in to that decoy not to have moved while chambering a shell.

[@timaanerud]

I love the joy in Robert when you’re telling him the story of your turkey. There’s joy in what we do and in sharing what we do. Joy in the hunt, joy in the harvest, joy in the friendships, and joy in the sharing of a meal!

[@jimholman5045]

I love how giddy Robert was to hear how well his home made decoy worked.

[@andrewcraft4021]

That dude has been hunting turkeys so long, his laugh even sounds like a turkey call....

[@matthewsunderland4795]

I thought the same thing!

[@billyin4c514]

The call he made with his voice sounded so spot on too.

[@Dr.Donkeedick]

He’s acting like thanos trying to collect all the stones lol

[@seanpatterson5948]

Shoots an Osceola: this puts a smile on his face.

[@nickg7827]

When the Turkey so good even horses wanna piece

[@eddiegarcia8422]

Sweet pc of tail lol

[@friedrice69]

When is MeatEater doing a Louisiana episode? All that good food and endless wildlife. Y’all gotta make it one day!!

[@landonboomsma2594]

Facts

[@macshatchetman13]

Isn't that what Hannah Barron's channel is for? 😉

[@jp05598]

I think they did one hunting flounder and crawfish trapping

[@daltonadger6489]

For real, it’s sportsman’s paradise

[@lionheart1727]

This guy is good at what he does...the narration is perfect

[@BadTitan1330]

I damn near spit my coffee laughing when the heard the CLICK!!! lol that was great.

[@patienthands]

Man, I just love watching Steve hunt turkeys! It's my favourite thing on this show.

[@yt_addib6772]

jeez would love to just have a cold beer with Steven and hear his stories, seems like such a down to earth genuine guy. Keep up the great vids MeatEater

[@trouttrek]

Thanks for being a “turkey geek” Steve. This video is the episode that convinced me that I too am a turkey geek and that a guy with an “average budget” could and should do a “grand slam” if he wanted to badly enough. Ultimately, this episode is responsible for inspiring me to do my own “slam.” Thanks also for being such a good representative to the public of what hunting and consumption of wild game are all about. Say “hey” to April Vokey the next time you fish with her and “keep fighting the good fight!”

[@jean-sebastienlatouche3678]

Late-adult-onset hunter here, I am learning so much from your videos and I appreciate everything you offer us. I particularly like that it is not always a perfect hunting day every time. I love to see that even a very experienced hunter like you makes little mistakes once in a while (like that unloaded chamber!) and they don't get removed on editing. That is real life and it is great.

[@theronspringman8037]

Old timer took off like he was 17 with out a care in the world. You can see it in his eyes he absolutely loves turkey hunting.

[@pmip247]

I loved that click sound when the turkey was dead center staring at Steve 😂😂 good quick movement to save the hunt!

[@craighoover1495]

Great perspective. Great action. Really liked inclusion of Ben Franklin's sentiment.

[@imbreske]

Thank you for coming to Fla, Steve. Hope you enjoyed it.

[@SonOfTheSouth]

My heart stopped for a second when you squeezed on that empty chamber. Good save.

[@figsoutside1981]

Awesome vid, congrats Steve on your Royal Slam. Robert seems like a really great guy to hunt with and also really enjoys turkeys.

[@jasonmaes6021]

That old man was quick on his feet for that second shot!

[@gregggraves395]

What a joy it would be to hunt for a living.

[@tjshort9124]

This is the best turkey dinner I have ever seen

[@erikanthes954]

He's a good once, as he ever was. Good hunt.

[@king_kiff3969]

"CLICK" My heart sant, but he didn't move! So good!

[@hemaccabe4292]

Loved it. Loved that you left in the forgetting to chamber a round. Makes you seem more human and helps me to learn how to handle setbacks.

[@underdogoutdoors]

Turkey hunting is awesome, I also usually hurt myself whenever I try to run! lol

[@Trapper50cal]

Cluck, Click, Boom :-) Spring Turkey is some of the funnest hunting there is. That rush of a Tom sounding off as he gets closer and more excited.

