What's the Best Wild-Game Meat?

Assistant Online Editor Sarah Smith Barnum wants your input on what the best wild-game meat is to help her create her hunt-to-eat bucket list.

Aging Game Meat

Don't age deer meat at a temperature higher than 37 degrees Fahrenheit.

Alpha-Gal Allergy: A Hunter's Worst Nightmare?

If you frequent the woods in the southeast, you need to know about the lone star tick and the alpha-gal allergy, also known as a hunter's worst nightmare.

National Park Service Donates 3,300 Pounds of Venison

Deer management practices in public parks often lead to harvested deer. What happens to the meat? Find out here.

Turn Your Buck Into Bratwurst

Make hearty bratwurst with the meat from your buck (or doe)—instead of letting it sit in the freezer—by using a kit from Hi Mountain Seasonings.

The Best Beers to Pair With Wild Game

Like a good glass of wine, the right beer can elevate your meal. When pairing beer and wild game, plan how flavors will compare and contrast. Malt and hops—two of the main ingredients in beer—are strong enough to stand up against the bold flavors typical of traditional wild-game dishes.

Recipe: Candied Black Bear Backstrap

Black bear is one of the most overlooked red meats hunted in North America. You'll be wondering why once you try this recipe.

How to Can Venison

Once freezers became a fixture in the modern household the old ways of preserving food started to fade. It’s so much easier to just wrap up our venison and put it in a freezer. The thing is, some of those old ways had a lot of good things going for them.

Recipe: Southwest-Style Venison Chili

A good pot of chili should reign as some of the all-time best comfort foods for outdoor enthusiasts.

Must-Have Wild Game Seasonings and Marinades

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

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