Monthly Archives: December 2014

Ultra-Late Season Mixed Bag Hunt: Bear, Hog & Whitetail

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Go Carnivore

It has been a great hunting season that has included two trips: A Backpack Elk Hunt in Colorado and a Backpack Whitetail Hunt along the John Muir Trail in Tennessee. For the last few days of the season, we’re headed … Continue reading →

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Big Meat Down

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Go Carnivore

I spent some time yesterday breaking down this late season mature buck. Check out the size of that bottom round! These dry aged cuts all have prearranged marriages with the dutch oven for all kinds of dishes from Venison Bayou … Continue reading →

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Late Season Mature Buck Success

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Go Carnivore

In last week’s post, I wrote a bit about a specific area that I have been focusing on as of late. Though I do not consider myself a trophy hunter per say, like many hunters, within the confines of hunting, … Continue reading →

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How Exercise Changes Our DNA

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Go Carnivore

Interesting study: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/12/17/how-exercise-changes-our-dna/?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes&_r=0 Having been in and out of shape a couple of times in life, a few times in excellent shape (at least with regards to specific sports and skills) and having bounced back from a 4-5 year slump … Continue reading →

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Dec 13th, Random Day in the woods

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Go Carnivore

Despite having an invitation to hunt a large, premium property, December 13th did not appear to have much going for it in terms of presenting an ‘incredible” day in the deer woods. It is is post rut (breeding period), though … Continue reading →

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Idaho Man Reportedly Uses Siberian Tiger to Hunt Deer

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Go Carnivore

Bizzare. “He was petting the tiger and talking sweetly to it in a baby voice while he was dressing the deer. The tiger was licking him,” Tom Elbert said. “This tiger appeared to be his pet. Not appeared, the tiger was … Continue reading →

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Zen and The Art of DIY Butchering

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Go Carnivore

Been putting this old butcher’s block to work this season. Nothing like putting on some tunes and breaking down game animals; It completes the hunting process and opens up an entirely new realm of hunting to geek out over. If … Continue reading →

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Christmas Presents for Hunters

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Go Carnivore

When it comes to hunting, Go Carnivore is hardly a mainstream hunting blog. You will not see us advising hokey gaderty and the latest big buck tactic. At the end of the day, successful hunting is about skill. There are, … Continue reading →

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