[@soisitimpossible]

Yum. Too funny, when you pulled to a resounding "click" it made me think of a deer hunt I had. Crawled about 600 yards on my guts spot and stalk. My freezer was empty and through the excitement I eased the trigger and nothing. Good thing it didn't spot me. That deer was good eats! Hunting is always more rewarding when the freezer needs filling! I'm a way better shot when I'm hungry. Now how does that work hahaha.

[@johnalexander5194]

Wish they were more genuine hunters like Steve and the old man.

[@zsu-23-4shilka2]

“Oh, hello; how’s yo-“ *_BANG_* (11:55)

[@thezacofalltrades7428]

I got to side with old Ben Franklin too. The American Turkey, in my opinion, would’ve made us a better national bird. Thanks for taking all of us along Steve!!!

[@jasonspeakman15061]

Congrats that's definitely on my list of things to do getting my slam finished up. I have a brest in the freezer and thats exactly what I'm going to do with it.

[@chrisst.joseph1873]

it is always so nice to see men being buddies simply because they enjoy and like the same thing.

[@arvmaheshwari1356]

I'm from Tampa Florida and we got some Osceola turkeys

[@djuanbenjamin9149]

Thought he was saying Robert Arrington 😂

[@MrPoopyHeadd]

That old man has a contagious laugh

[@uzziahchavez2334]

you’re such an inspiration thank you keep it up

[@vybzz6693]

He is

[@HabarudoD]

What a wholesome dude

[@TurdHerder]

“When you think you oughta do something, don’t” is the best advice ever for turkey hunting

[@thewwc6874]

Absolutely Skinner! Very kind during lockdown to put stuff out for free. Cheers 👍🏼🦌

[@garyhunter6030]

My first turkey was in east Texas. I have been hooked ever since 1989. Love those turkeys.

[@oowoo3273]

This is the hunt that really got me hooked on hunting. Spring Gobbler in Immokalee FL. The only thing that makes it better is when you call them in.

[@letzrockitrite8469]

MeatEater.... your channel rocks... great videography, scenery and guests, not to mention the cooking ! Your work's appreciated here.

[@EpicEvilMonster12]

When the gun clicks I legit said out loud very loudly in fact "Oh My God Steve!" I'm glad you got em.

[@w4ame]

Steve “he will just be one day fatter when we get him!” I’m going to use that line.

[@1.forestrunner]

Glad we had you down in our beautiful state and it all worked out with a tasty meal at the end! This is what hunting is all about.

[@libertyoutdooradventures208]

Steven Rinella is an American treasure

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

6 weeks until turkey season here in Florida baby 💪💪🤘🤘🤔🇺🇲♥️

[@fullsquish]

I’ve never Turkey hunted, but the MeatEater videos and podcasts make me wanna.

[@perupogusamson2459]

Thanks for sharing your video watching from India🇮🇳

[@mikebaudino3048]

Born and raised Floridian it's some tough hunting down here.

[@danhalldanhall7103]

The hunting show I've ever seen because of Steve , respectful informed a truly good guy

[@axiom4694]

13:56 I legit thought the older gentleman was doing a turkey call. Just laughing lol

[@jamesinnis3662]

I love how the property belongs to Robert Arrington (DMFD/Deer Meat For Dinner)!

[@aperry2810]

That looks like Robert Arrington from deer meat for dinner place!

[@chrisz.9974]

Much of Florida looks the same lol.

[@coreyhobbs4144]

I thought the same thing. Same general area north of Lake O as well.

[@nickjackson666]

Glad you got to come down to my neck of the woods and bag your first Osceola! My season starts in a month. Bagged my first Osceola last year. It gave me the itch, cant wait to start chasing more

[@diarmok1549]

When i watch huntng or stuff if the like id get this feeling and i wouldnt now how to explain it but now i now its humbleness (if thats a word) like ive always like the idea of a humble life of a hunter you know, any way great vid keep them coming.

[@Nick_The_Trick]

Why does he not have his Meatcrafter every time he’s cooking? It’s awesome

[@Hanslongand]

Wow that almost looks like Robert Arringtons cabin

[@Crooks103]

That's what I thought. I was expecting him to jump in there with the cooking

[@jazminesanchez7449]

That’s so crazy.. when he was BBQing that bird, I said the same thing to myself. Then I started to type the same thing and saw your comment.

