Ep. 867: Jim Zumbo - An Outdoor Legend at 85

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 YouTube

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Ep. 867: Jim Zumbo - An Outdoor Legend at 85 is an episode from The MeatEater Podcast by MeatEater.

This episode is 100:13 long.

This episode was published on Apr 27, 2026.

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