Post by: lamrith on March 08, 2022, 10:19:10 AM
I am curious what methods folks have used to bring/get meat home from a hunt? I brought a coues deer back easy on the airline since it was light. Elk is lot of weight and airlines seem to be tight on weight restrictions? Ideas?
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Post by: CP on March 08, 2022, 10:42:32 AM
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Post by: lamrith on March 09, 2022, 01:13:23 PM
See if there is an Alaska Air cargo at a nearby airport with a refrigerator or freezer, both the drop off and destination. They will keep it in whichever you ask them too until it flies and until you pick it up at the destination. Other airlines have similar air cargo deals as well.Def a option, but have to be a "known shipper" with tsa thru them for that. However, it is very economical option and appears my work is one so def an possible!
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Post by: b0bbyg on March 09, 2022, 01:39:34 PM
but seriously the cargo option with Alaska is what I would do if I needed to fly the meat.
Unless there was 2 or more of you flying down and you were just worried about the meat. Southwest will let you check 2 bags free at 50lbs and under. That is enough for a cow Elk boned out
Guessing you are hunting with friends or family because flying down leaves you renting to hunt, in which case I would just drive down there with coolers or a freezer.
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on March 09, 2022, 01:50:15 PM
Oh, congrats on the tag.
Post by: lamrith on March 09, 2022, 02:33:18 PM
I have a place way down south and family in the Phoenix area :) I can get you access to "store" your meat there where I can eat it, I mean store it.
but seriously the cargo option with Alaska is what I would do if I needed to fly the meat.
Unless there was 2 or more of you flying down and you were just worried about the meat. Southwest will let you check 2 bags free at 50lbs and under. That is enough for a cow Elk boned out
Guessing you are hunting with friends or family because flying down leaves you renting to hunt, in which case I would just drive down there with coolers or a freezer.
Rest of family lives out near unit we are hunting. Only I am flying. One bag taken up by rifle case. This is a Dec cow hunt, meaning I need cold weather gear which is more than fit in carry on(kuiu 3500) which means second bag. Southwest will not take reservations past 1st week of Sept. Slackers.
Cow elk should be more than 100# boned out? My small wa bull was 240+ after full processing.
I am pretty decided in Alaska cargo, seriously great deal all the way around. Thanks for the tip folks!!
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Post by: b0bbyg on March 09, 2022, 03:43:18 PM
I have a place way down south and family in the Phoenix area :) I can get you access to "store" your meat there where I can eat it, I mean store it.
but seriously the cargo option with Alaska is what I would do if I needed to fly the meat.
Unless there was 2 or more of you flying down and you were just worried about the meat. Southwest will let you check 2 bags free at 50lbs and under. That is enough for a cow Elk boned out
Guessing you are hunting with friends or family because flying down leaves you renting to hunt, in which case I would just drive down there with coolers or a freezer.
Rest of family lives out near unit we are hunting. Only I am flying. One bag taken up by rifle case. This is a Dec cow hunt, meaning I need cold weather gear which is more than fit in carry on(kuiu 3500) which means second bag. Southwest will not take reservations past 1st week of Sept. Slackers.
Cow elk should be more than 100# boned out? My small wa bull was 240+ after full processing.
I am pretty decided in Alaska cargo, seriously great deal all the way around. Thanks for the tip folks!!
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If you are the only one flying then Cargo is your best bet :tup: , I was thinking if 2 were flying you might be able to pull it off but would be tight, and you would need things frozen before you leave.
Driving is not a terrible option just made the run last weekend in 2 days. With one person it is cheaper to fly with 2 it starts to even out driving versus flying depending on deals you get.
Hope you get one down.
Post by: Skillet on March 09, 2022, 07:32:14 PM
See if there is an Alaska Air cargo at a nearby airport with a refrigerator or freezer, both the drop off and destination. They will keep it in whichever you ask them too until it flies and until you pick it up at the destination. Other airlines have similar air cargo deals as well.Def a option, but have to be a "known shipper" with tsa thru them for that. However, it is very economical option and appears my work is one so def an possible!
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Don't need to be a known shipper if you book it on a freighter, FYI. Only if it flies on a passenger flight.
