S5-E10: Ribeye of the Sky: Sandhill Cranes in West Texas

Steve and bird hunting aficionado Ronny Boehme join up with wildlife biologist Ed Arnett in Lubbock, Texas to hunt Sandhill cranes. The Sandhill crane offers a unique wingshooting opportunity and also carries the nickname "rib eye of the sky" because of its supposed similarities to a handsome cut of beef. It's fast action and plenty of laughs as Steve, Ronny, and Ed explore the culinary delights of these birds with a Texas style "Crane Cookout."

Cutting The Distance

Ep. 64: How to Have Whitetail Success in the West

Remi Warren

There is an endless amount of information out there on how to hunt whitetails. Problem is, most of that knowledge is based in the the East and Midwest. What about all of us out West? Well, if you want to find big bucks in the timbered ridges out here, this is the podcast you need. Connect with Remi and MeatEaterRemi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeShop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad...

Turkey

MeatEater Hunts: The Texas Turkey

MeatEater Staff

The shrub country of Texas in the spring is a magical place for turkeys. During Steve’s hunt there, he catches a rare glimpse into the mind of a fired up gobbler.

Wildlife Management

Video: Texas Biologists Spot “One-In-a-Million” Deer

Maggie Hudlow

You might have to scroll down on the video to get it to play from a mobile device. While Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) biologists were conducting wildlife surveys in the Trans-Pecos area when they spotted something extremely out of the ordinary—a melanistic mule deer. According to the TPWD Trans-Pecos Wildlife District Facebook, it’s difficult for biologists to quantify the number of mule deer with this condition. It’s estimated to be around...