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Post-Kill Mule Deer Exam

Post-Kill Mule Deer Exam

Kali Parmley and first-time hunter, Danae Hale, take a closer look at Danae's trophy mule deer.

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Elk Tartare Recipe

Elk Tartare Recipe

When prepared correctly, raw venison is not only healthy, it's delicious. Here's an easy recipe for elk tartare, better than you'll get at any fancy restaurant, because it's made from meat from an animal you took from field to table yourself. For your next dinner party or tailgate, whip up a bowl of venison tartare. Your friends and family will thank you.

New for 2021: Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon Rifle New Chamberings, Stock Updates

New for 2021: Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon Rifle New Chamberings, Stock Updates

Regardless of which caliber or color scheme option you choose, these M48 Carbon Rifles are the perfect way to get into a hard-hitting, affordable, lightweight, accurate, and high precision rifle from Nosler.

Stuffed Elk Backstrap Recipe

Stuffed Elk Backstrap Recipe

Take your venison loin to a whole new level with this delicious reverse-seared stuffed elk backstrap. Smoking the backstrap on a Camp Chef Woodwind pellet grill first, then finishing it on a blazing-hot skillet or flattop, creates a perfectly cooked, medium-rare steak with a crispy, seared exterior. The filling of diced mushrooms and creamy Boursin cheese adds a whole new level of amazing flavors to an otherwise classic smoked venison loin.

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