Behind-the-Scenes Texas

Steven, Ty, Manuel and Tommy stand outside of the pen of a longhorn cow at Ranch Viejo in Texas.

'Here I'm using my trusty binoculars to scan some big country for an elusive creature known as the aoudad, or Barbary sheep. Transplanted from North Africa, they went feral and totally wild in the backcountry of Texas' desert region.' 'Steven Rinella

Steven scopes out Texas landscape for Barbary sheep.

Steven field-dresses a javelina on a gambril rack.

Steven field-dresses an aoudad on the cliffs in Texas.

Steven and Manuel prepare the aoudad loin before placing it into the barbacoa.

Steven buries the barbacoa pit to prepare a tasty meal out of the aoudad's loin.

The dry air of west Texas is ideal for making a quick batch of javelina jerky.

Steven joins Tommy and Ty for a cowboy breakfast around the fire.