Wild Game Recipes

Ready to try your hand at something new? Then explore our elk recipes, pheasant recipes and other wild game recipes.

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Bison Meat Loaf

Bison meat loaf made with lean bison, herbs and a dash of Big Sky Country isn't just better for you—it's comfort food with a story and a seriously satisfying bite.

Chicken-Fried Elk Steak

Chicken-fried elk steak is buttermilk-marinated, double-dredged and fried to perfection. Now that's how Wyoming makes comfort food.


Papa Burger

When whipping up something for Father’s Day or the Fourth of July, I go big and tall with this fully...


Bison Burgers

These bison burgers have all the flavor of your typical ground beef burger, but they're lighter and leaner. This recipe...


Grandma’s Roasted Duck

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When I was growing up, my grandma always served roast duck for the holidays, and for other family events throughout...

Quail in Mushroom Gravy

We live in an area with many Southern plantations, and quail are abundant. I cook this tasty dish with rich...


Swiss Elk Steak

Growing up in Montana, I enjoyed eating elk on a regular basis. You'll find the elk cooks up nice and...

Turtle Soup

This hearty soup has a real "snappy" flavor from the cayenne pepper and lemon juice. It's a treat and good...


Moose Meatballs

Our family has found these meatballs in tangy sauce a great use for moose. I was glad to find a...


Duck Gumbo

Duck gumbo lets home cooks really indulge their skill and passion. With wild duck, andouille sausage and plenty...


Pheasant in Mustard Sauce

Until I met my husband, an avid hunter, I'd never cooked or eaten pheasant. I tried several different recipes before...

Pheasant in Cream Sauce

While it sounds fancy, this dish is easy to make. And if you don’t have pheasant available, you can substitute...


Elk Parmesan

Wyoming is a paradise for people like us who enjoy hunting. My husband was thrilled when our jobs brought us...


Pheasant Stir-Fry

I learned creative ways to prepare game while cooking for hunters at a lodge in Alaska, where my husband was...


Rabbit Breakfast Sausage

As a palate-pleasing alternative to traditional pork sausage, my husband and I created this lower-fat version. It's moist, flavorful and...


Quail With Rice

I discovered this recipe almost 20 years ago. Quail is a family favorite every fall when my husband goes hunting....

Moose Steak

Our family especially enjoys this tender moose main dish in the fall and winter, when an oven meal really satisfies....


Pheasant and Wild Rice

Everyone in my family hunts, so we have an abundance of game. This recipe also works well with wild turkey...


Elk Meat Chili

"The longer this hearty chili simmers, the better it tastes!" remarks field editor Jo Maasberg of Farson, Wyoming. "It's a...


Quail with Mushroom Sauce

"This golden quail is so moist and tender," remarks Joelann Sygo of Gaylord, Michigan. "The rich cream sauce, dotted with...


Baked Pheasant in Gravy

Wondering how to cook pheasant? Let my recipe show you how! It is impressive enough to serve to company, but...


Slow-Cooked Goose

"My husband, Willard, and I own a hunting lodge and host about 16 hunters a week at our camp," says...


Duck l’Orange

Duck l'orange is the French culinary classic that boasts succulent meat, a vibrant orange sauce and plenty of savory flavors,...


Venison Fajitas

Use either venison or elk in this recipe, and you'll be pleased with the results! My husband asks for these...


Roast Christmas Goose

I have such fond childhood memories of Christmas dinner and my mother serving a golden brown Christmas goose. To...

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Mountain Man Soup

This stew-like soup from Cordella Campbell of Rapid City, South Dakota is sure to satisfy your hearty hunter's appetite. It's...


Jalapeno Quail Appetizers

"My husband quail-hunts every season, and this recipe has become our favorite way to serve the birds. The bacon keeps...


Braised Rabbit

My husband and I do a lot of hunting, and we eat more wild game than domestic meat. I like...


Hearty Goose Soup

"After my son went goose hunting, I had to cook what he brought home. So I got ingredients together and...


Roasted Pheasants with Oyster Stuffing

A hunter's holiday dinner from field editor Gloria Warczak of Cedarburg, Wisconsin features bacon-topped pheasants with savory oyster stuffing. No...


Pheasant Potpie

A hearty meal in itself, this savory pie features delicious pheasant. Here in central Pennsylvania, that game bird isn't as...