elkfishing
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A couple of follow up items. One is this was a nostalgia hunt as I’ve said before. What did that mean? I chose to use my old model 70 Winchester Lightweight in 280 Remington. It’s been my go to rifle for about as long as I had been applying for goats. Still a great rifle which I need to now figure out its future. I’m thinking of giving it to my son-in-law or just hanging on to it as a backup weapon. Maybe do something else with it. A really good problem to have. Suggestions are welcome, just don’t tell me you should get it. 
Another part of the nostalgia was a piece of clothing I brought. I had my dad’s old down hunting vest from the 70s. I was very happy it was with me multiple times during the hunt most especially the night I slept without a sleeping bag.
Those were the biggest parts is the nostalgia components. But then there were new items as well. Those details don’t matter.
The other big item is the taste of my billy. We processed him yesterday and naturally we had to try him. Goats have a reputation for not commonly being very tasty, although those that are reported as good tend to be quite good. I have friends who reported everything from very good to double spiced for sausage and barely palatable. Mine is very good. His flavor is what I would describe as robust. Not gamey but a bit chewy. I will be doing some sausage and I’ll let you all know how that goes.
He’s been dropped off at the taxidermist and we’ll see him again sometime next summer. Should be beautiful.
Another part of the nostalgia was a piece of clothing I brought. I had my dad’s old down hunting vest from the 70s. I was very happy it was with me multiple times during the hunt most especially the night I slept without a sleeping bag.
Those were the biggest parts is the nostalgia components. But then there were new items as well. Those details don’t matter.
The other big item is the taste of my billy. We processed him yesterday and naturally we had to try him. Goats have a reputation for not commonly being very tasty, although those that are reported as good tend to be quite good. I have friends who reported everything from very good to double spiced for sausage and barely palatable. Mine is very good. His flavor is what I would describe as robust. Not gamey but a bit chewy. I will be doing some sausage and I’ll let you all know how that goes.
He’s been dropped off at the taxidermist and we’ll see him again sometime next summer. Should be beautiful.
