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Deer Camp: Land, Legacy and Good Eats

Wisconsin family cooks up winning recipe for ‘Deer Camp'

Deer Camp: Land, Legacy and Good Eats
Tim Maglio's eldest daughter Samantha harvested this six-pointer on the property. (Maglio Family photo)

One of my favorite things about “Deer Camp” is that it means something. For every group of hunters, from metropolitan castaways moteling it in style to traditional backwoods cabin groups 75 years in the making, it means something to the individuals who participate.

For some it’s the camaraderie, or the tranquility of time spent unplugged from society. For others it’s the twitch of an ear or the flash of white bounding through the woods as they anticipate the harvest.

My camp is about family, good food and a piece of property. These three descriptors were listed in that order for good reason. Mainly to accentuate the closeness of our group and the...

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