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Steven Rinella
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Steven Rinella is a writer and TV host who founded MeatEater, which has grown into a diversified outdoor lifestyle company spanning video, podcasts, publishing, commerce and live events, with a family of brands including First Lite. UTA signed Rinella and MeatEater for representation in May 2026.
Last updated Sep 27, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
Role
Founder and Host
Company
MeatEater
Based
Bozeman, Montana, United States
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Bio
Steven Rinella is a writer and TV host who founded MeatEater, which has grown into a diversified outdoor lifestyle company spanning video, podcasts, publishing, commerce and live events, with a family of brands including First Lite. UTA signed Rinella and MeatEater for representation in May 2026.
Expertise & education
Expertise
Outdoor MediaHunting and ConservationWild Game CookingPodcast ProductionBrand BuildingNature WritingTelevision Production
Education
- BA, University of Montana
- MFA, University of Montana
Speaking topics
Conservation and public lands advocacyEthical hunting and wild foodOutdoor media and brand building
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Founded MeatEater, which became a Netflix original series
- Authored multiple New York Times bestselling books including 'The Meateater Fish and Game Cookbook'
- Grew MeatEater into a multi-platform media and e-commerce brand with significant private equity backing
Awards
Multiple hunting and outdoor media awards
Publications
- The Meateater Fish and Game Cookbook (2018)
- Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter (2012)
- American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon (2008)