Cooking Up Delicious Memories: Camp Cooking for Summer Hunting Trips

Written by HLRBO - Alexndra Carter| 5/13/2024

There's just something special about camp cooking. The fresh air, the crackling fire, and the company of your fellow hunters all combine to make even the simplest meals memorable. Cooking at camp slows you down and connects you to your food and surroundings in a way that's hard to replicate. Whether you're an accomplished camp chef or a humble hot dog roaster, perfecting your camp cooking skills promises to elevate your hunting adventures.

Campfire Classics and Creative Delights

Whether you'll be roughing it deep in the backcountry or car camping near your hunting lease with HLRBO, having a few go-to camp cooking recipes and techniques in your repertoire can make all the difference. 

Camp cooking allows you to enjoy hearty, satisfying meals fueled by fresh air and hard work afield. With just a few supplies and some campfire know-how, you can create downright gourmet dishes in the great outdoors.

Campfire Shish Kabobs

One classic camping dish is beef or venison shish kabobs. 

1. Simply thread marinated cubes of meat along with your favorite veggies like peppers, onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes onto skewers.
2. Let them sizzle over the hot coals, rotating frequently, until the meat is cooked through and the veggies are tender. 
3. Serve with wild rice pilaf cooked on your camp stove.

Rise and "Shine" with Campfire Baked Eggs

For a camper's breakfast feast, few things beat the smoky flavor of campfire baked eggs. 

1. Use a hollowed out orange peel or small cast iron pan nestled in the coals to bake up eggs with your choice of mix-ins — sautéed spinach, mushrooms, and feta or chorizo and pepper jack. 
2. Pair with buttered thick-sliced toast well-browned over the open fire.

Foil Packet Feasts and Sweet Treats 

When it comes to cooking over the coals, don't forget the delicious possibilities of foil packet meals. 

1. Load up heavy duty foil with protein, veggies, broth or sauces and tightly seal. 
2. You can "bake" the hobo packs right in the campfire coals, flipping once during the cooking. 
3. For an easy dinner, try salmon filets with lemon and dill butter or fajita chicken with sliced peppers and onions.
4. For dessert, nothing beats s'mores or campfire baked apples, stuffed with sweet fillings like brown sugar, cinnamon, oats and chocolate chunks. 
5. Let your imagination go wild with camp cooking - the fresh air enhances all the flavors. One clever hack is to use emptied out orange peels or pie tins as mini bakers for cobblers and other fruity desserts right in the campfire.

With a little practice and creativity, you can craft gourmet campfire plates to impress any hunting crew. The rustic cooking techniques and smoky char add dimensions of flavor that are hard to replicate on a kitchen stove. So start studying up on camp cuisine before your next hunting trip!

Book Your Next Hunting Adventure 

With HLRBO's premier hunting leases, you can ensure your summer camp cooking experiences take place in prime hunting grounds. Our team is dedicated to providing top-notch hunting properties and ensuring our clients have everything they need for a successful and memorable hunting trip. Reserve your spot today and start dreaming of the delicious campfire feasts awaiting you!