Wild Fish and Game Podcast

Summary: Justin shares his detailed experiences hunting on the Hawaiian island of Lanai, exploring its unique terrain, logistics, and the challenges of island hunting. Discover insights into hunting Mouflon sheep and Axis deer, and learn practical tips for hunting in remote, rugged environments. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review of the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Venison Sausage Making⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Takeaways: Unique terrain and geography of Lanai Logistics of hunting on remote islands Experience hunting Mouflon sheep and Axis deer Weather challenges and how they impact hunting trips Importance of preparation and local knowledge Keywords: Hunting, Lanai, Mouflon sheep, Axis deer, Hawaii, backcountry, hunting logistics, island hunting, outdoor adventure, wildlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary: Justin and Adam discuss their new book 'Cooking by Cut', exploring the philosophy of butchery, cooking techniques, and global influences on wild game preparation. They share insights on organizing the book, unlearning traditional hunter preferences, and future plans for outreach and education. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review of the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Venison Sausage Making ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cooking by Cut Podcast Series Shop our Store Takeaways: The inspiration behind 'Cooking by Cut' and its organization How understanding animal anatomy improves cooking techniques The importance of unlearning traditional hunter preferences for cuts like backstrap Global culinary influences incorporated into wild game recipes The process of writing, photographing, and publishing the book Future plans for book promotion, outreach, and in-person events The role of butchery skills in enhancing wild game preparation How the book aims to preserve and innovate the art of wild game butchery Keywords: Wild game, butchery, cooking techniques, hunting, food culture, recipes, meat cuts, culinary education, global cuisine, book launch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary: Justin and Anna Borgman explore the fascinating world of organ meats, butchery, and processing wild and domestic animals. They share practical tips, cultural insights, and personal stories to inspire a deeper appreciation for the whole animal. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review of the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Venison Sausage Making Chaos Farms Chaos Farms Instagram Anna Borgman Instagram Recipes: Curried Steak and Kidney Pie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Smoked Rocky Mountain Oysters Dried Venison Soup with Timpsila (Bapa Wohanpi) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode 01:04 Anna Borgman's Background in Butchery and Cooking 03:13 Upcoming Whitetail Deer Camp and Butchery Workshops 04:07 Anna's Journey into Culinary School and Butchery 06:04 Transition from Shop Work to Field Slaughter 07:31 Motivations for Moving into Field Harvesting 08:55 Challenges Facing Small Meat Shops and Regulations 11:25 Demand for In-Field and At-Home Butchery 13:00 Wild Game Seasons and Processing in Montana 14:38 Philosophy of Offal and Organ Meat Consumption 15:37 Kids and Organ Meat Acceptance 19:06 Processing and Cooking Organ Meats: Tips and Techniques 22:36 The Use and Identification of Organs in Field Dressing 27:01 Cleaning and Preparing Intestines for Sausage Casings 32:32 Using Caul Fat and Fat in Cooking 35:58 Keeping Things Clean During Butchery and Processing 42:13 The Culinary Appeal of Cheeks and Trotters 48:16 Experiences with Tripe and Offal Dishes 55:14 Exploring Feet, Tails, and Other Offal Parts 01:00:00 Sharing the Joy of Organ Meats with Family 01:02:56 Closing Remarks and Future Events Takeaways: The importance of using the whole animal in butchery Practical tips for processing wild game and domestic animals Cultural and culinary significance of organ meats and offal Techniques for cleaning and preparing organs like liver, heart, and tripe The role of fat, caul fat, and tails in cooking and flavoring Encouraging the next generation to try organ meats and offal Keywords: Butchery, organ meats, wild game, processing, cooking, fat, tripe, sweetbreads, offal, hunting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary: Justin and Adam explore the rich history, science, and techniques of pickling, emphasizing safety, creativity, and cultural diversity. Discover how vinegar preserves, enhances flavors, and offers endless culinary possibilities, especially for wild foods. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review of the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Venison Sausage Making⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links: Spruce Tip Pickled Pike From Salted Mushrooms to Biltong: 10 Fascinating Wild Food Traditions from Around the World How to Make Bull Kelp Pickles Chapters: 00:00 The Art of Preservation: Introduction to Pickling 04:15 Historical Roots of Pickling 10:01 Understanding the Science of Pickling 12:33 Safety First: Ensuring Safe Pickling Practices 18:57 Crafting the Perfect Pickle Brine 27:22 Exploring Wild Ingredients for Pickling 31:06 The Art of Pickling Mushrooms 35:35 Pickling Fish: A Culinary Tradition 38:34 Innovative Pickling of Meats and Eggs 43:42 Creative Uses for Pickled Ingredients 49:34 The Significance of Pickling in Preservation Takeaways: History of pickling from Mesopotamia to modern times Different preservation methods: curing, freezing, drying, smoking, acid How vinegar preserves and enhances flavor Safety protocols for home pickling and canning Cultural diversity in pickling traditions worldwide Techniques for building and customizing brines Pickling wild mushrooms, fish, and game The difference between pickling and fermentation Creative uses for pickled ingredients in cooking and cocktails Preserving seasonal bounty for year-round enjoyment Keywords: pickling, food preservation, vinegar, wild foods, fermentation, safety, culinary techniques, wild mushrooms, foraging, traditional methods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary: Join us as Melanie Brown shares her deep connection to salmon fishing in Bristol Bay, exploring its cultural significance, sustainable practices, and environmental challenges including the impact of farmed salmon and the Pebble Mine controversy. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review of the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Venison Sausage Making⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Salmon Fishing Perspectives 02:59 Melanie's Journey into Salmon Fishing 05:59 The Process of Salmon Fishing 08:49 Harvesting and Processing Salmon 12:00 Cultural Significance of Salmon 14:59 Sustainability and Management of Salmon Fisheries 18:11 Family Involvement in Salmon Processing 21:02 Utilizing the Whole Fish 24:05 Salmon's Role in Indigenous Culture 27:09 Teachings and Wisdom Passed Down 29:50 The Evolution of Fishing in Bristol Bay 34:25 Traditional and Modern Preservation Techniques 39:35 The Impact of Farmed Salmon on Wild Stocks 48:14 Conservation Efforts and Community Unity 53:39 Lessons from Salmon: Ecosystem Connections Takeaways: Salmon fishing traditions in Bristol Bay Sustainable practices and management of wild salmon Impact of farmed salmon on wild populations Cultural importance of salmon for indigenous communities Environmental threats including Pebble Mine Keywords: Salmon fishing, Bristol Bay, sustainable fishing, indigenous culture, wild salmon, conservation, Pebble Mine, Alaska, fish preservation, ecosystem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices