As much as we enjoy jerky here in the United States, biltong is doubly popular in its home country of South Africa, and around the world as South African expatriates have carried the flavorful dried…
Cabela's Ambassador Jim Shockey clues you in to the one thing he's never without on a hunt.
Taking an animal from the field to the freezer is a big task, but one that’s easily doable for the DIY…
Breaking Down Big Game in 8 Simple Steps
While hunting is an enjoyable sport, it’s important to remember that we’ve taken to the woods as hunters for centuries, first and foremost, to provide food…
A DIY Walk-Cooler Is Easily Achievable, And
At A Fraction Of The Cost You'd Expect
CoolBot Temperature ControllerFor decades, walk-in coolers have required heavy, expensive and inefficient…
Ridding your meat of fat and gnarly tissue
We crave the melt-in-your-mouth richness of densely marbled meat produced by cows. In fact, the fat of most domestic animals tends to be an appealing and…
Much like domestic beef, wild ungulates have many different muscle groups, each with their own best use. While it isn’t a disaster if the meat doesn’t come off the bone in perfectly separated muscle…
Processing 101: Big-Game Hide & Hair Removal Tips
Outdoor Edge Butcher Max Knife SetGrowing up under the watchful eye of a custom butcher, there were a few things my brothers and I learned…
The Advantages Of Butchering & Eating Wild Game
Cabela's Carnivore 1/2 HP Meat GrinderEven among hunters, butchering is often the point of disconnect between hunted animal and food on the plate…
Don’t let all the fuel options and soaking liquids scare you away from smoking meats, veggies and cheese. Keep a few simple guidelines in mind as you mix and match woods and soaking liquids for that…
It’s early in our bow season. I’ve got my stands placed and have watched a few deer show up under it. I haven’t arrowed an animal yet because I’m being selective in terms of size. When it comes to…
After decades of declines, the number of hunters in certain areas of North America has actually increased in recent years. This bodes well for the future of hunting, as more hunters means more funds…
I've gutted my fair share of deer, moose and bears over the years, and I've also skinned a few along the way. But when it comes to butchering that tasty game meat, I want to make sure that I get all…
