Rinella's Field NotesS01 E04May 27, 2025
Steve's Greatest Mule Deer Hunts
Steven Rinella breaks down his most memorable mule deer hunting moments from past season's of MeatEater. From tagging his biggest bucks to Thanksgiving meat bucks, Steve relives his peak MeatEater mule deer hunts and shares what made each trip so special. Presented by the US Border Patrol
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Venison Chislic: A South Dakota Delicacy
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We returned to camp eager to eat something that wasn’t another uninspiring ham sandwich. Though only Day Two of the hunt, the heavy gambrel next to the cabin meant venison on the menu. Hungry as we were tired, it was easy to decide on supper. South Dakotans know the right way to do it. As I peeled a...
Spencer NeuharthJan 15, 2019
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A Guide to Hunting Mule Deer
Aside from its big ears, the second thing most new mule deer hunters notice is the deer’s fleeing gate, known as “stotting.” Stotting has been described as bounding, hopping, even “pogoing.” At first it’s a funny sight, until you realize that this goofy looking jump puts a mountain of steep...
Steven RinellaNov 5, 2018
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