Into the wild

Just another head on the wall?

Trophy hunting is often seen as an egotistical activity where the hunter just wants another head on the wall. But there is more to taking a head than pride, as Jess explains in this short article.

Public land hunting opens in Tasmania

Great news with the Tasmanian government announcing that public land will open on Friday 5 June at 3pm as part of Stage 2 restrictions.

Beretta Australia announces 9 new Tikka rifles

Have you been climbing the walls during isolation, itching to get back out hunting? Beretta Australia has just the thing to scratch that itchy trigger finger, announcing the release of nine new Tikka rifles. This release coincides perfectly with the resumption of hunting activities in many Australian states. The new models are for the Tikka T3x and Tikka T1x platforms and will be available in early August.

How to make a loaf of bread from scratch

There’s nothing better than a nice, fresh loaf of home made bread to accompany wild game foods. In this recipe, learn how to make bread from scratch.

How to clean your rifle

Learn how to clean a rifle in this quick video tutorial with Jess and Tash.

8 reasons why deer meat tastes bad

Have you ever wondered why venison tastes bad? Do you find the meat too tough? Is the flavour too gamey? Chances are that you’re making one of these 8 mistakes when processing your venison.

Free Burris scope offer for farmers

We always love a good freebie, but a freebie for a good cause… that’s even better! Beretta Australia has Aussie farmers in their sights with their free scope offer for farmers with selected rifle purchases.

BBQ Pulled Venison Neck

Forget the pork. Get some venison on your fork with this BBQ pulled venison recipe. We serve it with a side of coleslaw and homemade sliders.

Venison in black bean sauce with fried rice

We thought that you really couldn’t beat a good beef in black bean sauce from the local Chinese restaurant. It turns out you can. If you can get your hands on some prime venison backstrap (AKA back steaks if you’re a kiwi or eye fillet if you bought it from a shop), we promise you that you’ll struggle to justify ordering it with beef ever again.

How to de-bone a deer shoulder

Ever wondered how to de-bone a deer shoulder? Jess shows you how in this quick video tutorial.

Social distancing for hunters

The whole world is talking social distancing like it’s a new thing. But social distancing for hunters is something we have been actively practicing for years. Forget 1.5m distance; when I head out bush, I prefer to keep at least 1.5kms between me and the nearest person. There’s no better feeling than being alone out there with nature, far away from the maddening crowds.