Bambi whacking thread 2020-2021

Archeryrob · Sep 12, 2020

For self butchering we do it, but we also built a walk in cooler to chill them. Say I shot a deer Tonight on saturday. It would go hang in the walk in cooler until Sunday morning or afternoon. Then pulled back and hung in the garage and skinned, bone out the three roasts in each leg, tenderloins inside, back strap out, split off front legs and debone. Cut out neck and other scraps. I used to use buckets and into the fridge and now switched to meat lugs.

My daughter found this video to help her understand it. Probably really help full for you guys jumping in it on your own.

Abuck, I like to butcher my own deer. But little to no chance I want to start a business doing it!!!!

Ecestu · Sep 12, 2020

Archeryrob said:
For self butchering we do it, but we also built a walk in cooler to chill them. Say I shot a deer Tonight on saturday. It would go hang in the walk in cooler until Sunday morning or afternoon. Then pulled back and hung in the garage and skinned, bone out the three roasts in each leg, tenderloins inside, back strap out, split off front legs and debone. Cut out neck and other scraps. I used to use buckets and into the fridge and now switched to meat lugs.

My daughter found this video to help her understand it. Probably really help full for you guys jumping in it on your own.

Abuck, I like to butcher my own deer. But little to no chance I want to start a business doing it!!!!

That was a decent video. It seemed easier to remove the meat from the deer while it was still hanging. But I just bought a Lifetime table so I can lay the deer out!! Damnit.

outrider58 · Sep 12, 2020

CrabbyMcNab said:
Does anyone know where to get a euro mount done near MoCo, I’m willing to travel a little ways. My pot is a tad too small this time, otherwise I’d do my own.

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StantonCree · Sep 12, 2020

CrabbyMcNab said:
Does anyone know where to get a euro mount done near MoCo, I’m willing to travel a little ways. My pot is a tad too small this time, otherwise I’d do my own.

My boss does them. His add is in all the regional magazines. European Skull Busters. PM me if you want his number

BigCountry14 · Sep 12, 2020

Archeryrob said:
I'd be interested in what you are using for recipes. I have tried a lot of the scratch recipes people float out there and most SS I have tried are crappy and would sell if commercial. I have made three different Jalapeno and Cheese and not likes a single one.

I pretty much make Lebanon and Mettwurst and tried black pepper ones as I like pepper jerky so much and they don't seems to translate well.

My own personal research has found most people should stay around 20% fat in their recipe. I go down to about 13% but I only smoke to 145° internal and hold that. That way there is never a chance of overcooking and fatting out your SS. I know guys that only cook it to 135° and you can have a safe product if held there for over 30 minutes. I spent a lot of years working on this in the smoke house and my SS is far more moist not doing it this way. You can read the entire process here.

I've been making elk summer sausage quite a bit and I've found mine turns out better without any added fat. The last two batches have been excellent. The only problem I encounter from time to time is that i have a tendency to over season. Not a big deal to me, but my father isn't a fan of the saltier ones.

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lazarus · Sep 12, 2020

jtb81100 said:
Congrats to those who are getting deer. Way too early for me. I don't like to hunt deer until the temps are below 60. I'll do it if it is warm in early ml, but not something I like to do.

I've had the opposite experience. Bought a fairly cheap one 7-8 years ago and have never had an issue. The best way to buy bags is to get the rolls of material and make your own. Have a helper cut them to size and seal one end while you do the butchering.

Screw the bambi-huggers, they don't want people hunting period. In some parts of the state it makes complete sense to take fawns. Most of Howard and Carroll is so overpopulated, hunters should be taking almost every deer they see.

Me too, but I hunt when I can. I like putting one in the freezer early and then I tend to do most of my hunting in October and December. November if an opportunity presents itself. But my November’s are usually really busy with family stuff.

I was sitting in a swarm of mosquitos yesterday morning. I’ve been meaning to try out the thermacell I got a couple weeks ago. But I was lazy and reaped those rewards.

lazarus · Sep 12, 2020

Speed3 said:
That sucks. Leave it alone for a while he will likely be back into a routine soon. Post pics once on the ground.

