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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

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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

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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 18:30

Waterfowl Hunting with Flying V S02 E03 Jan 20, 2026

Freelance Honkers in Montana

The Flying V crew loads up for a three-day freelance honker hunt in Montana alongside world champion blacksmith and owner of Yukon Forge, John McNerney, and his son, Wyatt. With dropping temperatures and steady winds, the stage is set for an unforgettable run of big geese with their feet down... Read More Play Now 20:52

The Canadian Angle S06 E02 Jan 13, 2026

Prairie Pothole Perch

Jay Siemens teams up with friends to explore the prairie pothole lakes of Manitoba. They set out ice fishing with hopes of bringing some of these giant Yellow Perch topside. Presented by OnX Maps Read More Play Now 30:46

The Canadian Angle S06 E01 Jan 6, 2026

Multi-Species Mashup

Jay Siemens and Sean McAughey from Crow Rock Lodge head out ice fishing legendary Lake of the Woods, Ontario to see how many species of fish they can catch through the ice in one day. Read More Play Now 20:25

Waterfowl Hunting with Flying V S02 E02 Dec 30, 2025

Close Range Montana Mallards

A quintessential, late season Montana duck hunt! For the first time, the Flying V crew hunts a project they’ve had their eyes on for the last 2 years. An old railgrade ditch clogged by years of unchecked beaver activity which was first trapped by Steve, then cleaned out to restore free flow. Follow... Read More Play Now 22:41

Waterfowl Hunting with Flying V S02 E01 Dec 23, 2025

Idaho Early Season Goose

Join the Flying V crew as they embark on their first hunt of the year for southern Idaho’s early goose season. Being a true freelance hunt, Brady Davis reached out to an old pal and local farmer, Kaid Panek, to help get a lay of the land and secure permission. Opening day was a huge success with... Read More Play Now See More