Tine to Table: Mindful Stories, Hard-won Wisdom, Proven Recipes

By Ron Rohrbaugh Jr.

Did you know that deer helped to shape the outcome of the Civil War or that Americans eat more than 600 million meals of venison each year? Tine to Table is a fascinating look at white-tailed deer hunting and wild-game cooking through the eyes of a wildlife biologist, veteran traditional bowhunter, and award-winning author. Whether you're looking to be entertained or learn new skills, this book has you covered with powerful hunting stories, insightful how-to information, and rock-solid recipes! The lessons on hunting, butchering, cooking, wildlife conservation, and even raising outdoor kids are so thoroughly woven into the stories that it's easy to forget you're learning. In a chapter titled, "The Meat that Made America," Rohrbaugh uncovers the important role that white-tailed deer played in shaping the history of our nation, from defining Native American culture to influencing the outcome of the Civil War. As a bonus, each chapter ends with a favorite venison recipe that will convert even the most skeptical newcomer to wild game. Rich storytelling that will keep you yearning for more. Advice for preparing better venison that everyone will enjoy: aging, processing, storing, cooking. Tips on shooting and hunting with traditional archery gear: shot process, ground hunting, tracking. Guidance on wildlife habitat management: food plots, forest management. Insights on raising outdoor kids and the future of the hunter-conservationist legacy. Influence of deer in America: Native Americans, deerskin trade, Lewis and Clark, Civil War, hunting industry.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CJ49KX2H
• ISBN13: 9798860957350
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.4" x 5.5"