Ground Venison Breakfast Sausage Patties
You can easily incorporate venison into your breakfast with this recipe by Ryan Lisson. Whether you serve them on an English muffin or bagel, or alongside some fried eggs, you’ll definitely enjoy these.
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report
Fishing in Illinois can be very diverse. Whether you’re chasing Coho on Lake Michigan, casting for Bass on a lake downstate, or catching walleye or cats on one of the state’s many rivers, getting the insider’s edge on where they’re biting and what is working is invaluable. Scroll down to get the edge you need to catch your limit in the Land of Lincoln.
It's almost orchid time
Keep your eyes open as you traverse the late spring and early summer woodlands and other habitats.
Venison, Fennel & Sun-Ripened Tomato Soup
A rich, elegant soup with lots of garlic, lots of intensity in the sun-dried tomatoes, and lots of cream to keep you warm. What more could you want? Ah, yes, the traditional Italian culinary tang of fennel and your venison.
Rifle deer season moves one step closer to reality
The measure passed both Houses and is expected to be delivered to the governor’s desk someday in the near future.
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Everything You Need to Know About Walleye Fishing in Oconto County
A longtime tradition in Wisconsin, the Friday Night Fish Fry kicks off the weekend all over the state with friends, family — and plenty of fish, of course. Fresh walleye is one of the most beloved Friday Night Fish Fry dishes. When the fish is dipped in a light beer batter and deep‐fried to a golden crispness, it’s just about perfect.
Crowds out-of-doors: It’s all about respect
The author wonders, after years of preaching the benefits of multi-use outdoors recreation (and everyone taking his advice), how our resources can handle the added pressure.
Colder Water Situations Call for New SPRO® Carbon Blade Baits
Because most bass anglers would fish 365/24/7 if they could, SPRO® expands their fishing season for when the water gets colder and the bass gets harder to entice.
Bacon and Brown Ale Stew - With Venison
Start with a slow cooker, add a good dose of bacon, a bottle of brown ale or two, mingled together with hearty venison and potatoes, and you have the perfect combination to warm you up on a chilly day with this recipe from Eileen Clarke's latest cookbook: The Wild Bowl.
Can the 2022 spring turkey season prove 2021 was a fluke?
The 2021 spring turkey season provided Illinois hunters with a glimpse of what hunters in other midwestern states have noticed in recent years -- an obvious swing in the availability of birds.
Illinois Trappers Association Fur Sale Coming Feb. 19
The results from various trapper association auctions across the country are showing decent results and at least will buy all or most of your fur and cut you a check on the spot.
Tick, tock: Yup, still waiting for state's deer harvest numbers
Hunters in neighboring states had quick access to their final harvest.
Handsome eagle from northeastern Asia stakes a claim in U.S.
Substantially larger than a bald eagle, a massive Steller’s sea eagle has thrilled wildlife watchers in the northeastern United States this winter.
Pheasant Breast in Creamy Wine and Mushroom Sauce
A recipe like this transforms ordinary into extraordinary, with a complex combination of rich chocolate and oak from dark red wine, the umami smoothness of shiitake mushrooms, and a friendly bite from hot paprika and crushed black pepper. A dressing of cream sauce completes the dish, checking the pinch of pepper with cool perfection.
State shovelnose sturgeon record broken – again?
The record is “contingent upon genetic verification,” according to the DNR.
Potato-Crusted Fish
A versatile recipe for transforming your freshwater fish using instant mashed potato flakes as a crispy coating. Try them in fish tacos, or with roasted potatoes and a side salad as Chef Jeff Benda did in this presentation.
Korean Venison Bowls
When you grind most of your venison into ground burger meat, there are endless possibilities of meals to make. This easy go-to recipe for a savory rice bowl was share by Wisconsin hunter, Sarah Kozlowski.
Hand-Held Venison Quesadilla
Chef and author of several wild game cookbooks, Eileen Clarke, shares her thoughts on this "convenience food" option for wild game enthusiasts. I love quesadillas, but they’re hard to eat in a blind—or pickup. So, as soon as I saw this folded version, I jumped on it. One, it’s easier to handle: instead of being 10 inches around—and needing both open hands to hold it—it fits easily in one hand. Plus, it’s easier both to get in and out of the pan, and to flip it. Each folded tortilla can be totally different, to suit everyone’s individual tastes.
Big woodpeckers and renewed life for Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Despite an extinction press release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, some good conservation news has emerged from Washington D.C.
Fishing debate: Who are the GOATs?
Can’t just pick one? The author has several categories where he recommends his picks for the top fishermen ever.
Smoked Venison Meatloaf
When it comes to options for smoking meat, author of several wild game cookbooks - Eileen Clarke, shares that the good old water smoker is still one of her favorite cooking devices. In this recipe, she shares tips on preparing a smoked venison meatloaf that pairs well with potato salad.
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