Scenes From Game Fair 2013 | Reopens August 16th | Still Time To Attend | $10,000 Calling Championship

America’s most personal and engaging sporting convention, Game Fair easily outclasses other shows. Held outdoors, towards the fall, Game Fair is an example of the European tradition for sporting expositions called “Country Shows” or “Game Fairs”.

Naturally set in America’s interior and Upper Midwest, Game Fair is a neutral site for this national convergence of Field Sports and is a worthwhile travel destination.

Remaining Dates | Hours

AUGUST 16^th, 17^th, 18^th

9 AM – 5 and 6 PM

Venue | Site

80 acre setting of lush woods, water and fields:

Armstrong Ranch Kennels/Ramsey, Minnesota

*Ramsey is West of Anoka and is a suburb of The Twin Cities, Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota USA.

Game Fair website

http://www.gamefair.com

Special Notes

• Game Fair is a substantial event; make use of Game Fair information, maps, listings and schedules.

• Bring a little hard cash for some games and raffles.   

• Game Fair has complete amenities such as generous seating, shaded areas, bathrooms, filtered water stations and food courts. If you need some downtime; bring only a blanket for a nap. 

Team Shooters
Minnesota’s Gould Brothers Exhibition Team or GBX features spirited, trick shooters Aaron and Steve Gould.

“The Gould brothers perform highly unique and entertaining live exhibition shooting shows for events across the country. From Aaron's push up shot to Steve's limbo shot to the unique two person throw and load shots, we guarantee you have never seen anything quite like this!” -gbxshooting.com

Meet The Gould Brothers
Both Gould brothers are true-to-life personalities, who publish their struggles with faith and personal holiness. The Gould Brothers promote hunting, conservation, safety and “living with a purpose” -gbxshooting.com

“One of our goals it to spark that interest in kids and adults, to help ensure that the (shooting) heritage continues." –Steve Gould

The Gould Brothers 2013 Game Fair performances

Twice daily at 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM / 4:30 PM Sundays

Gould Brothers Exhibition Shooting Website

Game Fair website

Meet The Gould Brothers | Exhibition Shooting Team | GAME FAIR 2013 | Six Days | August 9th

Marksman Alley
America’s Upper Midwest is where the Union Army formed its legendary Sharpshooter Regiments, including the all-Indian marksmen Company K. Nowadays, the Upper Midwest is the top producer of contemporary Exhibition Shooters:

The Shooting Star
Eulogized by The New York Times, Minnesota’s Tom Knapp was a national treasure, a master trick shooter, a World Record Exhibition Sharpshooter and a master showman. He passed away in April of 2013. Tom Knapp website

Extreme Sport Shooter
Wisconsin’s Patrick Flanigan is a World Record, Extreme Sport Shooter that advocates safety, personal fitness, shooting sports acceptance and recognition. He’s a television star, currently performing live shows and attempting new records in the historic, Wild West town of Deadwood, South Dakota.
Patrick Flanigan website

Team Shooters
Minnesota’s Gould Brothers Exhibition Team or GBX features spirited, trick shooters Aaron and Steve Gould.

“The Gould brothers perform highly unique and entertaining live exhibition shooting shows for events across the country. From Aaron's push up shot to Steve's limbo shot to the unique two person throw and load shots, we guarantee you have never seen anything quite like this!” -gbxshooting.com

“One of our goals it to spark that interest in kids and adults, to help ensure that the (shooting) heritage continues." –Steve Gould

Meet The Gould Brothers
Both Gould brothers are true-to-life personalities, who publish their struggles with faith and personal holiness. The Gould Brothers promote hunting, conservation, safety and “living with a purpose” -gbxshooting.com

The Gould Brothers 2013 Game Fair performances

Twice daily at 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM / 4:30 PM Sundays

Gould Brothers Exhibition Shooting Website

Game Fair
America’s most personal and engaging sporting convention, Game Fair easily outclasses other shows. Held outdoors, towards the fall, Game Fair is an example of the European tradition for sporting expositions called “Country Shows” or “Game Fairs”.

Naturally set in America’s interior and Upper Midwest, Game Fair is a neutral site for this national convergence of Field Sports and is a worthwhile travel destination.

