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Whether you have a question, collaboration idea, or just want to say hey—I'm here for it.

But first, a few things to note:

🚫 What I don’t respond to:

  • Generic PR pitches, spammy guest post requests, or link exchanges.
  • Homesteading purity tests—I left that cult behind.
  • Unsolicited advice (unless it’s about making venison even better—then, maybe).

💌 What I do love hearing about:

  • Questions about wild food, seasonal living, or ancestral skills.
  • Brand partnerships that actually align with my values.
  • Media inquiries, podcast invites, and interesting collabs.
  • Stories about how The Rustic Elk has inspired your own feral kitchen adventures.

How to Reach Me

📩 Email: danielle[at]therusticelk[dot]com

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👉 Brands & Media
If you're a brand or publication interested in working together, head over to my Press & Media Page for details on partnerships, sponsorships, and media features.

If you want to connect, I look forward to hearing from you and I’ll get back to you when I’m not elbows-deep in a batch of venison sausage. 🦌🔥

Danielle McCoy standing in a warmly lit kitchen, wearing a brown embroidered top, with long wavy dark hair, a layered necklace, and a confident expression. The background features wooden cabinets, a microwave, and kitchen essentials.

Rooted in the wild, grounded in real life. I’m Danielle— fiercely opinionated, and over the purity culture BS. Here, you’ll find wild flavors, seasonal traditions, and practical skills—no fear-mongering, no food guilt, just good food and feral wisdom.

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