Food & Cooking

Everyone loves a bowl of chili, and if they don’t they probably just haven’t had a good one. Fix that by serving up a bowl of this tasty mixture, combining ground venison with the best of the best when it comes to chili ingredients. When it all comes together after a slow simmer on the […]

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If elk hunters are fortunate enough to get a bull or cow elk down, it’s their ethical duty (and legal obligation) to not waste the meat. However, if temps are unseasonably hot during archery season, or a hunt suddenly heads south, this can be easier said than done. Based on anecdotes that I’ve heard, most […]

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If you love flavorful red meat spiced up, topped with onions and cilantro, and wrapped up in a warm tortilla, you’ve found your dream recipe. Carne Asada Venison Tacos are relatively easy to make, and once you get things cooking the aromas are exceptionally great. There’s just something about south-of-the-border influenced dishes that I really […]

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If you’re like us, you couldn’t possibly turn down those longing eyes sitting patiently on the floor next to you while you prepare your favorite venison recipe. Our favorite, hard-working canines are naturally meat eaters. So it only stands to reason that they could benefit from some of our delicious, preservative-free, all-natural protein. Dog food […]

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One of the most sought-after spoils of a deer hunt–and the one I’m most hesitant to share–is venison jerky. It’s the perfect protein source on the go, whether you’re hiking, hunting, or traveling. While you could take your deer to a processor and pay to have jerky made, it can be much more affordable and […]

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Food is one of the highlights of every trip. You know this essential fact if you’ve been hunting. Nothing compares to breakfast over a fire at deer camp on a brisk fall morning. No dinner is as good as one with the wild game over a fire, old hunting stories, and a few cold ones. […]

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This Orange Wild Turkey and Rice recipe is so simple and one you’ll really be drawn to, mainly because the sauce is so delicious! In fact, I love it so much I double the sauce portion of the recipe so I have extra. It’s that kind of meal, made even better thanks to fresh orange […]

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Early autumn is a golden time of year. The summer’s harvests are ripe and ready to shine on the dinner plate. Hunters are trying to use up the last bits of game meat in the freezer before the next hunting season fills it right back up. In my mind, a venison zucchini egg noodle bake […]

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Venison steak has always been a big favorite of mine, and once I realized how versatile it can be (particularly the backstrap), I knew I would be able to dream up all kinds of amazing ways to prepare it. One thing that often reminds me of a fancy, classy steakhouse is a side of horseradish […]

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