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Man Eats Wild - Season 1

For over 25 years, Mario Kalpou has dedicated himself to hunting his own food. In this episode, his quest takes him deep into the mountains of south New Zealand, home of the elusive fallow deer. In what turns out to be one of the most frustrating hunts of his life, Mario treks over extremely tough and treacherous terrain in search of his wild meal.

Like Hunting Ghosts - ep 1

This week, Mario's on the hunt for one of Australia's largest dangerous game animals, the Asiatic Water Buffalo. These massive creatures can grow to be up to 2200 pounds, and are known to charge and gore people with their horns. Mario wants his buffalo meal, but first he'll have to survive the "Deadly Outback," where he and his hunting partner must get past the saltwater crocodiles, flooded rivers, and venomous snakes to earn their prize.

The Deadly Outback - ep 2

Mario treks into the high mountains of Western New Zealand in search of Himalayan Tahr, an invasive species of mountain goat. Notoriously difficult to kill due to their tough skin, these mountain goats will test all of Mario's skills as a hunter and outdoorsman. Mario procures a top-of-the-line long-distance hunting rifle for his quest, but will the weapon be any match against the Tahr?

Gripping for your Life - ep 3

Mario teams up with top celebrity chef Danny Russo to prepare a unique culinary experience. The main course? Feral Arabian camel, an invasive species to the harsh Australian Outback. The camels are incredibly difficult to hunt, especially with a bow and arrow, but Mario is determined to bag his prize and plate two incredible incredible dishes.

The Foie Gras of the Desert - ep 4

Mario turns his sights to the sea, angling for giant Kingfish. He heads to White Island, an active volcano off the east coast of New Zealand, where the Kingfish grow to enormous sizes and put up an epic fight. Though Mario is determined to hook his catch, he'll have to give it all he's got to wrestle these giants of sea into submission.

Giants of the Ocean - ep 5

Mario expeditions into the wild mountains of southern New Zealand in search of a mountain giant, the Red Stag. Armed with his favorite hunting tool, the bow and arrow, Mario faces grueling conditions and ferocious terrain. When one hunt goes wrong, Mario will have to dig deep to keep his eyes on the prize.

Elusive Beasts - ep 6

Mario travels to the wild and beautiful Cape York in northern Australia to hunt for feral pigs and saratoga, a prehistoric fish. An invasive and destructive species, the feral pigs can also be deadly, so Mario will have to keep his wits in the brutal heat of the Outback. Cooling off by a watering hole, Mario casts his line for saratoga, trying to avoid a run-in with a freshwater crocodile in the process.

Ambush - ep 7

When duck season opens in New Zealand, it's like Christmas morning for Mario and his hunting buddies. Full of good cheer, they head out to their hunting blind to bag some birds. Their spirits are high and the shooting is excellent as Mario hopes to prepare some epic duck dishes with his game.

Decoys - ep 8

Man Eats Wild - Season 2

Expert outdoorsman and award-winning restauranteur Mario Kalpou travels the globe in search of unique game to hunt and prepare in gourmet meals. His quest this week takes him to Zimbabwe, where deadly man-eating crocodiles harm locals and their livestock. To bag one of these deadly creatures, Mario will first have to survive one of the most treacherous stretches of whitewater anywhere in the world.

Win Win - ep 1

In Namibia, Mario hunts one of Africa's tastiest creatures of the plains, the Oryx. Teaming up with local guides, Mario treks out into the arid desert in search of the nimble Oryx, who are renowned for their speed, hearing, and sense of smell. Mario hopes to cook up some delicious North African barbeque recipes, but first, he'll need to bag one these highly elusive beasts.

A Tricky One - ep 2

In Botswana, Mario travels to the home of the Nauru people, indigenous bushmen who have lived in the Kalahari for generations. With the help of a local expert hunter, Mario learns the Nauru's hunting practices and how they dip their arrows in snake venom to bring down their prey. With the Kalahari crawling with predators and other dangerous animals, Mario will have to stay on his toes to bring back his wildebeest prize to the village.

Primal Instincts - ep 3

Mario heads the Seychelles, an island paradise that is home to some of the world's most delicious seafood--if you can catch it, of course. Teaming up with a local fishing guide, Mario learns all about the local fishing practices before hitting the waves in search of giant tuna and other massive fish.

Feast in Paradise - ep 4

Mario travels to Cape Town, South Africa to fish for massive Yellowfin Tuna. One of the biggest carnivorous fish, Yellowfin are notorious for being very difficult to reel. Using three different fishing techniques to snag a big one, Mario will need all of his angling skills operating at peak performance in this epic battle of man versus fish.

One Sore Angler - ep 5

Mario heads deep into the South African bush on one of the most dangerous hunts in the world--to harvest a cape buffalo, also known as "the black death" or "the widow-maker." To bag one of these massive, unpredictable beasts, Mario will have to master his nerves, getting close enough to take the shot with his bow.

Nothing Short of Madness - ep 6

Mario teams up with expert hunter and big-wave surfer Shane Dorian in Hawaii to hunt an invasive species that has wrecked havoc on the island, the axis deer. Not only is axis deer meat prized for its excellent taste, but hunting these beautiful animals with a bow presents a thrilling challenge.

Trouble in Paradise - ep 7

Mario heads into the wilds--the wilds of Kansas City. With a thriving underground food scene and incredible turkey hunting, Kansas City has much to entice Mario, who's always on the prowl for others who are as passionate as he is about eating wild foods. Teaming up with activist and actor Frank Stallone, Mario hunts wild turkeys in the hopes of cooking up a gorgeous Italian meal with his bounty.

Killing Two Birds With One Stallone - ep 8

Mario invites UFC legend Chuck Liddell, AKA The Iceman, on a real-deal bear hunt in the wilds of Idaho. Led by a local cowboy and bear hunting expert, the team rides on horseback into the wild in search of their dangerous quarry. But riding a horse isn't like riding a bike--will these greenhorns bag their prize, or will they be left with an empty lasso?

The Cowboy, The Bear, and The Iceman - ep 9

Mario travels to the pristine waters off Prince Edward Island in Canada to angle for bluefin tuna. Meeting up with local fishing expert Jason Tompkins, Mario learns about the sustainable fishing practices that make the area so special and renowned. Then he hits the water to reel in a massive bluefin, trying not to get pulled overboard by one of the beasts in the process.