BRAINERD, MINN. – A few years back, when the deer limits were higher and my freezer was flush with venison, I realized I had to find more ways to prepare and consume this healthy meat. I love venison ...

Editor's note: Originally published in October 2024. Updated November 2025. The length of time that jerky has been popular with human beings might surprise you. The mass-produced slices of dried ...

Place all the ingredients in a gallon zip bag. Marinate for 24 hours. Knead the bag occasionally to make sure every piece of meat is being marinated. Place venison strips on the racks of the ...

Or maybe you see an ancient man laying bits of meat in the sun to preserve what his clan couldn't eat after a fresh kill. Or, if you are like many folks in Polk, maybe you eat it because it tastes ...

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