Recipe for Grouse Pie
With bold herbs and spices and a delicate, flaky crust, this grouse recipe takes the classic pot pie we know and love to the next level. One of the few exceptions, this recipe has to be highly seasoned. Cold leftovers of grouse are delicately prepared in this method....
Savage Santa
'Twas the night before Christmas in the old cabin, and the two trappers had just settled in when what to their wandering eyes should appear... "Talkin' about Christmas," said Bedrock, as we smoked in his cabin after supper, an' the wind howled as it sometimes can on a...
The Perks of Muzzleloader Season
Here are some reasons to enjoy muzzleloader hunting this December! Increased Opportunity If you haven't tagged out this fall, muzzleloader season on deer can extend your time afield by either one or two weeks depending on where you hunt. To participate, you need to...
The Gift
The spaniel had lived beyond her time. But strangely – to the last – she had acted almost as a puppy. He had felt the turn of the tide three years before. Felt it more than in the 73 years before them. It pulled against him now, receding rather than rushing in. He...
A Deadly Polar Plunge
The explorers planned to sail their balloon over the North Pole and land in Canadian waters – an adventure that quickly proved to be pure folly. The tiny Swedish contingent had gathered in Danskoya at the northern tip of the Arctic island of Svalbard. They were happy...
Package-Deal Puppies
Purchasing a hunting puppy is typically a joyous occasion for a family...but it should automatically come with a few additional items as a standard package. Not long after my wife Kat and I became the proud new owners of an 8-week-old Labrador retriever puppy named...
When to Report a Wildlife Sighting
Animal sightings in Utah have increased, but in what scenarios do these encounters need to be reported to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources? Utah's growing population and expanding developments have increased the number of wildlife encounters across the state in...
14 Key Tips for Game Cookery
If you are planning to include wild game recipes in your Thanksgiving menu this year, The Derrydale Game Cookbook offers a few tips to bring out the best flavors in your game meat. 1. An old guard of a game bird has no other place in cookery but to be used either for...
New York “Why I Hunt” Photo Essay Contest
Photos and essays submitted will be used to support DEC's ongoing efforts to introduce more New Yorkers to hunting and trapping. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a new statewide photo and essay contest for...
How to Feed Your Dog
Feeding is not as simple as dumping food in a bowl–putting the extra care into your dog’s diet will help keep him healthier to hunt with you. SPONSORED CONTENT Feeding your dog might seem simple: Get out the bowl, fill it with food and let Rover scarf it down....