Well with the crappy weather we had here in the County………things didn’t go well for the fifty or so I knew would be hunting. Out of the 49 or 50 I know, only one buck was taken. With no doe permits around it is going to be a lean year for deer meat in Aroostook. Our deer herd is in sad shape. From a huge record setting herd in 2006……then the killer storms of 2007. Less than projected deer kills in 2008 showing, along with field studies,that we lost at least 50% of our deer. Who knows how many bears and more than a few of our moose. It is going to be awhile before we get to fill a freezer here in my neck of the woods.

But if you have anything left in the freezer you might want to try this sometime:

Stir fry venison:

One part venison steak

2 parts carrots

2 1 part bean sprouts

1/2 part celery

1 part broccoli

1/2 cup unsalted peanuts

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 tbsp. crushed red pepper

1 tsp. cumin

Cooked noodles- use standard egg noodle, chow mein, or ramen minus the seasoning packet.

(Exact amount of Ingredients is proportional to how many people you are serving. Using 1/2 lb. of venison as 1 part will feed 2 hungry people.)

Slice steaks cross grain and marinade in soy sauce for one day. Throw a little oil in a hot wok to avoid sticking. Stir in venison for about 1 minute. Add other Ingredients, including seasoning, stirring frequently. Add additional soy sauce to coat all Ingredients. Stir in noodles and serve immediately. This dish is low in fat,the only fat comes from the peanuts and oil, which you can control.

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