Meat transport back home

[maxracx]

Happy 4th Hunt-talkers. I have an opportunity to go on a fly in moose hunt in Northeastern Alberta. Just wondering if anyone knew of a meat processor in the FT MacMurray area? My hunting partner and I are looking at all the travel options, should we drive from WI or Fly?? What if we get a moose, how do we get it home?? What if we each shoot one?? If we drive I think the cost of fuel will be similar to shipping something back. If anyone has experience in this area I am all ears. I appreciate any constructive feedback.

BTW, I get it, that our odds of shooting a bull are slim, getting 2 would be almost unheard of.

 

[Speeddmn]

Its hunting, anything can happen. Id weight the cost of drive vs fly, if driving look at big cooler or even take a generator and good size deep freeze. Are you DIY’ing or useing an outfitter? If the latter Id ask tbem for recommendations.

 

[Shaggycooler]

Happy 4th Hunt-talkers. I have an opportunity to go on a fly in moose hunt in Northeastern Alberta. Just wondering if anyone knew of a meat processor in the FT MacMurray area? My hunting partner and I are looking at all the travel options, should we drive from WI or Fly?? What if we get a moose, how do we get it home?? What if we each shoot one?? If we drive I think the cost of fuel will be similar to shipping something back. If anyone has experience in this area I am all ears. I appreciate any constructive feedback.

BTW, I get it, that our odds of shooting a bull are slim, getting 2 would be almost unheard of.

 

[Dave N]

Well, problem solved! The blurry picture sure makes it look TOTALLY legit!

 

[Gellar]

You’ll have to pull a skid steer with forks to lift that thing into your truck.

 

[mtmuley]

You’ll have to pull a skid steer with forks to lift that thing into your truck.

Couple Rokslider Bros could lift it I bet. mtmuley

 

[Shaggycooler]

Well, problem solved! The blurry picture sure makes it look TOTALLY legit!

 

[Gellar]

Couple Rokslider Bros could lift it I bet. mtmuley

it Doesn’t matter if you are in Saskatchewan on a moose hunt or steaming your flat brim you gotta get your reps in.

 

[np307]

Just eat all of it before you come home.

 

[Dave N]

You’ll have to pull a skid steer with forks to lift that thing into your truck.

Must not be for sale anymore.

 

[maxracx]

Its hunting, anything can happen. Id weight the cost of drive vs fly, if driving look at big cooler or even take a generator and good size deep freeze. Are you DIY’ing or useing an outfitter? If the latter Id ask tbem for recommendations.

Speed, the outfitter will debone and cut meat into muscle groups and freeze at camp. They will fly it to air port at Fort MacMurray for a nominal cost. Once back in town, we are on our own.. We are considering bringing a freezer and generator keeping it frozen on the trip home.

 

[kodiakisland]

I’ve brought two moose and two elk home from BC to Arkansas with no problems. Have it cut, wrapped and frozen there and pack in coolers. You have 3 days to get it home before it starts to thaw.

 

[Cornbread]

Make sure to line up places that sell dry ice, if you don't bring a freezer and small generator. I got an elk from Montana to Florida (a 4 day drive) 2 years ago in a 160 qt Yeti. Bought 85lbs of dry ice in Great Falls. When I arrived home I still had 10lbs of dry ice left in the cooler.