Straight Flush: Montana Mountain Grouse | S3E01 | MeatEater

[@Fullyautomaticmechanic]

Ronnie is like an old friend I’ve never met. Very cool guy and relatable in many ways.

[@orionpetrie1063]

was just about to write a comment like this and yours was the first i laid eyes on. thanks for takin care of it for me

[@telegoose9905]

👍🏼💯

[@Adamleighjones]

Does he look like Joe rogan with hair to you??

[@osirishaywood3136]

@@Adamleighjones for sure bro your eyes are still working bucko 👌🏽😂👍🏽

[@bobbyboucher1936]

Those heavy farts tho...

[@joshualarsen2285]

"I'm so excited, I shit myself." -How I feel every time a new episode is posted.

[@NyteFryte]

Haha me too

[@yo2stix]

I love the fact that he goes hunting with the guy that gave him a job through college in construction. You got a love the relationship between those two guys. Being a guy in construction I can relate to all of this.

[@scott729]

Being a guy who went to college, earned his way through by working and scholarship, currently in construction hiring college kids myself ... I can relate to it as well : )

[@BossMan_Jerm]

A morning cigar with his coffee… a man of culture.

[@bhalfo]

"Cleans up nice!" A true dog person.

[@muddywaterfishing]

He hosts "The Hunting Dog" podcast, if you're into podcasts

[@bravobear1844]

@@muddywaterfishing yo thanks so much 🙏🙏

[@663drewm]

As an avid upland and dog guy, this was without a doubt my most favorite episode you have ever put out. I'd give a weeks pay to hunt with Ronnie. I am putting this on my bucket list of bird hunts.

[@alexpletsch3942]

Agreed. As a Minnesotan roughed grouse hunter, blue grouse out west is on the bucket list!

[@davidrobillard4080]

If you want a location in Colorado to get on them, let me know. We took several with bow and arrow while on a September elk hunt. Great eating bird, not difficult to take.

[@davidelle6130]

Do you have a gps dog collar? I'm looking for some recommendations!

[@TheUSNcorps21]

My daughter's love the Virginia dove episode with Ronnie. Taking them dove hunting this weekend

[@300_WM]

On this episode: Steve tries to kill a flatlander

[@teegynjohnson4718]

DesertDwellers essentially...yes

[@MrAcuta73]

LOL, well played.

[@adrianvelez4147]

Is this what the mountain dwellers call us? 😂

[@300_WM]

​@@adrianvelez4147 Yes. Other synonyms include: little-lungers, jelly-leggers, & achy-anklers.

[@blueridgeboy6791]

I use to get called that when I moved to Montana, funny thing is, it really wasn't any diffrent from hiking in the blueridge to me, just rockier and higher altitude, at times. But ironically I met alot of montanaens that couldn't keep up with me.

[@ryanlong4021]

Also, Ron with an old 7.3 makes me feel better about owning one. They have a soft spot in my heart, and him having one makes it a little cooler. Lol

[@rustbucket9318]

Yessir. I’ve got a 97 that I’ll never part with. Good ol horse.

[@jsvallee567]

grouse hunt is by far my favorite hunt mainly because of my dad that bring me with him since im 5 years old .. im 33 and he just got 70 now and we still go together each season

[@Ruffnek310]

Ronnie needs to be on every episode! He's a character lol love his style and attitude.

[@DiscItfortheBiscit]

Dude omfg I love that Steve is always making Ron walk and hike more than he wants to.

[@shaneburns4349]

Love this one. That said, love them all. Reminds me of going out trapping rabbits on my horse and cart at Narromine as a kid. Back when you could carry a rifle in Australia.

[@sasquatchtree15]

Ronnie, neat double with a fine looking SxS. Love the truck also.

[@gerneticut]

I want an episode on ronnie's sxs lol

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

Hell yeah, I want a 16 gauge side by side still. Been on the look out for something for years.

[@lunkydog]

Ronnie is awesome. This is one of my all time favorite episodes thru the whole series.

