Steven Rinella prepares a meal with the heart of a Coues deer that he killed while hunting in Arizona.
Whitetail fat isn't something that you'd typically keep during the butchering process. It’s often trimmed off, tossed into the waste pile, or “left for the birds.” However, it's worth knowing that the waxy fat melts nicely and hardens up as it cools, making it perfect for a few out-of-the-ordinary applications. When I was a young fellow, my dad taught me the value of using as much of a harvest as possible, including hanging on to the fat and...
Not many people can say Steven Rinella has made them dinner. Now’s your chance to become a part of that small group of lucky individuals. You and three friends could spend the weekend at the historic Kimpton Armory Hotel in Bozeman, Montana, where Steve will prepare a wild game dinner for you. The raffle’s grand prize includes a two-night stay at the hotel and an airfare reimbursement up to $3,500. Each attendee will also receive a signed and...
For a lot of folks, sharpening a hunting knife is a project for the work bench when they’re stuck inside dreaming about being outside. But the best way to sharpen a knife to an edge that you can shave with is out in the field, when you actually need it. The reason is simple: The more a blade dulls, the harder it is to resharpen to a fine edge. The way a knife dulls is the thin metal on the cutting edge bends and rolls. Keep using the knife as it...