Cooking Big Game
By Scott and Tiffany Haugen
You’ve read his tips for placing trail cameras and shooting ducks in the pages of AH, but did you know that Scott Haugen and his wife, Tiffany, have authored a collection of cookbooks as well? From the land or sea, this outdoor duo has spent a lifetime cooking up the harvests from their travels all over the world, and they’ve made it easy for you to do the same. Cooking Big Game is a great one to start with. $19.95; scotthaugen.com
Lodge Ultimate Blacklock Set
If you’re not cooking game on cast iron, you’re missing out. The Blacklock collection from Lodge Cast Iron is the company’s ultimate cookware, designed to be lighter than other cast iron and featuring a nontoxic, triple-seasoned cooking surface that’ll ensure your meat leaves the pan with the perfect sear. Whether you purchase the seven-piece Ultimate Blacklock Set, or specific pieces separately, you’ll be getting cookware that’ll last a lifetime. $675; lodgecastiron.com
Pit Boss Sportsman Portable Wood Pellet Grill
With the Sportsman Portable Wood Pellet Grill from Pit Boss, you can bring the taste of wood-fired grilling just about anywhere. Featuring a large cast-iron cooking space and a 19-pound pellet hopper, this grill-on-wheels can reach temperatures up to 500 degrees. It sports a digital control board, two porcelain-coated, cast-iron cooking grates, meat-probe ports and direct- and indirect-flame searing capability. $699; pitboss-grills.com
Outdoor Edge ErgoMax Knives
Nothing makes kitchen work easier than a good set of knives, especially when you’re dealing with wild game. The ErgoMax knives from Outdoor Edge have been designed from hilt to tip for the task of processing game, featuring an ErgoMAx comfort grip and stainless-steel blades coated with a black titanium to resist friction and corrosion. This five-piece set comes with a hard-sided storage case, so you’ll always be ready when the meat hits the table. $109.99; outdooredge.com
MEAT! 6-Tray Dehydrator
You can dehydrate just about anything in the 6-Tray Dehydrator from MEAT! but let’s be honest, this thing was made for jerky. This unit houses six stackable stainless-steel trays and a 650-watt heater and internal fan providing 360 degrees of circulating air with an adjustable temperature range from 90 to 167 degrees Fahrenheit. Constructed of stainless steel, this robust dehydrator will churn out loads of mouth-watering wild-game jerky for years to come. $169.95; meatyourmaker.com
When Doves Fly
By Chef Holly Hearn
More than just a digital cookbook, When Doves Fly, written by our contributing chef, Holly Hearn, is a culinary journey from the heart of Texas dove country that showcases the special camaraderie between the land, the birds and the hunters who anticipate dove season like no other. Inside you’ll find 12 chef-tested recipes highlighting flavors from around the world, along with serving ideas and personal stories of the hunts and travels that inspired them. $16.99; gamegirlgourmet.com
Hi Mountain Seasonings Outdoorsmen Bundle
If you want to be prepared to cook up all the wild-game bounty you bring home, the Outdoorsmen Bundle from Hi Mountain Seasonings has you covered. This seasoning variety pack includes the Venison Rub, Garlic Pepper Rub, Canadian Moose Seasoning, Western Style Hickory Burger Seasoning, Western Style Deer Steak Seasoning and the Brown Sugar Brine Mix—everything you need to create mouth-watering steaks, roasts, smoked meats and game birds that your family will love. $57.79; himtnjerky.com
Firecracker Farm Three Kings Hot Salt
Family-owned and Florida-based Firecracker Farm infuses coarse, unprocessed sea salts with home-grown heat harvested from Ghost, Trinidad Scorpion and Carolina Reaper peppers to create a handcrafted hit of salty fire that accentuates everything from veggies to wild game. It’s got some bite, that’s for sure, but trust us, you’ll be putting it on everything in short order. Smaller sizes are available, but we suggest jumping right in with The Brick Adjustable Grinder. $89; firecrackerfarm.com
NEBO Grilla Light 300
Time in the field means full freezers and grilled meats, but don’t let the lack of sunlight keep you from cooking. The Grilla Light 300 from NEBO is designed to provide true-color viewing of your backyard masterpieces as they cook to perfection. This light sports a heat-resistant silicone grip, a magnetic base that attaches to any metal surface and a built-in bottle opener. Producing 300 lumens via three AA batteries, this is a must for every backyard cook. $39.99; nebo.acgbrands.com
Camp Chef Gridiron Gameday
Portable, compact and packing plenty of steak-searing flat-top space, the Gridiron Gameday grill from Camp Chef will be a welcomed addition to hunting camp and backyard gatherings. A large, 16-inch pre-seasoned flat-top grill is the star of the show, but it’s features such as a reliable flamethrower ignition, adjustable leg levelers and accessory compatibility that make it perfect for churning out wild-game meals anywhere you find hungry participants. $299.99; campchef.com
