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  1. I have hunted December/January archery down in 36b & 36c off and on for the last 8 years. I have run into many illegals but havent had any serious issues with them . I'm burned out on that area , not from fear , but due to all the activity caused by the illegals and drug runners.With border patrol chasing them on foot, horseback, on quads and with choppers buzzing the tanks it can be a little disruptive to a hunt. Kudos to BP, as I know their efforts are necessary, but I have decided to move on to different units to chase deer in Az . When I hunt , I am looking for a peaceful experience, with less acivity busting up my hunts. I love the country down in the 36's less all the trash in the washes and there's plenty of deer to chase around . Best of luck to everyone hunting down there. Hope you get one of those 100 inches that I've seen down there.


  2. Here ya go Kidso,

     

    Dont want you to be disappointed.

     

    From this last Saturdays scouting trip.

     

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    Thoe are awsome bears. I'd shoot any of them with my bow. Just a beautiful Blinde bear!

     

    2 more weeks and ill be spot and stalk hunting them bears : )

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  3. Looking really good Kidso !

     

     

    IMO the only time to just throw a bear steak on the grill is when you need new soles on your boots !

     

     

    My preference is to either eat bear cooked down in a stew like Kidso made or cook up chili, chili verde type dishes. The key is to cook it way down until it's nice and tender in its own gravy. Nice lean "ground bear" cut with eight to ten percent beef fat cooked in various forms such as tacos, burritos, spaghetti, enchiladas, bear helper ect. is a great way to eat bear meat. A nice bear burger is pretty good too .

     

    I have eaten a lot of bear and it's good stuff ! B)


  4. I was standing on the side of a small drop off. I was eye to eye with the Bear before I shot it. It was very exciting! I was shaking really bad when I first saw the Bear, but when it came time to shoot I became very calm and clear. A truely remarkable moment that I will always remember. I truely love Bear hunting!!!!

     

    Adam

    Big Congratulations on your first archery bear ! Thanks for the play by play.

     

    Bears have a tendency to pop out of the brush really close to you at times !

     

    Welcome to the Sloth ! B)


  5. Way to be dude,, Good job locating , calling and killing that nice bear. I'd be throwing that release in the trash ! Lucky you didn't run out of arrows.

     

     

    I understand that little bit of crazy TJ was talking about. Dem bears get in your blood for sure. When you're on a bear , fear isn't a consideration. When reflecting back is when you think about how that bruin might have Et' me for a snack !

     

    Congratulations on a job well done .

     

    Our archery bear opens up the 3rd Saturday in August . I'm ready to go now ! : )


  6. I have had the 1 hp for 5 or so years. It never misses a beat and idles through every bit of deer, hog, bear and elk that I thow at it . The reverse feature is nice , but I have never had to use it . We have been putting about 8 animals a year through it and it still works as well as the day I got it.

     

    The larger neck size is a time saver if you plan on doing much grinding. It is a heavy unit to move around but I have never wished that I had bought the smaller one. B)

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  7. Here's our two new dependents" Bow & Maddie" about 1 year old Half Boxer and the other half unknown brother and sister. We adopted them about a month ago and Wow are they full of energy. They chew and dig a little if I don't let em run Jacks and chase squirrels every other day. They are already part of the family !

     

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  8. Finally a post that I qualify for ! :D

     

    I'm guilty of shooting a few Dinks ! :rolleyes:

     

    It's a long ways and a lotta money for me to come home with tag soup .

     

    Cow horn spike December 30th 2008 . Tag would expire in one day .

     

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    2009 December 29th spike fork. Tag gone in two days

     

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    January 2010 Forked Horn

     

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    And finally this monster 64 3/8" 3x3 outa 36B

     

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    The liver was delicious out of all of em ! B)

     

     

     

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  9. One thing I love to do with wild game is make Jerky. Usually, I make a merinade that is pretty much soy sauce, Worcestershire, mustard, garlic, liquid smoke - all the obvious stuff.

     

    The best home made jerky I've tasted seems to have a sweet element to it - kind of tacky to the touch, so there's a sugar element to it.

     

    I've tried to duplicate this by adding apricot jam, brown sugar, teriyaki.

     

    Just curious if you guys have figured out this sweet/hot mix and what you use to make the sweet and chewy texture.

     

    Hey Coach.

     

    Here is the base recipe I use. The Yoshida's gives it that tacky texture your looking for.

     

    Adapt spices to your liking

     

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    (For about 2-3 pounds of jerky prepped meat)

     

    1/4 cup soy sauce

    1 1/2 cup Yoshidas Gourmet Sauce (buy at Costco or elsewhere )

    liquid smoke to taste. (I use a couple of tablespoons of Wright's liquid smoke)

    Cracked black pepper (large grain if you have it)

    Garlic salt or other seasonings of your choice.

    Optional Red pepper flakes if you like it hot . ( I don't ! uses it on mine :) )

     

    Slice lean meat with the grain making into thin strips . I shoot for 1/8" thickness but you can go up to 1/4" . Thicker slices will take longer to dry and the jerky will be tougher to chew ! I use an electric slicer and slice the meat when it is partially thawed but still firm . (Makes it easier to get thin consistant cuts.)

     

    Soak meat slices in the above liquid ingredients for at least one hour; two is better. 1/2 a day is even better ! Stir meat occasionally to make sure of good coverage.

     

    Lay slices out on dehydrator trays or oven jerky trays (spray trays with Pam before putting meat on them for easier clean up). Sprinkle the meat with seasonings.

     

    Cook/Dry at about 125 degrrees for as long as it takes to reach proper doneness to your liking .

     

    Cool jerky strips and Package in airtight bags or containers.

     

    This jerky recipe contains no preservatives , but will keep for a week or more at outside temperatures. For prolonged storage refrigerate or freeze.

     

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