Bowhunter Fresh Meat: Cooking Venison in Camp By David Draper There's just something about camp meat that makes it special. The hard work it took to earn it and the surroundings certainly don't hurt. As good as cooking venison is, there are ways to make it better. Fresh meat presents some challenges, especially considering it's often carved from the bone well before it goes through rigor mortis, which causes even tender cuts to become tougher.Continue Reading