When it comes to hunting camp cuisine, fast and simple is good. This philosophy also applies to feeding teenagers, especially when they’re athletes and absolutely starving after a day at school followed by a hard workout. This recipe for venison steak covers both bases. by Leon Pantenburg Even if I wanted to quit elk and [...] [...more]
Many hunters start out pursuing some small game species such as rabbits and squirrels. These animals provide a challenge, as well as fine eating. Here is a great recipe to use some of that meat. by Leon Pantenburg I killed my first rabbit with a single shot .22 rifle when I was 13 . Like [...] [...more]
For years, when I lived in the state of Mississippi along the big river, I had a deep-seated and glorious addiction to duck hunting. During waterfowl season, my idea of a good morning was to be somewhere in a flooded greentree reservoir, watching the sun come up to brighten the eastern sky. If you were [...] [...more]
Whether you hunt small game, or raise rabbits for food, knowing how to cook the meat of these animals could be a very important survival skill. by Leon Pantenburg The U.S. Department of Agriculture circular #549 calls rabbit: “The most nutritious meat available.” Rabbit has 795 calories per pound, according to the USDA, compared to [...] [...more]
The hunting season is over. I bet you have some small packages of game meat that you’re not sure what to do with. Here is the answer….a wild game pie. by Blake Miller I made several pies yesterday and “re-learned” a few lessons. It takes time to put this together, several hours. You have to [...] [...more]
The original recipe for small game Brunswick stew probably originated somewhere along the east coast during the early 1700s. by Leon Pantenburg Over the years, this basic recipe has evolved due to personal preferences and availability of vegetables. This version is one of my favorites, and you can use virtually any small game animal [...] [...more]
Part of the challenge with wilderness survival recipes is coming up with innovative names so you’ll remember which is which! In this recipe, we combine simplicity with some basic foil wrap cooking techniques. This recipe is tweaked and adapted from “Jim Zumbo’s Amazing Venison Recipes.” Venison Delight 8 venison steaks, 1/2-inch thick (about 2-1/2 [...] [...more]
Many survival manuals stop after they’ve taught you how to catch or acquire wild game or fish. We’ll take it from there, and show you how to make that meat into a tasty meal or main dish! If you have a particular dish or game recipe you’d like to see, let me know! by Leon [...] [...more]
Subsistence hunting is nothing new, nor was it ever limited to just aboriginal people. Small game, especially squirrels and rabbits, can be an important part of a survival diet. My father told this story from the Great Depression: by Leon Pantenburg The farmer was mad as hell when he caught Dad on his property. Dad, [...] [...more]
There is comfort food and there is survival food, and there is no reason some recipes can’t be the same in both categories! by Leon Pantenburg For me, meatloaf is a comfort food. I love sitting down to a meal of meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, biscuits and some fresh vegetable. This combination is really [...] [...more]
