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    Ammonia smell/taste to a Javelina

    Yeah it's weird. I'm a conscientious handler of game in the field and have not had a problem on any other meat, ever. Thanks!
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    Ammonia smell/taste to a Javelina

    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.
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    Ammonia smell/taste to a Javelina

    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...
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    Eating Jacks

    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.
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    Bird pics

    That's really cool! I didn't know there was a nest box plan for these guys. Among my favorites as well!
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    Risks of Roadkill

    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...
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    One approach to urban deer management, Michigan style.

    Don't forget Madison...
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    6-man tent

    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...
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    When Hunters are Jerks

    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...
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    Tagging deer, the Rosendale way

    Way to hijack your own thread. This is hilarious! Of greatest import, what's the results of the malt liquor taste test???
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    Private Access Gift?

    This is only my opinion, but that's what you're asking for... Be genuine, be yourself. Be interested in him for more than just the motive of hunting his land. I think the cheese/wine basket is a bit over the top at this point. Is he a cheese and wine kind of guy? Sounds like he lives alone. Most...
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    Meat Processors/Antler Shippers in New Mexico

    I don't see why you wouldn't clean the skull and pack and ship it yourself. Scrape it down well, hit the car wash and blast it off and dry it overnight. Hit the goodwill and get an old towel, wrap it around the skull to soak up anything that might drip off, bag the skull, tape it well around the...
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    Isle royale wolf relocation

    Thanks for that link, huronmtns. cool tooth - pollution correlation study highlighted there. Seems like once you augment the gene pool with wolves that didn't naturally immigrate, your original experiment is over, or at least is now on a new trajectory. On the other hand, allowing them to be...
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    Isle royale wolf relocation

    Are there other cases where NPS has allowed big game hunting on a National Park?
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    Who here uses trekking poles?

    Highly recommended. I did have an issue this spring about 5 miles into a backpacking trip. My shoulders had been bothering me a bit (rotators) and instead of being good therapy for them, they got more sore as the hike progressed. I wasn't carrying a particularly heavy load, so I just folded the...
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