Blood Trails
MeatEaterBlood Trails is a new investigative podcast from MeatEater, hosted by writer and journalist Jordan Sillars. Each episode digs into true crime stories from the world of hunting and fishing—cases where the woods and the water became the backdrop for violence and mystery. From missing hunters deep in public land to poachers turned killers and fishing trips gone fatally wrong, Blood Trails uncovers th... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 15 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||
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On his birthday in 1971, Wisconsin game warden Neil LaFave went out to post “No Hunting” signs. He never came home. The next morning, searchers found his body buried in a shallow grave. The brutality stunned investigators: multiple gunshots, and a ho... more
Timothy Blyth was scouting for a hunt in Florida’s St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge when a chance encounter turned deadly. What started as an argument over access and safety escalated into gunfire. Minutes later, Blyth was found dead in the road. T... more
Bob Smith stepped into the Maine woods on a November afternoon in 1997 and never came back. His wife heard a single gunshot. Then... nothing. What followed was the largest ground search in the history of the Maine Warden Service. Investigators found ... more
Mike Crites wanted to live alone in the Montana mountains. He built a cabin, managed his land for wildlife, and spent his days hunting elk and mule deer. But isolation didn’t mean peace. After years of escalating disputes with neighbors over access r... more
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Apple Podcasts5More episodes?
Canada3 months ago - More episodes?
Love the show but when are we going to get more episodes??
Apple Podcasts5HammerontherunCanada3 months ago - I love this
So intriguing I also love the normal meat eater podcast me and my dad listen all the time!
Apple Podcasts5Alyssa is the worstCanada3 months ago - Love from Nova Scotia- Great episodes!
Loved listening to all the episodes!
I don’t go into the woods without some firearm for my own safety. There’s a reason everyone would rather meet a bear if we are alone in the forest. My dad has woken up in the middle of public lands after receiving an unexpected rifle stock to the head while field dressing his deer. In Nova Scotia, we can hunt coyotes year round with a basic hunting license (under 10$), so that’s legal reason to have shotgun or rifle with me at all times. If you see me in th... more
Apple Podcasts5LucasGunnyCanada4 months ago - Love this podcast!!
One of the best new true crime podcasts that I’ve listened to in a long time. Great voice, great storytelling.. I was hooked from the first episode. I don’t want to listen to all the episodes yet because I don’t want this podcast to end.. Fingers crossed there is a season 2.
Apple Podcasts5patriciabod
United States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #57 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #58 | Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #129 |  United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #126 |  Australia/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #32 |  Finland/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  Norway/True Crime |
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What is Blood Trails about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A forensic-style true crime podcast set in the outdoors, it traces murders, disappearances, and investigations that unfold against hunting and fishing culture. Episodes combine archival reporting, courtroom moments, and firsthand recollections from families, investigators, and witnesses to reveal how wilderness settings become stages for violence. The host emphasizes original reporting, expert commentary from detectives and wildlife professionals, and a measured, storytelling approach that respects victims and communities. It's likely to appeal to true crime fans who want deeper context, procedural detail, and outdoor-country perspectives beyond typical crime shows, with a clear affinity for investigative rigor and nuanced narrative.
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Which podcasts are similar to Blood Trails?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Blood Trails:
1. The MeatEater Podcast
2. Bear Grease
3. Cal of the Wild
4. The American West
5. Wired To Hunt Podcast
How many episodes of Blood Trails are there?
Blood Trails launched 7 months ago and published 15 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Blood Trails include:
1. Donald Seidmüller
2. Peter Pescik
3. Dale Mori
4. Jim Chizik
5. Nikki LaFave
6. Norman Grass
7. Sandra Williams
8. Stuart Mone
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