[@shaneedwards367]

I am pumped to go on my first Turkey hunt this spring. I am glad this aired today. Being it is -2 today here in Mn.

[@guydelusignan4272]

8:18 I thought he was going in with the knife for a second 😁

[@tfred2129]

I booked my first ever guided hunt, next march I'll be hoping to connect with an ol black wing. It would be awesome to complete my slam. Then we can focus more on getting my sons started

[@andresvargas2768]

That old man seems very genuine...

[@afternoon_technical1417]

Favorite show on KZbin

[@kellymancardoutdoors417]

Nice shot, "CLICK". That is my stepson's hunting nickname, exact same reason. My son's hunting nickname is cramp. My dad, son and I were hunting together in a stand in a south Georgia swamp. Deer walked out, and my dad said deer. My son, ~14 at the time, reached for the rifle and caught a cram in his thigh. He is cramping and my dad and I are dying laughing.

[@jayowens9434]

That’s why I love your show brother! Catch and cook!

[@Goofygooberston]

Man watching this show makes me wish we had opportunities like this in my country. You can only really hunt small game (specifically only hare, duck, pigeon, pheasant) here and under very very strict circumstances, not to mention all the paperwork and monetary cost attached to it.

[@mMillz]

Very minor flinch on a misfire is impressive. Always practice with dummy rounds to prevent any flinch to mimic misfires so you don’t freeze up.

[@Hanslongand]

This guy creates THE EVER BEST watch content ever.

[@vincentsquicciarini9939]

Glad to see Steve hunted this part of Florida . Really wish he would of did a hunt public land in Florida on a stalk hunt. Love the show

[@elisabethserrano8264]

I loved The Way you Face light up after you had your Osceola cool high five

[@bambus_ross]

Pops got some pep in his step holy 🤣

[@hartheffe]

14:00 my man sounded like a Turkey

[@earlshaner4441]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures

[@Bigfitz2]

The horses were like to big kids with the decoy 😂

[@alexskowronski8497]

This ranch cabin looks soooo similar to the Deer Meat for Dinner ranch cabin. Could it be the same ranch??

[@c.n.goutdoors8387]

I was thinking the same thing. DMFD is awesome.

[@ajrob2888]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@Carolinareaper31]

It is

[@rckjeep]

I agree it looks just like DMFD's cabin

[@TheOlRazzleDazzler]

Looks like Adam’s ranch to me.

[@maximumlvl5001]

This is one of the best episodes ever

[@hessnathan]

Love your videos! You have simple errors that common people might have and you don't edit it out!

[@bullgravy6906]

Seeing Steven flinch on the empty chamber makes me feel so much better about my shooting. Even the masters catch a flinch sometimes so a rookie like me won’t feel so bad

[@marcelp7059]

As Floridian the Osceola is the first of the grand slam of shot haha

[@ryntimothy21]

Keep em coming! Love the show and can't find the first 6 seasons cause they're definitely not on Netflix.

[@SecretSocietyPro]

Well they're all on KZbin now 😀

[@andreasroland5687]

old man so deep into his turkey mania that he even laughs in turkey 🤣🤣

[@3OFAKINDHACEESA]

BRO EVERYONE SCREWS UP EXCELLENT RECOVERY 👌 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@bleewicket]

A Turkey geek! Love it

[@usmcmma]

Is there a public land slam? Getting an Osceola on public land in Florida has to be one of the hardest birds to find! Once again, I didn't draw and will be chasing birds in Big Cypress competing against those Panthers.

[@emajose693]

This mans is brilliant

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

Love turkey hunting. Another excellent episode.

[@brentfrank7012]

Congratulations 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃. Royal

[@calebhark6653]

This spring I’m going to be hunting my first big game animal/turkey

[@aaronf4201]

Damn you guys are making subs fast now. It’s about time, you deserve millions!

[@treytynblack2380]

I absolutely love watching this show. Thank you for what you do Steve, and thank you Joe Rogan for introducing this role model of a man, class act!

[@1loadermanjack]

Look like the Babcock ranch, I've hunted there many times. Love hearing turkeys gobble in the morning. 👍😎

[@danagreene10]

I recognize that cabin from Deer Meat For Dinner