Monthly Archives: February 2017

Shenandoah Plantation Bass Fishing

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This week, Bob continues to find great spots to large mouth bass fish and he’s right in the Black Belt Region of Alabama: Shenandoah Plantation! Tune in, you won’t want to miss the amazing largemouth we’re catching at Shenandoah!

About Shenandoah Plantation:

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Shenandoah Plantation is located in the heart of the famous Alabama Blackbelt, just West of Union Springs, Alabama. Herb Holmes, a famous bird dog trainer, used the property as training grounds for his bird dog training operation. Union Springs is considered the Field Trial capital of the world and is famous in its own right for world class birddogs and quail hunting. In 1991 the training grounds were purchased and developed into what became known as Shenandoah Plantation by a gentleman named Fred Rowen. Fred enlisted the help of Herb Holmes to help design and build the facilities which included the main house, a small 2 bedroom guest house, 3 lakes, horse barn, dog kennel, tennis court and flight pen. This is when the property first became known as Shenandoah Plantation.

Tom Lanier and his wife, Sue Ellen purchased the plantation from Fred in May of 2000. Tom and his staff continued the extensive wildlife management programs that Fred started and managed for the previous nine years. The programs included managing the Trophy Bass lakes, Trophy Deer herd and enhancement of the other wildlife that live on and use the property. The lakes are considered some of the finest trophy bass lakes in the area. During the first five years of their ownership of the plantation, Tom and Sue Ellen used the facilities for the private enjoyment of their family and friends. They eventually began offering some commercial quail hunting at the request of a friend who wanted to entertain his clients at Shenandoah. Tom and Sue Ellen added a state of the art 5 stand skeet facility, Continental (tower) Pheasant course, a 4 bedroom guest house and other amenities during their ownership. The Lanier’s now operate an exceptional, first-class, commercial hunting and fishing property that offers an extraordinary hunting and fishing experience to its guests.

Shenandoah’s address is 1193 Wildlife Trail, Union Springs, Alabama. Wildlife Trail is located on US HWY 82 about 6 miles West of Union Springs, Alabama between mile markers 192 and 193.

Pork Tenderloin Medallion Recipe

Here’s another great South Carolina Grown recipe from Chef Eric Wagner at the HGTC!

  • Pork tenderloin medallions
  • Sweet Potatoes with Worley Farms Goat Cheese
  • Roasted Okra
  • Palmetto Whiskey Peach Butter

Peach Butter
4 large Juicy Peaches
½ oz vegetable oil
1 oz honey
4 oz apple juice
2 oz Palmetto Whiskey

Peel and rough chop peaches.
Place all ingredients in a sauce pan a slowly reduce until thick. Puree and add Palmetto Whiskey.

 

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Baby Spinach Recipe

Another great South Carolina Fresh, IMG_1991pork tenderloin recipe from The Sportsman’s Table!

2 pieces of whole pork tenderloin cut into 4- 6 oz medallions.
4 cups of fresh picked baby spinach leaves
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp fine diced shallot
2 cups cooked black eyed peas
1 each roasted red and yellow bell pepper diced small
1 tbsp fine diced red onion
1/2 tsp of fine diced parsley
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup honey
1/2 tsp Cajun spice

Combine black eyed peas, red onion, diced peppers, parsley, red wine vinegar and olive oil. Mix well and let set for several hours before eating.
Season sear and cook pork medallions until cooked medium and let rest.
Wilt spinach over low heat with a touch of olive oil, garlic and shallots.
Heat honey over low heat until it has a loose viscosity and stir in Cajun seasoning. Drizzle over pork and around the plate.
ENJOY!!!

Venison Rouladen Recipe

Ingredients:
• 6 slices Venison about ¼ inch thick x 6 x 4 (Pounded if Necessary)
• 3 slices lean bacon
• 1 onion, julienned
• 3 dill pickles, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• mustard, salt, pepper, corn starch
• 1 – 2 cups Beef Stock
• 1.5 Cups Mushrooms sliced
• ¼ Cup Burgundy Wine
• Pinch of Juniper Berry
• Pinch of Thyme
Instructions:
• Season Venison with salt and freshly ground pepper. Thinly spread mustard on top of each slice.
• Divide bacon, pickle, and 3-4 Julienned onion slices on one end of each slice.
• Roll up slices, tucking the ends in and securing with skewers, wooden cocktail picks, or thread.
• Heat butter in skillet. Brown rouladen well on all sides. Do not crowd rouladen in skillet, or they will not brown nicely. Do in small batches if necessary. Add extra butter if needed.
• Once all rouladen are well browned, add Mushrooms and remainder of Julienned Onion, gently sautéing. Deglaze with Burgundy and add Beef Stock, Juniper and Thyme. Return all rouladen and any accumulated juices to skillet, bring to simmer and cover.
• Simmer for about 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove rouladen. To thicken gravy, combine about 1-2 tbsp corn starch in a little cold water and stir gently into cooking liquid until slightly thickened.
• Season gravy to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. If you wish, add sour cream to the gravy.
• Remove skewers, picks, or thread to serve rouladen with their gravy.

Upland Quail Hunt at Bienville Plantation

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Bob’s Chevy Destination this week is right in the heart of Southeastern quail country. Upland birds are flying high, so don’t miss this episode if you love bird hunting!

A covey of Florida Bob White explode, you react by spinning your Parker in the direction of the action. The air fills with echoed shots and anticipated excitement. Immediately, your faithful English Pointer has targeted another fast flying southern quail opportunity. The quietness and solitude of our Florida quail fields welcome you as you cautiously stroll through the tall grass behind a brace of Pointers, Setters or Brittany’s.

Re-creating the fine gentlemen’s tradition of southern style quail hunting and Florida upland wing shooting is an art form. We are proud to say, we’ve mastered it. Our quail hunts provide the sportsman with the rare opportunity to shoot at wild birds along with high quality, fast flying released birds. Our quail courses range from grasslands and pineland to scenic water-front fields.

More info on Bienville: http://www.bienville.com