Please do more historically-inspired videos like these! Medieval hunting might be interesting for y'all since you wanted to try this!

@RonCadillac

Жыл бұрын

Hunting with prehistoric or tribal tools would be so cool. Like the Atlatl (spear-thrower).

@salacommander2674

9 ай бұрын

@@RonCadillac It'd be interesting but I worry about the ethics of it, considering you might not get a clean kill on the animal.

@daveonezero6258

8 ай бұрын

@@RonCadillac I'm pretty sure one of these guys has done hat. Robb Wolf Did it.

@tommysoliz3064

8 ай бұрын

I like this idea! Maybe with dogs and bows hunting hares

@k1j2f30

8 ай бұрын

The ethics of hunting with primitive weapons (stone points) is no different than hunting with modern steel broadheads, if they are made well and used properly.@@salacommander2674

I honestly believe these fine gentlemen are doing as much as anyone alive today to increase understanding and appreciation for hunting and conservation. Thanks Clay, Cal, and Spencer for all you do.

@auto_5

Жыл бұрын

I feel the same way about meateater. This was one more big step in a positive direction!

@georgewood9482

Жыл бұрын

What about Steve?

@dfrank6506

Жыл бұрын

My man Steve started all this right? Aight

@performancepursuit

Жыл бұрын

@@georgewood9482 Is that the guy who struggles with trivia?

@georgewood9482

Жыл бұрын

@@performancepursuit not when his homunculus is on it's A game

As a doctor of archaeology and specifically an experimental archaeologist, I appreciate this so much! Very cool collab!

@k1j2f30

8 ай бұрын

If you ever want to do any experimental field archaeology, hit me up. I've have been a flintknapper and a primative hunter for 40 years. I live in Montana and have a background in archaeology.

@fallinginthed33p

6 ай бұрын

It's cool how through the course of the video, they're rediscovering techniques, problems and fixes that would have been common knowledge 20,000 years ago. That knowledge would have been passed down through the generations but it's all been forgotten once metal tools became widespread. Twenty thousand years ago, a bunch of more experienced hunters would have gently made fun of a newbie who broke a stone knife. Some things never change.

@k1j2f30

6 ай бұрын

The hunters of twenty thousand years ago, probably didn't do anything very gently! @@fallinginthed33p

@odar9729

4 ай бұрын

@@k1j2f30yes what was your focus?

In the long list of interesting videos y'all have put out, THIS one takes the cake! It's so cool to see how potentially our ancestors worked on an animal. Keep 'em coming!!!

@racebiketuner

Жыл бұрын

Yup.

@wasidanatsali6374

Жыл бұрын

I was watching my taxidermist’s wife de-flesh a deer cape with a little triangular tool she fashioned from a single edged razor blade. I said that tool looks a lot like the little quartz points I find on my place. My taxidermist, who is also a fanatic relic collector, looked up from the mount he was working on and said yes, that’s exactly how those little points were used. He then proceeded to show me a lot of his relic collection and explain how various tools were used which was quite impressive. Before I knew it I had been there for hours.

@engir63

Жыл бұрын

I agree there are many aspects to this video that make it so great and so interesting. One thing that got my attention is how the hunters skinning the Bison at first were seeing how the stone tools worked as compared to the knives they are use to and then went to "What if" we had this or it would be better if we had something like this so they stopped being an experienced tester and started actually having a creative input and the more they "What if" the more they talked with each other, it went from a demo to a creative collaboration process.

@bizhiwnamadabi3901

Жыл бұрын

Your ancestors are from Europe. Not from North America

@darcmushroom

Жыл бұрын

@@bizhiwnamadabi3901 Our ancestors also used them, before exiting the stone age.

I love Steve's affinity and appreciation to understand the origins of first people's and how they hunted, foraged, developed and used tools. This is by far, the best video yet!!!

@darugdawg2453

Жыл бұрын

Well ancient people tend to run after the animal for hours til it got tired

@branchandfoundry560

Жыл бұрын

@@darugdawg2453 Great future episode idea--Hunt Like the Tarahumara!

