Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Volume 1 - Big Game |
2014 |
Steven Rinella |
Buy |
| 2 |
Volume 2 - Small Game and Fowl |
2015 |
Steven Rinella |
Buy |
The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game is Steven Rinella’s two-volume reference work. Volume 1: Big Game (2014) covers large animals like deer, elk, and bear, while Volume 2: Small Game and Fowl (2015) addresses everything from rabbits to waterfowl.
The guides are practical references aimed at hunters who want to handle every step from field to table. Rinella covers hunting techniques, field dressing, butchering cuts, and cooking methods for each type of game. The books draw on his years of hunting experience and established his authority in the outdoor publishing space before the MeatEater brand expanded into cookbooks and survival guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game series?
There are two books in the The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game series, published between 2014 and 2015.
What is the first book in the The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game series?
The first book in the The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game series is Volume 1 - Big Game, published in 2014.
What is the difference between Volume 1 and Volume 2?
Volume 1 covers big game animals like deer, elk, moose, and bear, while Volume 2 focuses on small game and fowl including rabbits, squirrels, ducks, and upland birds. Together they provide a comprehensive guide to hunting and processing nearly any wild game animal in North America.