How To Clean A Catfish With Clay Newcomb - MeatEater

Articles Hunting Big Game Whitetail Turkey Waterfowl Upland Birds View All Fishing Freshwater Saltwater Fly Ice View All Firearms Caliber Battles Gun Reviews Cartridges By Species Off Range View All Gear Hunting Fishing View All Conservation News Public Lands & Waters Policy & Legislation Wildlife Management Land Access Initiative Related Series Caliber Battles Gear We Use Ask a Warden Ask a Vet Bar Room Banter Featured Whitetail hunting strategies for the next generation Redefining our connection to food Videos Featured Videos View All Recipes Recently added Wild Foods Butchering & Processing Cooking Techniques Foraging Recipes Popular Venison Turkey Duck Trout Featured Redefining our connection to food Podcasts Podcasts Audiobooks MeatEater's Campfire Stories: Vol 2 Outdoor Kids in an Inside World MeatEater's Campfire Stories: Vol 1 American Buffalo Meat Eater That Wild Country Games Latest View All Games Meateater Turtle Meateater Crossword Meateater Word Search About Us Welcome to MeatEater At MeatEater, we believe a deeper connection to the natural world enriches all our lives. Through honest storytelling, expert advice, top-tier gear, and a commitment to conservation, we help hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts live closer to nature. About Us Company Info About Steven Rinella The MeatEater Crew MeatEater Gives Land Access Initiative Ways to Watch MeatEater Contact Us Shop Gear we use, logo wear, books and more MeatEater Store Optics Knives Shooting Culinary Logo Wear Books Deals Technical hunting apparel First Lite Merino Wool Baselayers Hunting Jackets Hunting Pants Accessories Women's Gear Deals Purpose-built outdoor accessories FHF Gear Bino Harness Chest Rig Spot & Stalk System Treestand System Turkey System Fishing System Deals Quality game calls Phelps Elk Calls Deer Calls Turkey Calls Waterfowl Calls Predator Calls Ultra-realistic and durable decoys Dave Smith Decoys Turkey Decoys Waterfowl Decoys Deer Decoys Gear Featured Videos Watch Season 13

MeatEater

New Show

12 in '26

New Show

MeatEater Roasts

Hunting With Jordan Budd

Behind The Scenes

New Show

Fish EDU

Gear

Educational

Processing

Filter

Latest Videos

Category Show Season Critter Person Place Environment Technique 19:36

Waterfowl Hunting with Flying V S02 E04 Mar 5, 2026

Montana Duck Hunting with a 4-Year-Old

This episode chronicles the evolution of a duck hole called, “The Redneck.” A raw pocket of hot water has grown into one of our favorite places to hunt when the temperatures drop and birds stack into the only open water around. Join the Flying V crew for a special hunt with Matt’s wife, Camille, and... Read More Play Now 22:28

Our Way of Life S01 E04 Mar 2, 2026

Halibut Fishing Southeast Alaska

Heather and Mike demonstrate the cultural importance of Náxw, the traditional wooden halibut hooks used by Tlingit people for centuries. Showing how these hooks are constructed and explaining why this design has remained so effective as they pursue halibut. Presented by Work Sharp and CanAm Read More Play Now 1:01:17

12 in '26 S01 E01 Feb 24, 2026

Manitoba Black Bear

Janis Putelis kicks off our "12 in 26" series as he takes his bow to Manitoba in search of a giant black bear. To make things even more interesting, he hunts over bait for the first time to see what the fuss is all about. Presented by Moultrie and OnX Maps. Read More Play Now 27:57

MeatEater Roasts S01 E13 Feb 19, 2026

Cory v Rick | The Scotch Egg Skirmish

In this episode of Roasts, Rick Smith takes on Cory Calkins in a wild game culinary battle like no other. And Randall Williams and Phil Taylor judge and critique with a mint garnish twist at the table. Presented by Kingsford Read More Play Now 13:46

Feb 17, 2026

Can You Eat a Merganser?

Steven Rinella tests the edibility of the common merganser. Presented by Kingsford Read More Play Now 19:20

Feb 12, 2026

Talladega to Treestand

A full-throttle day with Clay and NASCAR driver Ross Chastain followed by the deer woods. Ross talks upbringing, farming, and the moments off-track that matter most. Read More Play Now 25:22

MeatEater Roasts S01 E12 Feb 10, 2026

Alex v Nate | Can Veterans Cook More Than MRE's?

In this episode, Corinne Schneider and Rick Smith judge and critique U.S. military veteran's, Alex Plachta and Nate Mason during a wild game cooking showdown. This round, Alex and Nate will need to whip up a dish with a species of salmon that you won't find at most restaurants. Presented by... Read More Play Now 27:50

Cal In the Field S06 E05 Feb 3, 2026

Gambler 500

Ryan Callaghan heads to the outskirts of Madras, Oregon, AKA "Gamblertown", to document an experience like no other - The Gambler 500. Cal teams up with a group of unlikely environmental stewards on an off-road adventure all while removing an insane amount of trash off of our public lands. Presented... Read More Play Now 26:51

Jan 27, 2026

Kansas Coyotes with Decoy Dogs

Brent Reaves heads to Kansas to help a rancher with a predator problem. Joining Brent in the Sunflower State is decoy dog hunter, Jeff Writer, and Kansas Wildlife Extension Specialist, Drew Ricketts. The objective is to use predator calls to catch a coyotes attention, then Jeff's talented duo of... Read More Play Now See More