@spacemanspliff7844

Жыл бұрын

The term “first peoples” is asinine

@branchandfoundry560

Жыл бұрын

@@spacemanspliff7844 What would be the appropriate name? Seems nothing is correct these days...or it's only correct until somebody gets their shorts wadded about it. Then it's criminal.

@englishforsrilanka2535

Жыл бұрын

@@branchandfoundry560 Very well said. Softness is ubiquitous in this day and age.

Steve is a great Novelist/ Orator. I love this content, it’s the only “hunting”show that isn’t 24/7 ad or product placement. You can actually learn , and is trilling. You have a rare talent. Please don’t screw it up.

Need to collaborate with Hunt Primitive... He hunted a bison with an atlatl he made and stone points he made! Has done hogs, deer, rabbit and squirrel, even fish as well. Would be an awesome podcast, hunt/fishing episode and cool to see him teach you how to make everything and use it! #HuntPrimitive #Collaboration #MeatEaterHuntPrimitive

honestly....Steve, Cal, and Clay all in one episode at the same place at the same time! C'mon! love this! What a great learning experience. thanks!

@danielb.ransberger8872

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget Spencer!

@JoshuaJohnson-pq7hf

Жыл бұрын

@@danielb.ransberger8872 yes and Spencer!

This is hands down the best way to supplement the podcast. Love seeing what is talked about put to the test. Great work!!❤

If you enjoyed this episode, you should go the the Hunt Primitive Clovis episodes which also began with atlatl harvesting of the bison in the first place.

@alexhorman1308

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, he has some great videos and has also worked with archeologists

Watching a scientific study in action is just amazing. More of this kind of thing would be most appreciated.

Another episode of Meateater which is the best on KZread. I grew up without a father...thank you Imperial Japanese Navy...but I was fortunate and lucky that I found father/mentors when I discovered writers like Jack O'Connor, John Jobson and Robert Ruark in my junior high library. Steve Rinella rates as high, maybe a little higher, as a writer/role model as the aformentioned writers. I imagine there are young people who may have no father/hunter/trapper role models but being introduced to his pursuits and more importantly, his ethical standards follow him along as they would as I did with my faux bio-dads. I always wanted to write to Jack O'Connor to think him for what he did for me but I never could find the correct words. However, Thank you Mr. Rinella for your books and videos. You are the best.

This is absolutely amazing. Thanks for taking the time to reconnect us with our roots. If possible do a community post with some links when the paper is published.

Any one of us would give a fortune to take part in something like this with you folks. Your best content to date. So much respect and adoration for the way you represent the hunting and outdoors community. Lead from the front and you will always have an army of followers to support you. Well done, MeatEater crew!

Ever since the podcast came out I have been waiting for this video. The opportunity to participate in this kind of research is amazing and I am VERY jealous of the Meateater crew that was able to participate.

This was already done by Ryan Gills @ Hunt Primitive he took the bison with an Atlatl of course the bison was in a high fence game preserve.

This has got to be the coolest MeatEater video ever. Outstanding! Can’t wait to hear more outcomes and findings from the archeologists. Awesome!!

I've really been invested in watching about Clovis and ancient peoples lately. This fit in so perfect and with an excellent group of true professionals at their craft. Thank you Meat Eater crew and scientists/historians for some damn fine entertainment!

This kind of program is what makes M E so much different from the typical outdoor show.

What a fascinating collaboration. It's not hard to picture something similar happening back in the Clovis culture days. You probably had people dedicated to creating the tools, and others who would only do the butchering.

Steves wisdom, Clays strength, and Cal's stamina - dream team

@justinmailloux549

Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Spencer’s attention to detail!

Super cool episode. Great group of guys to have do this. Did you guys consider reaching out to local First Nations Elders in the area? I wonder if they would have had some valuable insite. I had the opportunity to set up a tipi for a ceremony in our area, and if we had not had an elder present, we would have made some horrible mistakes. It was a great learning experience to learn about their culture and traditions.

@lauree8165

9 ай бұрын

this was my thought...so many white folks. smdh

I love that last statement about coming here to learn and not to prove a point.

