In the far north of Spain rise the Cantabrian Mountains, home to one of the most pristine ecosystems in Europe. In the heart of this untamed range lives the smallest subspecies of chamois: the Cantabrian chamois. It’s already the end of November and chamois hunting season in Spain ends in […]
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Venison ragout with chestnuts and pumpkin
Ingredients 1 kg venison from the haunch 30 g clarified butter (ghee) 1 onion 400 ml venison or game stock 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tsp. coriander seeds 1 tsp. cumin 1 star anise 1 cinnamon stick Salt Pepper, freshly ground 500 g chestnuts 500 g Hokkaido pumpkin 1 tbsp. […]
Read MoreRutting season in Baranja
The lush landscapes of the Croatian Baranja are rich in game, and the locals are renowned for their hospitality. Oliver Dorn visited the region on the Hungarian border with two friends during the red deer rut. “If someone takes a journey, they can tell a story” – as the German […]
Read MoreAt the last minute!
Last year I felt drawn to return to Croatia. The country has so much to offer and the people are so warm – I simply love to travel there. This time I wanted something special, so I decided on a mouflon hunt on the Croatian Adriatic, around the Kvarner Gulf. […]
Read MoreWild boar medallions atop mushroom-fennel vegetables
For the medallions 800 g wild boar fillet 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp clarified butter 200 g bacon (sliced) Salt Pepper For the mushroom-fennel vegetables 1 large fennel bulb 200 g mushrooms (e.g. chanterelles, chestnuts, Porcini mushrooms or cauliflower mushroom) 1 onion 2 slices of bacon 1 clove of garlic […]
Read MoreVenison Salad
For the Salad 1 tablespoon oil 400 g saddle of venison 2 large carrots 250 g green beans 200 g broccoli florets 2 spring onions 1 clove of garlic 10 g ginger 6 tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp raw cane sugar Salt […]
Read MoreRut-hunting in Masuria
Many German hunters visit Poland regularly – the forests and fields are considered rich in game and the people are hospitable. Oliver Dorn traveled to the province of Warmia-Masuria for the first time and tried his hand at hunting mature roebuck. Nearly 20 years ago, my late father and I […]
Read MoreGrilled Wild Boar
You have to be prepared to spend a bit of time – grilling a wild freshling is a real event. And one that is well worth it: while the meat is browning, you can prepare the side dishes and look forward to the meal in good company. Ingredients For the […]
Read MoreThe Namib Small Five
On the Eastern boarder of the Namib desert, there is a jewel named Wilsonfontein where the hunter can live some exclusive experience in the middle of these 29 000 hectares of private arid land which is totally wild and open. After a first trip 4 years ago, we’ve decided to […]
Read More“Wild boars in the corn!”
If I had to name one type of hunt that really excites me, I’d say: in summer grain. At night, observing the damaged areas in the milk-ripe wheat with a thermal camera, stalking the boars if they come to feast, and possibly taking one down – that’s incredibly appealing to […]
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