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Deer Processing - How to Cut Knuckle Roasts
Wild game chef, Jeremiah Doughty, gives us a demo on how the cut the venison knuckle roast to get the most meat from the deer. The deer knuckle is a cut of meat from the hind leg of the deer that is perfect for roasts or deer steaks. ...read more
Ice Spearing | Darkhouse Spearing Tips & Gear (2021)
Ice spearing is a sport that has been passed down for generations! Ice spearing, commonly referred to as darkhouse spearing, is where fishing and bowhunting hunting from a tree stand combine. Mark Norquist from Modern Carnivore came to Gearbox Talk to explain what darkhouse spearing is, how to choose a good spear, how to approach decoy selection—yes, they’re decoys not lures, managing the ice and accessing the water, and lastly Mark and Brad talk about food, because Mark is the Modern Carnivore!...read more
Recipe: Gameburger Helper
Gameburger Helper - It’s as quick and easy as the boxed stuff, but tastes way better! As a kid I remember running down the boxed food aisle at the grocery store and begging my mom for a box of Hamburger helper. Im not going to lie, I still crave this boxed meal on cold nights when I want and easy, tasty meal. So here is my copycat version. The best part is you can use this same recipe even if you don’t have any game meat like venison, elk or moose. Just use domestic meats and eat better than box. Feel better, by knowing what goes into your dinner. ...read more
Fit to Shed Hunt
Shed season is here! No more confusion and bewilderment about what to do after deer season closes until it is time to chase turkeys in the spring. Go lace up your boots, grab a pack and start searching for sheds! This activity is also a great way to boost fitness for turkey season and unload some holiday pounds. To maximize your time in the woods, here are some exercises to help you get the most out of your extended scouting trips this winter....read more
How To Hunt Turkey on Public Land | Tips & Gear Reviews From The Hunting Public
Hunting turkey on public land comes with an added challenge because of all the pressure they experience on a daily basis. Aaron Warbritton from The Hunting Public came to Gearbox Talk to explain how to handle highly pressured birds on public land, what factors he takes into account when picking a spot to call from on public land, how to use turkey locator calls, what his go-to turkey locators are, what his tried and true calls for those first turkey interactions in the morning are, how do he varies his calls throughout the day, what he recommends for a beginner starting to call turkeys, how calling varies in the spring and the fall, and the biggest mistake beginners make when calling turkey on public land....read more
How To Squirrel Hunt (2021) | Tips & Gear Reviews
Hunting squirrels is one of the most action packed hunting trips you can go on! Marcus Gray came to Gearbox Talk to explain how to find squirrels to hunt, how anybody can squirrel hunt, which shotguns and which 22's work best for squirrel hunting, whether to call for squirrels or not, the advantages of squirrel hunting with dogs, how to track squirrel dogs, and the best recipes for cooking your squirrels. ...read more
A Turkey Box Call Like No Other You Have Ever Seen
Your turkey box call just makes one sound? That's rough! The patented 4-Play turkey box call allows for all kinds of different sounds when you're trying to call in those elusive thunder chickens! This box call is different than the rest because you can make the necessary tone changes to bring turkeys in on a string. Read how they came into existence and what exactly makes them so unique....read more
SHOT Show 100 Years ago (2021 to 1921) | Firearm History
100 years ago there wasn’t a SHOT Show but firearms manufacturers and designers still needed a way to get their products out to the market. The World's Fair of 1921 would’ve been the closest thing to SHOT Show. This episode of Gearbox Talk Logan Metesh, from High Caliber History, explains what SHOT Show would’ve been like in 1921. Which booths would’ve been a “must visit”, what firearms were brand new on the market, and how World War 1 influenced the commercial and military firearms industry in 1921....read more
GoWild’s Surging: January Brings All-Time High Amid Social Media Mania
January 2021 is burning hot. GoWild is riding at an all time high. We saw a 74.8% increase in our active weekly members over the last seven days. And this last week beat all of January 2020 with ease. What happened? Our members happened. With all of the madness going on (and that’s a bipartisan, and not even political, comment—it’s crazy everywhere you look right now), our community collectively decided to invest in this platform by sharing it with their friends. And it’s working. ...read more