Wild Eats Articles

The biggest mistake you can make when preparing a venison steak happens long before it hits the grill, stovetop or oven.

Do you have a favorite Grand View Outdoors article or video from the past year? Here’s our list of editors’ picks for the top 10 of 2025.

The Benchmade 7-inch Fishcrafter is put to the test on everything from bluegills and crappies to northern pike and channel catfish — and even whitetail backstraps.

Wenzel’s Farm now offers its Venison Snack Sticks in three varieties.

The balancing act of successfully running a family while pursuing the hunting lifestyle.

Giving thanks for the restoration of wildlife that offers a deeper connection to food.

It’s always feral hog season in the Southeast, but what do you do with all that pork?

Mostarda is a nice addition for big game, upland birds or waterfowl. Learn how to make this simple yet delicious preserve.

Use this easy bratwurst recipe to turn your leftover venison into tasty and nutritious meat treats.

Deer shoulders are bony and don't have much meat. Is it worth the effort to process one? Yes, and here's how to do it.

Can you eat crow? Not after a mighty prediction or faux pas, but can you actually prepare and eat crows? The answer may surprise you.

Get the most out of fish and wild game dishes with these flavorful seasonings.

Venison is flavorful, delicious, and healthy, provided it's cooked correctly. Check out a few of our favorite deer recipes that won't disappoint.

A long holiday weekend calls for good people, good times and excellent food. Wow your guests this year with these delicious wild-game dishes that are sure to please any crowd.

Memorial Day is the official kickoff for summer, with families and friends getting together for burgers, brews and fun. Try these wild game recipes this weekend for your holiday treat.

With this simple video from chef Melissa King breaking down a chicken, you can do the same learn how to take apart a duck, pheasant or turkey.

Next time you're preparing a fish fry, save the egg sacs and fry them for an appetizer (or cook's snack) that's as easy to cook as it is delicious.

Cooking with cast iron may have diminished but it definitely has not disappeared. Learn some tips about this wonderful method of preparing food from Alabama native J. Wayne Fears, an ardent proponent of cast iron cooking.

A bourbon brine adds a sweet, smoky flavor to your wild turkey, so make the most of your bird by doing it up right. And, here’s the thing: it’s OK to “waste” a little bourbon while you’re at it.

Stop short of making duck jerky and guess what you get? Duck bacon. OK, it’s not exactly the same as pork bacon, but it's delicious and healthier.

Don't let venison preparation stump you again this season. Here are some easy tips for preparing venison from field to table!

Did you know all those people on the Paleo Diet are crazy envious of hunters? (They envy cavemen too, by the way). Here are five key benefits of wild game meat, plus the science behind each one.

Make this heart-healthy poached salmon with Champagne cream sauce for your bestie instead of buying roses or chocolates.

Shepherd’s pie is an open-ended invitation to all tough, wild-game meats that have been dismissed, overlooked, trashed or otherwise left on the bone.

There's a reason fried, whole bluegill is fantastic when paired with grits, and the reason rests in the crunchy fins.

If you enjoy cooking with wild game and like flavor-packed meals, this Jamaican style venison curry with acorn squash hits the mark on both counts.

Wild turkey verses the common Thanksgiving Day turkey — we consider the history of these birds and the unique traits of each.

This recipe for Scotch eggs with venison sausage is a great appetizer for fall and winter dinner parties or gatherings at the house when the ballgame is on.

Once you discover how easy and tasty this mouth-watering venison osso buco recipe is, you’ll never throw your deer shanks (legs) away again.

One of the best things wild game venison recipes offer is versatility, whether you want to create an elaborate dish or make something simple for family or hunting camp meals.