There are multiple states in the U.S., including Texas, that use the color purple as a warning to trespassers. Purple shows well in the outdoors. In fact, it’s one of the only colors that colorblind people can easily identify. Having said that, just seeing it on a fence post or painted on a tree as you go […]
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Have you ever tried canning venison? Here are the ups and downs of this great way to preserve your venison. There are so many ways to handle our beloved venison, enough to produce hundreds of online articles and videos on the subject just waiting for your attention. This post will help determine if the canning […]
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Venison snack sticks are one of the easiest and tastiest treats we make as deer hunters. If you ‘re like the rest of us, you’re no stranger to the mouthwatering powers of original, hot, Teriyaki, pepper, sweet and smoky, and venison cheddar snack sticks. But, you can’t eat eat any of them until you learn […]
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The .22 magnum cartridge has been a mainstay for recreational shooters and hunters alike. Let’s take a closer look at this venerable caliber. Since its inception in 1959, the .22 WMR, or .22 magnum, has been a popular load. Shooters across the country bought it by the box, by the brick, and by the tub […]
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Hunts don’t get much more exciting than this! Across much of North America, the rut is starting to heat up and the bucks are beginning to get aggressive towards their opponents. For hunters heading into the field, this aggressive behavior can be used to your advantage, especially when a large mature buck is in the […]
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The process of caring for our wild game meat starts long before it ever reaches the kitchen table. The field to table movement is a great one, and inspiring sportsmen and women across the globe to procure their own protein through wild game harvests. However, caring for your wild game meat goes beyond the recipe […]
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If you’ve ever wondered about dry aged venison game meat, here are the advantages. In a nutshell, dry aged venison is the process of hanging your hard-earned deer meat long enough to let the natural bacteria in the air begin to break down the muscle tissue in the effort to increase its tenderness and make […]
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This buck made a fatal mistake with a downed doe. One deer season starts to wane a bit, many hunters start focusing on trying to get a doe to put some meat in the freezer. We know because we’re the same way many years. However, you shouldn’t be in a rush to get down on […]
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Ask 10 folks and you’ll receive 10 answers. We investigate the age-old question: “What’s the best tasting wild game meat?” Time to simmer up a squabble by asking that age old question “What’s the best tasting wild game meat?” Make no mistake, we all have our favorite, but we should settle one thing right off […]
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Making deer jerky is not nearly as hard as it seems. Many hunters enjoy a good venison jerky. Here in Michigan, it’s one of the most popular things produced by commercial deer processors who cut up people’s harvests every season. The downside is commercial processors charge a lot of money for making chewy jerky and […]
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