[@TheOmegaozzy]

9:53 “I’m so excited I shat myself” I am DYING from laughter.

[@HerbertHopkins799]

11:27 Hahaha

[@greatbasinduckboats3177]

Awesome! One of my favorite birds to hunt, and thankfully hugely underrepresented in the hunting media. Not many folks are willing to put in the work it sometimes takes to get into them.

[@rediron44]

Steve hiking this 55 year old guy to death and laughing about it...LOL. this old guy has actually worked his ass off his entire life, 5-6 days a week. Ruined his knees and hips. And Steve is younger and healthy. And he walks him up there on the mountain..LOL. Thanks Buddy...

[@tannercampbell8027]

For some reason my favorite part is, “and the grouse is the right texture for it… there’s a cow moose standin there!”

[@keithphillips8055]

I loved this episode. It reminds me of my first pheasant hunt with my dad in SW Kansas. What a big deal it was to finally get to go with Dad. Some of the best memories of my life.

[@uptonsavoie]

Those Bracco Italiano dogs are gorgeous.

[@martinkennedy603]

“Let’s go get a beer” seems well deserved.

[@nickm8940]

It's a good thing this came out today and not tomorrow. I'm getting hitched and me taking 20 minutes out of the honeymoon to watch this wouldn't play well.

[@arthritisankle]

Dude, you ought to be able to squeeze 20 minutes of time to yourself even on a honeymoon. If you can’t get 20 minutes to yourself, how will you ever get to hunt? Set the standard early that you need time to yourself.

[@nickm8940]

@@arthritisankle I was making a little joke. I found one who likes to keep a full freezer and enjoys back packing more than I do 😉

[@turtlehuman4664]

@@nickm8940 lol

[@randysparks1271]

@@nickm8940 you. . .dang you're lucky

[@rabbitphobia]

@@nickm8940 Wow, hang on to her she's a keeper. Side Note - Marriage can be difficult at times, good luck.

[@EdgarCastilloJr]

gotta love enjoying the hunt with the dogs along for the ride just happy to retrieve the kill !

[@jimmiemeeks9795]

That's a buddy and long time friend right there . Appreciate y'all for sharing

[@peterweikel7123]

Nothing like a couple days in the woods with a good friend

[@ryanlong4021]

That double was seriously impressive. Also. Ron earned those. Lol

[@cameronmcleod7740]

When the two grouse flew into each other and then bounced off and flew in two separate directions. Heck of a shot for sure.

[@taylormorris_]

This guy's content is so good, he could make a hunting show, have an episode about hunting grouse, and I would watch it!

[@chocolingo7423]

His ability to narrate his own material is simply amazing while staying true to its content and keeping his viewers glued 👍🏽

[@calebhark6653]

@@chocolingo7423 you do know Never mind

[@lobo0354]

He has a show called meat eater. It’s a great show. I love it. You should look it up. He has his show on this KZbin channel. Look through his videos and watch them all. He’s added fishing series’ called “das boat” and “fur hat ice tour.” Also check out his “Back 40” series. They are all great. His narrating is definitely awesome and I love his perspective on hunting because it gave me a tangible explanation for how I feel about hunting. He was able to get me to explain and understand how I felt about hunting and feeding ones body and soul.

[@invadernik]

they need more grouse/pheasant episodes in my opinion. but thats just cuz i just got into hunting and thats what im going for atm lol.

[@mightyORFEN]

Ill have you know....... So would I!

[@ferdinandkumle8669]

i love the Bracco Italiano, have one too, straight from Genova, italy: best dogs ever. hard working, loyal but also amazing natural instincts (either as a hound or a pointer) trained mine on blood - very kid friendly

[@plumbussmith]

Just started harvesting grouse during my hunts this year. Can't believe I've been missing out all these years. They are delicious.

[@brianwarner965]

Eating Grouse Fettuccine out of a Dog Bowl. Added to my Bucket List.

[@INoahGuy92]

Get the man some trekking poles!

[@BOBofGH]

You can't on a grouse hunt.

