The Huntavore

On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Kris Chain.  A Hunter, Gardener, and Educator from Virginia.  Kris took it upon himself to create a personalized digital almanac that sorts info and links for game species, growing seasons, foraging dates all at your fingertips.  Kris lays out how this tool can save you loads of time preparing your hunts or gardens.  We also get into some bear meat t...

Man, we made it! Triple Digits, the century mark, a milestone where podcasters find that their little project has now become something greater. On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick celebrates getting to this point, then relieves the amazing weekend up north at Total Archery Challenge; the friends, the fun shots, and the food. Smoked Shot Shells were a surprise hit, so we break down this little meat...

In this Episode of Huntavore, Summer has finally arrived!  Schools out, temps are up, and outdoor cooking is back.  Nick is joined by Larry White, the Wildgame Gourmet to chat about wildgame and live fire.  Larry gives some insight to meat care, making a smoke bomb to regulate your smoke output, and what his goto hardwood of choice is.  Nick does some investigating on Larry’s DIY clay oven, gets s...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by a huge advocate for #eatwhatyoukill, Jeremy Critchfield. Jeremy is the HuntChef and host on Sportsman’s Channel. With 34 years in the culinary profession and a lifetime in the woods, Jeremy has a huge knowledge base and passion for wildgame and the wild harvest. We unpack some food for though ideas, and then put the bead on using your harvested wild...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by once again, John Wallace, a new Regional Director for Delta Waterfowl and as we know him, Wildgame Cook.  John and Nick catch up since last being on the podcast, unpack some of the popular spring forage here in the Midwest,  mushroom prep, and some incredible spring dishes that are packed with the flavor.  This conversation will have you take an extr...

On this episode of the Huntavore, Nick is joined by fellow Sportsman’s Nation Podcaster, Dan Mathews.  Dan is the Host of the Nomadic Outdoorsman and Western Rookies.  Together Nick and Dan talk about chasing everything.  Rather than casting a deep net into one species, Dan casts a wide net to explore as many outdoor opportunities as possible.  They cover hogs from a helicopter. Why is meat so imp...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick opens with a poem “So God Made a Farmer '' to memorialize his late Grandfather.  David Otto was called home after 96 years, he was a great Grandfather , husband, steam engine enthusiast, farmer.  Switching gears, Nick breaks down naked turkey schnitzel.  How unbreaded turkey steaks can be flavorful, moist, and an easy addition to any menu, with the use of a marin...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick contacted Dr. Jonathan Reisman, an ER doctor, physicians writer, and author of the recent book, The Unseen Body.  Jon shares his unique perspective on the connection between food and anatomy that began on the first day of medical school, in a cadaver lab.  Together Nick and Jon talk about the inspection of animals in a kosher slaughterhouse, why are lungs illegal...

On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick spontaneously calls up Emrah O of Bowhunting Soul Podcast to chat about trad bows, chasing turkeys, and how to get as much usage out of your harvested bird.  Nick has strung up his long bow after a good long while and wanted to get some tuning tips.  Trying to not blow our brains with information, Emrah gives some places to start, like brace height, and getting a...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by The Intrepid Eater, Adam Berkelmans.  Adam is a self taught cook who has a passion for wildgame, growing and foraging, and making amazing dishes out of both.  Together, these guys chat about some deep topics related to self-sustainability, responsible meat-eating, and finish up on a fun way to serve wild game, in sushi rolls.  All this and more on th...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by the Editor in Chief of Harvesting Nature, Justin Townsend.  Justin lived down in the keys and had his fair share of cooking and eating saltwater fish.  Now he resides in Colorado and has to tune his craft to fresh water.  Nick asks about fishcakes, fish dips, and is there anything we can do with freshwater roe?  To finish out, Nick and Justin brainst...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined again by the Crossbow crusader, Rich Wilson.  He and his ever evolving crossbow named Bunjie, take on the Eastern United States in search of game to bring home.  Rich is no stranger to whitetails and feral hogs, but we spend some time chatting about his adventure to Maine for Black Bear.  Rich also explains how picking up a basic pellet grill has his fa...

