The very first time I had game meat was after my Dad had taken me hunting. We were staying with my grandparents in east Texas and we got up early one morning and drove out to my grandfather’s farm. I remember walking through the field and suddenly a flock of quail would take flight. Then bam from my dad’s shotgun and a quail would fall from the sky. That was also the first time I got to fire a shotgun. Wow, what an experience.

Later that night, we had quail for dinner. I can still imagine the flavor, and texture of the meat. It was unlike anything that I had ever had before. Knowing that I had gone hunting with my Dad and this meal had come from our efforts was an amazing feeling.

I recently tried a bison burger at a local restaurant. It was awful. It tasted like the cook had prepared it exactly like it would have been prepared if it was beef. It had the same fixings, the same sauces, nothing to enhance the flavor of the meat. I was so looking forward to that meal and then to be let down. I was very disappointed.

A couple of weekends ago I was invited over to a friend’s home for an evening meal. It was a very enjoyable time. He talked about how he had been the one to hunt for the deer that he was preparing for us. He talked about getting up early and heading out to the blind and waiting for the exact moment to take the shot. It brought back fond memories of the first time that I had been hunting with my Dad.

After listening to his hunting stories I couldn’t wait for the meal. It looked like it was going to be really good. It looked a little over-cooked but, it looked really good. Sadly, the meat was awful. He cooked it like he would have cooked anything else. It was dry; it had very little flavor. I had to choke it down with what felt like a gallon of water. He didn’t understand how venison should be cooked. He didn’t understand the subtle hints, the textures and tastes of cooking venison. I really felt sorry for my friend. He was so proud of the meal and the hunting experience. I just didn’t have the heart to tell him that it was anything but excellent.

After those experiences I knew that there must be a better way. I realize that most people think that game meats are just like any other meat. The reality is that there not even close. They have different cooking times. They have different textures. They have different flavors. I have trained as a cook and know that you always have to think about the type of meat that you are preparing. There are different marinades that need to be used to bring out the flavor, different sauces to go on the meat once prepared, different cooking times and so much more to take into consideration.

So, knowing that there is a better way to prepare game meats I contacted a chef and we came up with some recipes that are delicious. In fact it would be hard to find better recipes. This website is dedicated to helping those wanting to prepare wonderful, delicious game meats.