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Nice gun, shoots great! Trust me!!!

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I think this is the one I used last year. Watched it like three times and then remembered it for when I did my elk. All by myself, it was not bad. With a second person and a sharp knife, I would have been done in about 30 minutes. Surprisingly easy after you start the process!!! And as long as you do not puncture the insides when cutting (trust me, bad idea!!!), then you will be fine. Have water very close by in case an accident happens and you need to wash guts off meat quickly.

He has not even been on the site since December 2011!!!!! I am sure the price is a little more negotiable now than what is listed!!!

Is this even still available? It was posted FIVE years ago!

Tons of free online videos and resources on how to DIY butchering, but DDR is correct, proper field care is by far and away the most important aspect of butchering. When it is on the butcher table, a poorly cut steak can always be ground up instead but a rancid carcass cannot be saved under any scenario. Keep the meat cool and clean in the field.

Would not be incredibly hard to prove this, if someone found a tank full of motor oil in the water in Unit 9 that would be a decent enough trail of evidence to begin an investigation. I would recommend that this person contact Game and Fish and let them know what they were told. That would be harassing wildlife at a minimum I would bet. If they are still running cattle in those areas, I am not sure the ranchers would be pleased at all if this were true. He needs to at least let Game and Fish know this, but it sounds fishy that these guys would actually admit to doing something like this to a total stranger.

Did it myself last year with a dull pocket knife (do not ask!) in less than 2 hours and it was very clean and easy. Just watched a bunch of videos first. This year it should be less than an hour by myself with a good knife. Tie legs up and keep the cape spread out. That will keep the meat very clean.

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By the time you pay for the elk processing, you can buy a meat grinder with stuffer attachment, wrapping paper,etc for about 1.5 times the cost of processing. Then it is all money saved and higher quality forever on. Tons of YouTube videos on processing, what cuts of meat are what, etc. make a real nice friend of someone who does it now, help them and learn faster than you think. An old fridge plugged in outside should suffice for the three or four days of curing. Cutting takes me about 8 total hours of labor to debone, grind, cut, wrap and clean up an elk. Maybe a little more.

I will say, STAY FAR AWAY FROM FOUR PEAKS!!!! They are by far the WORST processor, WORST customer service I have EVER seen in almost any industry I have ever been involved in. Others may have had different opinions, but I cannot say enough about how horrible they are.

The absolute best processor is you. Save yourself a ton of money, lots of internet information and videos on how to do it. Much easier than most people think. You just need time and a little bit of equipment. As for a processor other than yourself, Casey's is by far the best I have every used. Also check out the sponsors on this site, I think Miller's is one of the sponsors. Have not used them myself, sorry.

Scooter, I have the same tag and had it last year also. Feel free to pm me and we can talk a little more specifically about that area and weather, as those play into quite a few of your questions. You are SOOO close to town that it is far easier to just run into town every few days and grab fresh ice and food. Much easier than overpacking and trying to eat food that may spoil soon.

Scooter, I may have missed it, but what did you get drawn for? Archery cow/bull? Unit? That would help a ton in answering lots of those questions. Sorry if I have not seen where you were drawn.

+1,000,000 on Casey's!!! If you are not going to do it yourself, you should definitely go with Casey's. Before I did it myself, I had Casey's and a number of others process my game, but Casey's was always FAR better!!!!!!!!!!

He has a new phone number now. He is in Holbrook, that is correct.

It seems like these are very nice glass and sold for quite a premium when they were an active model line, but have been discountinued. I have an opportunity to buy a non-HD pair of these Vortex Razor in 12x50 for $500. Does this sound like a great deal? Would you buy them for that price? Thanks!!! I appreciate any feedback on this issue!

Some nice animals there! Should be great dinner fare!

Wish I could afford some nice new HD models, but that is not realistic. I have the 15x50 Vipers and I got a good deal for them from someone a few years back. Do not regret that now. Always thought the Razors were the next step up in quality in the Vortex model line, but I could be wrong.

Oh, so I should stop putting peanut butter all over my skulls and antlers? Man, so many things to remember!!! Guess that makes sense with dogs and their chewing habits. Never thought of it that way, great point! Still have the Ruger 10/22 takeoff stock! Send me an offer folks!

I have the following for sale in Mesa. Can meet in downtown Phoenix during the week, BassPro in the evenings and weekends or ship completely on your dime. (No more guessing the cost of shipping and losing money with prices going up to ship!) THANKS!!!! Pics may be forthcoming but most of these are easy to look up online to see more about them. Rattlers Brand Snake Chaps--$35 BRAND NEW IN BOX SPF These go over your pants, are water repellent and protect from snake bites from the knee to the ankle. They extend up to almost your hip to protect you from larger brush that rolls right off. They have a strap with a ladder lock to hold them in place and zip up and down over your boots. VERY good quality chaps sold to forestry personnel when brush clearing. These normally sell for $60 or so unless you are forestry, then they sell for about $40, plus tax and shipping where required. Selling this new pair for $35. They fit a regular thigh up to 25" and an inseam of 30-33", EXCELLENT for snake season and thick brush!!!! Already have two pairs of snake chaps. Cabelas Fishing Rod Tube--$15 BRAND NEW SOLD This is the 56" model that is made more for a fly rod than a standard eyelet rod. Green, brand new and has an ID tag on the top of the tube to put your personal information. Carrying strap, hard tube, brand new. Professionally cleaned full javelina skulls with bottom jaw--$45 each--I have two to sell BRAND NEW Left-handed adjustable desert tan camo leg/hip holster--$20 BRAND NEW. SOLD This is an adjustable hip holster that straps around the leg to secure your pistol at fingertips length for quick removal and retrieval. Can hold up to three mags on the outside. Adjustable to size, perfect fit for my 4" XD without any adjustment, but all adjustments are strong velcro and ladder straps. Ruger 10/22 synthetic stock take-off with small tactical rail attached to the bottom--$30 This is a black synthetic take-off stock in great condition except for one place--previous owner decided to install a cheek plate and he was neither gunsmith nor handyman. The screwholes do not appear pre-drilled and he stripped a few of the screws, but they would be very simple to remove and replace with proper mounting screws to have a cheek plate to bring the shooter's eye down the barrel a little better. Other than this blemish, it is a great extra stock. For this price, it is worth owning. Authentic Super Bowl XLII Football--$20 BRAND NEW, in box with tags No longer for sale New York Giants vs. New England Patriots NFL Super Bowl Authentic Game Ball. This is the commemorative edition of the Super Bowl XLII game. Perfect condition except for the part where it says "New York Giants". Bummer. That is it for now. Thanks for looking!

Sounds great, let me know. Sorry to hear yours got stolen. Man, who would steal a javelina skull? I mean, they are cool and all, but why steal one? In fact, why steal someone else's stuff to begin with? My momma always says if it ain't yours, do not touch it! She also said something about life and a box of chocolates, but I cannot remember what that was all about.

Wow, what an incredible trip! Sounds like a dream hunt!!!!

"You mean, we have to move Hoffa's body again? dang this technology!"

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