On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Vincent Batiata and Audrey Hoag, of Chasing Public.  Together, they share their passion and motivation for the “Chase”.  Go deep in a discussion about taking a life, and share some great stories about mishaps that turned  into adventures.  All this, and along with some Wild Game talk, on this episode of Huntavore. Nick is joined by Vincent Batiata an...

On this episode of Huntavore, NIck is on a solo ramble on this one.  Being the first podcast episode of the year he wanted to get himself right with his thoughts.  Looking back to 2021, a glaring theme was “supply chain issues”.  Trying to combat this problem, Nick as declared the word of 2022 as “self-reliance” and highlighted steps taken to separate from the domestic food system that is struggli...

On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by homesteading guru, Jonah Curtis. The two chat about the close of whitetail season here in Michigan and how Jonah is in mid season form when it comes to chasing small game. They play good, better, best when it comes to making a stew, and what goes into a quality wildgame stock.  All this coming up on the next episode of Huntavore. Back again on the sh...

On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick welcomes back Shane Ball; former professional chef, Hunter, and all around stud in making pasta.  First on the plate, taking spaghetti from good to better, without a whole lot of effort, An easy “how to” make a quality tomato sauce, and a deep dive into a pet project Nick is doing; Whitetail Liver and Leek ravioli with a mushroom cream sauce.  If all this sounds...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Eric Gunn; outdoorsman, chef, and creator of @wayofthehunt.  Eric loves to use wildgame in his dishes, getting inspiration from his Sicilian heritage.  Nick and Eric talk about the season of wild harvest going on right now with hunters, also,as a Maryland resident, was denied picking up a roadkill deer.  Eric gets into some high level cooking and usi...

On this episode of Huntavore.  Nick steps into some deep thoughts.  Do Sportsmen have a responsibility to salvage roadkill?  He gives some explanation and his own opinion on the question.  He also switches gears and jumps into his archery doe celebration meal, venison tenderloin tartare.  How this preparation brought some excitement to an already celebratory meal. Roadkill Responsibilities:  A wee...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick was able to take a healthy sized doe in the early part of October.  Now the preparation comes into play.  Nick sits down with Paul Phodes, author and creator of Sizzlin Arrow.  Together talk about the things you will need for an effective field kit, the skilled art of field dressing, and to embrace this powerful moment with your harvest. No need to skip corners h...

On this episode of the Huntavore, Nick calls up Sophie May, author of the website wifeofahunter.  Sophie finds herself as the solo cook in her house.  While her husband, father, and even herself go hunting, when game enters the kitchen, she has taken it upon herself to transform it into meals.  Sophie explains that for her family a big hurdle is picky eaters who are not fans of the wild funk many...

On this Episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Steven Athay, author of Live Wild Eat Wild.  Self proclaimed good cook and terrible hunter, Steven writes about his hunts, and then follows up with recipes and write ups about the dishes he and his wife make from that animal.  Steven has a true passion for being connected to his food and the process it takes.  We go deep on a bare bones home butchery...

On this episode of Huntavore, Nick calls up Travis Stockstill, member of team USA butchering team and host of The Meat Block Podcast, to talk about field care, and prepping your carcass for better quality meat.  Using his expertise from over a decade in the butchers trade, he gives some tips and tricks hunters can use whether it's taking your animal to the processor or the DIY butcher job.  If you...

On this episode of the Huntavore, we talk about adventure, and spiritual reflection while on the hunt.  It's hard to separate ourselves from wild creation and the majesty of it all without opening up those big questions while glassing from a peak, or hunkering into the stand.  Hunter shares some of past experience that has lead to the making of The Hunter’s Quest and opens up about his family in t...

On this episode of the Huntavore, Mahting Putelis, CEO of Hunt to Eat joins Nick for a chat about a wild foodie’s favorite fashion wear.  Hunt to Eat started as just a t-shirt company that has blossomed into an organization whose mission encompasses community, real food, and conservation.  Mahting opens up about his start in the outdoors as a kid, how the phrase “food for fuel” relates to his upbr...

On this episode of Huntavore, we take a culinary deep dive on a topic of wanting to get the most flavor bang from their wildgame or anything really can do.  Nick unpacks the flavor profile umami as best he can.  What is it? How do we taste umami? And most importantly, how can you use it on your food?  Nick goes into detail about the process of making your own umami seasoning shake that blows your...