Pinnacle Award Winner

Here I am with my Pinnacle Award for Outstanding Achievement. I won this award at the Professional Outdoor Media Association’s business conference in Knoxville, TN on March 21st.

POMA's Pinnacle Awards are the highest honor the organization can bestow upon its media members for their creative works. The Pinnacle Awards are presented by presenting partner Mossy Oak.

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Thanks,
Jim

Stooge Hunting

Apple Creek Whitetails Photo

The Three Stooges have impulse control issues.

It’s not that they are stupid, slow, or even dimwitted.  No, the problem with the Stooges is they do whatever comes to mind without any thought of the consequences.  They slap, poke and stumble their way through life. They never consider the outcome of a project, they just do it.

Stooge hunting is much the same. It’s what happens when hunters when hunters do what feels right in the short term without thinking of the alternatives or implications. It’s due to boredom, fear, or lack of focus.

Nearly every hunt gone awry is the result of Stooge hunting. We aren’t thinking of long term success just the satisfaction of immediate impulses. We would do better if we didn’t act like Stooges.

Look at the BIG picture. Short term thinking often leads to dead ends and failed hunts.

Jim

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Sneak Preview

Several weeks ago I told you I would have an announcement concerning my new book, Buck Naked: The Straight Dope on Trophy Whitetails.

Here it is!

Within the next two weeks Buck Naked will come out with a second edition. We’re giving the book a complete new look. A new and exciting cover as well as new interior images.

The new cover and exterior images were provided courtesy of Apple Creek Whitetails. The good folks at Apple Creek live and breathe whitetail deer. Currently they are running one of the most prestigious and successful deer hunting ranches in Wisconsin. My deep gratitude goes to everyone at Apple Creek Whitetails for their help in making my book even better.

For the very best in Wisconsin trophy hunting contact:

Apple Creek Whitetails Ranch
Hunting Operations Manager
Attention: Chad DeBauch
14109 County Road VV
Gillett, WI 54124
Toll Free: 877-431-HUNT
(4868)

If you are fortunate enough to have a copy of the first edition, hang on to it. History has shown us first edition hunting books dramatically increase in value in just a few short years. The idea to come up with an improved cover and interior was suggested by several members of the publishing community and, of course, the hunting box stores.
Be sure to check your e-mails over the next couple of weeks as we will be announcing a launch day for the new book, Buck Naked.

There are still a few copies of the original book available through Amazon, but when they're gone, they're gone. If you want an first edition, you better order today.

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Until then,
Jim

I’m a Meatetarian

Grandma told me, "Meat makes the meal". I’m not big on snails, snakes or gator meat. I like real meat. I’m talking about foul, fish and red meat here. Is there anything better than fried potatoes, onions, and venison steak? I don’t think so.

I’ve had some wonderful meals of wild game and I’ve had some that were not so wonderful.

I've eaten venison that was so good it made your taste buds want to slap your brains out and I’ve had some the dogs wouldn’t eat.

There is a difference in taste of venison from the corn and acorn fed deer of the Midwest and the twig, moss and leaf fed deer of the north country. But the biggest difference in flavor is determined by how the animal was killed.

Deer which are unaware of the hunter and are killed instantly will be tender and delicious. Those scared and full of adrenalin will be tough and strong flavored. You can even taste the difference in the meat from a deer which has seen you and one whch has not. It’s not the meat that tastes bad, it’s the adrenalin in the meat that tastes bad. A poorly killed animal will leave a bad taste in your mouth for a long time.

I know, I’ve eaten my way through a lot of them.

Good venison requires nothing more than a little salt, a little pepper, and a frying pan. (I like mine rare)

Just in case you ever find yourself with a less than delicious supply of meat here are a couple of ways to prepare venison which will remove the nasty adrenalin flavor.

Even people who won’t eat venison love this one. My friend, Raelene, soaks her venison in milk for a few minutes and then breads the steaks in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper before frying. It is a wonderful way to take the gamey flavor out of the meat and is one of the best methods to prepare venison ever. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

Another trick is cinnamon. A very light dusting of cinnamon (similar to making French Toast , don’t use too much or you’ll taste the cinnamon.) prior to frying will remove any adrenalin taste. Simply season as you normally would and the flavor will be wonderful.

Tough meat is common with big bucks. Since venison lacks the fat enzymes necessary to break down the meat naturally, you’ll need to use a mechanical meat tenderizer. Both Jaccard and Deni companies make great multi-blade meat tenderizers. Warning: Don’t test the sharpness of the blades against your hand. It hurts like hell and you’ll be bleeding profusely. Not that I would know, of course. :)

Good Luck and Good Hunting,

Jim
http://jimcollyer.com/
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