Category Archives: Turkeys

Thanksgiving Turkey

I’m not easily impressed with Thanksgiving turkeys. In fact, I’m fine with skipping traditional turkeys altogether in favor of venison, duck or goose, which are  more traditional in terms of Thanksgiving table fare. For round 1 of Thanksgiving (hosting a … Continue reading

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Book Review: Chef in the Wild

Professional chef and hunting enthusiasts Randy King contributes to the ever growing pool of wild game cooking knowledge with his new book “Chef in the Wild.” The book is equally divided into four sections: Air, Land, Water & Home. “Air” … Continue reading

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and then we ate Beaver

Despite spending a good bit of time hunting deer, turkeys, waterfowl and small game in the beaver rich habitat of West Tennessee, I seldom get the opportunity to kill a beaver. Granted, I have never gone specifically hunting for beaver, … Continue reading

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Carnivore News: Monday 5-15

Another one of those “Best BBQ” lists.… and why some of these “best of” lists are suspect.  Stephen Colbert mocks Carolina BBQ.  New Study: Hunting originated 2 million years ago. “Considered in total, this study provides important early archaeological evidence for … Continue reading

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Fruits of one hunt fuel the next

Fueling a Spring turkey hunt with Venison jerky from the Winter.  

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Carnivore News: Monday, April 8th

The USDA has renamed many cuts of meat. “…the lowly “pork chop” will be gone. Instead, grocery retailers could be stocking stacks of “porterhouse chops,” “ribeye chops” and “New York chops.” The pork butt – which actually comes from shoulder meat … Continue reading

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Wild Turkey Cracklins

  In another post, we discussed the merits of plucking turkeys as opposed to skinning them. Cracklins are a great way to enjoy the surplus turkey skins. -simply cut the skin into strips, lightly salt them and fry them in … Continue reading

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Spring Turkey Hunting Tips, Tactics, (mis)Information & Cooking

Most “turkey hunting advice” is bad advice, but that doesn’t stop a flood of articles with advice to give and a flood of internet searches seeking such advice. Caveat Emptor: The Master List. Top 10 Turkey Hunting Tactics part 1 … Continue reading

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Gear Review: Strike Industries S3 Sling

Strike Industries S3 Sling, Silent Strategic System. From the company website: When Strike Industries began the design and development of the S3 Silent Strategic Sling we meticulously the researched process with the intent of creating a one of a kind … Continue reading

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Carnivore News: Friday 3-22

Andrew Evans of National Geographic Traveler discusses the best BBQ in Texas.  A rather hilarious (and anonymous) letter from a farmer who tried  rope a deer into captivity.  Venison Burrito recipe. Spring Turkey Hunting: Turkey Hunting Tips from The Masters.  Calling is an important part … Continue reading

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