MeatEater, Inc. is an outdoor lifestyle company founded by renowned writer and TV personality Steven Rinella. Host of the Netflix show MeatEater and The MeatEater Podcast, Rinella has gained wide popularity with hunters and non-hunters alike through his passion for outdoor adventure and wild foods, as well as his strong commitment to conservation. Founded with the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, MeatEater, Inc. brings together leading influencers in the outdoor space to create premium content experiences and unique apparel and equipment. MeatEater, Inc. is based in Bozeman, MT.

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Jim Heffelfinger

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Wildlife Management

• Conservation News
• Wildlife Management

Antlers in Medicine: Ancient Remedies, Cancer Research, and Regenerative Science

Jim HeffelfingerFeb 5, 2026

The field of archeology is full of examples of humans using antlers for sacred and ceremonial purposes. It is obvious that antlers have amazed hunters long before we started scoring them in inches and points. Some of the spiritual mystique of antlers comes from the fact that they are cast off and...

Jim HeffelfingerFeb 5, 2026

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Javelina

• Hunting
• Big Game
• Javelina

Javelina: The Nontypical Pig

Jim HeffelfingerJan 8, 2026

Javelina are one of the most underappreciated of all our big game species. Their unique history and physical features spark curiosity from hunters and other wildlife enthusiasts. What is not to like about a native pig-like critter that ekes out a living in dry, cactus-dominated Southwestern...

Jim HeffelfingerJan 8, 2026

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Antelope

• Hunting
• Big Game
• Antelope

Outrunning Extinction: The Fascinating Evolution of Pronghorn

Jim HeffelfingerAug 5, 2025

In 1569, Spanish explorers saw pronghorn and simply recorded them as “goats” in their journal because it was not entirely clear to them what this odd animal was. Its similarity to African antelope eventually resulted in the widespread name “Pronghorn Antelope.” However, further evaluation revealed...

Jim HeffelfingerAug 5, 2025

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Anthropology

• Conservation News
• Anthropology

Study: Neanderthals Displayed Trophy Antlers, Too

Jim HeffelfingerFeb 22, 2023

It’s not clear when the term “man cave” was first coined, but a recent discovery in Spain has pushed the first known example back at least 40,000 years. Turns out, it’s not a new desire to have a little place of your own to dream about past hunts and plan for the next one. Nor is it a new activity...

Jim HeffelfingerFeb 22, 2023

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