A tax on meat would help prevent future global-warming-related natural disasters by encouraging a decrease in meat consumption.” Ingrid Newkirk, PETA President
Here in the dead of winter is the perfect time to help many big game hunters understand why the meat they are getting back from the butcher this year tastes more like an old rubber tire than the finest meat on earth.
This chili recipe ensures meat in every bite, whether you eat it with a fork or spoon, and the combination of ground and cubed meat provides diverse texture and flavor.
I know several hunters who really don’t care for game meat. Whether it’s their tender palate or that of others in their family, but when they try game meat that has been properly prepared, most are willing to reevaluate their prejudices. One buddy of mine jerks every deer he gets, even the backstraps and tenderloins! He says his wife doesn’t like game meat, but his grandkids love jerky.
Some cuts of game meat can seem especially difficult to make tender. Whether through aging or proper cooking technique, these tips will ensure the cuts from your next head of game are every bit the trophy the rest of the hunt represents.
Beyond the skulls, antlers and hides, it is undeniable that meat from the field brings any hunting adventure full circle. It’s important to explain to new hunters this crucial part of our experience that connects family and friends.
Contrary to popular belief, most hunters don’t hunt for a trophy but rather for the meat a successful hunt can provide, according to a survey launched in 2008 by Responsive Management of Harrisonburg, Va., which has measured various aspects of hunting for several states across the country for almost 30 years.
Residents in Gregg County, Texas, see Warden Todd Long coming—and why not? More than a decade ago, he began turning roadkill and illegally taken game into packaged meat to distribute to members of the community who may benefit from it. His diligence and generosity has become a regular part of the landscape in East Texas.