A mix of outdoor stories from Pennsylvania, including information on Penn State Extension offering a “Venison 101” course.

A dressed plate of sliced venison backstrap with bright vegetables - hlphoto/Shutterstock Venison isn't exactly a common everyday dinner item. It's not too hard to find, especially in certain parts of ...

A plate of grilled venison backstrap on a white wooden table with cutlery and a glass - hlphoto/Shutterstock Venison isn't exactly a common everyday dinner item. It's not too hard to find, especially ...

Natural veggie fed venison backstrap is one of the most tender cuts you can cook, but only if you respect the heat. In this video, I show you how to cook it American style with a fast, controlled sear ...

If your freezer’s now full of venison from this season’s harvest, here’s a recipe for “perfect” venison backstrap or tenderloin, “harvested from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.” “I ...

Two venison backstraps, two cooking methods, one perfect temperature! See which prep (brine vs. marinade) delivers the best flavor and tenderness. Learn how to cook venison right! Donald Trump seeks ...

Editor's note: Originally published in November 2022. Updated November 2025. With experience in fine dining kitchens as well as kitchens like the family-owned Greenfield Restaurant in Lancaster, the ...

Many years ago, I made, potentially, the best venison backstrap that I had eaten to that point in my life. I have never been able to recreate it, though, mainly because I was using a special spruce ...

Now that seasons have opened in all 10 of our state’s deer hunting areas, it’s time to talk about turning this effort into wholesome food for the table. Realizing there would be an outcry if a photo ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** This venison crostini is more than ...

For one, there’s a red-wine-soaked towel involved. By Sam Sifton Peter Kaminsky’s lomo al trapo (salt-grilled beef tenderloin).Credit...Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca ...

It is illegal to sell venison commercially in New Jersey. Hunters Helping the Hungry helps distribute donated venison to organizations in need. So far, more than 2.5 million meals have been donated by ...