Hunting: The Visceral Connection to Life and Nature
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "A Sand County Almanac" by Aldo Leopold - Steve Rinella mentions this as the most influential conservation environmental text, written for outdoorsmen, introducing the idea of the hunter-conservationist.
- "Arctic Dreams" by Barry Lopez - Steve Rinella states this book had a huge impact on him, noting that Barry Lopez is uneasy with hunting.
- "Trap Lines North" - This was Steve Rinella's seminal childhood book about hunting and trapping that he frequently re-read from the library.
- "Meat Eater" by Steven Rinella - The host refers to this book as Steve Rinella's manifesto, describing the visceral and romantic aspects of hunting.
Videos & Documentaries
- "Meat Eater" (Netflix Show) - A show hosted by Steven Rinella that shares his passion for eating what he catches.
People Mentioned
- Daniel Boone - Referenced as a market hunter, trapping and hunting for a living, rather than solely an explorer or pioneer.
- John Muir - Mentioned as a proponent of the "preservation mindset" looking at landscapes as something to be admired but not touched by humans.
- Theodore Roosevelt - Referenced alongside John Muir and Aldo Leopold in the context of conservation viewpoints.
- Aldo Leopold - Described as introducing the "conservation viewpoint" where man engages with the natural world in a way that strengthens natural systems, and the idea of the hunter-conservationist.
- Barry Lopez (Zen Buddhist) - Author mentioned for his uneasiness with hunting.
Organizations & Institutions
- MeatEater Headquarters - The location in Bozeman, Montana where the podcast host meets Steve Rinella, which includes a kitchen, meat freezer, and podcast studio.
Websites & Online Resources
- MeatEater Podcast - A podcast hosted by Steven Rinella that shares his passion for eating what he catches.