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Rabbit and Dumplings

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Venison Burger Recipe

These venison smashburgers are packed with bold, wild game flavor and topped with melty cheese and zesty smashburger sauce.

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Deer Jerky Recipe

Try out this easy DIY deer jerky recipe. Learn about ingredients, equipment, meat preparation, marinating, and dehydrating.

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Deer Heart Recipe

Chef Michael Hunter walks through a simple, flavorful way to prepare deer heart using a Japanese Yakitori-style approach.

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BBQ Pheasant With Alabama White Sauce

This twist on a southern classic combines rich, smoky flavors with the tangy, creamy kick of Alabama white sauce.

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Smoked Duck

Try Chef Michael Hunter's approach to whole smoked duck stuffed with a buttery herb filling and served with cranberry jam.

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Chanterelles growing on the forest floor.

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Chanterelle Mushrooms Recipe: Creamy Risotto

While you’re scouting, keep an eye out for chanterelles. These late-summer treasures can be found beneath both hardwoods and conifers. Get foraging tips and instructions for turning your haul into a rich risotto.

Unripe black walnuts hanging off of a tree

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Nocino, an Italian Black Walnut Liqueur

Using wild foraged black walnuts, Chef Michael Hunter shows us how to turn this wild nut into nocino.

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Blackberry Sauce

Give your wild game the royal treatment with a glossy blackberry sauce layered with red wine, rosemary, and shallots.

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Morel Recipe

Everything is better fried. Chef Michael Hunter keeps it simple with this classic morel recipe. The result is a golden, crunchy bite that lets the earthy spring mushroom shine.

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Fiddlehead Ferns Recipe

This fiddlehead fern recipe from Chef Michael Hunter will have you lacing up your boots and grabbing your foraging basket.

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Turkey Tetrazzini

Turkey tetrazzini, a one-dish pasta-bake, feeds a crowd, reheats well, and makes the most of your bird.

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Sous Vide Venison Backstrap With Horseradish Cream Sauce

Elk backstraps deserve care; a sous vide setup is one of the most foolproof ways to lock in that tender, rosy center every time. See how.

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Goose Pastrami Recipe

Whether you’re piling it high on rye, topping a cracker at camp, or slicing it thin for snacking, this approach to a deli classic will be a new favorite.

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Venison Bolognese Bruschetta

When you need an appetizer that feels elevated but is actually pretty effortless, make this venison Bolognese bruschetta your go-to.

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Deep Fried Turkey Breast With Hot Honey

Crispy, spicy, and dripping with hot honey, these deep-fried turkey breast strips are a crowd-pleaser.

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Deer Heart Recipe

Grilled over an open flame and finished in a savory glaze, this Japanese Yakitori-style deer heart recipe is a flavorful way to enjoy this delectable organ.

Birria Tacos With Wild Duck and dipping sauces.

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Duck Tacos

Chef Michael Hunter serves up his take on duck tacos. This dish combines slow-cooked wild duck with smoky birria sauce, served in crispy tacos.

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Pheasant Recipes

Whether you’re an avid hunter, a backyard griller, or simply looking for new ways to enjoy wild game, follow along for two pheasant recipes from Chef Michael Hunter.