The Butcher Bud Blog

Hunting season is how millions of American families fill their freezers with quality protein. Here is how to prepare your freezer, plan your processing, and make the most of a successful season.

The Southeast is home to some of the longest deer seasons and most active hunting cultures in the country. Here is what to know about processing in Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas.

Some states have game processing so deeply embedded in their culture that finding a great processor is easy. Here is which states have the most robust processing infrastructure.

Wild game ranches offer guided hunting experiences on private land stocked with a variety of species. Here is how they work and what to expect.

Game processors book up fast during deer season. Here is how to plan ahead so your deer does not sit on ice while you wait.

Wild hogs are hunted across the South and increasingly nationwide. Here is how to process the meat and what to expect flavor-wise.

Elk is one of the most rewarding and challenging animals to process. Here is what to expect from field to freezer.

Hunters argue about this endlessly. Here is the actual anatomical difference between deer backstrap and tenderloin, and how to cook each one.

Wild game ranches offer hunting experiences on private land with guided or self-guided options. Here is how to find one and what to expect.

First time taking a deer to a processor? Here is exactly what happens from drop-off to pickup and how to get the most out of your harvest.