Bearing Burdens in My Hunting Journal
This hunting journal helped me find the peace that eluded me so long and the perspective so crucial for surviving life between seasons. It doesn’t always happen on the first sit. Sometimes it takes a few days, maybe even a couple of weeks. One year, my kids were...
Shoot Quickly to Score
Eight tips for pulling the trigger faster and more accurately.
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Backstrap Recipe
If backstrap recipes had a playoff, this would make the finals.
Shining the Spotlight on Spring Deer Management
Casting a bright spotlight on deer in the dark serves as a remarkable tool used in deer management in Iowa, and may prove useful elsewhere. Shining or jacklighting white-tailed deer is a known poaching technique. A bright spotlight cast on deer in the dark of the...
Creative Ways to Use Deer Antlers
About the only limitation on the use of deer antlers is one’s level of skill and imagination. Here are some suggested uses for deer antlers. Making Complete Use of Your Deer The “eat what you kill” mantra is commonplace in the sportsman’s world and rightly so; it...
Pickled Smoked Venison Sausage Recipe
Full freezer got you in a pickle? Pickled sausage makes a great gift and it’s easy to make – this pickled smoked venison sausage recipe is a must-try. So it has been a productive deer hunting season and the freezers are packed with venison. (Okay, if it hasn’t, stop...
Tips for Aging Bucks by Body Traits
Aging bucks on the hoof is as much art as science. You won’t get it right every time, but keep trying.
Shrimp-Stuffed Venison Tenderloin
This game and fish recipe combines the rich flavors of venison backstrap with shrimp, served in a savory wine sauce. You’ll need: 1 whole venison backstrap ½-1 cup Italian salad dressing 12-18 medium shrimp, cooked and peeled 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1...