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Most of my non-hunting friends and family are extremely supportive of hunting but have been hesitant to try venison for a variety of reasons. Whether it is due to their misconceptions from popular culture or social media, or just their unfamiliarity with wild game, I always do my best to educate…
As hunters, we all know the importance of a hot, home-cooked breakfast after a long, cold morning in the woods. For many, this is another integral part of the deer hunting experience and camaraderie that we look forward to every year at deer camp. Some of my best memories from…
When Charles Evans and I created the pilot project in 2016 that would become NDA’s Field to Fork program, we tried a novel approach for reaching non-hunting adults who might be interested in learning to hunt for food. We reserved a booth at the Athens, Georgia farmer’s market and set…
A lot goes into preparing a wonderful meal, especially one that gives your taste buds that “wow” reaction. Isn’t it amazing that a single serving of “wow” can have 26 grams of protein but only 2.7 grams of fat in one 3-ounce serving? I am in no way a culinary…
My wife and I are always experimenting with new venison recipes, especially ones our toddlers and non-hunting friends and family will enjoy as well. Appetizers and small plates are a great way to introduce venison to those who may be unfamiliar. They’re also perfect for serving larger groups. With the…
You spend the season putting in hours of work to harvest a deer, likely because you enjoy the sport. The enjoyment can continue long past the point of processing if you begin to realize the benefits of putting wild venison on your plate. You may end up like myself and…
In the dream, I was hunting with Brady. He was in good spirits, enjoying Vermont’s finest autumn weather and the chance to hunt deer in a landscape so different from his familiar Rocky Mountains. On waking, I remembered: Brady – my friend Ryan’s father – had died nearly three months…
Despite the fact today’s hunters pursue some of the highest densities of mature bucks in history, big whitetail bucks are still an uncommon sight. Specimens of male deer with above-average antlers are not the norm, which is just one part of what makes them so darn special. Therefore, most hunters want to know the precise…
What’s for dinner? It’s the dreaded question in my house that I ask my husband daily. We like to playfully bicker about dinner planning, with who chose last and whose turn it is today. One of the easiest things for any deer hunter is using a pound of ground from…
Egg rolls can be a whole meal if you want them to be. They make a great party food and are very much a crowd pleaser. They can be a little labor intensive, but as hunters, we know how much better it tastes when you put in the work. You…