[@hunt_trap_fish]

Typical flatlander: whoof that was a long walk. Let's get a beer. I'm from WI, that would have been my reaction too, Ronny.

[@deannaseguin4342]

Can't imagine a better way to spend a day...beautiful scenery, good friend, dogs and birds!

[@vancockerham3698]

Good to see Ron's a travelling man. You keep good company Steve. Love the show.

[@corygetz8484]

Steve makes me want to hunt again.. Its been a few years.

[@lifeofbryan121]

Ronnie’s brave to let one fly out in the bush.😂

[@mohunter68]

I love how Steve always cooks the wild game at the end of the video. This guy can really cook! I killed a rough grouse one time and pan fried it, it was the toughest thing I've ever tried to eat and I've never had the desire to kill another one. LOL

[@Ni-cagando1971]

Omg i can't believe an Italian braco love it . I'm 52 and I grew up hunting with my dad who had a braco before I was even born . She was the best bird hunting dog that existed in Chile in the early 70s . My dad later got a Brittany spaniel here in the US. Well, let's just say not even close she even retrieved ducks !

[@logiclife0442]

Ronnie eating in his dog plate is a bad ass move man 😂best....hardcore hunters ... Can adopt to any situation... Cool 👍

[@johnturner2555]

This was a good one, Ronnie is a keeper.

[@erniewhite1365]

My wife and I love your show. I would never watch anybody else upland bird hunt but your commentary and the way you dive into every hunt like it might be your last no matter what the game is just awesome. Love it man have watched every episode of last 2 seasons very excited to see season 3!!!!!

[@puprilla]

I could watch Steve hunt every day for the rest of my life

[@gregggibson3109]

Twenty one point two zero minutes of enjoyment. Thanks for taking me along and letting me enjoy a meal as well. Thanks to Ron and your team for producing these videos. Gregg from Graham, TX.

[@meghan7547]

WOW, how much fun was that, awesome country, great friends, dogs, double barrels, birds and food and drinks.

[@weez1736]

The farting! 😂 If you can’t let er rip in the woods and laugh about it, are you even a hunter? Love this show!

[@thewoodsytype7243]

Awesome video !! Cant believe he got that double. Hell of a shot.

[@briancunningham3283]

The fellowship, memories and good times hunting brings to us hunters. In a time like today I wish everyone could get a taste of it. Might just change the world

[@TM-zf6qy]

More hunters should have this attitude, look to include not exclude and maybe the world would understand why hunters hunt for their food. God bless brother.

[@rhelferstay]

I will bring the ring to Mordor! Oh sorry, wrong fellowship.

[@rhelferstay]

@Matias D.C Awe, looks like someone is a Vegan lol.

[@briancunningham3283]

@@rhelferstay impossible food running through those veins

[@outdoorswithjt6652]

Ain't nothing like a good dog.

[@bawlzack4588]

Thanks to Steve I went on my first scouting trip on VA National forest land 3 days ago and I'm going back for a 3 day archery whitetail hunt and taking my .22 roger for small game after christmas. It's awesome being up in the mountains of N.America

[@fishnhunt3488]

Little tip.....use sub sonic rounds in your .22lr so you don't blow out the whitetail. Good luck!!

[@eddiebarrera469]

With buddies like that,who needs family.🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@snaves4]

Love to see the bracco getting some attention. Awesome dogs wouldnt trade mine for all the money in the world

[@mightyORFEN]

Im just happy those puppers are happy.

[@Jcsundeen90]

Being from MN I completely understand how Ronny feels. We go elk hunting in CO every year and the elevation is an absolute killer.

[@peredavi]

I love hunting dusky grouse with my German shorthairs here in Wyoming. I look for young forest and lots of open edges. Better in Sept. They start moving up into high mature forest later in October. I put bells on my dogs because bears in good bird habitat. Nice looking Braccos

[@BeerMe831]

Ronny seems like a really fun guy. Plus I love the old school green Gatorade bottle he's got, reminds me of playing HS Football.

