Harvesting Nature
Wild Fish and Game Podcast
The Wild Fish and Game Podcast explores wild food at the intersection of place, season, culture, and craft. Hosted by Justin Townsend and the Harvesting Nature team, the show goes beyond recipes and hunting stories to examine how food is grown, harvested, preserved, and carried through real life. Each episode dives into the whole wild food system, from hunting, fishing, and foraging to butchery, preservation, and cooking, while asking more profound questions about sustainability, tradition, and how people have continuously fed themselves from the land. Along the way, Justin and his co-hosts ar...
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 179: Using Fish and Game in Spirits with Will Robinson of Tamworth Distilling 27.03.2024 1:04:00
In this episode, Justin and Adam talk with Will Robinson, the Distiller at Tamworth Distilling and Mercantile. They discuss using wild fish and game ingredients in spirits such as Eau De Musc Castoreum Whiskey, Crab Trapper Whiskey, Deerslayer Venison Whiskey, and Saison de Frai Apple Brandy VSOP. Justin does a live tasting on the air as Will talks about each spirit in detail. - Leave a Review of...
Episode 178: Venison Neck Goulash and The Interesting History of Goulash in Europe and North America 20.03.2024 16:20
When I started planning for this recipe, I decided that I wanted to try and use a part of the deer that I hadn’t used before. This year we sent my husband’s buck to the butcher, and we were given back these lovely cuts of neck meat. I knew I wanted to use them at some point for a stew or pot roast, and this venison neck goulash recipe was the perfect time to try it. The neck is full of connective...
Episode 177: Snow Goose Culinary Hunting Camp 13.03.2024 1:07:12
Justin and Adam chat with all the attendees of our Snow Goose Culinary Camp. They discuss the hunting, the butcher, the cooking, and the eating throughout the whole weekend. They each share their own personal experiences of why they attended camp and what the outcome was. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings - Sign up for Snow Goose Camp in 2025 Sho...
Episode 176: Butchering and Cooking Wild Game Skirt and Flank Steak 28.02.2024 58:17
Justin and Adam chat again about butchering and cooking by specific cuts. In this episode, they dive deep into the Skirt Steak and Flank Steak of Big Game Animals, touching base on techniques, nuances, and recipes for these two delicious cuts. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings Recipes: Smoky SW Venison Flank Steak with Wild Game BBQ Sauce Chinese...
Episode 175: Don’t Kill it Twice: Best Methods for Cooling Down Wild Game Meat 21.02.2024 54:40
In this episode, Justin and Adam Steele dispel the myths of soaking wild game in ice water, a common practice among hunters across North America. They discuss the proper methods for cold storage, cold shortening, bacteria in water, bone sour, and so much more! Leave a Review of the Podcast Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings Join our Field to Fork Wild Pig Camp Show Notes: Coolers ar...
Episode 174: Venison Queso Dip and How The Super Bowl Became the American Snack Food Dream 14.02.2024 18:47
Finding ways to sneak wild game into game day dishes can be challenging. On game day, most people want glutinous, fatty, cheesy dishes that they don’t eat during the week. Wild game doesn’t tend to work well in those types of preparations, but here I’ve created the best of both worlds – a venison queso that is cheesy, creamy, silky, flavorful, and uses wild game! A good queso is hard to achieve u...
Episode 173: Exploring Advanced Wild Game Cooking Techniques with Larry White 07.02.2024 1:13:26
Justin and Adam chat with South Carolina-based Wild Game Chef Larry White. They discuss aging venison in beeswax, smoked goose Japanese pancakes, duck prosciutto, their favorite wild game meats, elevating your cooking techniques, and so much more! - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings - Join our Field to Fork Wild Pig Camp Guest: Larry White is a hunt...
Episode 172: Antler and Fin - Venison Gyros and the Origins of the Vertical Kebab 31.01.2024 14:56
Gyros are one of my favorite summer meals. They’re perfect for both lunch and dinner and take less than an hour to make. I use heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, and butter lettuce from my local farmer’s market. These veggies taste AMAZING in the summer months, especially if they’re locally grown. Pickled onions and spicy peppers are great additions to your gyro, depending on your spice preference. Oth...
Episode 171: Butchering and Cooking Wild Game Ribs and Brisket 24.01.2024 1:04:32
Justin and Adam chat again about butchering and cooking by specific cuts. In this episode, they dive deep into the Ribs and Brisket of Big Game Animals, touching base on techniques, nuances, and recipes for these two delicious cuts. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings - Join our Snow Goose Camp - Feb 2024 Recipes: Savory Venison BBQ Ribs - Brandon D...
Episode 170: Hoppin’ John with Braised Venison Shanks and Other Lucky Foods from Around the World 27.12.2023 16:12
Hoppin’ John is an amazing Southern American dish with an interesting history. I was raised believing eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day was the only way to solidify a year’s good luck. As a kid, I could not end the day without at least a spoonful of black-eyed peas. My family is still very superstitious about this tradition, but no matter, I now enjoy black-eyed peas more than just the yea...
Episode 169: Butchering and Cooking the Loins and Tenderloins 20.12.2023 1:04:05
Justin and Adam chat again about butchering and cooking by specific cuts. In this episode, they dive deep into the Tenderloins and Loins, touching base on techniques, nuances, and recipes for these two delicious cuts. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings - Join our Field to Fork Wild Pig Camp Recipes: Miso Milk Braised Wild Pork Tenderloin Mule Deer...
Episode 168: Antler and Fin - Bear and Pineapple Burgers and the Interesting History of the Pineapple 29.11.2023 15:39
Camping food is one of my favorites. I love a poorly roasted hot dog from a stick over the fire. Usually, the middle is not even warm and the ends are black. Served over a cold bun and dressed in lukewarm Hormel chili with a little shredded cheddar cheese on top, maybe a few slivers of onion, and dinner is served. I’m really not mocking it and am serious when I say I love that meal; however, I h...
