Beautiful little heart-shaped quail cook up quickly for a delicious and elegant dinner.  Frozen quail can be defrosted directly in a brine to imbed flavor and plump up the meat,…

It is that sweet time of year when both waterfowl and whitetail deer hunting is open in New York State.  This recipe celebrates both species.  Taste-tested many times, this recipe…

This duck soup was created at the end of the second half of waterfowl season in New York State with a nice, plump mallard.  Not having all of the ingredients…

In an effort to eat more vegetables in the New Year, this hash is chock-full of veggies along with smoked meat.  Serve with an egg for a delicious, healthy brunch…

This weekend was the youth waterfowl hunt in New York State.  Youth were given the opportunity to hunt ducks and geese with an adult mentor in advance of the general waterfowl…

The September goose season plays an important role in managing local Canada goose populations. New York State DEC set the daily bag limit this year at fifteen birds a day, as…

These are a always a crowd pleasing appetizer. Duck Bites with Orange and Candied Ginger Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless duck breasts (about 4-5 breast) 1/4 cup low sodium soy…

Stretch those ducky meals!  I’ve heard some people complaining about the lack of birds during the late season for waterfowl in New York state. Due to the warm weather, the big…

What to do with goose tenders?  Sometimes I just leave them with the whole breast, but they naturally want to separate off, even after smoking or when cooking.        …

Heading into Christmastime, we are in that in-between space when waterfowl is closed and deer season is over in much of New York State.  Yet, there are still small game, upland birds, and fish to…