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We are eating both elk and deer from 2010. It is double wrapped in Reynolds freezer paper. Occasionally there is a little freezer burn at the end of a package if the wrapper (me) didn't allow plenty of overlap. I just trim off the burn and the balance of the meat is fine. I have found packages in the back of the freezer that are 4 -5 years old occasionally. All are edible. A couple of months ago I cooked a 2007 roast that was great. I haven't started on the 2011 elk and have no concern about the quality when we start on these packages which will be several months from now. Pwrguy has the right idea......take a small amount of time to double wrap and you will be fine.

You can do a credible job yourself if you spend some time watching videos. Above all take your time and be methodical about each and every step. Marine Tex is a great bedding compound and is somewhat easier to work with than some of the other expoxy resins. (I believe Bruno's carries this product) Also you can use an aluminum arrow shaft to make your own pillars. There is no magic to the pillars once the bedding compound has cured. You can trim the arrow shaft pieces with an arrow cutter or any other cutting tool that will allow you to hold the shaft steady and square for the entire cut. Go for it and good luck.

This recipe began it's life as an alternative to the traditional method of seasoning and cooking corned beef. Personally I will never cook a corned beef in the traditional manner again. I butcher my own game meat so the cuts may not be the same as you have in the professionally cut and packaged items but the idea is the same. I call this Irish Venison since the cooking medium is Guinness Draught (not stout). I like to bone out the shoulder blade of deer, antelope or elk and make 1 roast out of each shoulder. You can use any cut you desire for this easy meal. Tonight I decided to try something different to cook a whitetail shoulder. I placed the 1-1 1/2" thick boneless shoulder in a Corning Ware baking dish. No seasoning needed. I poured a bottle of Guinness Draught over the meat and then poured 1 cup of brown sugar on the meat and patted it down firmly. Carrots and potatoes make a tasty addition when cooked with the meat. You may need to add another bottle of Guinness depending on the volume of the cooking pot. That is it for the prep except to be sure that the cook gets an equal portion of Guinness for personal consumption. The meat was cooked covered in the oven at 325 degrees for 1.5 hours. Cooking time will vary with the thickness of the meat. Serve sliced across the grain with the cooking juices on the side for dipping and a dollop of horseradish sauce if desired.

I have Yokohamas on both of our 4wd vehicles and have found them to be very reliable in nasty rocks as well as on the highway with the a load. These are the only tires that I have used that seem to resist significant "chipping" in rocks. I also like the fact that they are quiet on the highway.

The Center for Biological Diversity issued a press release yesterday stating their intent to file a lawsuit to ban the use of " toxic lead ammunition " left behind from hunting activities in the Kaibab. This is something that we all should take seriously. Below is a link that will take you to the release. Please take the time to read it and understand the implications. Don't think that they are only considering the Kaibab. This is an integral part of a broad strategy to control hunting and firearms. http://www.biologica...05-18-2012.html

Coach you get it. Your last sentence sums it up very well.

Bravo thanks for the heads up.I have been aware of the problems in Nevada but had no idea of the extent of this "take over movement" cleverly disguised as a Travel Management plan. Say What??? Management??? This is nothing more than a veiled liberal attempt to control. The link will reach everyone in my address book whether they are outdoor lovers or not.

I wonder where they think fish, beavers, otters, ducks, geese, elk, deer mice and rats etc., etc, urinate and deficate. I suspect they have never thought of this or the fact that with every rain or snowstorm more bodily elimination products from wildlife eventually wash into the watershed and end up in their drinking water. Even after all this the water is still safer than their tap water and some bottled water. The whole issue is OLYMPIC CLASS STUPID!!! Comedian Ron White pretty well summed it up when he said "YOU CAN'T FIX STUPID".

Now that is a cool mount. I have never been a fan of any coyote mount I have seen. This one has changed my mind. Congratulations for creativity and lifelike work.

Advice from DUG and Verde Hunter is correct. My hunting partner has a very old pair of 10 x 40 Leopold binoculars that decided not to focus properly. He called Leopold Customer Service and described the situation. They told him where to send the binoculars. The repair took 3 weeks. Good as new and no charge. He said they were courteous and eager to help.

You can adjust bullet weights and loads to accommodate your wife. I suggest that you don't go below 100 grains equivalent charge with the Blackhorn 209. I shoot 120 grain equivalent loads with a 300 grain bullet. Off the bench this load kicks like a Missouri mule but I never feel it when shooting in the field. I use the Caldwell Lead Sled when I'm doing a lot of load testing. It is just more comfortable. Try to shoot both weapons before you purchase. I live in Fountain Hills. If you want to connect I can meet you at Usery Mountain Range someday and you are welcome to shoot my Bonecollector. Just send me a PM.

Don I too thank you for publishing Tom's letter. I have known Tom and hunted with him since high school. He has always had good judgement concerning our public lands and resources including wildlife and has been a champion for the best use of them. The continuing takeover and mismanagement of public land is more pandering to the miscreants on the left. Another example is the travel plan (mandate) for the Coconino National Forest. It is a disservice to the people of Arizona. I can only hope that someday the people who created these debacles will held accountable for the takeover of public land and resources.

