My elk and pronghorn hunts are done and in the freezer. Got the post-hunt blues so might as well go fishing. I thought it would be much better but we still caught some fish after some moving around. Came in with 13 crappie, 4 bass, 6 perch, 15 bluegill and 2 catfish. Biggest catch was 2lb+...
I traveled across Idaho on the interstate Thursday night on my way back from Wyoming. I've never seen such heavy traffic on that stretch. All in an extreme hurry. From Idaho Falls to across the ID/OR border it didn't let up.
I can only speak for my location but coyotes have a major impact on our mule deer. Not many fawns make it past their first few months. Rare to see twins in the Fall. This year the coyotes had above average reproduction along with the voles, mice, upland birds and finally seeing some previously...
This is good. Younger birds are better but even the old roosters are good this way. Bone out the bird. Cut the breasts into steaks, 3 per side. Make a marinade of 2 cups of milk,2 eggs, a couple shakes of garlic salt,onion salt,paprika and pepper. Mix in a tsp of soy sauce and put in a ziplock...
I take it all. But I have the time to trim it. If a butcher took the time I do to butcher he'd have to charge a $1000. The neck roast is a no brainer but you have to sneak it across some borders.
I'll never get to experience that country in person but thanks to you and Marcus I got a real good glimpse of it in my mind. Great writing and pictures and congrats to you and Andy.