by Jerald Kopp
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...
by Jerald Kopp
-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...
by Jerald Kopp
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....
by Jerald Kopp
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...
by Jerald Kopp
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...
by Jerald Kopp
I’m a hunter that goes out of his way to pursue and shoot mature bucks – ones with the biggest antlers possible. I seek, strategize, and generally obsess over the largest-antlered buck in the areas I hunt; trophies of the whitetail woods. I enjoy the chase as...
