Why Campfire Venison Backstrap Is the Crown Jewel of Wild Game Cooking For hunters and outdoor cooks, few meals compare to fresh venison backstrap sizzling over a hardwood fire. If you’re looking for a perfect venison backstrap recipe, this is it. This lean, tender cut—often called the “filet mignon of the deer”—shines brightest when cooked […]
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From the Forest | Sports Afield
From game meat to edible plants to medicines, the bounty generated by our public woodlands is incredibly important. Photo above: Public forests are obviously crucial wildlife habitat, but they also provide an incredible array of additional benefits. (Photo by VictorSchendelPhotography.com) Hunters know the feeling: that first peep of grey light, the cool embrace of autumn […]
The Company I Have Been Secretly Building the Last 3 Years
EP 674 Founding a New Tech CompanyAlright, welcome to the show. This is a special episode—dawn of a new era, if you will. We’re doing something a little different today. I’m sitting at the table in our new podcast studio with my co-founders, and we’re finally pulling back the curtain on a project we’ve been […]
Episode 88: 48 Tales. One Man’s Quest to Catch Fish in ALL Lower 48 States.
High school teacher Ryan Burch describes a year‑long solo journey to catch a fish in each of the lower 48 states, four months in and 10,000 miles traveled so far. He shares stories from the road—camping, local fly shops, standout fisheries like Henry’s Lake and the Madison, and close calls such as a tense encounter […]
Ep. 981: How the Experts Kill Mature Bucks in December and Beyond – Wired To Hunt Podcast
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Ep. 980: Rut Fresh Radio – Thanksgiving Week: The Last Great Rut Window of the Year? – Back 40
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Ep. 979: Foundations – How to Overcome the Gun Hunter’s Dilemma – Wired To Hunt Podcast
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Episode 87 – Tightline Transformation: From Garage Casting to Competition Beats
Casual group podcast. Joe Rotter and Jason Harwood host Chris Waddle to discuss tightline nymphing, competitive angling, and the learning curve from backyard casting to mini-comps. They share personal fishing stories, gear choices, and why tightline techniques reveal more trout in close, pressured water. Key takeaways include reading water and beats, changing depth before flies, […]
How Long Should You Hang Your Deer?
Want to start an argument in deer camp? Bring up the topic of how long you should hang your deer. There is no single right answer but there are several that prevail in terms of logic. A Texas camp I once hunted used a technique they called “hot boning.” Guides brought the deer immediately […]
What’s the Best Way to Haul a Deer Out of the Woods?
There’s nothing quite like the moment after a successful deer hunt — standing over your hard-earned trophy, soaking it all in. But after the high-fives and photos, the reality sets in: now you’ve got to get that deer out of the woods. And depending on where you hunt, that task can be a bigger challenge […]