Hoisin Duck with Green Onion Pancake Pan-seared duck breast, fresh ingredients, and sweet hoisin sauce meld in this mouth-watering recipe. One bite of this classic Asian-inspired street food will leave you wanting more! From appetizers for the big game, to dinner with friends, this palate-pleaser is sure to be a hit. The best part? It’s quick and easy to make. Here’s how to wow your tastebuds with wild duck. A traditional hoisin duck recipe uses whole roasted duck; however, our version stars boneless skin-on duck breasts cooked to perfection in a cast iron skillet. This recipe shortens the preparation time…
Author: Lowell Strauss
Lowell Strauss
LOWELL STRAUSS is an international award-winning writer and photographer, and avid outdoorsman. As a bird hunter, he started puddle-jumping ducks in rural Saskatchewan, and he's been chasing waterfowl, cranes, and other game birds ever since. Armed with a degree in Biology, a master's in Geography and work experience in wildlife and habitat conservation, Lowell has a keen interest in writing about the natural world. He works from his home near Last Mountain Lake, SK. Lowell enjoys mentoring new hunters and teaches Saskatchewan Hunter Safety and Canadian Firearms Safety courses. He is also a Scout leader and enjoys helping kids experience camping, canoeing and other outdoor adventures. Lowell has been professionally writing about conservation, nature, hunting and fishing for over ten years. He can be reached through social media @straussoutdoors or his website, lowellstrauss.com.
The Thrill of Fresh Birds It was a cloudy October afternoon as I made my 600 km journey across the central flyway to duck camp. The outfitter’s lodge was nestled among the aspen and agriculture, a short drive south of the boreal forest. Hunting this far north is a novelty to me, partly because of the new scenery, but mostly because the birds here haven’t yet seen a decoy spread on their southbound migration. Fresh birds! Here’s my story of an epic western Canadian waterfowling adventure. In addition to being a waterfowl hotspot, the hunt promised to be special for…
BOUNTY IN THE BOREAL An Alberta Adventure with “From the Wild” I packed my bag in eager anticipation of the culinary adventure prepared for our group. It was late September, and northern Alberta weather can be unpredictable at this time of year. But, on this day, the spirits of the forest smiled upon us. Unseasonably warm temperatures proved the forecast right. Still, a cool freshness in the forest reminded me winter was not far away. It was an omen! I savoured the day, learning about nature’s bounty and feasting on wild ingredients expertly prepared by masters in their craft; a…
CRAZY FOR CRANES Sandhill Cranes offer a challenging hunt and delicious rewards. Nicknamed “ribeye in the sky,” the sandhill crane is juicy, tender and delicious. Once dismissed as tough and unpalatable, thanks to modern wild game cookery, this source of flavourful wild protein is now a waterfowl hunter’s favourite. And each fall, hunters flock to the Saskatchewan in search of this wary wader. In early August, sandhill cranes begin their southward migration, stopping enroute in southern Saskatchewan to rest and feed, fueling the next long leg of their journey. Hearing their call marks one of my favourite times of the…