The MeatEater Podcast

Ep. 468: Bugling for Bulls and a Decoy Genius

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en">Steve Rinella</a> talks with <a href="https://www.davesmithdecoys.com/">Dave Smith</a>, <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/jason-phelps">Jason Phelps</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janis_putelis/?hl=en">Janis Putelis</a>, <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/seth-morris">Seth Morris</a>, <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/chester-floyd">Chester Floyd</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philtaylor25/?hl=en">Phil Taylor</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/corinnesschneider/?hl=en">Corinne Schneider</a>. Topics discussed: Pleasing poses; our punt gun resurfaces and how Steve almost lost his eyes; the MeatEater Auction House of Oddities is back; an owl pellet containing a banded bird leg bone; the<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/carl-lackey-bear-biologist"> GoFundMe for a NV state bear biologist who's been slapped with $150,000 in damages</a>; <a href="https://www.phelpsgamecalls.com/collections/phelps-elk/?lang=en_US">Jason Phelps</a> advises on three things to keep in mind this <a href="https://www.phelpsgamecalls.com/collections/phelps-elk/?lang=en_US">elk season</a>; when you start off making decoys with canvas bags; <a href="https://www.davesmithdecoys.com/decoys/waterfowl-decoys/">hunting collars</a>; Dave's accumulation of bands and 100+ neck collars; <a href="https://www.davesmithdecoys.com/decoys/waterfowl-decoys/">a grind of birds</a>; how Dave used to design Air Jordans midsoles; subtracting material vs. shaping material; <a href="https://www.davesmithdecoys.com/decoys/deer-decoys/">how you really don't want a buck getting injured on your decoy stake</a>; placement vs. presence; when toms mount <a href="https://www.davesmithdecoys.com/decoys/turkey-decoys/">jake decoys</a>; if folks behaved like turkeys; Hell's Basement; sitting there and watching the show; and more.  Connect with <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella">Steve</a> and <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/">MeatEater</a> Steve on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/stevenrinella?lang=en">Twitter</a> MeatEater on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meateater">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MeatEaterTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAaa0mleeU128Ad5iM1RFIg">Youtube</a> Shop <a href="https://store.themeateater.com/">MeatEater Merch</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella brings an in-depth and relevant look at all outdoor topics including hunting, fishing, nature, conservation, and wild foods. Filled with humor, irreverence, and things that will surprise the hell out of you, each episode welcomes a diverse group of guests who add their own expertise to the vast world of the outdoors. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.