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Man observing the landscape in the northern plains.

Preparing for a Western hunt

So the fabled hunting trip out west for mule deer has made it out of the group chat, and you are re…
Plate of stir-fried noodles with beef, cilantro, and chili slices.

Venison Phở Stir Fry

What’s better than a big old bowl of steaming phở? The meatiness, the herbaceousness, the spiciness…
Black bear resting on a rock in a forested area.

Why Black Bears Could Be Your New Favorite Hunting Pastime

“The only thing that could improve it would be seeing a big ol’ boar,” I said after the elk had dis…
Plated venison dish garnished with herbs and sauce.

Venison Steak Salad with Yogurt, Chili Crisp, and Dill

Inspired by the Turkish dumpling dishes I encountered in Istanbul that feature dumplings served wit…
Wildlife researcher collecting data on feathers in the field.

How Turkey Hunting makes you a better Mule Deer hunter

Turkey hunting may not have the appeal of 100-plus pounds of meat in the freezer and a set of antle…
A plate of beef meatballs in tomato sauce with rice on a wooden table.

Mule Deer Albondigas (Spanish-style meatballs)

I’m excited to share another Goñi González family recipe with the Mule Deer Foundation, adapted to…
Mule deer buck and doe standing near trees in a meadow.

THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY OAK WOODLANDS ECOSYSTEMS FOR BLACK-TAILED DEER

Oak woodlands are an important ecosystem type for the long-term health and sustainability of our bl…
Child holding a large mushroom in a forest setting.

An Introduction to Mushroom Hunting

Mushrooms are at once familiar and mysterious. Anyone who spends time outdoors is sooner or later g…
Delicious pasta dish featuring morel mushrooms and herbs.

“Morel, Bolete, and Cattail Rigatoni with Venison Sausage”

That’s right I said cattail, you know the things growing in your local park or swamp. Now lets be c…
Desert landscape featuring mountain range and yucca plant.

The Promise

A promise made by Rachel’s boyfriend to get her the biggest buck she had ever seen. The boyfriend t…
Grilled mule deer steak on a plate with cucumbers and seaweed salad.

Japanese Venison Round Steak and Seaweed Salad

This unique venison dish was inspired by the beef tataki and sides of seaweed salad I’ve often enjo…
Hunter observing nature in open plains under blue sky

Why Eastern Hunters Should Drive Out West for a Mule Deer Hunt

For many of us who call the Eastern United States home, hunting often means heading out to familiar…
Delicious pasta dish with grilled fish and mixed vegetables.

TWO GREAT-TASTING, FISH RECIPES TO SHARE WITH FAMILY

By: Jack Hennessy Photos by: Jack Hennessy Over the past couple years I have started taking m…
Emergency safety kit in a ziplock bag with supplies.

The “We Got a Problem” Bag

You have just finished a grueling day in the backcountry looking for Muleys. To the west, you see t…
A delicious fried chicken sandwich served with crispy fries.

The MN Fish Sandwich: a Minnesota spin on the classic Fillet-O-Fish

Any angler who has visited Minnesota or talked with a Minnesotan knows those folks are fanatical ab…
Collection of hunting gear stored outside

Gear care in the off-season

At the end of a long season, I usually toss my gear into my garage, where it sits for a bit. It use…