Summary: The Harvesting Nature crew and camp guests discuss their May 2022 wild pig hunting skills camp in Texas. They highlight the activities and lessons learned during the camp, including shooting, ballistics, cooking, and butchering. The crew emphasizes the importance of shot placement for meat yield and the versatility of wild pig meat. They also discuss the value of hands-on experience and the holistic nature of hunting. The participants shared their experiences and expressed their appreciation for the camp and the community it has created. The conversation covers various topics, including cooking temperatures, fly fishing camp plans and the experience's highlights. The participants expressed gratitude for the knowledge gained and the community formed during the event. They discuss the versatility of wild pig meat and the importance of dispelling myths about hunting and eating wild hogs. The conversation ends with a call to action for listeners to sign up for future courses and support the podcast. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Join us at our December 2024 Wild Pig Culinary Hunting Camp Takeaways: The wild pig hunting skills camp allows participants to learn various hunting, shooting, cooking, and butchering skills. Shot placement is crucial for meat yield and should be considered before taking a shot. Wild pig meat is versatile and can be used in various dishes. Hands-on experience is invaluable in understanding the entire process of hunting and harvesting wild game. The camp fosters a sense of community among participants and encourages sharing of knowledge and experiences.  The ideal temperature for cooking trichinella is 137 degrees Fahrenheit. The hosts plan a fly fishing camp in Montana and have ideas for future adventures. The participants expressed gratitude for the knowledge gained and the community formed during the event. It is important to dispel myths about hunting and eating wild hogs. Listeners are encouraged to sign up for future courses and support the podcast. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Announcement of Skills Camp 02:09 Unique Episode at the Wild Pig Skills Camp 04:33 Cooking and Butchering Demos at the Camp 09:28 Shooting and Shot Placement Lessons 11:22 Awards and Meat Size Variations 16:14 Participant Experiences and Appreciation 25:41 Reflections on the Ranch and Future Plans 28:23 Cooking Temperatures and Future Plans 34:19 The Versatility of Wild Pig Meat 39:44 Dispelling Myths about Hunting and Eating Wild Hogs 53:47 Sign Up for Future Courses and Support the Podcast Keywords: Wild pig hunting, skills camp, shooting, ballistics, cooking, butchering, shot placement, meat yield, versatility, hands-on experience, holistic hunting, community, cooking temperatures, plans, fly fishing camp, community, wild pig meat, dispelling myths, hunting, eating,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices