Ep. 867: Jim Zumbo - An Outdoor Legend at 85
Ep. 867: Jim Zumbo - An Outdoor Legend at 85  
Podcast: The MeatEater Podcast
Published On: Mon Apr 27 2026
Description: Steven Rinella talks with outdoor legend and veteran outdoor writer Jim Zumbo.  Topics discussed: Playing with insects as a kid; going to school for biology; winning a bet and and getting your first article published by Outdoor Life; how the editors always wanted bear mauling stories; "The Cow Call" and the "World Record Whitetail'; the very first rifle; having Obsessive Compulsive Firewood Disorder; philanthropic efforts with veterans; Jim's To Heck with Elk Hunting, To Heck with Deer Hunting, To Heck with Moose Hunting books; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.