[@sheldonspiller2369]

This guy looks like Joe Rogans dad

[@urmom69610]

I was thinking he looked like Joe rogan aswell lol

[@davidcarrillo9596]

Was thinking the same thing the whole ep

[@marcbaxter5996]

You beat me to it

[@domenicm3083]

First thing I thought first comment I read

[@peonerw]

thinking same thing

[@fishnhunt3488]

Dusky grouse.....the archery elk hunters consolation prize! I believe took 7 this past year with my bow.

[@pantera55j]

Full episodes of meateater on youtube is the only thing keeping 2020 bearable. Thanks guys!

[@vikingjack9994]

i love Ronny`s attitude at the end of first trip out. "well if you look at it this way" and smiles and shit. Watching your videos makes me wanna start hiking again, not as pro with a rifle or bow but Nature is a wonderful thing.

[@fishnhunt3488]

Duskeys like an escape route. They are very often on the edge of a hill side or cliff they can use to elude predators. You'll also find them near water sources.

[@owenmillette64]

Hears fart...thinks it was just them walking then Ronnie said I’m so excited I shit myself 😂 I feel him on that

[@ClayTallStories]

Your camera man does an excellent job in this one mate.

[@bulls3598]

What a dream. I would love to have an adventure like that. Thanks for sharing.

[@mikemacd5486]

Absolutely love this show. I am a Yooper and hunting grouse over my black lab and silver Weimaraner is my #1 favorite thing to do.

[@CanadianWaterfowler]

That guy is a great shot! Two birds take off in opposite directions (@ 09:35) , and he shoots both!

[@josh_da_boss_hello4571]

You can tell they’re good friends. You don’t just take anyone on a random harebrained hunt.

[@craigschindler4236]

watching Meat Eater makes my soul happy

[@plumbussmith]

Seen 2 grouse in the last 20 min. I love living in British Columbia.

[@fontainejr22]

Easily one of my favorite episodes!

[@matthewdoyle4418]

You get to experience some of the most beautiful places my hats off to you sir

[@TastyChevelle]

No way! I thought you guys were done after season 2! Thanks so much for the great content!

[@anthonydavid8824]

have you watched the seasons on netflix? they have 5-9 on there i believe

[@TastyChevelle]

@@anthonydavid8824 I have, which is why I'm so excited for season 1-3 content because it isn't there.

[@arthritisankle]

@@anthonydavid8824 it’s only 7-9, I believe.

[@anthonydavid8824]

@@arthritisankle really? I might have been confusing this show with another lol.

[@DaraghMc1998]

@@anthonydavid8824 no you’re right it was 5-9 but they removed 5 & 6 recently

[@mikejones-qj7dm]

that is the best thumbnail I have ever seen. that dog has the best face ever lol.

[@damianspehar]

We need more of Ronnie, what a legend 👏

[@foxtrotbravo1744]

Kudos to the friend. It looks like his hip and knee are toast, but he powers through. Too bad the young guy won't appreciate this until he's in the same boat one day -- the circle of life

[@juliocazares5190]

I been watching your for a week or so.is so many things that I want to say your a great hunter and a great cook and very poetic and most of all you from Michigan. I'm from chihuahua mexico but I been a Michigan resident for almost 50 years I learn so much from you thanks

[@morrisdomke8920]

Michigan Home Boys,,,, Way to Score 2 of North Americas GROUSE Spices in 1 Hunt... I'm Able to Lay Claim to 3 Verities so Far But Was not Able to Score a Blue in a past Hunt in Colorado .... Great to see Dog in the Bush and Great Shots to fill the Bags..I m getting still Hunt Ruffs for 21 more Days here in Northern Michigan,,,, That's a Huge Thanks to View this Hunt.... Great looking Eat if it come out of the Dogs Tin👍👍👍😉

[@SinisterCity]

_“Who’s a good booyyy?!”_

[@shaynedonnelly374]

Ronnie is my favorite guy that hunts with Steve and that's saying alot because I'm a huge Joe Rogan fan

[@michaelo6124]

That is such a perfect episode! Thank you!

