This! It should cost you $100-$150 if they’re doing a thorough inspection. Everything else @perma wrote is also good advice (except the dealership part. Independent shops can and do install & provide warranty for reman units from the manufacturers). Let the inspection at a shop be your final...
LRI will flute a bolt affordable and quickly. I’ve been very happy with all of the work they’ve done for me. I seem to recall that they may have restrictions on what they can do for an x-bolt, though. Not 100% on that.
I’ve used something similar for white tails and antelope. I think it’s branded the “dead sled”. It’s efficient for animals that size when you’re solo but even that type of weight is tough on bare ground. We decided to try it for a 350lb bear last year. Took three of us just to get it moving and...
Best Western on the West end was a good place several years back. No frills but just what you'd expect for comfort and cleanliness. They had a decent restaurant too.
Also, finally made carne asada true to the recipe @Bluffgruff shared on the bison thread. Used whitetail flank and outer rib meat from a few of last years does. Remembered to take a picture a little late.
Stole this protein bowl idea from a restaurant in town. Of course I subbed in a medium rare antelope burger for their ground turkey🤮. Turns out it’s a good way to eat out of the garden and make room in the freezer this time of year.
I was choked up by post #3 and tearing up by #5. Hard spot to be in. Lots of legitimate advise above but we’re just reading the story. Only you will know when it’s time. I’ve experienced the “I’m ready” look from a few of my pups. Mostly just wanted to post condolences and support that you’ll...
I made one out of pvc several years ago. Just clamp some butcher paper to it. Prior to that I repurposed a wire frame for those yard signs people like to put everywhere. Nice part about the pvc, is that I could build it to match my target height.
Borax does some amazing things. If that doesn’t work, you might try one of those cheep 110v ozone generators. Plug it into an extension cord and seal it, and the skull in a heavy trash bag.