Dates | Hours
Two Consecutive Weekends
AUGUST 9th, 10th, 11th
AUGUST 16th, 17th, 18th
9 AM – 5 and 6 PM

Venue | Site
80 acre setting of lush woods, water and fields:
Armstrong Ranch Kennels/Ramsey, Minnesota
*Ramsey is West of Anoka and is a suburb of The Twin Cities, Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota USA.

Game Fair website

Up Next: GAME FAIR 2013 | Six Days | August 9th | $10,000 Calling Championship

America’s most personal and engaging sporting convention, Game Fair easily outclasses other shows. Held outdoors, towards the fall, Game Fair is an example of the European tradition for sporting expositions called “Country Shows” or “Game Fairs”.

Naturally set in America’s interior and Upper Midwest, Game Fair is a neutral site for this national convergence of Field Sports and is a worthwhile travel destination.

Dates | Hours

Two Consecutive Weekends
AUGUST 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

AUGUST 16^th, 17^th, 18^th

9 AM – 5 and 6 PM

Venue | Site

80 acre setting of lush woods, water and fields:

Armstrong Ranch Kennels/Ramsey, Minnesota

*Ramsey is West of Anoka and is a suburb of The Twin Cities, Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota USA.

Game Fair website

http://www.gamefair.com

Special Notes

• Game Fair is a substantial event; make use of Game Fair information, maps, listings and schedules.

• Bring a little hard cash for some games and raffles.   

• Game Fair has complete amenities such as generous seating, shaded areas, bathrooms, filtered water stations and food courts. If you need some downtime; bring only a blanket for a nap. 

Coot Style | Rough Plate ™ Cooking Series

Introduction 

The internet is overloaded with gossip about Coots... 

...and almost devoid of functioning Coot recipes.

Plentiful and occasionally crossing oceans, Coots are a medium size water bird with smoky-black feathers. Members of the Rail Family and similar to Moorhens, encyclopedia entries describe the Coot as “Crane-Like”. Coot nicknames include Mud Hen and Mud Duck. 

Coot feet are lobed claws that allow walking, running, climbing, grasping and swimming. 

Two Coots and A Wood Duck

~ Coot ~

~ Style ~

Coot meat must be thoroughly defatted and washed even before short term storage. 

Coot Meat is firm, dense and slightly fragrant after cooking. 

Do not try to overpower Coot dishes with strong drink because this has an adverse effect. Select a very cold, light flavored drink for Coot.

Coot meat is a gourmet experience, best enjoyed as delicate tidbits.

Coot meat tastes complex, similar to a full bite of Tournedos Rossini (Fillet Mignon, Foie Gras and Black Truffles) only denser in texture.

Sampling Coot requires no more daring than the testing of other game meats. Coot is less intense than some cheeses or liver. 

Smoky Coot Hash

Formula 

• Coot Breast Cutlets 
• Brown Sugar
• Liquid Salt and Umami (Worcester and Soy Sauces) 
• Black Pepper
• Oil
• Wood Chips

• Cold Baked Potato, Diced
• Fried Egg
• Butter
• Sea Salt
• Herbes De Provence

Equipment

• Covered outdoor grill
• Frying Pan 

Procedure
Rub a generous amount of brown sugar on all sides of skinned, defatted and washed Coot pieces or cutlets. 

Once the sugar has melted or dissolved, drizzle, pour or shake Worcester and Soy Sauces on all sides of the Coot pieces. Refrigerate below all other foods for an hour. Transfer Coot pieces to a new container, discarding any liquid, season with pepper and refrigerate below all other foods for 12 to 24 hours.

Oil and smoke Coot pieces away from direct or radiant heat to an internal temperature of 165-185 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Dice cooled Coot pieces. 

Saute Coot in butter (add a liquid if you want to braise and tenderize the meat). 

Brown the potatoes in butter.

Add Coot meat.

Finish with sea salt, a fried egg and Herbes De Provence. 

Notes
For this and other very small smoking projects, the author suggests using a very small fire in only one side of a covered outdoor grill. 

Hash has been served in the evening, for many years in witty, High Cuisine settings.