An Unofficial 'The MeatEater Podcast' Reading List
Ep. 813: Stolen Elk and the Best Fishing Lures of All Time | MeatEater Radio (Not) Live!
December 26, 2025
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Books Referenced
Author: Brad Herndon
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Mark Kenyon recommended this as number five on his top five books for whitetail hunters, describing it as a foundational text for understanding topography and terrain for deer hunting, teaching how to use maps to predict deer movement.
Author: David Peterson
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Mark Kenyon listed this as number four for whitetail hunters, praising it as a collection of essays that explores the philosophical 'why we hunt' rather than tactical advice, specifically highlighting Thomas McGuane's essay 'The Heart of the Game' as one of the best hunting essays of all time.
Author: Aldo Leopold
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Mark Kenyon called this his number one book that all whitetail hunters and every hunter should read, describing it as 'the equivalent of the Bible' for people into hunting, fishing, wildlife and conservation, and a foundational text on being a steward and wildlife manager.
Author: Martin Cate and Rebecca Cate
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Phil mentioned this as the modern day Bible of Tiki stuff when describing his Kuhiko mug that appears on the book's cover.
Author: Pete Bodo
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Mark Kenyon called this his number three pick, describing it as an under-the-radar book that documents one hunter's journey from everyday deer hunter to pursuing his first big buck, while also exploring the culture and history of deer hunting across the country.
Author: Chris Eberhardt
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Mark Kenyon ranked this as his number two favorite how-to book, explaining it tells the story of Chris Eberhardt's season living out of a minivan while hunting deer DIY across the country, with detailed tactical notes and diagrams throughout.