Mario Kalpou — hunting, wildlife, and cooking on Man Eats Wild
Mario Kalpou is not just a professional hunter. He is a brand, combining a passion for hunting, fishing, cooking, and wildlife. He became the face of the show Man Eats Wild, in which he demonstrates the ideology of hunting “from the ground to the plate,” combining the hunting of game, its respectful preparation, and travel to unique locations around the world.
Who is Mario Kalpou? Biography of a hunter, guide, and restaurateur
Since childhood, Mario has been passionate about an active lifestyle, hunting, and nature. His grandfather, a world-class chef, instilled in his grandson a love of cooking. After working with renowned chefs, Kalpou opened his own restaurants, including the award-winning The Old Library (Zagat 3 Hats, Belle Awards).
After ten years of successful restaurant business, Mario decided to radically change his path — he became a professional hunting and fishing guide, and later — the author and host of the famous show Man Eats Wild.
Types of hunting preferred by Mario Kalpou
Kalpou is known for his versatility in hunting. He actively uses bows and arrows, as well as high-precision rifles, depending on the terrain and type of game. His episodes of hunting deer, taro, and wild boar with a bow, where endurance and accuracy are important, are particularly noteworthy.
Where Mario Kalpou hunts: the best hunting regions in the world
The geography of his hunts is impressive:
Australia — wild boar, buffalo, camel
New Zealand — mountain hunting for thar and deer
Africa — savannah, crocodile and antelope hunting
Canada and the USA — bluefin tuna, turkeys, elk
Hawaii — tropical hunting and sea fishing
These locations form the basis of Kalpou's content, where he demonstrates complex but ethical hunting methods.
Mario Kalpou's trophies: hunting deer, buffalo, and rare game
Among his most famous trophies are:
Red deer
Himalayan tahr (mountain goat)
Buffalo (Water Buffalo)
Axis deer (Axis deer)
Crocodiles and large marine fish (kingfish, bluefin tuna)
Each trophy is accompanied by a story about the hunt, the method, the approach to butchering, and the preparation of the meat.
What weapons does Mario Kalpou use?
Mario Kalpou has a variety of weapons at his disposal:
Traditional bow — his favorite way to hunt at close range
Hunting rifles — for accurate shots at long distances
Spinning rods and fishing tackle — for fishing and sea game
This allows him to adapt to any conditions, from the tropics to the mountains.
Ethical hunting and cooking: the “farm to table” philosophy
Kalpou's main idea is not just to hunt, but to respect the prey, use it wisely, and cook healthy, delicious food. His recipes in the wild are true masterpieces: from game pies to dishes cooked in an earth oven.
Kalpou considers hunting not as entertainment, but as a way to strengthen the connection with nature, survival culture, and nutrition. His show is not only about hunting, but also about a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
Mario Kalpou's Instagram (296k followers): @maneatswildtv
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