I have a T/C Triumph-Bone Collector. It is a great weapon. I particularly like the synthetic stock and the metal finish on this gun. No rust. I am not real happy with the trigger and it is not an easy fix. It has improved some with use but it is not as light as I would like it to be. I have learned to live with it. I have had no problems with quick reloads. I admit it helps to practice the primer change a bunch before each hunt. If you don't..... all 5 thumbs will come to help you. Accuracy in my rifle is very good to 200 yards. Again practice is the key. I also recommend Blackhorn 209. It burns clean, produces consistent bullet speeds and you can use any solvent like Hoppes or Shooters Choice to clean the barrel. A wet patch, a few brush strokes, another wet patch and a couple of dry patches and you are finished. T/C builds reliable weapons Hope this helps you.

Headache this is superb!!! What a hoot. My girls once left a large cookie and a glass of milk for Santa. I obliged by taking a big bite out of the cookie and drank 1/2 of the glass of milk. Then I scribbled a thank you note and signed it "S. Claus". Christmas morning was a blast after that. But that was before trail cams. You have me beat hands down. Very cool. A tip of the hat to a good dad.

DBHunter this is great!!! As TJ said "Memory making is the best part of any hunt." Hold your kids close and instill good values in them at an early age. They will grow up with an appreciation for life and the outdoors and you will sleep well knowing that you have done a good job. You are are on the right track. Congratulations.

The Battle of Athens (sometimes called the McMinn County War) was a rebellion led by citizens in Athens and Etowah, Tennessee, United States, against the local government in August 1946. The citizens, including some World War II veterans, accused the local officials of political corruption and voter intimidation. The event is sometimes cited by firearms ownership advocates as an example of the value of the Second Amendment in combating tyranny. This link will take you to a very thought provoking video of the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America in action.. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!![/size][/size] http://voxvocispublicus.homestead.com/Battle-of-Athens.html Suggest you use the Full Screen Application.

Amanda thank you very much for sharing the experience and the photos. Very cool.

I use Blackhorn 209 powder and have never experienced a problem. I do agree that black powder does attract moisture so you need to pay attention to humidity. The new black powder substitutes don't seem to attract moisture in the same manner. I place a piece of black electric tape over the end of my rifle or muzzle loader barrel while in the field. I do this just to keep twigs, rain, snow or other garbage out of the bore. It also precludes any snow or mud if you have a fall and accidentally jam the barrel down. I've never had this misfortune but one of my hunting partners tripped and fell a few years ago and ended up with mud in his rifle barrel.

We have all seen this pose in the wild but I have never seen it used on a mount. Great idea. I like it. Also like the color of the rack and the character of this old warrior exhibited in the mount. Nice job on the mount and congratulations to your wife

"Your actions raise serious questions about whether you respect the laws of the people of California and whether you are fit to adequately enforce those laws," the letter from the Assembly Democrats said. The truth of their thinking is contained in the quote above which is taken from Bill's post. PETA is the ruling party in California. Democracy to them is a word from a foreign language which they do not understand. They believe that a law passed in California becomes the law of the land. Why would anyone of sound mind and conscience want to live in California today?

Doug thank you for sharing the experience. WOW!!!

About 2 months ago I was in Flagstaff and decided to visit Bull Basin Archery, a CWT sponsor, to discuss purchasing my first mechanical release. John stopped what he was doing and spent 30 minutes helping me make a good choice. I left with a good release that fits my needs and some advice about how to proceed with purchasing a new bow sometime in the future. Due to a worn out elbow I haven't picked up my outdated but very good PSE for 15 years. A couple of years ago I had the elbow rebuilt with "Tommy John's" surgery. It is like new.(it should be $$$) One piece of advice from Tim Neal at BBA was not to shoot my old bow to avoid starting potential bad habits with old technology. He suggested that I start drawing the PSE and build up by draw strength using the old technology to reach a comfortable 60 lbs. This turned out to be great advice. I actually have a heavier draw that is much easier to manage on my new bow. I returned to Flagstaff last Sunday to do some ATV riding and made a 63 mile loop into some new country on Monday. On I arrived at Bull Basin at the appointed time to shoot 3 bows that I had laboriously researched. I ended up shooting 4 different bows and settled on a Hoyt Rampage that fits me well and is exactly what I need at this point. All told Tim, John, Chris and Maverick spent 5 hours assisting me. After a lot of shooting, indecision and advice the bare bow became a package with top notch accessories, arrows, broad heads and field points all finely tuned and priced well. The service and attention to detail as well as some shooting form critiques were well beyond my expectation. I will return again and again. The service level at Bull Basin Archery in Flagstaff is well worth the drive from Fountain Hills.

Any archery killed Coues is a trophy. Good show. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Good job!! You killed a very pretty buck. No need to apologize for the size. Any Coues with a bow is a trophy. Thanks for the video.

Last summer I was doing the same thing, looking for a new bow. After a phone call to Tim Neal I traveled to Flagstaff and went to Bull Basin Archery. The staff is competent and very patient. I spent 4 or 5 hours at the shop shooting 4 different brands, deciding which bow fit me the best, choosing arrows, broadheads, etc. etc. Hoyt was my choice in the end and I am pleased with how much my shooting improved with this bow. You can't beat Bull Basin service both before and after the sale. They are the best. Let us know what you decide.