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Vegetarians and Hunting: a Surprising Match

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What would we think if we were told that vegetarians are some of the most likely candidates to become hunters? The foremost thought in our minds would probably be the historic...

The Thermodynamics of Deer – 2.0

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Cooling a deer in difficult conditions takes work. And ice. When it comes to the thermodynamics of deer I think back to when an HVAC contractor once explained to me that air...

Thermodynamics of Deer – 1.0

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Proper cooling may be the most important step in harvesting premium venison. Don’t let the mention of thermodynamics scare you. There won’t be a quiz and you don’t need a...

Three Reasons Why My Family Eats Venison Over Beef

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It might be the nutritional profile or the desire to curb environmental degradation from commercialized farming. Whatever the case may be, venison is becoming a top choice for...

Field to Table: Field Dressing 1-0-No!

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Field dressing a deer when things go sideways. The first deer I ever saw field dressed was a young blacktail doe in Washington. My friend Harry had made a shot that many would...

Field to Table: Field Dressing 101

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It all starts with good field dressing. You did it! You kept your nerves steady and made a great shot that killed the deer so quickly, you watched her pile up seconds after the...