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We’re honored to present the third installment of MeatEater’s American History: The Hide Hunters (1865–1883). Steven Rinella takes listeners deep into the blood-soaked world of 19th-century hide hunters—displaced veterans, outlaws, and opportunists who followed the buffalo herds across the frontier. Driven by profit and survival, they transformed the Great Plains into a boneyard, supplying a resource-hungry nation with leather at the dawn of the machine age. The Hide Hunters is more than a story of overexploitation—it’s a survival epic and an ecological tragedy that forever changed the American West. Begin your journey into the untold stories of The Hide Hunters today: https://lnkd.in/eBF3ncrv Special thanks to our partners at Penguin Random House for bringing another unforgettable chapter of American history to life in 2025.

MeatEater, Inc. is seeking a highly-motivated and creative person to join our team at our First Lite office in Hailey, Idaho as a Senior Product Developer. The ideal candidate should have a passion for and extensive experience with creating next-level, highly technical, waterproof, breathable, windproof, insulated outerwear utilizing a variety of materials. This experience should also include knowledge of other categories, including knits, base layers and non-apparel items, such as packs, gloves & bags. Candidates must possess exceptional technical expertise in advanced garment construction, fit, pattern making, and textile development while also being able to combine these skills with a progressive mindset that seeks to create unique, thoughtfully designed, differentiated products that deliver with purpose and versatility. The Senior Product Developer will build fully resolved solutions in alignment with the original intent and vision of the product design. By working closely with the Product Line Managers and Designers, the Developer is responsible for executing Designer concepts from prototyping to final sample, with the express intent of bringing world-class technical apparel and gear to market, ensuring it consistently exceeds customer expectations of quality and performance, while adhering to the First Lite Development Calendar. You can apply for this job or other opportunities on our careers site here: https://lnkd.in/g269qr6

MeatEater is now in the jerky business, folks. For years we’ve shared wild game stories and recipes, and now we’ve put that same mindset into food you can pack anywhere. MeatEater American Buffalo jerky comes from Steven Rinella’s own recipes and is made with 100% bison. The American buffalo represents more than protein. It’s tied to wild country and a history of resilience. From folks who know meat. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-kGV3ve

The Christmas tour is on. 12/17 – Birmingham, AL 12/18 – Nashville, TN 12/19 – Memphis, TN 12/20 – Fayetteville, AR 12/21 – Dallas, TX 12/22 – Austin, TX Sign up at https://lnkd.in/ek23yTT2, enter the presale code HUNT25, and buy now before the public sale.

MeatEater, Inc. is pleased to welcome Robert Dietrich as SVP of Ecommerce, managing this important channel for our MeatEater, Inc., First Lite, FHF Gear, Phelps Game Calls, and Dave Smith Decoys brands. Robert will be based at our headquarters in Bozeman, MT. Robert’s a seasoned executive in ecommerce operations and business building. Most recently, Robert led a consulting practice advising Fanatics and multiple private equity-owned consumer brands, helping unlock scale through digital channels. Previously, he served as Vice President of Global Ecommerce at PMI, the parent company of Stanley, where he led Stanley’s ecommerce growth from a niche green thermos business into a global drinkware powerhouse through direct-to-consumer innovation and digital growth. Prior to Stanley, Robert was SVP of Marketing at Vitalize, a QVC Group portfolio company, where he guided brand positioning and digital growth for brands including Bodybuilding .com. He’s held multiple leadership roles in marketing, ecommerce, and brand development across the apparel industry, working with brands including Dickies, Carhartt, New Balance, and Fruit of the Loom.

The USDA has plans to rescind the Roadless Rule, removing protections from up to 58 million acres. Roadless areas include 25,121 miles of trails and 70% of the last strongholds for native trout and salmon. The Forest System already has 370,000 miles of roads, more than the Interstate Highway System. Ending the rule would add even more. The comment period closes September 19, 2025. If this concerns you, share your input: http://bit.ly/4mfq0og

After 9/11, it felt like unity cut across every divide. Hunters and vegans. Farm kids and Wall Street suits. Churchgoers and skeptics. Neighbors and even folks who could not stand each other. None of it mattered. What mattered was carrying the weight together. That day reminded us that pride in this country is not about shouting the loudest or waving the biggest flag. It is about showing up for the person next to you. It is about sacrifice, service, and love for something bigger than yourself. This Patriot Day is not just a date on the calendar. The name itself calls us to remember what patriotism really means. It is not blind loyalty or empty words. It is unity in the face of hardship. It is courage when it is easier to turn away. It is taking care of the person next to you, even when you disagree with them. Today we honor those who never came home, the families who still carry that loss, and the spirit of unity that carried us forward. Let us live every day in a way that earns the name Patriot by standing shoulder to shoulder, caring for one another, and remembering what it means to be part of something greater than ourselves. It’s about the generations that will walk this ground after we’re gone. #NeverForget

Steve, Janis, Clay, and the crew are rolling south this December. Six cities. Six nights. Hunting stories, wild game, and a little holiday cheer. Tickets move quick—lock in presale access on September 22 before they hit the public: https://lnkd.in/enTxC27T We’ll see you on the road. Stops: Birmingham, AL | Nashville, TN | Memphis, TN | Fayetteville, AR | Dallas, TX | Austin, TX

We’re going live this December. Stay tuned for the details.

MeatEater is seeking an Assistant Retail Store Manager and Full-Time Retail Associates for the new MeatEater retail store in Brookfield, Wisconsin opening in September! The Assistant Retail Store Manager will support in the initial launch, staff, and leading of the store in Brookfield, WI. The Assistant Manager will also support daily operations. In this role, you will be responsible for amplifying MeatEater's distinctive brand through strategic marketing, event activations, and exceptional store operations. Your leadership will support the store’s contribution to MeatEater’s overall success by delivering exceptional customer service, exceeding revenue targets, and fostering an inclusive team environment. The MeatEater store will proudly feature products from across our family of the MeatEater, First Lite, FHF, Phelps Game Calls, and Dave Smith Decoys brands. The right candidate will also have personal experience in hunting, fishing, conservation and a general interest in the outdoors. Full-Time Retail Associates at our MeatEater store will be responsible for maintaining inventory, representing MeatEater, Inc. professionally, and ensuring that product knowledge is communicated to our customer base in Brookfield. The right candidate will have a passion for outdoor pursuits. Additionally, the Retail Associate should have or be willing to gain well-rounded knowledge about hunting gear and clothing from all of MeatEater, Inc. brands: First Lite, FHF Gear, Dave Smith Decoys, Phelps Game Calls, and the MeatEater brand products. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in retail or similar industry. You can apply for these roles or other opportunities on our careers site here: https://lnkd.in/g269qr6