The Pros and Cons of Butchering Your Own Game

DIY butchering - Pros and Cons of Butchering Your Own Game Meat

When I first started hunting, my husband and I were among the many hunters who left the work of meat processing to professionals because we had no space to do it. Then we moved into a place that did and took the plunge into the world of DIY butchering. We quickly found that the pros of butchering your own game far outweigh the cons, and we’ve been processing our own meat ever since!
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Teriyaki Tenderloin Recipe for Venison, Elk, or Antelope

teriyaki venison tenderloin recipe - The Hunting Mom

If you’re bored with eating your game meat as steaks and stews (or just looking for a a new recipe), allow me to help a fellow foodie out and arrange a marriage between the wildness of Western Hemisphere game and the sweet pungency of Eastern Hemisphere flavors: Teriyaki Tenderloin. I love making an easy one-pot meal by adding some veggies and cooking it with the Instant Pot! Continue reading “Teriyaki Tenderloin Recipe for Venison, Elk, or Antelope”

If I Die Today, Here’s How You Can Love Me Tomorrow

If I Died Today...

Maybe it was the name I recognized in the Death Notices section of the paper, or maybe it’s the fact that four sweet ladies—all moms of dear friends—have recently passed away. Not sure of the exact trigger, but lately I’ve been thinking about what my eventual funeral will look like. Morbid meanderings. Not my favorite. Continue reading “If I Die Today, Here’s How You Can Love Me Tomorrow”