Incredible content. This episode and Clay’s episode of hunting the black bear with a stone arrow have been some of my favorites.

@skypieper

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

As a life long hunter, processing my kills myself and with a BA Degree in Southwest Archeology, this was super interesting. I love Meater videos, but his one is a standout for me!

Loved every aspect of this. The meticulous data recording, the guys carving up a buffalo, and Spencer deboning. It makes you wonder how close that was to how people did that thousand years ago

I am fascinated by stone tools. If meat eater just did this I would be just as dedicated. Thank you all for taking time to participate and document the outdoors for us.

"Everything was so comparable down to the amount of frustration and bitching." is the best single quote to sum this all up.

This is one of the most fascinating videos yall’ve put out. I’ve been excited about this one since it was first talked about on the podcast.

Man this was so cool! Truly appreciate all the different content the crew puts out. Always learn something new in every video and every podcast. Much respect to the crew!

Anytime Steve cal and Clay are together it's gonna be a good time for them and us as viewers they always hunt just as hard as they are working here

this is really interesting. Imagine how good the native bison hunters were at butchering bison with these tools since they did it all the time. I bet it would be impressive to watch. Good video

couldn’t have been a better group (dream team) of guys to do this process, awesome vid! big big fan of everything u guys do!

The channel Hunt Primitive did this too. And killed it with atlatls. It’s a good series if you’re into that kind of thing

And this is why I love you all at Meat Eater.❤

I'd like to note that the locations where they broke the points of their tools are places where it is absolutely commonplace to find broken tools, such as in the ribs, and the method of how it happened (leverage and tension) makes alot of sense when you think about it. Archaeological studies like this absolutely do have a role in the field and i would love to see more studies like this in the future =)

if you guys do this again, it would be really cool to invite some native american elders from bison hunting tribes to be there. There's some tribal colleges in Montana that teach traditional tool making, and the instructors know all about this stuff and the older methods. They might be able to fill in some of the unknowns. Not a complaint. just a suggestion. I really enjoyed this video

Ah man, this is just the type of experimental Archaeology I loved of which I loved being a part when I studied the field. Clovis points were such a fascinating subject and I'm jealous I wasn't there, ahaha. awesome video. thank you!

We are going to need a podcast to go over this!!!!!

I've been flintknapping for over 30 years. I've killed and I've butchered numerous animals with stone tools and they are amazingly efficient at cutting and butchering when used properly. By the way, that was Georgetown flint from Texas they were using for the flakes and knives and handaxe. It's obvious the crew were not familiar with using stone tools, because they used the tools in reverse. The flakes should have been used first to make the initial cuts through the hide because their edges are FAR sharper than the bifacial knives. Once the initial cuts are made, then the hafted knives are used to skin the animal. The hafted stone knife is far superior to any modern knife because the serrated edge separates the connective tissue between the hide and carcass with amazing efficiency, but it doesn't slice the hide unless you REALLY bear down on it. That results in a pristine hide that can be tanned into premium buckskin for clothes, moccasins, etc. They were also abusing the stone knives when they pried the bones ... that's how they broke a few of the stone knives. When you're far from any source of tool stone, that's the last thing you want. I've got an obsidian knife I've had for over 20 years and it's still an amazingly efficient skinning tool. Stone arrow and spearpoints are also incredibly lethal for hunting...I've killed numerous north American big game animals with them as well as several African Plains game animals. They all dropped within seconds after being hit. Don't doubt what stone tools can do...

This was interesting and fun to watch. Thanks for recreating this ancient art of our ancestors and first man and how they had to survive. I’ve always been curious and amazed by ancient stone artifacts. Great job.

This might be the most interesting video yall have given us. Thanks again for all the content. Its is so entertaining and in this case educational

Ryan Gill has some sweet hunt and butcher videos out there only using stone tools, bows, and atlatls. From pigs to bison he's done it all and written a couple books. Surprised he didn't get a mention.

The intellectual knowledge that both parties bring to the table is what makes this video just so amazing. What a collaboration and what a video! Thank you!

