stanley
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I buy a big bunch every season and can/jar them for use throughout the year. The last three years my local Ranch Market has been a great source of extra-hot ones, but so far this year they haven't been up to par. (For anyone in the know, even the ones that are advertised as "hot" aren't really always that hot....) I prefer to roast them myself, so looking for them unroasted. I know it's still at the front end of the season, but thought I'd throw it out there in case anyone has a source? Central-east valley preferably. Nothing like the smell of chilis roasting in the backyard, then steaming in the plastic bag in the kitchen prior to peeling! Send me a private message if you would rather, as I know this can be something that some folks wouldn't want advertised to the world. š S.
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Quick answer is no. No requirement for it to be cased. It is up to G&F cop's interpretation as to whether they suspect you of road hunting, though. I know a G&F cop here AZ that uses the release proximity as the line drawn. For him, if the hunter is driving around with bow next to him AND his release connected to his wrist, he will sometimes cite for 'road hunting'.
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As for quartering/hauling, have you tried gutless method?? HIGHLY recommend!!!! We basically do all of our animals this way now, even if in close proximity to a road.
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Monkey is correct on the processing point (that counts as 'transferring', so you have to sign the transport thingy for that). No reporting requirement for elk (yet). As said before, the antlers are all you need for evidence of sex. Not the organs. For pack out, no rules for what comes first. No G&F officer that I know will give you a ticket if you bring meat out first and then go back for antlers. Can't think of any other funky or corner-case rules. Be VERY careful of boundaries between hunting units. No road hunting allowed (driving around with a loaded weapon by your side during the season can be considered road hunting....) Have fun!!
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Congrats on the elk tag! LONG drive from Wisconsin! Assuming you have a physical tag, and not E-tag (Either way, it boils down fairly simply....). Also assuming you have a bull tag since you asked about attaching to the rack? Basics for tagging is that you need to attach the tag to the animal. Wrapping it around the antler will do. The rack will suffice as evidence of sex/legal-kill, so no need to keep the sex organs. Regarding 'filling out the tag', there really isn't anything to do there unless; A) If you and another person are transporting the carcass separately, there is a portion of the tag to fill-in (pretty self explanatory on the tag, it's self...). B.) If you are having it shipped by a a commercial shipper (Again, pretty self explanatory.). Pretty much that's it regarding tagging. Good luck! S.
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That is a problem that I have NEVER had!!! I like them VERY hot. š (Though several of my friends/family often ask me to tame-down my recipes because the food I prepare is is too hot for them... LOL)
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Well @CatfishKev, as planned, tried some without roasting and peeling first. Result: FAIL!! I decided to do some similar to how Iāve done jalapeƱos in the past. Basically pickling them under high pressure with the skin on (and no roasting). It seems like the Green Chili skin is significantly thicker and more durable than it is on a jalapeƱo. The result was a strange texture that tasted OK, but was sort of weird to eat. The ones that I roast and then jar/can, Iāll generally use as an additive to other foods throughout the year (eggs, salads, sandwiches, cheeseburgers, etc.). I think skin off is better. š
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I love that fact that the meal is topped off with one of the most awesome things on the planet. A root beer float! š
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We hunt WT in that unit every year. Almost always see mulies in a couple of particular spots. Always down low. Send me a PM if you want a few details. Always willing to give out info for a kidās hunt!
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Echoing PRDATRā¦. Grill to blister them, then sweat them in a sealed plastic bag for a while. The skin will usually come right off. (Iām a little OCD about it and strive for a super ācleanā skin removal. Think like; the way the skin will slide off of a well roasted marshmallow ā¦ LOL) I donāt really like the big roller-roasting method. I found when I purchased them pre-roasted that way, thereās a lot of black flakes of roasted skin throughout the chili batch. That can be good sometimes for some extra roasty-toasty flavor, but when Iām canning them, I prefer the chilies be a little ācleanerā. Also plus 1 on PRDATRās comments on using the chilies with game (or pork). LOVE a big batch of āgreen chiliā!!
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YES!!! As Iāve found in many aspects of my life, all I needed was a little patience (and persistence)! Dropped by my regular place this morning and they had the big roaster sitting out front. I knew that was a good sign and BOOM, a 30Lb sack of X-Hot!! šš¼ Gonna be smelling good around here this weekend! š (Sheās already liking the smell, and I havenāt even started roasting yetā¦ šš)
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I use a standard pressure cooker (not one made specifically for canningā¦). But yes, Iām using the basic method of 90 minutes on high pressure. Will eradicate any micro organisms. LONG shelf life with no preservatives.
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I donāt think you necessarily have to, but thatās how I choose to do it. When I finally get my hands on some, Iāll give it a try with one jar without roasting/peeling as a test. The high pressure canning process cooks the holy-heck out of them, so I have to assume they would be tender all the way through. Iāll check it out!
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My usual is the Ranch Market at Scottsdale & McKellips. They have had a great supply every year. This year, not yet. Gonna do a little road trip search tomorrow. šš»
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Iām heading over for our annual pronghorn hunt next week. Will maybe do a little search while going through Albuquerque. Itās a bit of a detour all the way down south on 25 from there, but I might be tempted to head through Hatch. š Exactly!!! Still holding out hope as the season progresses, though.
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Crazy to me that anyone would not look at the regulations (either hard copy or onlineā¦). https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/26132813/2023-24-Arizona-Hunting-Regulations_230726.pdf
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One of my hunting buddies and I went on our first ever bear hunt this past weekend. We didn't target pears or acorns, or anything. We simply went to a place that we elk hunt and have seen bears and regular sign over the years. Luck shined down, and my buddy killed a nice sow on Saturday morning. S.
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Lots of info here. Nothing about e-tag only in the future, but who knows..... 220819 - Tag Modernization FAQ and App instructions Combined (amazonaws.com)
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A buddy used it on our bear hunt last weekend. Easy-peasy.... (I bought my OTC tag at Walmart, so it was old school for me. He bought his OTC bear and lion tags at G&F office, and they came through as etags....) S.
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I did this. Worked great! Also several years ago I found foam at a fabric store. Maybe Google fabric stores in your area and make some calls. šš»
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TJ!!!!!!!
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Yep, the pooch and I sat out on the patio to enjoy the big-time wind and sideways rain just after 10 in south Scottsdale. Finally!
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CRAZY, Hector!! I remember Allen posting over on mm.com saying something about a great site/forum for AZ locals. Been here ever sinceā¦. š
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āTraegerā & āBlackstoneāā¦.. That is some seriously modern smoking/cooking hardware, there!! šš¼ Looks delish!!!
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Yup, e-tag in hand. Same for my lion tag.
