It all starts with a flame.

Every hunter, angler, trapper, rancher, farmer, or outdoorsman has their own “why.” Ours is the chance to eat what we take from the land and flex our creative muscles doing it. Now You Try was founded on the idea that there are an infinite number of ways to cook, serve, and enjoy wild foods. We want to share every kind of recipe – from quick and easy snacks to 5-star cuisine. Everyone deserves the chance to enjoy the fruits of the land, regardless of how much time or skill they have in the kitchen.

Wild game and forage are for everyone. Let’s eat!

Our Team

Luke Shaffer

Luke is an honest-to-goodness chef, angler, piece of arm candy, bass player, drummer, hunter, and culinary instructor from Austin, Texas. His love of Longhorn football is surpassed only by his love of Longhorn football tailgating.

Mike Beech

Mike is a writer, hunter, angler, trapper, and amateur anthropologist from Austin, Texas.