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Video Tip: How to Call in a Hung Up Bull Elk with Mossy Oak ProStaff Parrey Cremeans

Mossy Oak ProStaff Member Parrey Cremeans discusses tactics to help call in a Bull Elk that has hung up out of range.

Big Game, Deer, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak

Backstrap App's by BeckyLou

Great Appetizers!!! This recipe is made for 1 lb of chunks. Cut the meat into 1 inch squares. Marinate in Zesty Italian dressing at least 1 hr, I like to leave them in the Frig overnight. Pour off "ALL" marinade!! Season to taste with cajun seasoning to taste, choose one that is less salty, as the Worcestershire & Soy sauce provide a LOT of SALT! Add Onion Powder and Garlic Powder.

Big Game, Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Country Fried Venison Steak

Country fried venison steak is as good as it sounds. Use your deer backstrap to make these fried steaks, and don't forget the gravy.

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Stuffed Venison

Soak meat over night in a bag with salt water and milk mix. Slice a hole in the bottom of the roast almost to the other side. Stuff with the bell pepper, carrots, sliced onion, and sliced mushroom. Coat the meat with oil. Combine the spices with the chopped mushrooms and roll the meat in it. Loosely wrap the roast in foil and place on a pan. Bake on 350 for about 45 minutes to

Big Game, Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Venison Fried Rice

Cook rice and set aside. Heat large skillet until hot. Add oil and soy sauce. Sauté onion lightly. Add venison, peas and eggs and toss lightly. Add cooked rice and stir until mixture is hot, adding soy sauce as needed.

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Savory Pepper Elk Steak

Combine flour, salt and pepper. Dredge steak strips in seasoned flour. Heat shortening in large skillet and brown strips over medium heat. Drain tomatoes, reserving the juice. Add tomato juice, water, onion, garlic and gravy base to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender. Add sherry, Worcestershire sauce and bell pepper strips. Simmer another 5 minutes. (If gravy is too thin, thicken with flour/water and cook until thick

Big Game, Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

In skillet, brown elk in vegetable oil, stirring to break up. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and mushrooms; continue cooking until vegetables are tender. Mix meat and remaining ingredients to soup kettle and simmer about 2 hours, stirring often.

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Venison Stir-Fry

Mix sugar, dill and soy sauce in bowl. Coat venison with sauce mixture and set aside. Heat oil and butter in skillet on high. Add venison and sauce and cook about 5 minutes. Remove venison from sauce and add broccoli and onion to sauce. Cover and cook until tender. Add back venison and apples and mix together. Serve over rice.

Big Game, Deer, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Frog Legs in Cream Sauce

Salt & pepper frog legs and parboil them for about 15 minutes. Then place in baking dish and preheat over to 350°. Combine mushroom soup with heavy cream and heat. Add about 35 grapes. Pour soup mixture over the frog legs and bake 1 hour. Mix in 2 ounces of bandy before serving.

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Cook beans in large pan until fully cooked; Add tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, salt, garlic, ground beef and dove. Simmer 10 minutes to heat thoroughly. Place broken tortilla chips in bowl and spoon beans over chips. Serves 8.

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Marinate birds in Italian dressing overnight. Pat birds dry and season with paprika, ground sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Wrap each bird with bacon. Cover and grill for 15 minutes; then turn and cook another 15 minutes. Serves 4.

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Soft Shell Turtle

Simmer turtle meat, vinegar, salt & water for 1 hour. Drain and set aside. Mix flour, egg yolks, milk, and a pinch of salt. Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into batter. Dip turtle in batter; deep fry until golden brown. Serves 4.

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Country Fried Quail

Cut quail in half; salt and pepper. Make batter of milk and eggs. Dip quail in batter, then in flour. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Serves 8.

Small Game, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Brown meat over medium heat; set aside. Sauté onions, bell peppers and celery in bacon drippings. Add meat and remaining ingredients except cheese, sour cream, black olives and crackers. Simmer 2 hours, stirring often. Add some water or tomato juice if chili starts getting dry. Top with cheddar cheese, sour cream and black olives.

Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild

Iowa's Fall Turkey Hunting Season Opens October 1

Iowa’s turkey population likely benefited from an early nesting season and dry spring and summer, which is good news for turkey hunters who should expect to see more birds when fall turkey hunting seasons open next month.

Big Game, Deer, Turkey, Bow, Firearm

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Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Firearm

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Fishing, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Fishing, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, BioLogic

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Turkey, Deer, Waterfowl, News, Video, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

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Turkey, Conservation

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Turkey, Gear

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Turkey, Wild Game Recipes, Ingredient Wild, Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Butchery

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Fishing, How-To, Mossy Oak Fishing

Saving the Gizzard Stones

Looking for a unique way to save the memories of your bird? Start saving the gizzard stones for a colorful way to collect more trophies from your bird each spring.

Turkey, How-To

Crappie Tactics: Insight from Pro Angler Whitey Outlaw

We talk to Whitey Outlaw, a retired professional angler who spent 42 years on the crappie tournament circuit. He’s got as good of advice as you’ll ever hear.

Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing

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