Looking for a courteous, conscientious individual with follow-through to help with land stewardship just ten minutes from town. Close road access could be a great opportunity to mentor a youngster. Please DM if you're in the Marquette area and I'll put you in touch.
Thanks for your replies. It was a boar, so maybe there's something to do with that.
none of the nicknames I've heard would be appropriate. I'll have to start calling this one Mr. Clean.
Has anybody experienced this before? I killed my first Javelina last weekend and it's mostly delicious, but occasionally I get a hint of a slight ammonia smell and taste.
I've eaten the tenderloins (no ammonia), backstrap (ditto), shoulder (ammonia) and head cheese (ammonia).
I can't figure it...
I thumped one with the bumper of my car one morning going to work and cooked it up that night following Hank's Sardinian Hare Stew recipe. I'd do it again but have never been in a position to shoot another and care for it properly.
I guess I shouldn't be surprised, but it never occurred to me there would be a liability issue that would cause a state to prohibit salvage. If it's not there when I pass but is there a couple hours later when I return, I'll pick it up. I have eaten some good squirrels and birds that way, but no...
A couple thoughts: will North Face repair your current tent? What about running a heavy clear plastic drop cloth over that tent? I tend to tarp or use clear plastic over a tent that will be a base camp for more than a couple days. Obviously depends on your application and works best with trees...
These stories are frustrating to read. I'm lucky to have only heard about these situations, but I'm sure my time will come. I suspect that none of the perpetrators would read a thread such as this, so we're preaching to the choir, but hopefully it's been cathartic to voice your frustration and...