Dave0317
Level 3 Valued Member
I was able to obtain some meat recently that I feel is the best source of protein I have found, ever. Not just because it is grass fed, organic, free range, non-gmo, locally grown, and never given antibiotics. It is the best because of the way it must be obtained, as it is not for sale. Searching for venison is truly enjoyable. Finding it requires waking up early, driving far away from town, and getting out amongst nature in such a way that the prey thinks you belong there.
Some people prefer to climb up in a tree and wait. They have their strategy and I have mine. Stalking and "still-hunting" is not the most effective hunting style, but I find it highly rewarding. Walk quietly using the wind and natural sounds to your advantage. Look for bedding areas, feeding areas, and animals traveling between the two. Deer are smarter than you might think and much more adapted to life in the woods than any of us are. Once you have harvested your deer, the work is far from over. Field dress the animal ASAP to cool the meat. Now you have 75-100 pounds of animal or more to wrap in a tarp and drag or carry over your shoulder all the way back to where you parked. Assuming you are not lost that is.
If you are into "paleo" or eating healthy in general and enjoy a good mental and physical challenge, I highly reccomend this form of grocery shopping. It is real work and really rewarding to go into the wilderness, and come back with excellent quality food for your family.
Some people prefer to climb up in a tree and wait. They have their strategy and I have mine. Stalking and "still-hunting" is not the most effective hunting style, but I find it highly rewarding. Walk quietly using the wind and natural sounds to your advantage. Look for bedding areas, feeding areas, and animals traveling between the two. Deer are smarter than you might think and much more adapted to life in the woods than any of us are. Once you have harvested your deer, the work is far from over. Field dress the animal ASAP to cool the meat. Now you have 75-100 pounds of animal or more to wrap in a tarp and drag or carry over your shoulder all the way back to where you parked. Assuming you are not lost that is.
If you are into "paleo" or eating healthy in general and enjoy a good mental and physical challenge, I highly reccomend this form of grocery shopping. It is real work and really rewarding to go into the wilderness, and come back with excellent quality food for your family.