Steven Rinella Biography: Net Worth, Wife, TV Shows, Age, Wiki, Nationality, Height, Parents, Siblings

Steven Rinella is an American outdoorsman, author, and television personality.

He gained prominence as the host of the television series MeatEater, which began airing on the Sportsman Channel in 2012 and later moved to Netflix in 2018.

Through this series, Rinella shares his hunting and fishing adventures across various locations, emphasizing ethical hunting practices and conservation.

Profile

• Full name: Steven John Rinella
• Date of birth: February 13, 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Twin Lake, Michigan, USA
• State of origin: Michigan
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Outdoorsman, author, television personality, writer, trapper
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
• Parents: Father: Late Mr. Rinella; Mother: Mrs. Rinella
• Siblings: Two older brothers, Matt Rinella and Danny Rinella
• Spouse: Catherine Finch
• Children: Three children
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Italian descent
• Net worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Steven Rinella was born on February 13, 1974, in Twin Lake, Michigan. He grew up in this rural setting alongside his two older brothers, Matt and Danny, all of whom were introduced to hunting and fishing at an early age by their father. This upbringing in the outdoors laid the foundation for his lifelong passion for wildlife and conservation.

Rinella attended Muskegon Community College from 1992 to 1994 before transferring to Lake Superior State University in 1994. He later pursued a Bachelor of Arts in English at Grand Valley State University, graduating in 1997.

Continuing his education, he earned a Master of Fine Arts in creative nonfiction from the University of Montana in 2000.

Personal Life

Steven Rinella is married to Catherine Finch. Together, they have three children, though their names have not been publicly disclosed.

The family resides in Bozeman, Montana, where they embrace an outdoor lifestyle that aligns with Rinella‘s professional pursuits.

Career

Steven Rinella‘s career encompasses writing, television hosting, and podcasting, all centered around his expertise in the outdoors. He authored The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine in 2006 and American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon in 2009, the latter receiving accolades such as the Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award.

His television career began with hosting The Wild Within, an eight-episode series on the Travel Channel. This experience led to the creation of MeatEater, a series that chronicles Rinella‘s hunting and fishing adventures across diverse locations, emphasizing ethical hunting and conservation.

The show premiered in 2012 and has completed its eleventh season. In 2018, Rinella directed and starred in the documentary film Stars In The Sky: A Hunting Story, exploring the complexities of hunting in modern society.

Beyond television, he hosts The MeatEater Podcast, ranking among the top sports podcasts, where he discusses hunting, fishing, and conservation topics.

Awards

• 2012 Sportsman Choice Award for Best New Series for MeatEater
• 2017 Conservation Achievement Award from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

Net Worth

Steven Rinella‘s net worth is estimated to be $4 million. His income is primarily derived from his television series, book sales, and related media ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram: @stevenrinella
• X: @stevenrinella

Filmography

• The Wild Within
• MeatEater
• Stars In The Sky: A Hunting Story

Books

• The Scavenger’s Guide to Haute Cuisine
• American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon
• Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter
• The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game
• The MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook
• The MeatEater Guide To Wilderness Skills and Survival
• Outdoor Kids in an Inside World: Getting Your Family Out of the House and Radically Engaged with Nature
• Catch a Crayfish, Count the Stars: Fun Projects, Skills, and Adventures for Outdoor Kids
• MeatEater’s American History: The Long Hunters (1761-1775)
• The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook: Wild Game Recipes for the Grill, Smoker, Campstove, and Campfire
• MeatEater’s American History: The Mountain Men (1806-1840)