I don't know if there is cooler or freezer storage at your nearest AK Air serviced airport in AZ, or if they run a cargo flight out of there. Would be worth a call though, I think.
Post by: lamrith on March 09, 2022, 08:13:59 PM
Driving is just a non option, fuel will be over $430 each way alone, plus hotel. Plus 2 looong days down, 2 long days back ontop of over a week off from work. Versus $90 round trip via southwest, (<$200 for others as well) plus $150 aircargo for the meat. Plus I get to sit back in seat with a drink and let someone else drive..
Post by: bearpaw on March 09, 2022, 09:29:17 PM
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Post by: haftard on March 10, 2022, 01:20:22 AM
Post by: lamrith on March 10, 2022, 07:20:47 AM
I advise all my hunters to save money by taking their meat home on the plane with them rather than trying to ship it. You can usually take extra baggage for about $75 per cooler, check with your airline for the specifics.I would much rather have it fly with me, but it seems very cost prohibitive.
Airlines were showing me $150+ per cooler due to size and weight restrictions Base bags are $30+ plus dimension and weight penalties.. Alaska air cargo priority is $180 total for TWO 40*20*20 coolers each weighing 150#.
I will check airline again just in case.
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Post by: Stein on March 10, 2022, 07:26:03 AM
I advise all my hunters to save money by taking their meat home on the plane with them rather than trying to ship it. You can usually take extra baggage for about $75 per cooler, check with your airline for the specifics.
That's what I would do. If you are traveling in a group it's less costly as you can split up the bags. You can also work credit cards, frequent flier benefits, etc. to get some of them free.
One time I shipped my clothes home to save a checked bag, it's fairly cheap compared to the third bag cost.
Finally, if you can get it through security, you are usually pretty good to go. Even if you have too much to carry on, they usually let you check something for free or ask for volunteers to check stuff for free due to limited overhead space.
Cargo is a good option, but not available for many. I would 200% make sure you are good to go as there are rules, times, paperwork, etc and you could easily be stuck without a plan B.
Post by: bearpaw on March 10, 2022, 07:34:00 AM
One time I shipped my clothes home to save a checked bag, it's fairly cheap compared to the third bag cost.
:yeah: Shipping clothes back by UPS is another good idea that saves.
Post by: lamrith on March 10, 2022, 07:42:06 AM
Lot will depend on just how much meat I get out of her if I get a cow down. If it is one cooler, under 100# I will check bag it, otherwise Alaska air cargo.
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Post by: lamrith on March 10, 2022, 08:17:58 AM
Yeah I normally ship most of my gear out a few weeks ahead of time. I keep one set of hunt gear and pack+TSA legal equip as my carry on. Weapon and TSA contraband as one checked bag. That way as long as weapon makes flight I can hunt with what on my back and under my control.One time I shipped my clothes home to save a checked bag, it's fairly cheap compared to the third bag cost.
:yeah: Shipping clothes back by UPS is another good idea that saves.
Ups rates are getting spicy now. 24" square, 40# box is $90 ground to family I will hunt with. Yikes.
Yeah this thread is me getting plans a-d figured out with all your help and letting others also learn.
Big thank for all the ideas and options.
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Post by: spin05 on March 16, 2022, 02:56:25 AM
So airline is $75 for extra bag under 50#. Then if over 50# but under 100 and/or is is oversized there is another one time $75 fee. (Can be both over 50#&oversized for one fee)
Lot will depend on just how much meat I get out of her if I get a cow down. If it is one cooler, under 100# I will check bag it, otherwise Alaska air cargo.
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Remember too if you fly first class you get more free checked bags. Also get another for having a Alaska air credit card
Post by: lamrith on March 16, 2022, 07:17:53 AM
Great points. Right now I am targeting southwest. 2 bags free, no 1st class. But airfair is 1/2 everyone else.So airline is $75 for extra bag under 50#. Then if over 50# but under 100 and/or is is oversized there is another one time $75 fee. (Can be both over 50#&oversized for one fee)
Lot will depend on just how much meat I get out of her if I get a cow down. If it is one cooler, under 100# I will check bag it, otherwise Alaska air cargo.
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Remember too if you fly first class you get more free checked bags. Also get another for having a Alaska air credit card
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