Stacy Harris, one of our favorite authors and outdoors supporters, dropped us a note about a super venison burger dish she makes that has a little extra kick to it. With Mother’s Day weekend approaching, the recipes found in Harris’ cookbooks are outstanding to try. The cookbooks also are great gifts; you can order the […]
“Nice 2-year-old! At least the meat will be tender and taste good.” I couldn’t help but smile when a Millennial wrote that comment underneath my Facebook post that included this photo. I was tempted to reply that Abraham Lincoln was spot-on when he said it’e better to remain silent and be thought a fool than […]
Domestic and wild turkeys actually have very little in common — one was bred for the table and the other evolved to escape predators. No, the wild turkey is in a category of its own, but that doesn’t mean it’s not great on the plate. It just takes a little different care, from the field […]
Hunters often have a shrug and “Dunno, what do we do with them?” outlook when it comes to utilizing a deer’s shoulders after they’ve killed a buck or doe. If they’re using a gun and shoot the shoulder or just behind the scapula in the gap, it can leave shards of bone or bloodied meat. […]
Everyone who hunts deer and processes their own meat has a way of doing it they believe is the best, and for them it usually is. But there’s nothing wrong with considering another way and, possibly, learning something to use at your camp or home. Scott Rea is a father and butcher from St. John’s, […]
Expert whitetail hunting guide Jon Heaton from Texas explains how he learned to fully process a deer in less than 10 minutes. With a few deft cuts with his knife and knowing where the joints are on the deer’s body, he can skin, trim, remove muscles and get things done quickly.
If you’re feeling romantic tonight or on Valentine’s Day or, well, basically anytime, it’s tough to beat a great meal with venison and lobster with your bestie. Venison and lobster? Mmmm, what a great combination. If you don’t like lobster or can’t get it, perhaps you could substitute crab or crayfish. But most specialty shops and […]
Do you know how to efficiently and economically take apart a deer’s hindquarter, from top to bottom? If you’ve been processing your own deer for years then you likely have a method that is comfortable and works well for you. But it’s always good to maybe learn something new, right? One of our favorite folks […]
About 10 or so years ago my wife had to go to London on business and I tagged along for a few days, enjoying some sights during the day and then with her in the evening. One dish I’d always wanted to try if I ever made it to London was Shepherd’s Pie, a simple […]
Longtime DDH fan Stephen Burchett of West Virginia dropped us a note recently about a nice deer he killed this season along with his easy deer burger recipe. We have to agree, this is pretty foolproof and sounds doggone tasty. Burchett is an attorney and longtime bowhunter. He also, like many of us, loves the […]