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10 m. hike to car in august, meat spoiling? tips?
« on: June 30, 2010, 03:34:49 PM »
So Im planning on hunting bear in the Alpine Lakes region, off the beaten path of hikers and flyfishermen....Any tips on getting meat outta there unspoiled, lets say 10 miles and 90 degrees, any tips? 
I do have people who can help me once its down, but it will take 8hrs+ for them to get there...what should I do?

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Re: 10 m. hike to car in august, meat spoiling? tips?
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2010, 03:44:04 PM »
Get the meat off the bone as soon as possible. keep as cool as possible, find a shady spot, let the air get to the meat to cool off quicker. Then get the meat the hell out of there.

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Re: 10 m. hike to car in august, meat spoiling? tips?
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2010, 03:44:26 PM »
Yea, if it's that far and that hot, don't shoot.  You owe it to the bear.  There have been days in years past I did not hunt elk during the early archery season for just that reason, no way to get the meat out without some or all of it spoiling.  I won't shoot an animal in those conditions.   :twocents:
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Re: 10 m. hike to car in august, meat spoiling? tips?
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2010, 03:45:38 PM »
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Re: 10 m. hike to car in august, meat spoiling? tips?
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2010, 04:28:11 PM »
Get the meat off the bone as soon as possible. keep as cool as possible, find a shady spot, let the air get to the meat to cool off quicker. Then get the meat the hell out of there.

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In the Alpine unit, there are several lakes that you could wash/cool the meat in.
Just make sure to get it dry before you pack it or the moisture can be a problem.
Water is not bad for meat, it is when you dont let it all drain/dry then pack it in gamebags or whatever that the CONTAINED moisture can cause it to spoil, but if you throw it in the lake/stream or whatever and cool it, hang during the night to dry then hit the trail before the day gets hot, you will be fine.
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Re: 10 m. hike to car in august, meat spoiling? tips?
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2010, 04:35:04 PM »
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In the Alpine unit, there are several lakes that you could wash/cool the meat in.
Just make sure to get it dry before you pack it or the moisture can be a problem.
Water is not bad for meat, it is when you dont let it all drain/dry then pack it in gamebags or whatever that the CONTAINED moisture can cause it to spoil, but if you throw it in the lake/stream or whatever and cool it, hang during the night to dry then hit the trail before the day gets hot, you will be fine.
 

Just be sure to use canvas bags...they will help with evaporative cooling in the evening, then well before dawn...get humping back out.
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Re: 10 m. hike to car in august, meat spoiling? tips?
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2010, 04:47:28 PM »
thanks for the info, yes 90 degrees and 10 miles is worst case scenario...Im thinking around 5-6 miles and hopefully 55-80 would be great...hopefully some good fishing and huck/blueberries at the least!

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Re: 10 m. hike to car in august, meat spoiling? tips?
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2010, 04:48:19 PM »
Get the meat off the bone as soon as possible. keep as cool as possible, find a shady spot, let the air get to the meat to cool off quicker. Then get the meat the hell out of there.

For what it's worth, just my  :twocents:
In the Alpine unit, there are several lakes that you could wash/cool the meat in.
Just make sure to get it dry before you pack it or the moisture can be a problem.
Water is not bad for meat, it is when you dont let it all drain/dry then pack it in gamebags or whatever that the CONTAINED moisture can cause it to spoil, but if you throw it in the lake/stream or whatever and cool it, hang during the night to dry then hit the trail before the day gets hot, you will be fine.

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