Posts by Kirstie Pike:

Posts by Kirstie Pike:

Turkey Vocalizations for Novices

Explore turkey calling with our complete guide. Master gobbling, clucking, purring, yelping, and putting sounds to attract turkeys successfully.

2 minute read

Quick & Delicious Pheasant Mole

Indulge in a flavorful Pheasant Mole dish that's simple yet delicious. This recipe pairs perfectly with any game bird, served with tortillas or tortilla chips.

1 minute read

New Zealand Stag Hunt – The Hunt!

Lake Hawea is surreal. This gorgeous body of water is surrounded by mountains and hills. What’s even better than looking at this scene in the morning? Hunting it!

4 minute read

Teriyaki Venison Meatballs

This recipe is as delicious as it is versatile. You can utilize any ground red meat for this dish: Moose, elk, bear, antelope, sheep, caribou, or goat.

1 minute read

Garlic Butter Elk Steak Bites

These steak bites have tons of great flavor and work well with a nice Cabernet Sauvignon. I used elk here, but you can use any game meat you prefer.

2 minute read

Check the Crop

Discover how examining a bird's crop can revolutionize your hunting strategy by revealing important insights into feeding patterns.

2 minute read

Vacuum Sealing Your Game

For years we have processed our own game, spending late nights cutting, grinding wrapping, and labeling. However, over the last few years, I have come to prefer vacuum-sealing my game over paper wrap.

2 minute read

Goose Pad Thai

This is an easy and healthy recipe that can be made with any game bird to become your new go-to. 

2 minute read

Stag Kokkinisto

Kokkinisto, a Greek beef stew, can be cooked with various game meats. I used succulent stag fresh from my New Zealand trip in this recipe!

2 minute read

Optimal Glassing Techniques

If you don’t practice good glassing techniques, that glass doesn’t really mean a lot. Here are a few down and dirty tips to maximize your efforts.

2 minute read

New Zealand Stag Hunt - The Adventure

I typically prefer to use my own firearms when hunting, but I felt perfectly comfortable utilizing one of the Glen Dene rifles but wanted to really familiarize myself with the gun.

2 minute read