Episode 167: A Wild Game Thanksgiving Revisited 22.11.2023 1:07:20
Justin, Kory, and Ben discuss their favorite wild game recipes to put together the ultimate wild fish and game Thanksgiving meal. They dive deep into appetizers, main courses, turkey dishes, sides, wild desserts, and so much more! This episode originally aired in 2020. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings - Join our Field to Fork Wild Pig Camp Appeti...
Episode 166: The Ballad of the Modern Western Elk Hunter 15.11.2023 1:31:08
Justin and Casey tell the tales of their 2023 elk season. They discuss hunting in Colorado, drawing tags, the mobility needed in the West, tools for a successful hunt, hunting in South Dakota, two trips to Montana to hunt, and so much more! We also previewed this podcast live on social media which was confusing and fun at the same time. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild F...
Episode 165: Antler and Fin - How to Stir Fry and Chinese Venison and Snowpea Stir Fry 08.11.2023 23:51
Who doesn’t love a stir fry? Quick, easy, healthy, and tasty, it’s the perfect weeknight meal. Hunters in particular should be taking advantage of stir-frying. The lean and flavourful meat of wild game goes perfectly in a well-made stir fry and you can make the thin strips of meat necessary for stir fry out of your trim pile! This venison stir fry is the perfect weeknight meal. Quick, easy, healt...
Episode 164: Come Hunt Ducks with us in Oklahoma 01.11.2023 15:52
Have you ever wanted to get into waterfowl hunting or grow your existing waterfowl hunting skills? Well, we have the perfect hunting skills camp for you! We are partnering with G&H Decoys to host our first-ever Oklahoma Waterfowl Camp this coming January! It doesn’t matter if you have hunted for years or are just picking up a shotgun, we have a spot for you to join us at our hunting skills camp, t...
Episode 163: Butchering and Cooking the Neck and Denver Steak 11.10.2023 1:03:49
Justin and Adam chat again about butchering and cooking by specific cuts. In this episode they dive deep into the Denver Steak and the Neck, touching base on techniques, nuances, and recipes for these two delicious cuts. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings - Join our Field to Fork Wild Pig Camp Recipes: Grilled Venison Steak Salad Venison with Roque...
Episode 162: Butchering and Cooking Venison Arm Roasts and Shanks 30.08.2023 49:16
Justin and Adam chat again about butchering and cooking by specific cuts. In this episode they dive deep into the Arm Roast and the Shanks, touching base on techniques, nuances, and recipes for these two delicious front shoulder cuts. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings - Join our Field to Fork Wild Pig Camp Recipes: Elk Shank Tagine Canapés Hoppin...
Episode 161: Butchering and Cooking the Flat Iron Steak and the Mock Tender 27.07.2023 56:35
Justin and Adam chat again about butchering and cooking by specific cuts. In this episode they dive deep into the Mock Tender and the Flat Iron Steak, touching base on techniques, nuances, and recipes for these two delicious front shoulder cuts. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings - Join our Field to Fork Wild Pig Camp Recipes: Justin’s Chimichurri...
Episode 160: Clamming, Crabbing, and Foraging on the Oregon Coast 19.07.2023 59:54
Justin and Adam chat with Oregon-based Field Staff Writer Katie Wiley. They chat about foraging, clamming, crabbing, and fishing on the Oregon Coast. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings - Join our Field to Fork Wild Pig Camp Guest: Katie Wiley: Our guest is an Oregon-based food writer, recipe developer, and outdoor enthusiast. She enjoys encouraging...
Episode 159: Butchering and Cooking Big Game Front Shoulders 28.06.2023 53:06
Justin and Adam dive deep into their first official cooking-by-cuts episode to discuss the whole front shoulder. They chat about shot placement to save meat, the anatomy of the front shoulder, butchering techniques, culinary nuances, melting collagen, braising, smoking, roasts, and so much more! - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings - Join our Field to...
Episode 158: German Hunting Culture and German Wild Food 22.06.2023 1:02:34
Justin chats with German-based hunter and wild game chef Tim Böckle and Harvesting Nature Field Staff Writer JP Yampey. They chat about German hunting culture, German wild game cooking, red deer, roe deer, giant wild pigs, hunting on reveres, and so much more! - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings - Join our Field to Fork Wild Pig Camp Guests: Timo Bö...
Episode 156: An Intro to Cooking by Cuts…the Future 07.06.2023 21:42
Justin and Adam sit down at our Wild Pig Skills Camp to discuss the new focus of the podcast. They chat about delicious food from Pig Camp, filming for the Sporting Chef TV Show, cooking by meat cuts, butchering, wild game recipes, and so much more! Leave a Review of the Podcast Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings Join our Field to Fork Wild Pig Camp Show Notes: Pig testicles Pig off...
Episode 155: Turkey Hunting is Hard Revisited 10.05.2023 1:22:26
Kory from the HN Crew talks with his friends Jeremy, Tony, and Tyler about turkey hunting. Topics range from how to scout and prepare for the season, how to set up and call birds, some recipes, and a whole lot of missing shots. Leave a Review for a chance to win a hat! Rate This Podcast Join our Facebook Community Group Links: Turkey's amazing hearing and eyesight Check out The Way We Hunt's video...
Episode 154: LIVE PODCAST Improve Your Wild Food Cooking 19.04.2023 1:21:31
Justin and the crew host a live podcast with a question and answer session at the 2023 Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous. They share cooking tips and tricks, answer questions from the audience, play Let’s Make a Meal, and so much more! - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings - Join our Field to Fork Wild Pig Camp Show Notes: Temperature and Over...
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