Crossing State lines & Euromounts

[gwhunter]

Washing Soda

Notice this is Washing Soda and not BAKING Soda. Sodium Carbonate.

 

[gwhunter]

Washing Soda

Notice this is Washing Soda and not BAKING Soda. Sodium Carbonate.

Thomas beat me to it.

 

[gwhunter]

I've found using the 'Hotel Pans' is also a fairly inexpensive alternative to the turkey boiler. I did my pronghorn in them and it worked out pretty well. Just get one big enough and deep enough for elk if you need it that big.

 

[gwhunter]

Not my picture, but a buddy who fit 2 deer in his. You don't need to have it on a stand that high. I use my turkey fryer burner for the exact same size pan.

 

[TOGIE]

I tried the Sous Vide this year. That process is too slow. I hate it. Glad I didn't spend a lot of money to try it. I have had a head in a bucket at 165 degrees since Sunday night and I still have 50% of the $hit still on it.

It would have boiled clean in the turkey pot in about 6-8 hours...

i've come to really enjoy the speed of propane after mostly doing the sous vide for several years. but i really dislike the attention it needs, especially with the 3 year old and 1 year old wreaking constant havoc on my ability to get things done.

the sous vide allows you to walk away for days if you want without of risk ruining anything. big plus in that regard. it all depends.

 

[thomas89]

i've come to really enjoy the speed of propane after mostly doing the sous vide for several years. but i really dislike the attention it needs, especially with the 3 year old and 1 year old wreaking constant havoc on my ability to get things done.

the sous vide allows you to walk away for days if you want without of risk ruining anything. big plus in that regard. it all depends.

I agree, the speed of propane is definitely preferable.

I find myself a little less nervous with a bucket of pretty warm water tucked away in the garage vs. a open flame, boiling water, tippy pots, etc etc. with the kids running around.

I think it's just another good tool to have in the tool box. I'll say I was super impressed this year with wrapping the antlers with shrink wrap and electrical tape to minimize discoloration. Have to thank the Whitebone Creations guy for that one. Super slick.

 

[mxracer317]

Did brothers and my mule deer in camp this year. Turkey cooker pot.

15# propane bottle wasn’t enough for both.
Had to finish his in the fire, but it actually simmered just as well as on the boiler.

Mine:
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His:
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What size (quart) is your pot?

 

[jpc01101]

If I’m lucky enough to fill this 4th season tag I’m trying a steamer in a heavy garbage bag this year. Then quick trip to the car wash to finish. Will report back how it works.

 

[AIM STR8]

Has any one tried one of these to clean out the brain cavity?

"Raptorazor Scrambler Deer and Elk Skull Cleaning Tool"​

 

[Bowhuntrben]

Has any one tried one of these to clean out the brain cavity?

"Raptorazor Scrambler Deer and Elk Skull Cleaning Tool"​

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I used it for the first time this year in conjunction with cooking the skull. Definitely made the job of getting the brain out easier than it's been in the past. Definitely liquified a lot of the brain. I wouldn't call it a magic bullet or anything, but it helped. It was my first use, so I could probably play with how I have the wire run through.

 

[appmtnhntr]

What size (quart) is your pot?

I think a 30. It's just right for whitetail and apparently mulies too. Never done an elk in it.