GET YOUR GRIND ON

There are certain situations in which dropping off your kill at a trusted butcher shop makes sense, but whenever possible it’s much better to take meat matters into your own hands. I continually hear about hunters who process most of their game at home … except for any meat products that involve grinding. Burger, sausage, ground jerky—for some reason many folks are intimidated by grinding meat. That shouldn’t be the case.

Grinding your own game meat is economical. These days, commercial-grade meat grinders are inexpensive and extremely powerful. Invest in a high-quality grinder, and it will pay for itself within a season or two of use. Plus, modern grinders are