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December 27, 2006 11:51 AM
Butchering Deer
Marty, Hi , I agree that deer is better tasting when it is boned out . As an ex guide of the Province of Alberta , that is the only way to do it But, for those who don't bone their meat, and like thier chops and steaks bone in, the way to still have great tasting deer is to pull the hide off as soon as it is cold and hang it at the butchers for at least 4 days before butchering .Just as a slaughter house is carful removing the hide from a lamb , it is equally important to be as careful when removing the Deer skin . Leaking glands can make for poor quality meat. All the best and Merry Christmas.
William
Posted by Marty Prokop at 11:51 AM | Comments (1)
December 19, 2006 11:19 AM
Slow Deer Hunting Season
Well, the Wisconsin firearms deer hunting season is over for 2006.
I did get a nice 8-pointer this year. You will be seeing pictures of my buck very soon.
But this year was a bit different than years past. Normally, I see great numbers of deer each deer hunting season.
During bow season I was regularly seeing good numbers. By the time deer hunting firearm season opened, it was like a vacuum came and took the deer all away.
What was different?
I started to compare my notes from past deer hunts and found one major difference. What was it?
Coyotes.
Places I normally see deer tracks galore were covered with coyote tracks.
On two separate occasions this year I had coyotes actually growl at me when I climbed into my deer hunting tree stand. Needless to say, after the coyote growling, I did not see a deer either time.
Then I asked myself, “Why am I seeing so many more coyote signs during deer hunting season?”
Well, this year the grouse and rabbit population seems to be high as well. This makes sense. Why? The populations of rabbits and coyotes seem to run hand-in-hand. A high rabbit population means plenty of food for coyotes.
When the coyotes move in, the deer move out.
What can one do?
Well, for starters, this year I will be pursuing the wily coyote.
Let’s hear from you. What were the deer populations like in your deer hunting area? Have you seen an increase in other animals, like I have?
I’d really like to hear your thoughts. What you think and see is really important and valuable and can help many hunters. Don’t think that you don’t have anything to say. You do. And I would like to hear from you.
You can post your thoughts, ideas, stories and pictures right here on the blog by clicking on the “questions and comments” links just below this entry.
Good Luck and Great Hunting.
Marty Prokop
Posted by Marty Prokop at 11:19 AM | Comments (3)
December 18, 2006 11:47 PM
Start Planning Next Years Deer Hunting Trip Now
For many deer hunters, deer hunting season has come to an end for this year. Why let the close of a season keep you out of the woods?
No, I am not saying go out and take up poaching as a past time. Rather, use the off-season to your advantage and prepare for your next deer hunt.
If your state offers a small game season, get out there and hunt. If you haven’t already, make sure you purchase a small game license.
Here are three good reasons you may want to go small game hunting.
1.) You will be out hunting and this keeps your shooting eye in shape. Yes, you will be trading your trusty deer hunting rifle for a shotgun or .22 caliber rifle. But you will still be practicing your aim.
2.) While you are out pursuing small game look for new deer hunting hot spots for the following season. Look for deer signs and how deer are using trails. Pay attention to where the trails lead to and from. On late season bunny hunts, keep your eyes pealed for shed antlers. This will tell you what bucks survived the past deer hunting season and what trails the big bucks are using.
3.) Being out chasing rabbits and squirrels is good exercise. Most rabbit or squirrel hunts mean putting on a few miles to get them.
As an added bonus you can put a little more great tasting wild game into your freezer.
Let’s hear from you. What can hunters do to stay sharp and prepare for the next deer hunting season? What do you do?
I’d really like to hear your thoughts. What you think and do is really important and valuable and can help many hunters. Don’t think that you don’t have anything to say. You do. And I would like to hear from you.
You can post your thoughts, ideas, stories and pictures right here on the blog by clicking on the “questions and comments” links just below this entry.
Good Luck and Great Hunting.
Posted by Marty Prokop at 11:47 PM | Comments (0)
December 6, 2006 03:19 PM
CJ's First Buck and Venison Jerky Recipes
The following two comments were sent in to me right here on the Free Deer Hunting Tips.com Blog From CJ, from British Columbia who shot his first buck.
HEY Martymy name is C.J. im from b.c. i shot my first buck this year thanks to your tips. it was delishes cause i used some of the recipies from your site your site is real cool thanks for the tip and good luck in your hunting season C.J.
Dear CJ,
Congratulations on harvesting your first buck!!!!
I am happy some of the tips I have given helped you harvest your deer. I am glad you found my cooking tips useful too!
How would you like to share your hunting story with our hunting community? I would love to post your story and any photos of your first deer on the site.
Again Congratulations on harvesting your first buck.
Marty Prokop
HEY Martymy name is C.J. I WAS JUST WONDERING IF YOU CULD POSSIBE SEND ME SOME JERKY RECIPIES THANKS C.J
Hey C.J.,
I would be glad to help you with making some venison jerky. Just Click here for two great venison jerky recipes.
Good Luck and Great Hunting!
Marty Prokop
www.free-deer-hunting-tips.com
Posted by Marty Prokop at 3:19 PM | Comments (3)
December 5, 2006 02:49 PM
Honey, go git the gun....dinner just showed up in the driveway
Dinner Time in Eagle River ,
Wisconsin
These people living in Northern Wisconsin put
some corn out in the
dead of winter to sustain the area deer.
When I said the deer up here were as thick as
cats and dogs, I
wasn't far off. Wisconsin community of Eagle
River .
Submitted By Fred Vorassi
Posted by Marty Prokop at 2:49 PM | Comments (2)
