The MeatEater Podcast

Ep. 661: So You Want To Be A Mountain Man

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork">Steven Rinella</a> talks with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/randall__williams/">Randall Williams</a>. Topics discussed: Order <a href="https://store.themeateater.com/products/meateaters-american-history-the-mountain-men.html?lang=en_US&amp;srsltid=AfmBOooAidJ1t_0_zMZ0olv41F1HYPm1XMcSSPbEuQ_wiIbsWLI1tKIH">MeatEater's American History: The Mountain Men (1806-1840)</a>; Colter and astounding feats; the importance of canoes; politics and power struggles;t aking a meticulous journal; between the British in the north and no more beavers in the south; how you become a mountain man; market hunters today as a bad deal for wildlife; the greasiest, most louse-ridden group; and more.  Connect with <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella">Steve</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork">The MeatEater Podcast Network</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/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork">Youtube</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.