Gila Monster: New Mexico Bull Elk | S4E15 | MeatEater 

His episodes with Rogan and Callen where they didn't see success were my favorite. Not because they were skunked but because they were honest and examined all aspects of it. They still appreciated the experience, they still learned, they still enjoyed each others company, they maintained excitement for hunting. Meanwhile Steve acknowledged the pressure of "guiding", the guilt of disappointing hunters, and the ego of choosing locations from his desire rather than maybe the best place to teach beginners. Lots of humility, honesty and open minds to learn and be better. I love watching them bag a kill and get excited, but it was refreshing to show the less fun side and not sugar coat it or throw a tantrum. Very good example for young people or new hunters and how to be men in general. Failure is ESSENTIAL if you learn from it, and I felt they all took as much from that experience as possible...except meat. LoL.

In a lot of their videos they talk about "I dont want a kill too fast. I need a few days to earn it and appreciate it." I agree with that attitude and I think posting videos of the struggle helps us all live vicariously. If all they did was edit together successful kills then we'd just be watching a highlight reel and I wouldnt feel engaged at all. I could search highlight reels of "best xyz kills" if I just wanted that. This channel really shares the experience and the mentality and I feel really connected because of their honesty. I grew up in the wilderness and despite many hours in the outdoors I never became a hunter. Steve has done more to make me appreciate, respect and become interested in hunting than 25 years living in the mountains did. That's because I've learned to respect the process of being outdoors and struggling to find animals instead of the kill. Everyone I knew growing up talked about the kill and that never did anything for me. I'm very interested in hunting now that I appreciate the whole process and I might be a late life convert.

Same

True story ! Same with me

He sure is he got me traveling during COVID-19 lockdown by seeing his shows beautiful thing bless him and all u guys feeling the way I feel god bless us all ✨🙏🏽✨🇺🇸

I bet you we know Steven Rinella because of Joe Rogan 🤣

Raising my mug of 🍺 cheers to Mr Rinella.

I also greatly enjoyed that offhand comment he made.

That's classic.

@@ryankline2842 .. ... but we’re not cavemen. We have a phone and house and car. We don’t need cavemen. Saturated fat is animals, heart attack and cancer and diabetes and strokes and high blood pressure... 😵🦠🥓🥩🍖🍣🥩🍳🧀...... 51% death rate !!! That is extremely high !! Vegans have 4% cancer and that’s it. Scientific fact. RU-vid Dr Greger. Actual pictures of blockages eating animals.

@@VeganV5912 I'll be dedicating this year's elk tag to vegans everywhere. Wish me luck! END FACTORY FARMING!

@@alecchapin9071 .. Poor innocent animals. They did nothing wrong. They are innocent. Purely innocent. Over a burger et cetera. Five minute burger.... you can have vegan burgers and vegan chicken and vegan pizza and vegan tacos and vegan burritos and vegan curry....... and it’s good for you. Think about the victims. Not yourself..... It’s easy being a vegan. Don’t hurt animals. Simple. ✅👍 You can have vegan pizza and vegan curry and vegan burritos and vegan tacos and vegan ice cream............ delicious vegan food on RU-vid.

Sunrises, like the milky way, are an experience we as a species mostly ignore and forget about, yet we benefit from both biologically and spiritually.

Damn I’m jealous, I really gotta get out there. I’m sure it was an an awesome experience. How old were you at the time?

Words to live by

I can't tell you how many seasons have ended on opening day for me. No regrets here, I enjoyed the rest of the season keeping my dad company and my friends when they came along. I miss those days

@@ogoe_joeoutdoors1088 you and me both, brother.

I learned that lesson the hard way during whitetail last year. I’m still kicking myself months later.

@@bridgefour5061 the stories I could tell but won't. That is why it is called huntin'

And props to the editor too!

Probably Janis the Latvian eagle putelis🤘🤘

Thank you for your service 🌼

Thank you for your service!....US ARMY 1969-75

His narration is calming, I feel you.

@@jayrobertson232 NAM .... im not from the US but thanks for doing what you had to i wish the goverment would acually care for you Vets

Applied for a gun license?? Sounds like you don't have the freedom to exercise your rights where you live I would be moving out of there asap

@@Dixiecraftsman its called europe my friend and most of us should be greatfull we are still even allowed to get guns

You can definitely smell them

Was thinking the same thing

Yes but he had to hunt one thing it would be elk probably because of the challenge hunting mule deer is like hunting squirrels compared to elk

He said on the bear and turkey video turkey was his favorite to hunt lol.

I was just going to say that but I saw your comment!

His favorite thing to hunt? Whatever he is currently hunting for...lol

Side note this comment was pryor to watching lol there's definitely something bout elk that's so amazing. Even after all that you can still smile when you get home.

Production in general was top notch on this episode. The music was so relaxing and beautiful New Mexico did its part as well. Hope this continues in Season 5.

@@Roman-tj4bl these are old episodes. They’re on season 9 now

But it's a good death

*doesnt take shot to get most out of it*

Hunting kicks your butt if your doing it the right way 💪🏽🇺🇸

Knackers you physically but definitely clears your head.

Amen Johnathan. Blessings

No joke

Amen brother

Yeah I’d rather miss than shoot em in the asshole. Gives the meat a funky taste

@@SnailHatanyucky!! Lol

He's a good role model, hell I'm almost thirty and I still look up to him.

yea he seems to acually have respect for the animals unlike most us hunters ive seen on youtube

No hard Hunt is a failure some just end with added bonuses. 👊👍😎

Same lol 😂

Hell yeah

As an undergrad I skipped class ALOT to hunt and fish because of this guy years ago. Now as a professional and graduate student, I still out hunting and fishing as my top priority.

Dont let school get in the way of your education

@@danielbyars6 that’s the best thing I have ever heard

That’s what I’m saying. When I can’t draw a tag In over 10 years

said in a podcast he's swapped to a silicon one now I believe

if i'm not mistaken, they're both under the same production house. Zero Points Zero production who also produce cooks tour, no reservations, the mind of a chef, and also parts unknown...

Good vibes

@@oditzki27 I did not know that and it makes so much sense. I've loved Bourdain for 15+ years and I've been a cook in a past life. I've never been a hunter but both shows connect to something that transcends the actual topic. Not to sound over the top, but they find the human aspect, the primal aspect, the part we all have and appreciate. Historically any contact I've had with hunting always seemed to center around "the kill" and I just dont connect with that. I dont enjoy the kill. I eat meat and I respect where it comes from, but I'll never enjoy that. Steve focuses on the other side of hunting and I've come to really respect and appreciate hunting because of him. Yes the kill and the meat is the goal, but the kill is not hunting. Like he said "once I pull the trigger the hunts over". I dont need to enjoy the kill to appreciate hunting and I'm grateful to Steve for showing me that.

Agree!!!! In a different way it does remind me of bourdain's shows. You need to check out the 3-part Bolivia episodes

Such a compliment and so true

I totally agree too. Its what intrigued me about Steve from the get-go. Just real scenarios for everyone that hunts can apply to, quite the opposite to the fantasy hunt shows and guys that walk around bragging about stuff they never do.

Perfect timing

Right there with ya lol

Start putting in fellas!!

It’s random

Randy Newberg, Tim Burnett, Remi Warren, Born and Raised Outdoors, etc. not hating but they are out there....

He definitely seems to have a hang up when it comes to elk