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Aldo Leopold: Conservationist and Hunter

Aldo Leopold was a conservationist, forester, philosopher, educator, writer, outdoor enthusiast and hunter and is held in the same high esteem as other naturalists such as Henry David Thoreau and John Muir. Leopold has inspired “environmentalists” for many decades, especially after his book A Sand County Almanac was published in 1949. The photo above withContinue reading “Aldo Leopold: Conservationist and Hunter”

Maryland’s Deer Firearms Hunting Season Set to Open Nov. 27

November 19, 2021 (MD DNR) The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that the two-week firearms hunting season for sika and white-tailed deer opens Saturday, Nov. 27 and runs through Saturday, Dec. 11. “The two-week firearms season is our most popular season with deer hunters,” Wildlife and Heritage Service Director Paul Peditto said. “The season traditionally has been aContinue reading “Maryland’s Deer Firearms Hunting Season Set to Open Nov. 27”

Spicy curry venison burgers

Photo above: A little light reading to get excited for deer season. After defrosting 2 lbs of ground venison in the refrigerator, I mixed in curry seasoning, hot pepper, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Using a measuring cup to form the burgers makes the process easier. Baked for 12 minutes at 400 degrees. Nice andContinue reading “Spicy curry venison burgers”

Maryland Deer Archery Season Opens Sept. 10

(Sept. 7 MD DNR) The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that archery hunting for white-tailed and sika deer opens statewide Sept. 10, and continues through Jan. 31, 2022. Archers may also use vertical longbows and vertical recurve bows Feb. 1-3, 2022 during the second annual Primitive Deer Hunt Days. “September signals cooling weather, the coming of fall,Continue reading “Maryland Deer Archery Season Opens Sept. 10”

Venison sliders

Starting with a defrosted 2 pounds of ground venison, I mixed it with olive oil and coated a muffin tray with the oil too. Baked for 10 minutes at 400 degrees, then let sit and cool. Served with salad, cheese and hot sause.

Venison Tikka Masala

As we get closer to the upcoming deer season I often pull out what’s left from last season to experiment with meals. This Indian seasoning is a combination I have been planning on for quite some time but never used until a couple of days ago. We had a packet of Tikka Masala spice inContinue reading “Venison Tikka Masala”