Dubois County Sportsmen's Club

09/17/2026

Interesting data the DNR has started to display.

Deer Density

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09/16/2026

A deer isn’t made of steaks and burger. It’s made of cuts, and every cut has a job.

One of the biggest things I try to teach hunters is that learning to butcher your own deer will make you a better wild game cook. Why? Because once you understand where a muscle comes from and what that muscle did while the animal was alive, you start understanding how it should be cooked.

Look at this deer broken down into its individual cuts.

The backstraps are long, tender muscles that do very little work, making them perfect for steaks, medallions, bone-in, or roasting whole.

The tenderloins are even more delicate and deserve quick, simple cooking.

The hindquarters aren’t just “roasts.” Inside each leg are individual muscle groups, including the top round, bottom round, eye of round, sirloin tip, and other muscles that can be separated along their natural seams. Some make incredible steaks, some are perfect for jerky, and others shine as roasts.

The shoulders contain hardworking muscles with more connective tissue. Instead of automatically grinding them, think braises, pulled venison, stews, barbacoa, or slow-cooked roasts.

The shanks might be one of the most underrated cuts on the entire animal. All that connective tissue turns into rich gelatin when slowly cooked. Osso buco, birria, or braised shanks can turn what some hunters discard into one of the best meals on the deer.

Then there are the neck, ribs, brisket, flank, trim, heart, liver, tongue, and bones.

Every cut tells you how it wants to be cooked.
Tender muscles usually want hot and fast.
Hardworking muscles usually want low and slow.

Connective tissue isn’t something to fear. It’s something to understand.

Before you throw another entire shoulder, neck, or shank into the grinder, learn the cuts.

You might discover that the “tough stuff” is actually some of the best stuff.

09/12/2026

Patoka Lake Bowhunters 3D bow shoot this weekend! 35 targets! Check the time for Saturday and Sunday options! Are you ready!

08/18/2026

Dateline: August 17, 2026
The Dubois County Sportsmen’s Club started our 53rd year with a meeting at the St. Anthony’s Conservation Clubhouse. Our newly elected and 13th President Jared Beck opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag 🇺🇸 of America. He welcomed over 60 members in attendance. Topics on the main agenda were demonstrations, reports, and deer head 🦌 measurements. It was a great evening of summer activity reports and educational activities. The fellowship was enjoyed by all.

Next scheduled meeting is September 21, 2026 at the American Legion in Ferdinand. We ask folks to bring an outdoor enthusiasts along and check out what the club is doing.

07/02/2026

From near extinction to abundance, whitetails have seen a roller-coaster ride since 1776. Buckle up for a red, white and blue rundown of U.S. deer history.

06/10/2026

📢 Board of Directors Applications are live until June 15! 📢

Are you currently serving on the Indiana Hunter Education Association Board of Directors? If so, please remember that all current Board members whose seat is up for re-election must reapply to be considered for the upcoming term.

We’re also seeking passionate and dedicated instructors who would like to take a more active role in helping guide the future of hunter education and supporting the mission statement of IHEA. If you’ve ever considered serving on the Board, now is the time to apply!

Board seats up for elections are:
✅ 5 At-Large Director seats representing Indiana Law Enforcement Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 & 10
✅ 5 District Director seats representing Indiana Law Enforcement Districts 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9

Serving on the Board is a great opportunity to help shape the direction of our organization, support fellow instructors, and ensure the continued success of hunter education across Indiana.

Whether you’re a current Board member or an instructor interested in serving, we encourage you to submit your application today!

📋 Go to inhea.com for the IHEA mission statement and application link

06/06/2026

Congratulations, Indiana Master Officer Tony Mann for receiving the 2026 Tom Gallagher Award for Tree Stand Safety Awareness. He is a leader in his state and nationally on tree stand safety, inicident investigation, and raising awareness. Tony is truly one of the best. The award was present at the 2026 International Hunter Education Association conference in Phoenix. TSSA Board member and National Bowhunter Education Foundation Executive Director, Marilyn Bentz (pictured) presented Tony his award. 🎉🏆

06/06/2026

INDIANA FREE FISHING WEEKEND 🎣
Our 15th Annual Paul Klem Fishing Derby was held June 6, 2026. We had 42 kids participate fishing after an early overcast morning and later sunshine at the Jasper Outdoor Recreation Lake. Many wore boots to learn new techniques from veteran club anglers about fishing in overcast weather. The event co-chairmen were Shawn Werner and Dan Balka. Indiana Conservative Officer Jon Watkins gave a brief fishing and water safety talk. A special thank to club members who assisted the kids. Some served (14 club members) as “official fish measurers”.

The Dubois County Sportsmen’s Club would like to thank Jasper Outdoor Recreation for providing the lake and facilities. Also, the Huntingburg Conservation Club for grilling and providing lunch. The new ownership of Jasper’s “Cast and Blast” for providing shirts and fishing poles. These annual partnerships helped make this event a HUGH success! We thank club members that worked the event and parents that brought Kids.

We ask the parents of participants to post a photograph of their catch!

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Even more to be proud of! Congratulations Indiana Conservation Officer Tony Mann! Well Deserved and thank you for your service!