{"title":"Stocking Stuffers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIndividually wrapped, $2.25, actually eaten\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost stocking stuffers get opened, acknowledged, and quietly abandoned by January. Meat sticks don't have that problem — they're gone by New Year's, which is the entire job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach one is individually wrapped and shelf-stable, so they need no refrigeration and no wrapping. They go straight in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe move is variety, not volume.\u003c\/strong\u003e Five different flavors beats five of the same one. Alligator and Wild Boar get a reaction. Elk and venison are the ones that get finished first. Maple duck is the surprise nobody expects to like and then does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor kids' stockings\u003c\/strong\u003e, the milder beef and venison sticks work well — 7 to 10 grams of protein, no MSG, no fillers, and a short ingredient list you can read out loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardwood smoked in small batches at Zick's Specialty Meats in Michigan, a family smokehouse over forty years old. USDA inspected every production day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilling several stockings? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/build-your-own-pack\"\u003eBuild your own pack\u003c\/a\u003e to choose the exact mix, or look at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variety-bundles-gifts\"\u003evariety bundles\u003c\/a\u003e if you'd rather split one box across a few people.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bbq-wild-boar-stick","title":"BBQ Wild Boar Stick","description":"\u003cp\u003eRicher than pork, sweeter than beef, and the only meat we sell that does some good by being eaten. One ounce, individually wrapped, shelf-stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat wild boar tastes like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePork with the volume turned up. Deeper, slightly nuttier, with more character than anything from a commercial hog operation. It carries enough fat to stay rich without going greasy, which is why BBQ works so well on it — the sweetness has something to hold onto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe invasive species you can eat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeral swine are one of the most destructive invasive species in the United States. They root up cropland, foul water sources, outcompete native wildlife, and cause damage measured in the billions of dollars a year. Texas has more of them than any other state — several million, by most estimates — and no realistic prospect of eliminating them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhich makes this the rare case where eating an animal is the environmentally useful choice. Every wild boar that becomes food is one that isn't tearing up a field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStick or flat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are chopped and formed from the same meat. 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Duck and maple, richer and sweeter than anything else we make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat duck jerky tastes like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuck is the fattiest meat in our range, and that changes everything about how it eats. Where elk and venison are firm and lean, this is softer, richer, and rounder in the mouth. The maple isn't a glaze sitting on top — the fat carries it through the whole stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSweet and savory at the same time, and closer to a breakfast flavor than a snack one. People who don't normally reach for sweet jerky tend to make an exception here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRaised in Michigan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFarm-raised duck from Michigan — the same state as the smokehouse that makes it. 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Duck brings plenty of fat on its own, so here the blend is doing less work than it does on our leaner game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardwood smoked in small batches at Zick's Specialty Meats in Michigan, a family smokehouse running the same recipes for over forty years. No MSG. No fillers. USDA inspected every production day. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredients-explained\"\u003eSee exactly what's in it →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable as a single, 10-count, or 24-count. 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One ounce, individually wrapped, shelf-stable — and mild enough that nobody has to be talked into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this is the one for kids and cautious eaters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuffalo is the least intimidating wild game there is. It reads as beef to most people, just a little sweeter and cleaner. Add no heat and no strong seasoning, and you've got a stick that a nine-year-old will finish without asking questions — while still being something other than the standard gas station beef stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStick or flat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are chopped and formed from the same meat. The stick is round and cased, easy to break and eat one-handed. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/buffalo-jerky-smoked\"\u003esmoked buffalo flat\u003c\/a\u003e is a wider strip with more surface for the smoke. 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Pāmu has been farming New Zealand land since 1886 and runs over 100 farms under formal animal welfare and environmental stewardship commitments, protecting more than 10,000 hectares for biodiversity alongside its livestock operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone packing for a day outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense protein, no refrigeration, no mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople who want elk without committing to a bag.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buy one and find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety pack builders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Elk is the one that gets finished first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it's blended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike every wild game meat we carry, this is blended with other meats. 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There's a regulatory reason as well as a practical one — venison isn't covered by mandatory USDA inspection the way beef and pork are, so blending is what brings the whole product under the federal stamp. It also gives the heat something to sit on; straight venison is too lean to carry this much spice well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardwood smoked in small batches at Zick's Specialty Meats in Michigan, a family smokehouse running the same recipes for over forty years. No MSG. No fillers. USDA inspected every production day. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredients-explained\"\u003eSee exactly what's in it →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToo much? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/venison-jerky-mild\"\u003eMild\u003c\/a\u003e is the same meat without it. 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Mild, clean, and smoked slow — this is the one that proves deer meat doesn't have to taste like something you have to acquire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy venison gets a bad reputation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost all of it comes down to sourcing and handling. Deer that's been finished on grain, or handled poorly before processing, develops the strong livery edge people call gamey. Grass-fed and properly handled, venison is deeper and richer than beef without being heavy — closer to a good steak than to anything wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the version with nothing on top of it. No heat, no glaze, just the meat and hardwood smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the venison comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade with grass-fed, pasture-raised venison from Pāmu Farms of New Zealand — one of the most respected farming operations in the world. 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It's one of the few proteins genuinely native to this continent — bison ranged across North America in the tens of millions before nearly disappearing, and the herds that exist today are the result of one of the more successful recovery efforts in American conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeef jerky regulars.\u003c\/strong\u003e The most natural first step out of beef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who wants the meat, not the seasoning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No heat, no glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople buying for someone cautious.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing here to put anyone off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it's blended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBison is very lean — leaner than beef at the same weight — and on its own it makes a dry, tough jerky. Blending with beef puts back the fat that carries flavor and keeps the texture right. 