Ep.43: Hunt Quietly with Matt Rinella

Well, if you are into being "politically incorrect" you'll likely enjoy this episode.
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Rinella. I mean Dr. Matt Rinella.
Yes, if you think that last name rings a bell, it's because Matt is the brother of Steve Rinella, who founded the now very famous Meateater brand. Not to be outdone as a "founder' of sorts, Matt has founded the now semi-famous (at least on Instagram) 'Hunt Quietly' brand. (Said in my most quiet whisper).

You see. Matt, Steve, and their other brother Dan grew up together hunting, fishing, and trapping in Michigan. Although I don't know for sure, but I assume they formed a tight bond as hunting and fishing has a way of doing that with people. As they got older, they found themselves moving throughout the country guided by the outdoors. Matt, like Steve now lives in Montana, and their brother Dan lives in Alaska.

Now. Here's where they differ. Steve obviously started the meateater television series, along with the meateater podcast, social media platform, sales swag, hunting gear, a clothing brand, a bestselling author, promotes hunting, cooking and eating wild game etc, etc. All in the name of conservation. Well. Is it in the name of conservation? See, this is where it gets tricky.

I'll be the first to say. I watch, listen, and buy from meateater. I like it, I like most of the people involved, and I get it. BUT, I also completely understand where Matt is coming from. He makes very valid points, like (Killing for content) the downside of the R3 movement, the whole public land craze and many more. With social media now the last 10 years, hunting has changed. A lot. Is it for the better? That's the real question.

With this topic I'm certain there will be strong opinions on both sides. regardless of where you sit, it's worth a listen.

As always, I hope you enjoy, and please share your thoughts.