David Draper

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Hunting

Great Deer Stories: 18 Tales of Anticipation, Pursuit, and Harvest

ByAnthony Licata,Bill Heavey,Colin Kearns,Dave Hurteau &David Draper

Nov 28, 2025

trout

Fishing

The 100 Best Fishing Camps

ByT. Edward Nickens,Ben Romans &David Draper

Jul 30, 2025

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Hunting

Ground Rules: Tips and Recipes for Grinding Wild Game

ByColin Kearns &David Draper

Jul 24, 2025

A venison backstrap cooked sous vide resting on a cutting board with a knife and carving fork.

Hunting

Venison Backstrap Recipe Ideas: The Ultimate Wild-Game Guide to Cooking Our Favorite Cut

ByCosmo Genova,David Draper,Jack Hennessy &Jonathan Miles

Nov 20, 2024

A venison burger with cheese served on a pretzel bun and a side of chips

Hunting

What’s the Perfect Venison Burger Recipe?

ByColin Kearns &David Draper

Nov 10, 2023

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Fishing

7 Tips on How to Freeze Fish

Aug 13, 2021

weber grill

Outdoor Gear

How to Use Grill Vents When Cooking with Charcoal

Aug 12, 2021

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Hunting

How to Make a Smoked Turkey Breast With Wild Turkey

Jul 21, 2021

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Outdoor Gear

7 Essential Knives and Tools for Butchering Wild Game

Oct 22, 2019

Venison in freezer.

Hunting

Recipe: Cook A Perfect Deer Steak in the Oven

Jul 10, 2019

A sizzling skillet of kickin' elk fajitas.

Hunting

The Perfect Game Meat to Fat Ratio is None at All

Jul 08, 2019

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Hunting

How to Judge Trophy Pronghorn in the Field

Aug 07, 2018

A collection of duck and goose calls

Hunting

Master These Four Advanced Calling Skills to Fake More Ducks and Geese

Sep 23, 2017

wood

Hunting

The Eight Best Woods for Cooking Over a Flame

Jan 12, 2017

venison popper recipe

Hunting

Seven Creative (and Easy) Wild-Game Popper Recipes

Nov 04, 2016

Gear, Hunting Gear, Browning Billy 1500 Lumbar Pack, David Draper

Outdoor Gear

New Lumbar Pack Video Review: Browning Billy 1500

Oct 26, 2015

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