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On a lighter meat the smoke takes over; here it sits alongside the flavor rather than covering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe flat one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChopped and formed into a flat strip rather than a round casing. More surface for the smoke to reach, and a slower eat than a stick. If you want something to work on, this is the format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the elk comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade with grass-fed, pasture-raised elk from Pāmu Farms of New Zealand — one of the most respected farming operations in the world. Pāmu has been farming New Zealand land since 1886 and runs over 100 farms under formal animal welfare and environmental stewardship commitments, protecting more than 10,000 hectares for biodiversity alongside its livestock operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrass-fed shows up directly in the flavor: cleaner and less mineral-heavy than elk finished on grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who finds beef jerky boring.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the upgrade, not a novelty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople who like their smoke assertive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hickory is not subtle here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild game regulars.\u003c\/strong\u003e Elk is the benchmark — if you're going to judge us on one product, judge us on this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it's blended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike every wild game meat we carry, this is blended with other meats. 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No heat in this one, so the meat leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-timers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cheapest, lowest-commitment way to find out whether you like gator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone packing snacks.\u003c\/strong\u003e No refrigeration, no mess, fits anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift-givers.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the stick people photograph before they eat it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it's blended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike every exotic meat we carry, this is blended with other meats. There's a regulatory reason as well as a practical one — alligator isn't covered by mandatory USDA inspection the way beef and pork are, so blending is what brings the whole product under the federal stamp. It also fixes a real problem: straight alligator is extremely lean and makes a dry stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardwood smoked in small batches at Zick's Specialty Meats in Michigan, a family smokehouse running the same recipes for over forty years. No MSG. No fillers. USDA inspected every production day. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredients-explained\"\u003eSee exactly what's in it →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable as a single, 10-count, or 24-count. 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Clean, mild, and finished with black pepper — this is the one for people who want protein without something heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy turkey works as a meat stick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurkey has a mild, clean flavor that doesn't compete with anything, which makes the pepper the main event rather than an accent. It's a completely different eating experience from a beef or venison stick — lighter on the palate and gone faster, in a good way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThink of it as the one you reach for when a rich stick would be too much. Mid-afternoon, mid-hike, or when you've already had one of everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who wants something lighter.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mildest, cleanest-tasting stick in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople watching what they eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lean protein, short ingredient list, no MSG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKids and cautious eaters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Familiar flavor, gentle pepper, nothing to negotiate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety pack builders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It breaks up a run of heavier sticks, which is exactly why it's in every bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it's blended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurkey is very lean, and on its own it makes a dry, crumbly stick. This is blended with beef to bring the fat content up — purely a taste and texture decision. Fat is what carries flavor and holds a stick together, and turkey doesn't have enough of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardwood smoked in small batches at Zick's Specialty Meats in Michigan, a family smokehouse running the same recipes for over forty years. No MSG. No fillers. USDA inspected every production day. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredients-explained\"\u003eSee exactly what's in it →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable as a single, 10-count, or 24-count. 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Black pepper on venison is the oldest pairing in wild game, and it's still the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe flat one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSame meat as our sticks, in a flat strip rather than a round casing. Both are chopped and formed — the difference is shape and bite. The flat has more surface area for the smoke and the pepper to work on, and it eats slower than a stick does. If you want something to work on rather than something to finish in four bites, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy pepper works on venison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVenison is leaner than beef, which means less fat to carry flavor and less to blunt a spice. Black pepper lands cleanly on it — sharp at the front, then the meat underneath. On a fattier meat the same pepper gets muted. Here it's the whole point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the venison comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade with grass-fed, pasture-raised venison from Pāmu Farms of New Zealand — one of the most respected farming operations in the world. 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There's a regulatory reason as well as a practical one — venison isn't covered by mandatory USDA inspection the way beef and pork are, so blending is what brings the whole product under the federal stamp. It also fixes a real problem: deer is extremely lean, and straight venison dries out hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardwood smoked in small batches at Zick's Specialty Meats in Michigan, a family smokehouse running the same recipes for over forty years. No MSG. No fillers. 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Chipotle is smoked jalapeño, so the heat arrives smoky and rounded rather than sharp — and on hardwood-smoked bison, that doubles down rather than competing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy chipotle and garlic work here\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost spicy jerky uses cayenne or crushed red pepper, which hits the front of your mouth and gets out. Chipotle is slower and deeper. Paired with garlic on a meat that's already been over hardwood, the whole thing reads as one flavor rather than seasoning applied to meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium heat. Present throughout, never punishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe flat one\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChopped and formed into a flat strip rather than a round casing. 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If you tried the other one and found it too lean, this is the same idea with more behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeef jerky regulars curious about wild game.\u003c\/strong\u003e Half the stick is familiar territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople who want heat with some body behind it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The beef gives the Cajun something to sit on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone building a variety pack.\u003c\/strong\u003e Different enough from the straight gator to earn its own spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it's blended\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery exotic meat we carry is blended, and there's a regulatory reason as well as a practical one — alligator isn't covered by mandatory USDA inspection the way beef and pork are, so blending is what brings the whole product under the federal stamp. Straight alligator is also too lean to make a good stick on its own. Here the beef is doing both jobs and doing them harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardwood smoked in small batches at Zick's Specialty Meats in Michigan — a family smokehouse running the same recipes for over forty years. No MSG. No fillers. USDA inspected every production day. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredients-explained\"\u003eSee exactly what's in it →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable as a single, 10-count, or 24-count. 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