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How to Field Dress a Big Game Animal

The first step to ensuring the quality of game meat is field dressing. Although there are many ways to do so, this method is proven, relatively easy and used by hunters around the world.

Why Meat Completes the Hunt

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.

Recipe: Braised Elk Shank and Root Vegetables

Once a hunter embraces shank and learns the art and science of braising meat, the braided lower legs will never be ground again. The fresh herbs in this recipe help to round out a properly braised meal that will make any hunter feel like royalty.

Extreme Meat Recovery: How to Keep Game Meat Clean, Dry and Cold

Any big-game hunt should incorporate a comprehensive plan to extract the meat in any weather or terrain. Sometimes that’s easier said than done, especially when it’s extremely hot or a bull dies in a precarious position. Here’s how to keep the bounty of the hunt clean, dry and cold.

Must-Have Wild Game Cooking Gear

Turn your hard-earned game meat into mouthwatering meals.

First Look: Jaeger Pak Knife Set

Outdoor Edge has released the Jaeger Pak knife set, fully equipped to field dress and break down game of any size.

First Look: Outdoor Edge RazorBone Folding Knife

Outdoor Edge has announced the introduction of a new replaceable-blade knife, termed the RazorBone. Accepting a 3.5-inch drop-point blade, a 5-inch boning/fillet blade and a blade with a guthook, the RazorBone allows the field dressing, skinning and deboning of meat with a single knife that never needs to be sharpened.

First Look: Seth McGinn Portale Conversion Grill

For quiet outdoor grilling you can take to hunt camp, check out the Portable Conversion Grill, from CanCooker, which converts the Multi-Fuel or Portable Cooktop to a grill.

African Game Meat: What Happens After the Shot?

Contributor Philip Massaro discusses common misconceptions about what happens to the meat from African trophies harvested by hunters. We assure you, nothing goes to waste in Africa, especially not meat.

Recipe: Smoky Double Meat Chili

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.

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