Posts by Kirstie Pike:

Posts by Kirstie Pike:

Care Considerations for the Aging Bird Dog

Learn how to care for your aging bird dog with nutrition, weight management, exercise, pain management, environment, and most importantly, love. Keep your loyal companion comfortable and happy in their later years.

2 minute read

Opening Day Turkey

Discover the excitement of opening day turkey hunting in this thrilling blog post. Follow along as the author shares their experience, tactics, and success in bagging a beautiful gobbler.

3 minute read
wild turkey curry

Wild Turkey Curry

Discover a quick and delicious Wild Turkey Curry recipe perfect for using up game birds like pheasant or grouse. With vibrant flavors and easy steps, this dish is a must-try for clearing out the freezer.

1 minute read

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