“camp chef”

Now that the freezer is full, it’s time to put your hard-earned meat where it belongs—on a plate.

There is something to be said for comfort food—tender steaks with a crisp and crunchy coating, then smothered in gravy screams soothing coziness you can only get from traditional home-cooked meals. Craving some down-home cooking? Try Brad Fenson's chicken fried elk steak.

It's not easy to get the most out of a shank. Let Brad Fenson lend you a hand.

Fried cheese and venison tenderloin? It's impossible to go wrong.

Venison, barley and mushrooms all provide earthy and robust flavor, so why not put them together?

When it comes to action-packed hunts, squirrel hunting over a good dog rates among the best.

Jelly made from wild berries is a fantastic way to add moisture to birds when cooking, and herbs add just enough flavor to make you want to cook more. A Texas Crutch is often used when cooking venison, where broth is added to a foil vessel to braise or simmer the meat. This recipe uses jelly, to becomes a sweet liquid when heated, adding moisture and flavor to your birds.

When you mix popular snacks and comfort food, you get a meal that tastes great, fills you up and makes you look forward to leftovers the next day. And the best part: the dish is easy to make with little cleanup.

When prepared properly, goose legs are extremely tender and offer a wide range of cooking options. Season them to taste like your favorite chicken wings, and you’ll be shopping for more goose decoys before you know it.