7 Positives from a Seemingly Disappointing Deer Season

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

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 it Alone: The Benefits and Rewards of Solo Hunting

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...
Phone Skope Field Trips: Late Summer Whitetail Scouting

Phone Skope Field Trips: Late Summer Whitetail Scouting

Like many hunters, I enjoy much more than harvesting animals. As trite as it’s sounds, I like viewing sunrises, sunsets, and everything in between. Especially wildlife. That means many hours without even pulling a trigger or releasing an arrow. While the whitetail...

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