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Venison Italian Meatball Sandwich Recipe
Using fresh ground venison, this recipe is simple, delicious and healthy. By simmering the baked meatballs in a red sauce or marinara, you keep the meat moist and juicy, as venison can be dry since it does not contain much fat. It’s lean and high in protein. Basting the [...]Read more
Illinois 2020 Deer Harvest Report
According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the 2020 Illinois deer hunting harvest is up slightly from 2019. There are still a couple of late season firearm hunts, and archery season ends in January, but here are some preliminary numbers… Firearm Harvest [...]Read more
Brown Sugar Bourbon Loin Steaks
This is a great dish for anyone who likes steak but say they don’t like venison. It’s NOT gamey, tough, or chewy, which is the biggest complaint of non-venison eaters. This super-simple recipe will convert anyone who is skeptical about eating deer meat. Here’s [...]Read more
Bluegill Shrimp Garlic Alfredo on Pasta Best Fish Recipe
Bluegill is one of the best tasting freshwater fish. With it’s mild flavor, it makes for the perfect foundation for this outstanding recipe. I added shrimp to make it more of a rounded seafood dish, but it can do just fine with only bluegill (or any other fish). Start by [...]Read more
Confessions of a Walleye Addict
I have a problem, an addiction really. It’s grown worse over the years, and I fear I’m out of control. My name is Dan and I’m a walleye addict. This is my story.
Early Signs of Addiction The year was 1983. My first trip to the boundary waters of Minnesota [...]Read more
Go Charger and Quikpod® Dynamic Power Selfie Stick by re-fuel Featured Product
If you love to document your adventures with video and photos, you need to check out these new innovative products by re-fuel. The Power Selfie Stick is no ordinary selfie stick, it is a built in power pack that charges your GoPro, camera batteries, phone and tablet. For [...]Read more
No Boat? No Worries – Great Shore Fishing Awaits
If you love to fish but don’t own a boat, there’s no need to stay home. There is plenty of great fishing in the area for fishermen who are boatless. With a variety of accessible ponds, lakes and rivers in Northern Illinois, non-boat-owning fishermen have access to [...]Read more
Teriyaki Garlic Grilled Salmon Featured Recipe
After catching some coho and chinook salmon on Lake Michigan, we got creative with a variety of ingredients to grill our catch. Teriyaki, brown sugar, honey, fresh ginger and a few other goodies make a perfect marinade and glaze for fresh chinook. Is your mouth watering yet? Wait [...]Read more
Baked Garlic Jumbo Perch Featured Recipe
Walleye is one of my favorite fish to eat. But I recently learned from some of the fine guides and business owners from Mercer Wisconsin that fresh Jumbo Perch is at the top of the list. I think they might be right. After a recent trip there, I was fortunate to bring home a pile [...]Read more
Wild Turkey Kill Video – A Textbook Example of Patience
It takes dedication, stealth and most of all patience to kill a wild turkey. And that’s what Jason Hobbie demonstrated recently during the 2016 Illinois spring wild turkey season. I love hunting wild turkey in Southern Illinois in the spring. But a cold snap gave the birds [...]Read more