Been waiting on this one since the podcast! Great job, great content.

been looking forward to this since i saw the short, did not disappoint! the guy just making an axe on the fly was super cool, can't lie

Love this video. Keep it going please. Do elk, deer, rabbit, squirrel, fish. I would watch every single episode. So interesting. We’ll done guys.

MORE OF THIS type of content please! So cool working with the scientists in field experiments. And loved hearing all of the commentary on such small details. I like Meateater for learning as a newer hunter. Thanks for this collaboration and documenting it so well.

This was a really good video idea. I would explore other Native American techniques regarding hunting or day to day living with stone tools. Having a group of scientists / experts there to explain the tools and how they made them was also very interesting along with your insights as to how easy they are to use

This is actually insanely cool

The Meateater dream team, what a great episode. The litte extra at the end is brilliant

Rinella lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉

Now you just need Clay to harvest one with that setup he used for the bear

@underthetrees4780

Жыл бұрын

I think that was a folsom point and not a clovis point, but that could definitely be the next collaboration

Someone has been watching Ryan Gill haha.

A hunting/fishing show and soooo much more! Thank you for broadening our minds as well "Meateater".

I enjoy Steves curiosity and interest in this.

I did this with a 800 pound elk last year. I thought was really cool to use stone tools the way they used to. It took a little longer than normal but me and a friend of mine had a good time doing it. The only downside was that we cut ourselves a couple times (small cuts) because we aren't used to holding and using sharp rocks.

But why is Dr. Eren so handsome?

@mattfarley131

3 ай бұрын

A true specimen

@MercyBellQ

3 ай бұрын

It’s so surreal seeing him in videos online when you’ve met him IRL

What a great way to bring the science and crew together to elevate the podcast experience to a whole other level! We are all in for the 4 pillars of MeatEater…. But I love the science and study of our hunting advancement as well! This episode really brings it all together!

All the laughs and smiles were so great to see. Love seeing these folks have a truly great time doing something they are so passionate about. Probably one of my favorite videos ever produced by MeatEater. Im honestly jealous. Keep up the great work!

First Hunt it with spears

@user-zy1pd9pu6s

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmuer9qfn9OxmrA.html

@twinlakes8436

Жыл бұрын

This is the only valid criticism.

@cierrabuntz4880

Жыл бұрын

I dont think thats legal, there are legal means of taking an animal

@twinlakes8436

Жыл бұрын

​@cierra buntz pretty sure you can "hunt" cattle however you please.

@ozayayoung4002

Жыл бұрын

He says 2 minutes in "they arent acting like people from 12,000 years ago" but want to observe the tools and the process

Steven, this video is Hands Down, the best thing you have brought to your followers! Thank you for allowing me to follow along with this Amazing experience 🙏🙏

This was beyond interesting to watch. I have tons of respect for all the Meat Eater crew, and as much for those involved in the project. The making of these is fascinating as well. Great video. Keep em coming.

I love this kind of content! Can't help but be better with our modern tools seeing what all is possible with the primitive ones. No excuses! Thank you all!

This was honestly one of the best "documentarys" I've ever seen! from the team and cooperation and like minded great ideas! to the handson on site problem solving like making the axe to get around the ribs! very single bit of this was as interesting as the rest and I would love to see more of this kind of stuff! From a stone tool hunt, to processing, and down to the way our ancestors would do it all! the teamwork and process makes it so enjoyable and relatable!

I’ve been waiting for this since I heard the podcast. Absolutely fascinating! In my opinion some of meat eaters best podcasts have been with the archeologists such as Meltzer. Love Steve’s passion on the subject. Thanks for posting this.

I love how the guy is like “you want an axe?” Then just grabs a rock and makes one… I envy his life

By far the best Meateater episode!! Just from one man's perspective... Congratulations to you all at Meateater!!! The diversity of every episode has shown myself and my son, a different way of harvesting and appreciating a way of life that not many take the time to understand!!! Thank you!!

