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Pan Fried Trout
One of the best parts of writing game cooking columns is that I get to go out to the field and try to harvest whatever I plan to write about,

How to Cook Wild Turkey, Mushrooms, & More
Springtime in Montana is such a wonderful welcomed time, especially after a long cold winter. There’s nothing like a spring in the west when there is warmth in the air,

The Mystery of Bear Meat
When I cook turkey with foraged wild morels, everyone is up for the meal. But when I say come on over for a bear roast, people are not so fast
The Versatile Dish: Types of Crepes
Crepes: doesn’t sound too manly; sounds like quiche, and sounds like a whole lot of work. But these thin French pancakes are easy to prepare and extremely useful when making
Hunters Feeding the Hungry: Donating Wild Game Meat
Hunters are conservationists but did you know they are activists for the hungry? Years ago when conducting seminars at the Great American Outdoor show in Harrisburg PA I had the

Happy Hunting Grounds: A Story For Hunting Buddies
When my two brothers, cousins, and I were young kids, our dads all belonged to a small gun club that had two properties, one in north Jersey (the Jersey cabin)
The Most Common Question at Sports Shows: How to Cook Deer Steak
The most common question asked at seminars and game cooking classes is; “How do I cook those deer round steaks that I’ve got in my freezer”? Over the years I’ve

Explained: The Process of Butchering
Butchering can take many forms. For some it is a profession, for others a hobby, and for still others (like the professionals over at Made with MEAT!) it is nothing

From Types of Jerky to Jerky Preparation, Here’s All You Need to Know
Jerky is one of the many food preservation preparations that has been around as long as humans have had sun and fire to warm their bones. Drying food, especially meat

What Is Chicken Fried Steak & Who Doesn’t Love It?
When my wife Sandy and I go out to eat at the local restaurants we find chicken fried steak on almost every menu. You won’t find Chicken Fried Steak at
Brine Definition When It Comes to Elevating Wild Game
My wife Sandy and I had the opportunity for the first time to host Greg and his son Eddie at our home here in Montana. We would have liked to
Teach a Kid to Cook with Field-To-Table Cooking Projects
When was the last time you had someone younger than 16 in camp? For those of you that have youngsters moving around in camp, let’s take that blessing and make