Post by: Clumber on October 09, 2008, 11:04:24 PM
Months ago, we had picked-up the deer butchering information sheets that Stewart's Meats have, but apparently we stored it in a location so safe that we have no idea where it is.
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Anyone here happen to have that sheet and be willing to scan it at me? I already looked on their website, but didn't find it there. If necessary, I can swing by them tomorrow, but would love to avoid it since I want to go in exactly the opposite direction all day tomorrow to 1. hunt Grouse and 2. check on the couple areas I scouted earlier to try for my first deer hunt. I have no illusions of any deer being stupid enough to run into a bullet I have fired, but I should be prepared at the least, ya' know? Or maybe have something to read while out there.
I wish everyone luck! And as a co-worker said to me today upon hearing I was trying deer this weekend, "Git' out there and kill some meat!"
And i have no idea what this emoticon is for, but I can't avoid using it - just too cool!
:llam:
Thanks much in advance!
~ Tracy, in Rochester - just a sneeze and a half south of Olympia
Post by: huntnphool on October 09, 2008, 11:10:43 PM
Post by: PolarBear on October 10, 2008, 05:54:30 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on October 10, 2008, 05:55:31 AM
FWIW, I have heard too many bad things to ever take my game to them.
I have taken game there before and will never do it again.
Post by: Antlershed on October 10, 2008, 07:00:16 AM
Post by: rasbo on October 10, 2008, 07:33:23 AM
Post by: bow4elk on October 10, 2008, 07:49:05 AM
Post by: bobcat on October 10, 2008, 07:50:54 AM
Post by: catwithboost on October 10, 2008, 08:48:59 AM
Post by: bow4elk on October 10, 2008, 08:51:51 AM
I'm not sure but I don't think Clumber was planning on taking a deer to Stewarts, just wanted information on how to butcher it. I think. :dunno:
:bash: Oh, you just want to know the cuts...try this: http://www.askthemeatman.com/deer_charts.htm
Post by: skinzner on October 10, 2008, 08:58:40 AM
Post by: bucklucky on October 10, 2008, 09:32:21 AM
Post by: Clumber on October 10, 2008, 01:21:59 PM
If I have one to take this year, lol, I will definitely take it to the one in Rochester - especially since the person's name is perfect. lol
If someone has a link or advice for how butchers prefer the game to be brought into them, that would be great. We'll give Heritage a call too, in case they have some instructions. Such as - do I have to figure out how to skin it, will they save the topskull and antlers for me, do I hang it at home a few days first, or take it directly to them... that sort of stuff.
Newbie in spades, here. And my spouse and I both grew up in anti-gun and barely tolerant of hunting families, so we didn't learn any of the basic stuff growing up, so are trying to drink from that fire hose as deeply as possible here in late 30s. (Ok, I hit 40 this year, but you know...) We caught on to the bird hunting pretty quickly, though I suspect that has more to do with our dogs being friggin' awesome than any commentary on our abilities. :P So please forgive stupid questions. You are welcome to LYAO at me, though joke will be on you since I will be laughing at me too!
Luck to everyone! Stay safe and get some meat!
MANY thanks!
~ tracy
Post by: Clumber on October 10, 2008, 01:27:49 PM
I just started to check out that website recommended - askthemeatman - and my brain is full! Actually, I need to stop reading and get out to check a couple of my spots and then hit Sunbird for some last-minute stuff. THANK YOU! Tons of info!!!
Post by: PolarBear on October 10, 2008, 06:59:55 PM
Post by: Clumber on October 10, 2008, 10:34:09 PM
Post by: olygreen on October 12, 2008, 09:01:20 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on October 13, 2008, 06:00:32 AM
i have NEVER had a bad exp from stewarts and they by FAR have the best jerky known to man. all my friends take their meat there and havent had a problem at all.
Have you ever taken a game animal there yourself? I thought you were a "NEW" hunter?
Post by: Clumber on October 18, 2008, 09:10:07 PM
So, where else is a good place to take a deer around here in the very unlikely event that I get one this year?
Thanks~
~ tracy
Post by: olygreen on October 18, 2008, 11:01:38 PM
Post by: actionshooter on October 18, 2008, 11:22:39 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on October 19, 2008, 05:51:15 AM
I wouldn't buy meat out of Stewarts case let alone take my hard earned game there. Been there :bash:
Steve, don't be saying that. I won't take my game meat there but I love the Alder smoked jerky. It has to be ok, it has to be ok, it has to be ok. :chuckle: