Given the popularity of the book, Hoover, The Fishing President: Portrait of the Private Man and His Adventurous Life Outdoors, one may think that Herbert Hoover was an anomaly when it comes to presidents who had a passion for fishing. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, the line of fishing Presidents […]
Your favorite spring hatch is either here or fast approaching. What better way to ramp up those dreams of rising trout than with a list of John Gierach’s best books? (Of course, we mean his best books in our opinion. If you’re seeking an opinion that’s closer to an objective ranking of his best prose, […]
Since Steven Rinella and MeatEater have never put one formal recommended reading list, it’s up to us to figure out what might be on such a list based on the discussions they’ve had on the show. It would be impossible to list all the books of The MeatEater Podcast. If you’ve been listening for multiple […]
Making a list of the top 5 survival books is no easy task. Stop by your local bookstore or library and you’ll see that there’s no shortage of offerings, and you’ll find even more online. To spare myself from reading through such a daunting stack, I narrowed the scope to books focused on survival information […]
Clay Newcomb is giving his buddy Steven Rinella a run for his money when it comes to most beloved figure in hunting media. Since he joined the MeatEater gang and launched his own podcast called Bear Grease, Clay has skyrocketed in fame. Part of that fame is due to Clay’s seemingly never-ending wealth of knowledge […]
While there is no book that will make you a great fly angler simply by reading from cover to cover, there are many that can teach you the basics to get out there and learn for yourself. After sifting through the massive stack of books that claim to be best for beginners to learn fly-fishing, […]
No home library or office is complete without a few pieces of art that serve as a visual introduction to the individual who reads and works in the space. The only drawback is the price of art. Instead of finding art at a local gallery or an auction – where a nice piece will cost […]
Steven Rinella has taken the hunting world by storm. His show, MeatEater, is bringing hunting and fishing to a whole new audience on Netflix and themeateater.com. As a company, MeatEater is home to numerous personalities who are spearheading a new generation of outdoor entertainment. From the popular MeatEater Podcast to its sister podcasts like Bear […]
There isn’t one book that will teach you everything you need to learn to be a safe and successful in the field or stream. That knowledge is gained through a combination of education (specific books for your type of hunting and hunter’s safety courses), mentorship from an experienced hunter, and experience afield. There is, however, […]
Home Waters: A Chronicle of Family and a River By John N. Maclean Like any bibliophilic angler, I have read and reread Norman Maclean’s masterpiece, A River Runs Through It. I even go so far as to make the cliché claim that the movie didn’t quite do the book justice. Thus, my approach to Home […]