A Beginner’s Guide to Sous Vide for Wild Game, Part 1

I still remember the first time I was introduced to sous vide. The old, intimidating industrial models were large devices that looked like something you would see in a science lab. I was so confused by how the contraption worked, specifically when instructed to “place food in bath.” I have since come to realize that sous vide is actually incredibly useful for cooking wild game, especially now that there are small, easy and relatively inexpensive...

Shot Placement for Big Game

If you have the time, it is always best to let the animal turn and offer a broadside shot.  Broadside means the animal is perpendicular to you, facing left or right, not looking at you or away from you.  In a broadside situation, a shot placed behind the crease of the shoulder will result in the bullet traveling through both lungs. The arrows represent quartering away, broadside, quartering to, and head-on shot angles from both sides of the...

America’s Worst Hunting Laws: Part 1

A century ago, our wildlife in the United States was in serious trouble. Unregulated market hunting led to near extinction for many popular game animals, from ducks to deer. Fortunately, early wildlife conservation pioneers like Theodore Roosevelt and Aldo Leopold recognized the urgency of the situation. As a result, newly formed state fish and game agencies began managing wildlife resources for sustainability. These agencies created sensible...