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For those hunters who believe nothing should go to waste, and that our best four-legged friends, who never leave our side at the skinning pole, deserve to enjoy the fruits of our labor, there’s great news: Making dog treats using your dehydrator is incredibly easy and makes use of protein you might otherwise throw away, including silver skin, fascia, and even fat trimmings. Tongues lolling about, our dogs’ never-quitting smile is their way of asking: “So, what’s in this f …

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 …

Whether you are a novice or a seasoned veteran, you can never be too prepared for the upcoming hunting season. Make sure you have all your ducks in a row with this quick list of topics you will want to keep on your radar and take care of before opening day. Once your bag limit has been met you also want to be ready to process your game. Get everything you need from meat grinders to meat slicers from LEM Products.Get Your Deer Hunting LicenseWaiting until the last minute to acquire your hunting l …

The sun is setting and the cool evening air envelopes you. It is not quiet, but peaceful as the ambient noise that usually clogs your eardrums has completely dissipated. No traffic, no humming of electronics, no intrusive noise. Instead, you are surrounded by the sounds of nature. Insects chirping, perhaps an owl hooting, and the gentle rustle of the deer you have been tracking.You have your shot, you aim, you squeeze the trigger and—success. Just like that, all of your hard work and preparation …

Many of us have memories of hunting with our dad, wearing our hand me down camo with a heavy shotgun slung over our shoulder; trudging through knee deep snow. Hunting is a rite of passage for many kids, and my childhood was no different. My earliest memory of hunting was my 7th birthday, when I accompanied my dad on a quick turkey calling expedition. It wasn’t actually hunting, as season wasn’t open yet…simply a walk in the woods with some turkey calls. I can still remember the feel of my dad’s …