Fire up the smoker and put your backyard cooking skills to the test at the upcoming Lake Martin Wild Game Cook-Off. Each year, hundreds of outdoor cooking enthusiasts come together to share their passion for preparing wild game, not just for competition but also for good food, camaraderie and the celebration of Alabama’s rich hunting and cooking traditions.

Hosted by the Alabama Wildlife Federation, the cook-off has been a long-standing tradition, originating nearly 25 years ago as a way to highlight the benefits of cooking with wild game.