A few weeks ago, I attended Pheasant Fest in Chicago, which was awesome for so many reasons. But it was really eye-opening to the world of gun dog breeds and hunting dogs in general. It seemed like everyone I talked to was fluent in this subculture’s language. The more new hunters I get to know, […]
Turkey Hunting for Beginners | Why It’s So Exciting
Let it be known – I am a relatively new turkey hunter. Although I grew up hunting deer and grouse, we just never had turkeys around in northern Minnesota. So a few years ago, I started devouring articles about turkey hunting for beginners and set out on my first turkey hunt. I was hooked immediately. […]
How To Get Started Hunting With A Muzzleloader
Here’s another great guest post by John McAdams, owner of the Big Game Hunting Blog. In this post, John tackles a cool topic that I don’t have a lot of experience with. Muzzleloader hunting is very popular in the Midwest, yet I haven’t tried it yet. I learned a lot from the information he shares […]
Deer Sign Guide | How to Scout for Deer
When people are learning how to deer hunt for the first time, they normally have many questions. One that consistently pops up is how to scout for deer sign. Your first time in the woods, you might have no clue what to look for, let alone how to interpret deer sign. But once you get […]
Introduction to Big Game Hunting Blog
Guest Post | Big Game Hunting Blog Today, we’re tackling a different kind of article. I want to introduce you to John McAdams, founder of the Big Game Hunting Blog. John and I crossed paths several times in previous writing jobs, and we felt it was time to collaborate since our sites have similar goals. […]
Venison Shank Recipe | Venison Shank Stew
Wish I Tried This Venison Shank Recipe Sooner I have a terrible confession. While growing up hunting, our family never used the venison shanks (essentially the lower leg if you’re unfamiliar). They were simply discarded with the bones. When I asked why we did it, the answer was, “there’s just no meat on them.” As […]