This week Josh and Kevin welcome Nick Otto, AKA "Huntavore", to the show. Nick has a really good thing going with the Huntavore podcast (https://sportsmensempire.com/network/the-huntavore) and The sportsman's empire (https://sportsmensempire.com/network/the-huntavore). We start by talking a bit about guns...Kevin tells Josh about a few of the guns he has in the shop, a lot of them dating back to the civil war and spanish american war, and the unique characteristics of some of them, mechanically very unique, including one that was made in Big Rapids Michigan in the 1800's. We also talk a little bit about legacy...how Kevin is a strong believer that some of the work he does, and items he sells will be part of his legacy, and how much he enjoys seeing his customers having success with the products they have gotten from him. We then get into it with Nick. Nick tells us about his upbringing, getting into hunting, coming up with the Huntavore podcast and working with the Sportsmens Empire. Nick gives up some great info on wild game preparation, along with a very cool view on field to plate. We discuss everything from squirrels, wild pigs, bear, venison, wild turkey, rabbit and more, best ways to prepare them, including Sous Vide for often dry wild game meats. We discuss meat preparation of animals that can carry parasites, field care, and processing for the best cuts. Nick details for us how he processes deer starting with " in the field care" all the way to aging the meat for best results. We talk about the importance of getting the kids involved and HOW to get not only your kids, but other kids involved and make it fun and educational for them. If you are looking to expand you hunting culinary horizons this conversation is a great start to get the creative juices flowing. As always, THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. Predator Thermal Optics code "ptothermal" for 10% off all Predator Thermal Optics brand Scopes and Monoculars www.predatorhunteroutdoors.com code: tripod for 10% off tripods and mounts code: light for 20% off lighting products Predator Hunter Outdoors www.huntwise.com code: OVERDRIVE20 for 20% off an annual membership HuntWise Maniac Outdoors- Code OD15 for 15% off scent fuel products ORC Archery ATN Prym1
