Ep. 439: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia LIX

Conservation

The trivia segment on conservation brought some intriguing questions to the table. Spencer Neuharth challenged participants with a question about the Algonquin Wolf, which was renamed from the Eastern Wolf in 2016. Randall Williams correctly identified it, while others guessed incorrectly 1. Another question focused on the Great Lakes, revealing Lake Erie as the shallowest and warmest, a fact that Steven Rinella confidently answered 2. The final conservation question asked about a mission statement of a wildlife organization, with the Boone and Crockett Club being the correct answer, securing Brody Henderson a win 3.

   

Hunting & Gear

The hunting and gear trivia section tested participants' knowledge on various topics. Spencer Neuharth asked about shotgun pellet sizes, a question that stumped many due to its complexity 4. Despite the confusion, Hayden Sammak was the only one to answer correctly, albeit after some deliberation 5. Another notable question involved the infamous 2015 incident of a Minnesota dentist killing a lion named Cecil, which Steven Rinella answered with confidence 6.

   

Historical

Historical trivia brought fascinating insights into past events. Spencer Neuharth posed a question about America's 6th president, John Quincy Adams, who famously kept a pet alligator in the White House 7. Randall Williams correctly identified Adams, showcasing his historical knowledge. Another question highlighted Biscayne National Park, known for being 95% water, located off the coast of Florida, which Steven Rinella initially doubted but ultimately answered correctly 8.