Season 9 Plot
Steve's latest hunt-to-table adventures include eventful trips to Colorado, Texas and Wyoming — where he prepares savory dishes — and sets his sights on game such as mule deer, duck, wild turkey, bear and moose in travels that take him to hunting hot spots across the US.
MeatEater Season 9 aired on September 23rd, 2020.
Season 9 Episodes
1. South Texas Redfish and Flounder
Steve and chef Jesse Griffiths target redfish and sea trout with guide JT Van Zandt and flounder with Captain David Dupnik and end up with a feast.
2. South Texas Nilgai
Now on dry land, Steve and Jesse hunt nilgai, a large Indian antelope. The successful duo butcher a beast and dig into unique nose-to-tail dishes.
3. Wyoming Mule Deer (1)
On horseback, Steve heads into the Wyoming backcountry to stalk mule deer with Janis Putelis and Adam Weatherby. Snowfall complicates the hunt.
4. Wyoming Mule Deer (2)
Still looking for game in Wyoming, Janis resorts to a mule deer drive. The trio use a discarded oven rack to help them prepare venison ribs.
5. Colorado Elk
Steve draws a coveted muzzleloader elk tag in Colorado's San Juan Mountains. But the expedition is sabotaged by the gear, wind and rival hunters.
6. South Dakota Ducks
In the flooded cornfields of northeastern South Dakota, Steven finds the ideal conditions for duck hunting with Cal and waterfowl expert Sean Weaver.
7. Colorado Mule Deer: Baseball and Bucks
Record-breaking New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso fulfills a dream by hunting mule deer with Steven at a private ranch in Southern Colorado.
8. Montana Black Bear and Turkey: Spring Opportunities
Traveling by pack mule, Steven heads into the wilds of Western Montana with his friend Clay Newcomb in search of wild turkey and black bear.
9. Alaska Fish: Exploring the Waters of Southeast Alaska
Steve and Janis visit the fish shack in Alaska to trap crabs and shrimp, dive for sea cucumbers and scallops, and hook some halibut and black cod.
10. Alaska Moose: The Guide Life
Homesteader and outfitter Buck Bowden comes out of retirement to guide Steve on a nine-day moose hunt down 40 miles of a pristine Alaska river.