Food & Cooking

While there are an abundance of cuts of venison that can be prepared countless different ways, many hunters look forward most to their first tenderloin dish, as it’s one of the most tender cuts of meat and offers arguably the best flavor. Tenderloin recipes are also especially popular during the holiday season, which often falls […]

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Sometimes it’s tough to come up with ideas for dinner, and you have to get a little creative. One of my favorite ways to serve up wild game is in pizza form, but using naan or some other flatbread in place of the crust. It simplifies the process and tastes excellent, too. The beauty of […]

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Taking unique and delicious cuisines and applying them to wild game is one of my favorite things to do. I’ve had great luck creating Mexican dishes, Italian recipes, and other meals from all over the globe, and it got me thinking: Can I create a good-tasting Greek dish with venison? The answer resulted in this […]

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There are so many reasons why we love deer hunting that it’s difficult to list them all. Chief among them is the preparation, the chase, and the hard-earned victory of a deer on the ground. Even while we are field dressing a deer, we can already envision the backstraps and the tenderloins on a hot […]

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Who’s hungry?! If it’s a weeknight, the answer is everyone, and the correct solution isn’t always that easy. This venison taco pie recipe is relatively simple, plus it’s a great way to use up all that ground venison you likely have in your freezer. There are usually some good vibes that come along with taco […]

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Nothing says “summer meal” quite like a grilled burger. There’s something about cooking outside over an open flame that brings out the love of culinary expression, and that’s only improved when you can say you harvested the red meat yourself. Ground venison burgers might just be the best way to enjoy a hunted deer, but […]

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Venison may be a staple for many families across the U.S., but there is more to making a meal than the main dish. If you’re like us, trying to figure out what veggies and other foods to pair with venison recipes can be a challenge, especially if you eat it a lot. Often times, what […]

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If it’s taco night, it’s on you to make sure it’s not the same old recipe. Everyone gets tired of ground beef and taco seasoning after a while, so it’s your responsibility to follow this recipe for a take on turkey tacos that you’ll be awfully impressed by. Most everyone who hunts turkey discards the […]

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When I was young, my dad hunted to fill our freezer and feed our family of six. Growing up on venison, I tend to prefer it over any other type of meat. I actually don’t recall even eating beef in my younger years. Today, my husband’s family raises cattle, so our freezer is a mix […]

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