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It’s a Whitetail World; We Just Happen to Live in it.
I vividly remember an overcast morning during the 2018 rut. Quietly sitting in a ground blind, conditions were perfect. The wind was in my favor. Facing due east, my scent situation should have been perfect. Deer would neither be spooked from behind nor in front of...
Five-Spice Duck Mac and Cheese
I would be flat out lying if I told you that I haven't been thinking about making some kind of wild game mac and cheese for a while now. I thought about using venison, but then figured it could get too dry. I thought that turkey would work until I realized that it was...
Hunting Briefs: 5 More Popular Hunting Terms and their Meaning
If you spend any time around deer camp fire pits, internet hunting sites, outdoor podcasts, or social media, you’ll notice some interesting terminology. It can be confusing to new hunters (and even seasoned ones). We’ve shared some of the popular terms in the past...
7 Positives from a Seemingly Disappointing Deer Season
-Cover photo courtesy of The Element Wild Okay, I’m going to go out on a limb and declare that 2020 hasn’t been the best of years. First, there’s the obvious COVID-19 pandemic that played a huge role. This of course lead to other downsides, including the great...
Replace Your Deer Chili with Creamy “Chorenison” Stew
Well, the title is misleading because I would never replace deer chili. It has its rightful place on wild game food Mount Rushmore. Hearty, bold, and comforting are all good descriptions of venison chili. It’s both a great comfort food as well as American past time....
Going Holiday Wild: 7 Tips for Serving Venison for Christmas
With Thanksgiving a mere month in the past, many families have shed the turkey and ham formula for Christmas meals. I know folks that traditionally serve prime rib, barbecue, and even tamales for this revered time celebrating the birth of Christ. My family serves...
Going it Alone: The Benefits and Rewards of Solo Hunting
From its inception, hunting has been a shared experience. The difference from then to now is it was once necessary to feed and clothe groups of people. Today, the food is an optional justification for hunting and the communal component is more about the fellowship. I...