This spiced vinegar marinade will tenderize small game. After braising, even Rock Chucks are a tasty meat.
Small Game
Recipe – Simple Gourmet: Spiced Braised Marmot (Or Other Small Game)
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BY Levi Sim Published: January 3, 2022 { 3 comments }This recipe is good for all kinds of small game that is fairly tender right away. Dove, chukar, pheasant, grouse, and rabbit are all good options. I wouldn’t use it on jackrabbits without tenderizing the meat first — brining would be a good option.
Turkeys: Public Land Diplomacy
BY Jake Wallace Published: May 2, 2021 { 4 comments }We have all looked in the rear-view mirror while driving at 3:30 in the morning on the way to the local parking lot, only to get that sinking feeling in your gut when you see headlights. This is when you know that the race is on and your day just went from exciting and hopeful to competitive and rushed.
January Is a Great Time to Hunt Squirrels
BY Jake Wallace Published: January 4, 2021 { 11 comments }This time of year offers a great opportunity for one of my absolute favorite small game species: Squirrels. The leaves are off the trees, but these crafty little survivors can be quite difficult to get on the ground this late in the season.
Squirrel Hunting – How to Do It
BY Jake Wallace Published: June 1, 2020 { 11 comments }Most small game hunters start chasing squirrels only when the leaves fall off the trees and they are easier to locate in the canopy. I too love to chase these fuzzy tailed critters in the winter months, but if you want a challenge and some early season fun, I would suggest you get into the woods when the leaves are still on.
Hunting Rock Chucks & Marmots
BY Levi Sim Published: July 8, 2019 { 7 comments }Marmots are among the largest critters in the squirrel family and are are a challenging hunt. They make their homes in rock piles and eat grass. Yup, I’m talking rock chucks.
You Should Hunt More Rabbits
BY Levi Sim Published: April 1, 2019 { 14 comments }The chances are that you don’t hunt enough rabbits, which is really too bad. They are tasty, challenging, and a fun way to get outside. It can be a fun hunt with kids, and you probably already have the tools you need to do it. Maybe you’re like the old timers who told my buddy, [...]