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Danielle started Wild + Whole as a way to share the things she loves about cooking with wild game, eating whole foods, and living a healthy mindful lifestyle. After a stint at MeatEater, you can now find her latest at daniellecooks.com
At the start of the season we began wearing the Fitbit Flex ($99.95) to track exactly how many miles we hike on a hunt. It has become an invaluable tool to help us learn more about our hunting habits. Unlike a bulky GPS, the Flex is a small unit always powered up that you wear on a…
The Brute Cooler is appropriately named — hard core, roto-molded, large handles, rubber latches — it’s got it all. Made in America by Brute, a family run company with excellent customer service. The 50 qt. ($319) will keep your birds chilled for at least five days, but go with the 75 qt. ($369) if you want…
There is a lot of down time during the season. Early on when the weather is still hot, that down time brings a whole host of annoying biting bugs to camp which make getting rest a challenge. We have to admit that we had our doubts with the plastic appearance of the ThermaCELL ($26.99). At our wit’s…
There may be blades more appropriate for breaking down birds, but being able to design your own knife in real-time online makes this Benchmade a must-have. You can choose from 12 different handle colors, three blades, different pocket clips and component colors….. the possibilities seem endless. After you have the knife formatted to your liking…
I hate when I go to clean the shotgun while traveling and find the bottle of solvent has leaked and is empty. These Hoppes 9 Wipes ($9) put an end to that. And to make sure the truck still has that new gun aroma, I’ve added the Hoppes 9 Air Freshener. SHOP THE STORY
My number one tip when cooking with wild game is to give it a “dry brine.” I always sprinkle salt over the meat at least 24 hours before cooking. Salt draws out moisture which will help your meat stay tender and juicy during the cooking process. Jacobsen Salt Co. is renowned for their high quality and…