[@patlake2000]

I have braccos and have never had such wonderful dogs.

[@jimmiemeeks9795]

Couldn't be a greater story appreciate y'all

[@MrDwwalters]

More Ronny, he is hilarious.

[@CascadiaDog]

Great video, guys! Hunting blues is a fun slog. There is always slope to contend with, but it takes you to some pretty fine places. Hunting with dogs just makes it that much more enjoyable. They can be elusive, or they can explode from your feet in a rush of unexpected noise. They are a wee bit stupid, as you saw, thinking you can't see them. Ronny is right - they have stinky guts, but once cleaned out the meat is tasty. Looks like you had a great two days. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@num_sax2052]

I am the same way when it come to hunting. It’s all about being outside in a place you enjoy and harvesting something is always a bonus and when I have dogs that’s the one thing I will want to push more to harvest

[@joshbowen5387]

Steve you are an awesome individual. I plan on going after my first white tail ever this coming season because of your inspiration. Keep it up!

[@joshpotter3172]

Dusty grouse in hands down the best bird I’ve ever ate. We got some in northern Colorado and they were amazing

[@FluffyBuzzard2TheMax]

Got any spots you're willing to part with? Haha

[@joshpotter3172]

@@FluffyBuzzard2TheMax actually yes, the elk hunting was shit so I’ll probably never be back there. Mount zirkle wilderness unit 161, we saw them all over the place on state line road, and any little offshoot of it once your up in the mountains. Dinner park road had some pretty good camp sites but It caught on fire a few years back so not sure what it looks like now. And we were in there the second week of September, not sure how it is the rest of the year, but they were in there thick during my trip there.

[@FluffyBuzzard2TheMax]

@@joshpotter3172 Thanks man, I'll have to check it out this fall!

[@skipsamples2647]

It is great you can share this adventure with someone who has meaning in your past.

[@stanleyshelby7460]

Loved it...glad it tasted 180° from the entrails' smell. Thanks to the crew.

[@pabl6489]

MeatEater needs to team up with Gordon Ramsay for a backcountry gourmet wildgame meal

[@shaynedonnelly374]

That's actually an amazing idea

[@reekayeat770]

This comment is underrated af

[@ryanshrout2114]

He's got some episodes not sure what show but it's on KZbin where he kills and Cooks

[@emajose693]

The vegans love Steven Rinella 😂

[@somebb]

Ramsay is too stuck up for this.

[@danknasty5964]

Great episode, awesome seeing steve and ronnies lifelong bond here.

[@aliqazilbash5231]

blue grouse, ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, sharp tail grouse, ptarmigans, pheasants, and quails... love them all 😐

[@bradklein3519]

I really enjoy that guy whenever he's on your show

[@loudmouf9246]

Love it. Every episode is something different.

[@beercheersrccrawlers]

I had a Blue Mtn Grouse living in my side yard last winter. It was over 8 lbs...should have harvested. So big!

[@woodsmn8047]

We used to call them Pine Hens and I had my pistol in a shoulder holster especially for them when hunting deer in south east Idaho....best camp meat fried chicken I ever ate

[@moneyandtimefreedom3352]

Same, we would shoot the lowest one in the tree and work our way up shooting them in the head. If you start at the bottom and work up most of the time they will not spook from the gun shot.

[@woodsmn8047]

that's why lots of folks call em fool hens..gotta love em

[@ronwilson3414]

That a hunt you both will remember!!! Nothing like it

[@HundedeskriegesWV]

I want to see the Himalayan Snow Cock hunt now. One of the most masochistic hunts I have ever done. Only a couple mountain ranges in Nevada where they exist in North America as far as I know.

[@Nerffy]

Ronnie is easily one of my most relatable people that have been on the show besides you steven. what a great guy and a great epidode

[@jamesschaffhausen4466]

Grouse hunting in Minnesota. My favorite bird 😎☝️🎯

[@TheM1cK3y]

This is QUALITY content. So well produced and a great watch.