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I think not.From the folks here in the land of beer, deer, brats and cheese \u2013 we give you the ultimate tailgating guidelines to elevate your game day dishes to LEGENDARY status.It starts in the fieldThe only way you\u2019re going to be able to serve up some Legendary wild game dishes is if you are successful in the field.\u00a0 You can read up on all the latest whitetail hunting tips and strategies here.\u00a0 What you do immediately following your harvest will greatly impact the future flavor of the venison, turkey, or any other wild game you harvest this fall.\u00a0 From field dressing an animal to slicing specific cuts of meat, you’ll learn everything you need to know about processing your own game in this Q & A blog with coauthor of Gut it. Cut it. Cook it. \u2013 Al Cambrone.It\u2019s prepped the day before\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Now that it\u2019s off the hanger\u00a0it\u2019s time to choose a piece of meat and a killer recipe.\u00a0 Good cooking takes time and preparation, so don\u2019t try to squeeze a grocery store run in on your way\u00a0to the stadium.\u00a0 Get all of your ingredients ready to rock and roll the day before.\u00a0 By all, we mean charcoal, marinades, food, plates, napkins, coolers, grilling utensils, games, chairs, tables, team flags, game day apparel, etc., anything you need for game day.\u00a0 Whether you need to marinate your meat, slap some ground venison patties together, or mix up a chili chip dip, do it the night before.It\u2019s game time!Game time in the tailgating sense is the holy grail of meals which takes place approximately one hour before kickoff.\u00a0 If you\u2019re \u201ctailgating\u201d from your living room, then you basically have unlimited recipe options, but if you\u2019re actually tailgating, then the grill is going to be your primary cooking tool.\u00a0 Thus, you must know how to use it \u2013 charcoal or propane. \u00a0Seriously though, who\u00a0tailgates with a propane grill?\u00a0 All those savory smells of goodness that fill the stadium surrounding atmosphere are coming from charcoal grills, not propane.\u00a0 Nonetheless, use if you must, just don\u2019t blow yourself up.Now back to charcoal, just like the game itself, practice makes perfect. \u00a0If you’re a rookie,\u00a0practice with your family before you show up to cook for your friends.\u00a0 You\u2019re ready to grill that bacon wrapped backstrap when the charcoal is gray and glowing.\u00a0 Be sure to use a thermometer to monitor the heat depending on what you are grilling up.\u00a0 Several grills may be needed to accommodate the multitudes of meat and roasted veggies needed to feed a rowdy game day crowd.Nothing is beats a bacon wrapped backstrap before the game!It\u2019s halftime!While game time is the shining moment for the true tailgaters, halftime is a stay-at-homer\u2019s time to shine.\u00a0 For those gathered around a 60+ inch HDTV, halftime munchies are critical for a solid second half performance.\u00a0 Just a few feet away from the living room stadium sits a dining room table packed full of delicious appetizers and other quick grab-and-go bites.\u00a0 For many, this is where wildgame can shine, especially for the unsuspecting \u201cI don\u2019t eat deer\u201d saying person at your party.\u00a0 Wrap it in bacon, stuff it with cheese, put it in a dip, smoke it as jerky, or cure it as sausage, however you like your meat, we\u2019ve got the best wild game appetizer recipes for you.\u00a0 We\u2019ll share our recipes, you share your food.Chips and venison zip dip are a great halftime snack! \u00a0Click the photo for wild game appetizers!It\u2019s a victory party!There ain\u2019t no party like the after party!\u00a0 Sitting in traffic is no fun, especially after a big win, so be the wise tailgater and pack some cuts for after the game.\u00a0 No doubt you\u2019ll have a crowd of fellow fans wishing they were as smart as you.A pulled venison sandwich is the perfect meal for before and after the game. \u00a0Simply make it the day before, bring it in a tupperware container and heat it up using a cast iron skillet or some foil over the grill. Fast, easy, and delicious!"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Legendary Whitetail's Blog"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/legendary-tailgating-tips-not-just-for-the-gamegoers\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Legendary Tailgating Tips: Not Just for the Gamegoers"}}]}]