The other 6 in the herd of 7 that I plucked one out of yesterday morning were trickling back in through out the day. During the evening feed all 6 were out there eating again.

In my (admittedly not extensive experience) is it tends to take sustained pressure to get deer to change their habits for long. That or changing season will change it. Especially when it comes to food sources.

lazarus · Sep 12, 2020

h2u said:
You mean - Avoid until first day of firearms season. Because that’s where most of the big boys are headed for the following few weeks once the shooting starts.
Be there to be the welcoming committee

Most of my success has been hanging out near really thick stuff. Unless it’s tiny, some deer are using it for bedding. Find any obvious trails leading in/out and wait.

Now if it’s a huge patch (like many acres) then it’s harder to figure out how they are using it. But you can still be sure some deer are using it.

CrabbyMcNab · Sep 12, 2020

Ecestu said:
Buy a bigger pot?

After I posted that I realized I got rid of the gas grill. It’s what I usually used since I wanted to stay married and not boil them in the house. I replaced with a pellet smoker and I don’t think it will work as well. I called Outrider’s guy and I will let you all know what happens.

gwchem · Sep 12, 2020

No luck for me this morning.

I turned off my thermacell to see if it was working and instantly got harassed by mosquitoes. That little gadget is amazing.

remrug · Sep 12, 2020

lazarus said:
Most of my success has been hanging out near really thick stuff. Unless it’s tiny, some deer are using it for bedding. Find any obvious trails leading in/out and wait.

Now if it’s a huge patch (like many acres) then it’s harder to figure out how they are using it. But you can still be sure some deer are using it.

Tried to PM ya....box is full

lazarus · Sep 12, 2020

remrug said:
Tried to PM ya....box is full

Yeah sounds about right. Deleted some messages. My PM box often looks like my work desk :-(

BigCountry14 · Sep 12, 2020

gwchem said:
No luck for me this morning.

I turned off my thermacell to see if it was working and instantly got harassed by mosquitoes. That little gadget is amazing.

I had mine on last night, no issues. Didn't take it this morning and got swarmed.

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Silverlax · Sep 13, 2020

We had enough wind last night the skeeters weren’t too bad. Had two small bucks come in to 60 yds and start play fighting. Other than that these turkeys came into 10yds. I was ground hunting, no blind just sitting still in my camo with an orange hat.

AlphabetSoup · Sep 13, 2020

Haven't used mine yet. Preseason I sprayed all my outerwear with permethrin and I think it must be working.

Other than my eyes and if I take off my gloves they stay away. that said, they figure out when I take my gloves off impressively fast.

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Doco Overboard · Sep 13, 2020

Youngins are at it.

For as much as they spent on archery equipment this past year they're hard at it and evidently done the right scouting.

Winds been off the ocean past few days which has them vulnerable.

Mike3888 · Sep 13, 2020

Congrats to the youngins.

outrider58 · Sep 13, 2020

Doco Overboard said:
Youngins are at it.

For as much as they spent on archery equipment this past year they're hard at it and evidently done the right scouting.

Winds been off the ocean past few days which has them vulnerable.

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That's a beaut! Congrats!

Save one for me!

Ampm24-7 · Sep 13, 2020

I’m pumped. Got my gear up and ready. Good luck all!

Overboard, beautiful buck!

carltuesday said:
I think we both hit "go" at the same time, so now there is a duplicate thread. Oops - do we have Mods that can delete my other thread?

Who else is excited for archery opener?

I've done my grumbling about not getting into the WMAs I had scouted, but have moved past into excitement for trying some new land. Gave me the push to start figuring out some new spots via e-scouting, so that is kinda fun.

Having never taken an archery deer, pretty much anything that isn't a button buck or a fawn is fair game for me at this point, if I get close enough. My goal is to get where I've got some meat in the freezer, and then start figuring out how to set the bar higher.

Good luck.

What about the rest of ya?

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gwchem · Sep 13, 2020

I've got to find some better land. If anyone knows a club or lease near St. Mary's that can take one more, please pass that info along. Willing to work and pay a bit.

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