My favorite MeatEater content to date. I could have watched hours worth of this. I’d like to see them do more research collaborations. Keep up the good work gals and guys

Fascinating episode! One thing we learned for sure, is the more humans work together on something, more successful we are.

George Frison would be proud of everyone involved with this experiment! Thanks for the video.

This is the kind of information and production that makes Meateater different and better. More archeological content and guests please!

I've been a MeatEater fan for years and have learned so much from you guys, but this was the most interesting and informative video so far. This will inspire many generations of hunters and archiologists. Thank you!

@178omni

6 ай бұрын

Well worded. I agree 100%

Always Amazed by the desire to learn and teach . The meateater crew craves this more than recognition or fame. The Plus is they have a Great time doing it. And we get to watch and laugh with them.

It's difficult to explain but this was somehow beautiful to watch, and certainly fascinating. Thank you to everyone for all the hardwork in setting this up. It really piques ones imagination, hearing the sounds and watching the whole process in picturing what it must have been like for our ancestors.

Definitely one of the best internet episodes these guys have done. Would love to see some more ancient hunting/harvesting vids in the future. Clay’s Folsom tip episode was great too

What an excellent episode! History with modern mindset! To see, hear and feel both sides! Please more of these! 👍

Great piece of experimental archaeology. Really thought this was one of the best episodes the show has made. Keep up the good work.

Wow, this was a great instructional, historical, and archeological video. Everyone involved did a great job. Cal, Spencer,Clay Steve and everyone else. Love this sort of content. I have also enjoyed seeing Steve other places like on the Insp. channels,the Frontiersman. Keep them coming.

That’s unbelievable! I could have single handedly done that same break down w one havalon, 4 or 5 blades in half the time solo. 💯 shows how good we got it these days.

I love this Steve, you are a amazing speaker and hunter.

Every one of these videos is so important for building a hunting culture. Last week I shot my first squirrel and I'm hoping to get a deer with my crossbow in the next few weeks. I've got friends that grew up hunting, but I can honestly say I don't know that I would've gotten the itch and taken the leap without MeatEater. So far, I'm loving it and wanting more and more.

This is one of the best informational videos I have ever seen on stone points i hope to see more of stuff like this from Steve he fits the part very well

A MeatEater video with flintknapping? This is like a dream come true

This was awesome. Good job meat eater crew. Keep up the great work. I hope you guys do more of these experiments in the future

This is one those videos where you don't want to miss a second I loved the learning experience, great job 👏

I can imagine some Sioux squaws standing around watching that butchering and laughing their heads off and poking fun! They were the master butchers of the plains…among others!

I love that dude making the tools. He LOVES it!

This was so dope, easily a top video from MeatEater. Thanks so much for sharing this.

How does this stuff not get more attention? It’s a damn shame. I love mesteater.

Great timing for this video. I just finished reading American Buffalo by Steve Rinella yesterday. Was a great read on par with his other books. There was a whole chapter that spoke heavily of historic Clovis blades.

One of your best shows yet. Thank you!

I've been curious about this since you posted on your Instagram in the Fall. So great to finally watch the episode. Fascinating.

Finally! Heard about this on the podcast and was eagerly awaiting this video!

That was super interesting. Thank you. Getting the guys who've done lots of butchering in the field was a good move. Iwas impressed.

This was one of my favorite videos you guys have done ! Very interesting. Seeing so much knowledge and experience in an experiment like this.

One of my favorite videos I’ve seen on KZread lately. Genuinely enjoyed the whole video. Good work!

best bit of meateater content ive seen thus far. and i dont say that lightly. I love the show, the podcast and the whole bit, but this really took the cake for me! perfect blend of history, fun-loving ball busting and down right cool information. KEEP IT GOIN!!

cool seeing how Steve wields the creative freedom and budget he now has access to. You guys are having a huge impact on the public view of hunting - I've always wanted to hunt, but had no one to take me; you and Remi got me out beating feet solo with a 70lb Matthews Traverse in the GW national forest

WOW! What a fantastic video. Every once in a while the algorithm throws something amazing my way and this is the best in years. Thanks for this.