MeatEater Season 5 Episode 9
Steve returns to southern Arizona to stalk one of his favorite quarry the elusive Coues deer. Unaccompanied, Steve immerses himself in the quiet southwest desert and gets intimate with one of the most wary animals in the west. Giant felines threaten the story but Steve stays on course and articulates why solo time in trophy country is good for the soul.
Episode Title: "Sky Island Solitare: Backpack Hunting Coues Deer in Arizona"
Air Date: 2015-03-05
Year: 2015