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Harvest transport AZ to WA
« on: August 18, 2015, 02:07:40 PM »
Slowly researching for hunt in AZ this fall and have not found much in my initial quick search on this subject.

Being my 1st Big game hunt and being a buck only hunt (assuming I get an animal) I will want to do something with the rack.  I have no idea if I will do a Euro mount, cap mount or full mount.

The meat will be taken to a processor down there, and I will need to check on proof of Sex rules and how that works for AZ.

I would prefer to have someone up here do it if I go full mount so that I can meet with them and have a point of contact in person.  Likewise if I do a Cap or Euro I would rather do that myself.

The big question remains though when/where/how to get it here to WA?  What do I need to do to get it up here legally and how to transport?  Seems like airlines have gone Anti-hunting, I know I am flying Southwest if anyone knows their rules?  How should I package and preserve my animal?

Any input and info would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Harvest transport AZ to WA
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2015, 02:35:42 PM »
The good news is, AZ is not a CWD state so you don't have to worry about those requirements.  Check AZ, but every state I'm aware of does not require evidence of sex post-processing.  The tag/carcass coupon accompanies the meat.  If you haven't caped an animal before and decide to go the shoulder mount route, I strongly advise having an AZ taxi cape it off the skull and flesh the cape for you.  The ones I use don't want it salted, just fresh frozen.  If you aren't going to do a euro, take the time to flesh and clean the skull cap yourself.  If you are going to do a euro, time permitting you should do the initial boil off down there.  Otherwise, freeze the skull. 

Southwest rules on perishable luggage cover harvested fish, fowl and game: https://www.southwest.com/html/customer-service/baggage/special-luggage-pol.html .  This would also apply to a frozen skull for a euro.  Purchase a reusable cooler (not Styrofoam) in AZ big enough for the meat and antlers/skull/cape, a sharpie and duct tape, and follow the Southwest rules for perishable luggage.  antlers and cape in first, then pack around with frozen packages of meat.  Tag goes in last on top of the meat, keep the rest of the license/permit with you.  Latch the cooler, then wrap around 3-4 times at each 1/3 of the cooler.  Use the sharpie to write your name, address and phone number directly on the cooler - a white lid is handy when cooler shopping.  This will likely cost you $75 for an overweight/oversize checked bag, so feel free to top up the cooler with boots, dirty clothes, etc (suitably bagged).  Keep it under the 100 pound max weight.  According to Southwest's website, they don't prohibit any items beyond the TSA list. 

I think that will be good to go, but certainly run it by a Southwest representative by phone before you go.
As long as we have the habitat, we can argue forever about who gets to kill what and when.  No habitat = no game.

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Re: Harvest transport AZ to WA
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2015, 05:25:26 PM »
Depending on timelines, I may already be back from Wyoming and God willing with a freezer jam packed full of venison. If that will not be the case, you're welcome to freeze your capes up in my freezer.

Wild Game Processing is one of those better cutting shops down that way. Off the 10 and either Prince or Ruthrauff I think.

 


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