An Unofficial 'The MeatEater Podcast' Reading List

Ep. 322: Better Hunting and Fishing For America

March 21, 2022

Description

Steven Rinella talks with Brent West, Janis Putelis, Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, Chester Floyd, and Phil Taylor.Topics discussed: the flea story; how to make maple sugar;...
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Books Referenced

The Maine Woods

Author: Henry David Thoreau

Context:

Discussion about Henry David Thoreau's book about Maine that helped inspire Teddy Roosevelt and started Maine as a tourist destination. Speaker later clarifies 'I actually haven't read The main Woods' but it's referenced as a factoid about Maine's sporting heritage.

Becoming Teddy Roosevelt

Author: Andrew Vietze

Context:

Brent brought this book for Steve to read. It's about Teddy Roosevelt's time in the Maine Woods and how guides Bill Sewell and Wilmot had a big impact on his life. The book includes a bookmark with what's described as 'the only Teddy Roosevelt photo I've never seen.'

Never Split the Difference

Author: Chris Boss

Context:

Brent mentions reading this FBI negotiation tactics book the day before a zoom call with five different landowners about a right-of-way issue. He describes it as 'one of the best books you can read' and explains the author was an FBI negotiator whose point is understanding your counterpart to make them care about what you care about.

The Great Maine Moose Hunt

Author: Compiled by Roger Lambert and James Cote

Context:

Referenced as 'the moose hunting book' when discussing a Nature Conservancy project to purchase seven thousand acres. Brent mentions that many of the bulls described in the book were shot in the land area being discussed for conservation.