There are plenty of complicated wild-game recipes available, but when I have a good piece of sika deer backstrap, I prefer to keep things relatively simple. Sika venison has a rich but mild flavor, and a properly handled backstrap does not need to be soaked overnight or covered with enough seasoning to hide the taste. […]
How to Cook Sika Deer: A Complete Guide to Preparing Sika Venison
For many hunters, harvesting a Maryland sika deer is the culmination of a hunt they may have dreamed about for years. Sika deer are challenging to hunt, live in some of the toughest marsh country on the Eastern Shore, and have earned their nickname—the “Marsh Ghost”—for good reason. However, the experience should not end when […]
Delaware CWD Regulations 2026
Are We Protecting the Deer Herd or Making Hunting More Difficult? Delaware deer hunters are going to face some significant changes this season following the confirmation of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, in two whitetail deer in central Sussex County. In response, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) adopted emergency Delaware […]
The Ultimate Tactacam, WiseEye, and Yellowstone Cell Camera Comparison
Tactacam REVEAL vs. WiseEye vs. Yellowstone.ai: Which Cellular Trail Camera Is Best in 2026? Editor’s note: Camera prices, features and cellular plans can change. The pricing and specifications in this comparison were verified on August 22, 2026. Always check each manufacturer’s website before purchasing or activating a plan. The Short Answer on the best cellular […]
Hunting Property Access Routes
Hunting Property Access Routes: The Overlooked Key to Seeing More Deer Hunters will spend hours studying maps, planting food plots, hanging stands and checking trail cameras. Then opening day arrives, and they walk to the stand using the easiest path from the truck as if it was the only hunting property access routes. That one […]
Why Your Trail Cameras Aren’t Helping You Kill More Deer
There was a time when simply getting a picture of a good buck felt like a major accomplishment. We would pull a card, scroll through the pictures and get excited because we finally knew that deer was on the property. But now we can go as far as creating a trail camera strategy for deer […]
Spring Deer Habitat Improvements That Produce Bigger Bucks
While most hunters are thinking about turkey season or fishing this time of year, serious deer managers know that spring is one of the most important times to improve a property for the upcoming fall hunting season. So let’s dive into some spring deer habitat improvement that you should consider at your hunting property.The work […]
A First Turkey Hunt
A First Turkey Hunt He’ll Never Forget: Kaiser’s Big Morning in the Woods There are a lot of turkey hunts that come and go each spring—but every once in a while, one stands out. Not because of the size of the bird, but because of what it means. This was one of those hunts. This […]
EHD vs CWD: What Eastern Shore Hunters Need to Know
EHD vs CWD… pull up your chair and let’s chat. There’s been a lot of talk lately about deer diseases—especially with CWD being confirmed in Delaware. But I’m going to be honest with you… most hunters I talk to aren’t seeing CWD firsthand. What they are seeing is EHD. If you’ve been hunting the Eastern […]
CWD Delaware -First Case of CWD Confirmed: What It Means for Hunters on the Eastern Shore
CWD Delaware. Two words that I hoped to never hear together. Delaware DNREC has officially confirmed its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a whitetail deer. For years, we’ve watched it creep across the country and hoped it would stay far enough away not to impact our deer herd here on Delmarva. That’s […]