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Morgan Mason

Morgan Mason has a rich history of chasing adventure on the wilder side of life with a camera in hand. The Kansas farm boy and Iraq veteran turned photojournalist has spent his time along the Flint Hills, peaks and rivers of Colorado, shorelines of Baja, and now honing skillsets in his backyard of Montana. You’ll typically find his bearded bird dog by his side.

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MeatEater Cocktails: The Meathattan

Morgan Mason

Oct 4, 2019

We’re stoked to introduce the MeatEater Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This stuff is damn good on its own (trust us, we know), but it can also create one hell of a mixed drink. We’ll be sharing some of our favorite recipes with you this fall.
First up, we’ve got the Meathattan. We took this classic cocktail and put our MeatEater spin on it by infusing the whiskey with wild game bacon. It’s a drink for wild game enthusiasts...

Recipes

Sautéed Fiddleheads Recipe

Morgan Mason

Jun 11, 2019

On a recent trip to Alaska we hunted, fished and foraged. A bear was shot, sockeye salmon were caught, and nearly a bushel of fiddlehead shoots was picked.
Each day we navigated up the river to access sloughs that bordered avalanche slides to glass for bears. Young subarctic ladyferns grew in bunches on the sides of these waterways, where we’d stop and fill our packs. The rich glacial soil in this moist climate is the perfect environment...

Foraging

Regional Strategies for Morel Mushroom Hunting

Morgan Mason

May 3, 2019

Morel mushroom are quite possibly the highest regarded forage in North America. They’re the gem of the wild food kingdom and are always welcome in enlightened kitchens.
Like most fungi, morels can be incredibly difficult to find. If you’re new to the mushroom hunting scene, make sure you check out our complete guide to morel hunting.
If you already know the basics, then you’re ready for this regional guide. Our experts lay out...

Freshwater

Hardwater Exposure: A Beginner’s Look at Ice Fishing

Morgan Mason

Mar 14, 2019

The four-wheeler groaned and plowed, tossing snow into the air as we hauled into the enveloping dawn fog. The skin on my face and ears screamed during the ride across the lake, nerves lighting up the registry of pain.
I’ve felt this pain before, working cattle in blowing Kansas snowstorms on the family farm. One of my hands pressed the insulated hood against my ear while the other held down the Pelican case, ensuring my camera gear didn’t launch...

Wild Turkey

The MeatEater Crew’s Hunting and Fishing Superstitions

Morgan Mason

Mar 12, 2019

Long hours in the field or on the water can lead your mind to interesting places. A positive mindset is always a helpful tool, but hard to achieve during trying times. Superstitious idiosyncrasies come about in these moments and are often self-crafted or handed down from hunting heroes or mentors. The MeatEater team is no different.
April Vokey’s Superstition:
“I’ve always had this superstition that I need to knock on wood if I say or...

Whitetail Deer

The MeatEater Crew’s Hunting Heroes

Morgan Mason

Mar 5, 2019

It’s likely that everyone who hunts or fishes has a hunting hero. It could be a grandfather, TV show host, sibling or an individual you had a fleeting encounter with. For most of the MeatEater crew, hunting heroes tend to be mentors who struck a chord with them. If you’ve never had a hunting mentor, we have some ways you can find one. Here’s a few of the folks who taught us what we know.
Steven Rinella’s Hunting Hero: Matt...

Upland Birds

Last Chance Chukar

Morgan Mason

Feb 11, 2019

Bodie’s brown nose scoured the snow-covered ground as he sprang through the sage and locked on point. Pinion circled the edge with a nose full of scent. Connor and I moved with all the hustle our raw feet would allow. This was our last chance to get a flush for the next eight months.
Our sprint into place quickly turned into a tightly-gripped stalk of anticipation as we approached the dogs. We positioned downhill on an angle for clear shooting...

Gear

Necessities for Your Upland Kit

Morgan Mason

Nov 29, 2018

A good upland gun dog kit should have a bit of everything: basic medical supplies, extra parts, tools, extra shells, extra gloves, and anything vital you might find yourself needing on a bird hunt.
This preparation might save you hundreds of unnecessary dollars at a vet, or save your hunting trip when the unexpected occurs. Even if a hunt-ending event happens, there are things that can be done to make an injured gun dog more comfortable or assist...

Quail

Upland Hunting in 2018: Top States and Public Land Hot Spots

Morgan Mason

Nov 12, 2018

Mid-fall is setting in across the country. The vibrant greens in the landscape are now turning to yellow, orange, and brown hues across the mountain west and midwestern prairies. It’s time to get your favorite gun dog out of the kennel and out into the field.
What can upland hunters expect this year other than long walks? To help answer this question it’s always a good idea to look at data and insights offered up by organizations like...

Recipes

Egg, Venison Sausage, and Kimchi Breakfast Muffin Recipe

Morgan Mason

Nov 9, 2018

In the heart of whitetail season or rifle elk, time is a precious commodity. I generally look for quick and easy meal prep. This situation is exactly where the inspiration for this breakfast recipe was born from. Easy preparation, saves well and is a tasty grab-and-go protein hit for those on the move.
This recipe easily doubles or triples for group situations. The egg muffins keep well in the fridge and can be eaten cold or rewarmed in the...