Our freezers fill up in the fall. This fact is especially true if your calendar—from September through March—is marked with as many hunt days as possible, as it should be. Nebraska in September? Let’s go. South Dakota in October? Of course. Kansas in January or even West Virginia for ruffed grouse in February? Why not? Thereafter, let’s finish with some bobwhites down South. That’s a no brainer. The fruits of our labor yield excellent wild-game meals to cook throughout the season. Enjoy your Prairie Chicken Fricassee or Woodcock Pate or Stuffed Huns, but these dishes never last long enough. And when it’s over and the last plate is cleared, we just might finally have some free time on our hands to plan for the future. At that point, let’s hope there are few remaining packages of birds left at the bottom of the freezer—because I have a great idea . . . Make sure the lawn is mowed. Get your laundry done. Walk those dogs and buy the groceries ahead of time. Carve out two glorious days of free time and follow these instructions. Make the time to reflect on the past, plan next season’s hunts, and enjoy a tasty treat while doing it. Trust me—you won’t regret it.