MeatEater Glossary: Hyperphagic

Hyperphagic \ hī- pər- ˈfa- jik \
adj
On a recent caribou hunt, Steve and crew watch a grizzly bear in a hyperphagic state. Chomping down on all the food in sight. Watch the video to find out more.  For the full collection of the MeatEater Glossary, where you’ll learn everything from the technical to the arcane, go to the Glossary Page.

Steve: “Means like eating a whole bunch. Just eating around the clock.”

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