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Last year we had the privilege of putting 6 deer in the freezer. People often ask us if we consume all the meat each year to which our response is, "of course!" Our favorite way to prepare venison is making it into jerky on our smoker. One thing about jerky is that it seems like you start with a pound of meat and end up with what seems is a bookmark...For the past several years processing meat took a lot of time. We used to cut meat by hand, and it would take several evenings to cut into the cor …

As an avid hunter, you play a hands-on role in the act of bringing food from the field to the table. This starts with scouting the animal and ends—of course—with eating it. There are a few additional steps that must take place in between before you can enjoy your burger or backstrap. The most important step, of course, is that the meat needs to be processed. While there is nothing wrong with taking your game to a commercial butcher to be processed, the act of processing your own meat is highly r …

To hunters everywhere, the best time of year is already upon us —sweet November. However, for many other people, Christmas is considered to be the best time of year. I’ve never been one to put up my Christmas decorations early or get too over the top when it comes to this specific holiday. However, I do like to plan ahead when it comes to buying gifts. Nothing drives me crazier than being rushed to buy something last minute when the stores are mobbed with shoppers and the shelves are nearly empt …