It’s pretty hard to beat this curry recipe. It’s very easy to make, looks good and it can be thrown together in under 30 minutes. It’s also pretty versatile - you can use ground venison or some of the tougher cuts of venison steak. Serve it with some flatbread or on a bed of rice and, baby you got a stew going.
Read MoreI think we can all agree that, for most people, the venison loins (backstraps) are the best cut of meat. There are tons of ways to prepare it and, as long as you don’t over cook it, it’s really hard to do it wrong. That being said, we’ve been hard at work in the kitchen and may have come up with the best venison loin recipe you’ve ever had. Don’t believe us? Give it a try and let us know what you think!
Read MoreEver heard of a deer laying eggs? Us either. But the combination of deer meat, bacon, jalapenos, and cheese makes you wish they would. These tasty bundles of venison awesome are perfect for any occasion, and are a sure thing to knock the socks off any other dish at the party!
Read MoreWe’re rounding out October, which means most whitetail hunters have one thing on their minds: rutting bucks. Near the tail end of October and through the first two weeks of November (at least where we hunt in the Great Lakes Region), rutting activity start to increase and bucks become all the more killable. It all starts with the pre-rut.
Read MoreLike thousands of other hunters in Michigan (and around the country), I was able to hit the woods for the first time this past weekend. I picked an area that I had lightly hunted over the past few years and decided to jump right into an area I believed would be great during the early season. I hiked back in a mile and slowly crept into my spot - a location I believed to be situated right outside of a bedding area on public land. As I began to get set up, I heard crashing through the swamp… and coughing… and metal clanking. Someone had blown up my area and walked right through the bedding area.
Read MoreThe best e-scouting strategy for hunting deer doesn't have to be hard or confusing. We aren't using magic, hunting private or high fence areas. Its a basic strategy that we've used to be successful scouting whitetail deer using escouting maps like Huntwise
Read MoreI spent the majority of my early years uncomfortable while I was out hunting. My clothing “system” was made up of assorted gear from the Army surplus store, a sweat suit and hand-me-downs. As the temps would drop, I’d add another layer of cotton clothing (in no particular order) and sweat my butt off as I walked out to my stand. Within an hour, I’d be slightly damp and freezing.
Read MoreIt takes hours of practice to become proficient with a recurve or longbow in hand. For all you traditional archers out there, these next few months will be critical for your success in the woods this fall.
However, not all of us live in areas where we can step outside our back door and let a few arrows rip. I’ve recently moved out of my house in the woods and into a condo, which means I’ve had to rethink my traditional archery practice set up. I wanted a simple set up that I can toss in my car or in my backpack whenever I have a few minutes to sling a few arrows.
Read MoreOne of our favorite things to do with bear is to cure an entire shoulder or hindquarter into a ham. Ham can be used for many different recipes from breakfast all the way to dinner. Check out our recipe for savory smoked black bear ham on a pellet grill!
Read MoreWhen you think of the ideal turkey-killing scenario, images of toms flying down at daybreak probably come to mind. We all love those sunny spring mornings where the woods continually erupt with the sound of gobbles. Click to learn How You Can Kill a Late-Day Turkey!
Read MoreDecoys can be a great benefit for success, here’s how to use turkey decoys the right way!
Read MoreThe ultimate way to be successful with hunting spring turkeys is to know there are different types of male turkey behaviors.
Read MoreNow that the hunting season is over there should be a fair amount of maintenance that every hunter should practice. And although maintenance is the last thing people usually want to think about, it should be the first thing on the to-do list. With all of the many things to accomplish, it's hard to pinpoint what exactly to focus on so it helps to have something short and easy to remember.
Read MoreCurry has always been a secret favorite of mine. While living in Okinawa, Japan, my friends and I would often make it a tradition that on Saturday morning, after a night out, we would head to the local curry house and order some hot curry to sweat out all the fun we had the night before. I’m sure a lot of people arne’t really into spicy curry so I made a few adjustments to this recipe for even the most delicate of pallets. Made with beef, carrots, mushrooms, and curry roux, this savory and hearty Japanese inspired wild game curry makes a fabulous introduction for new curry eaters. Even my kids devoured it!
Read MoreIf you’re anything like us, you spend a lot of time tinkering during the bowhunting “offseason”. During this time of year, we evaluate our entire hunting system - everything from our arrows to the layers we wear. One thing I’ve spent quite a bit of time on over the past few years is my aiming method. I’ve switched between several different styles, working to see which fits me best. Click here to learn how to aim a traditional bow!
Read MoreWe’ve written a bunch about our love of bears. They’re beautiful animals that are absolutely delicious. Plus, they’re covered in fat. Delicious, mouth-watering fat that’s great for cooking. Bear oil has a very neutral taste/smell, lasts for over a year and can be used for most cooking applications. Check out this article on The Best Way to Render Bear Oil!
Read MoreBears are one of the few animals where the entire animal can be utilized. Fur (for rugs and throws), skull (for display and mounting), fat (rendering into usable lard), the meat (for eating of course), and more recently…the baculum (I’ll let you look that one up). If more hunters knew how good bear meat actually is they would think about it differently.
Read MoreIt’s a depressing time of year for hunters all over the country. The 3-4 month-long deer season is over and lots of people have resigned to the fact that they won’t be in the woods until turkey season. But this doesn’t need to be the case! Remember that squirrel that barked at you all fall? Now is your time to exact your revenge and to fill your freezer with something delicious. If you’re looking for a challenge, check out this article on Winter Squirrel Hunting.
Read MoreIt’s been said that venison is too gamey to cook with or that it’s too dry to really make anything with other than tacos and spaghetti. If you’ve ever searched the outskirts of venison recipes, you may find a few options that many people don’t particularly venture to. Venison pastrami is in that baron wasteland that many hunters are either too lazy or too intimidated to try.
Read MoreIt’s December and it’s starting to get cold here in Michigan. Many of us have a few weeks left in our season and we’re not ready to give up on the buck of our dreams. As we shift to hunting more evening food sources, we’ve got to take one major late-season factor into consideration: the cold.
Staying comfortable, especially in the late season, can be the difference between success and eating tag soup. If you’re looking to put a deer down, here are a few of the ways I use to stay warm in the stand.
