This seems more like a “save the whitetail” bill?
The two species are already managed through regulation and there are a ton of whitetail only tags available.
Our microwave seems to thaw it out just fine. It has a meat setting. From full froze a 2 lb package seems to take like 20 min. Without cooking the edges, the middle will still be slightly frozen, which can be finished in the pan.
Sometimes we use the instant pot. If I have a plan ahead of...
The heated gloves are nice while the batteries last. I have taught my kids to use a thinner pair of wool gloves under insulated leather work gloves or mittens.
Tracking is a good strategy in the right situation. You have to have the wind in your favor, #1. #2. Elk will commonly stop and watch their back trail, especially if they know they’re being pursued. So don’t follow right on their tracks, stay off of them on the downwind side. #3. Go slow! It...
My experience is cows and younger bulls wander a lot more than older age class bulls. They’ll go miles whereas older bulls will often stick within a half mile or smaller the entire winter if they have what they need.
My drive to hunt has definitely changed a lot as have my priorities while hunting. My freezers are plumb full at the moment so lying here in bed when it’s 11 degrees and blowing feels pretty good…
I do most of my hunting now watching my kids tip things over, which I believe is even more...
Overwhelming majority of animals I’ve taken have been before noon. I tend to prefer that time. It’s nice to be able to pack out and take care of meat in the afternoon. It’s the morning hunt for me.
I just watched the first two. Some fine Friday night viewing right there… hats off to you guys driving 3.5 days. Wow! That’s a haul…. But man, the scenery alone looks worth it. I hope I make the Yukon one day!
You are overthinking…. Game is often processed in less than ideal conditions. Just the way it goes for most of us who don’t have those ideal environments to keep meat until processing time.
Beyond that, all game has a certain smell. You’ll know when it’s south of cheese…