Hunting Black Bear On the Shores of Southeast Alaska
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Black Bear

Hunting Black Bear On the Shores of Southeast Alaska

In mid-May of 2025, my son Bear Newcomb and I headed to southeast Alaska to hunt with my friend and outfitter David Benitz. I’ve previously hunted for mountain goats and also went wolf trapping with David. He’s an incredible Alaskan bowhunter, trapper, commercial fisherman, and he’s been an...

Recipes

Marry Me Wild Turkey
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Marry Me Wild Turkey

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Venison Smashburgers
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Venison Smashburgers

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Smoked Venison Backstrap
Smoked venison backstrap sliced on wooden cutting board with knife and metal tongs

Smoked Venison Backstrap

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Venison Hot Dogs
Chicago-style sausages in poppyseed buns with tomato, pickle spear, peppers, mustard, chips

Venison Hot Dogs

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Pemmican: The Original Hunter’s Trail Food
Three venison and cranberry snack bars with chopped nuts on a wooden board

Pemmican: The Original Hunter’s Trail Food

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