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Jessica Lane Shipp
- Oct 23, 2019
- 2 min
Venison Enchiladas
We love easy weeknight meals, and love using the meat we've harvested ourselves and this recipe combines both to create a delicious Mexican dish! Ingredients: 2 lbs of ground venison (you can use 1lb but I like my enchiladas full and beefy so I use 2lbs) 1 tbsp onion flakes or diced onions 1 8oz can refried beans 1 8oz can Rico’s nacho cheese 1 28oz can red enchilada sauce 1 4.5oz can diced green chilies 1/2 cup of shredded cheese of your choice 1 package of large tortillas 1
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Sarah Honadel
- Oct 7, 2019
- 3 min
It’s Not “Just” a Doe
“It’s just a doe.” It’s inevitable…hunting season has arrived, and we’re going to be seeing quite a few posts across social media that start just like that. I’m guilty of it. And most people reading this probably are too. But why? Why do we discount the does we decide to take as just a doe? As hunters, we all go into season hoping to harvest a mature buck. Running trail cameras throughout the summer lets us watch antlers grow and gets us excited for opening day in the stand.
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Sarah Honadel
- Sep 3, 2019
- 5 min
4 Tips for Hunting on a Budget
While we all wish we did, most of us don’t have unlimited budgets for hunting! Whether you’re a new hunter or been doing it for years, it’s always nice to get new gear…but we also want to save some money when shopping. But with so many new products, gadgets, and technology, it’s hard to figure out where to splurge and where to save. First and foremost, look for sales and clearance items; when new gear comes out, last years’ may be on sale. Hunting gear is no different than el
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Cajun Bradley
- Aug 12, 2019
- 2 min
Take Them
We hear it all the time—children are the future. When we hear it, we believe it. But, when it comes down to it, do we capitalize on the opportunities we get to bring them with us? It is so true. Children ARE the future and it’s best that we get them interested in our passions and lifestyles at the earliest age possible. No, they don’t have to pick up a weapon and make their first harvest at the age of two, but that is when they are at their most curious and their brains want
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Andrea Crider
- Jul 15, 2019
- 4 min
Women's First Lite Merino Wool Base Layers Review
When I first started hunting about 13 years ago, my hunting attire consisted of bulky men’s camo over a couple pairs of long johns as base layers, depending on the weather. Needless to say, that system just didn’t work for me and I was happy to see that soon women’s hunting apparel companies started to appear, like SHE Outdoor Apparel and Prois. But one thing was still lacking for me: good quality women’s base layers. Base layers are crucial when the temperatures really start
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Lora Gene Young
- Feb 18, 2019
- 1 min
Product Review: Packaroons
The best Snack for your Pack – Packaroons! In the backcountry, whether you are hunting or adventuring, nutrition is important. If you have ever been packing out after a successful hunting trip and felt the energy zap caused by poor nutrition and hunger, you know the dangers of bad nutrition in the backcountry. Heather, founder of Heather’s Choice, is a nutritionist and athlete. An Alaskan native, she knows the struggles of good nutrition for backcountry adventures. When backp
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Courtney Schnitzler
- Oct 1, 2018
- 2 min
Tips for Photographing Your Harvest
We, as hunters, will always receive criticism by those who adamantly oppose hunting and/or trapping. We may not always be able to change their opinion, but we can definitely influence the way they see us. We can also influence the opinions of those who fall in the middle, those who are indifferent on the topic. By ensuring we show respect during the process of documenting our harvests, we can limit the negative thoughts others may have. Do your best to convey the humility, re
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Courtney Schnitzler
- Aug 27, 2018
- 4 min
How To: European Mounts
European mounts have a classic, rustic look that last a lifetime, without having to do any touch-ups. Your typical white-tail shoulder mount will run well over $500, and may take months or over a year to make its way to your wall. European mounts will run less, possibly around $100, and may only take a week or so to get back from your taxidermist. What if you want that gorgeous rack on your wall in just days? All you need is about $15 and a little elbow-grease. There are a fe
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Sarah Honadel
- Aug 20, 2018
- 5 min
Dressing for Any Hunt: Tips for Layering
No matter what season or what state you hunt, you’ll likely encounter changing temperatures and weather conditions. Cool mornings may give way to hot afternoons. Sunshine may turn to rain or snow. Either way, you need to be prepared with the right clothes to ensure not only comfort but also safety in the field. In my own personal experience, I’ve hunted Kentucky’s rifle deer season with 12 degree mornings and 70 degree afternoons. I’ve elk hunted in Idaho where the sky was cl
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Jaimie Robinson
- Jun 18, 2018
- 2 min
Product Review: Hamskea Hybrid Hunter Pro
I recently put a Hamskea Hybrid Hunter Pro on my new bow. The result was the same as when I put it on every other bow I’ve done it on for the past few years….an easy tune and a bullet hole. This rest is a drop away style, limb driven arrow rest that is made in Johnstown, Colorado. How do rests rise and fall? There are two main types of rests, buss cable driven and limb driven. Buss cable rests attach to the cables of your bow and as you draw back your bow, the tension caused
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Cajun Bradley
- Feb 8, 2018
- 3 min
Shed Hunting: Tips and Tricks
When deer season rolls around, I get extremely giddy. Whitetail hunting is my favorite season when it comes to harvesting game. But what happens when hunting season ends? When hunting season ends, shed season begins. Every year it’s the same, we spend the whole summer preparing for fall and as soon as I get in my stand and am waiting on a hit-lister, I am reminded of how much I miss shed season. When to Start Looking As most of you know, whitetails will shed their antlers in
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Erin Diegel
- Feb 5, 2018
- 1 min
Wild Game Meatloaf with Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients Vegetable cooking spray 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs or panko 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup chopped garlic and herb-marinated sun-dried tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, minced, optional 2 eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound ground elk or venison Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan wit
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