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Great post Coach. I cant agree more. And for me butchering your kill is part of the fun. I really enjoy the entire process. And your 100%correct on taking off all the fat you can. That stuff will turn your meat gamey in a hurry. I usually add pork fat back to the hamburger to keep it together. Butchering our own game is one of those things I am so thankful my family has always done and something I was able to learn form my family. And for the guys that have not processed your own game yet you should really give it a shot. It may not be perfect the first few times you do it but who cares. You will learn and have the satisfaction of knowing you did the job yourself and did it the right way. +1 on this!! I'm no expert, but you don't have to be one.... The internet has plenty of 'how to' information, diagrams, etc. on how to butcher your own, and I LOVE doing it! My oldest son killed a little 3 point muley on a hunt a couple of weeks ago. We deboned the meat and kept it clean and cool. A couple of days later, a buddy and I enjoyed a few beers together while cutting, wrapping, and vacume sealing the meat. Suppose it depends on how you look at it, but to me the butchering/cutting/wrapping is all part of the experience. Kind of like the cherry on top of the hunt! S.

Awesome pictures and video footage! Congrats on a great hunt! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Congrats on a great buck! Also, thanks for a great story!! (Just what I needed to ease the stress on a crappy/busy work-day! ) Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

AWESOME! Good for Austin! Thanks for sharing the pics and story with this site! S.

VERY cool!!! Good for you (and for dad, for taking you out!)!! Congrats on your buck, and thanks for sharing with this great hunting site! S.

AWESOME!!! VERY, VERY, awesome!!!!!! Nothing compares to hunting with your children and seeing their success/exitement! Congrats to her on a great shot, and a great trophy! Thanks for sharing with this site! S.

I've seen a few muleys there. Check the low hills in the extreme southern end..... Good luck! S.

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Mr. Quimby, You are a man of letters and have made a living as such. You are also a gentleman of the highest order; always patient, dignified and kind. Coming from you, this is the highest of compliments. It may be against some Internet norm or protocol to acknowledge your kindness but I don't care. Thank you. -Jim I thank YOU, Jim, for your kind words. You have a genuine and natural talent as a wordsmith, and it would be a shame if you did not pursue it. As for "We slaughter the pig's (?) in Barter Town... Masta Blasta! LOL" and "Break the deal, face the wheel......" I have absolutely no idea what you guys said. I obviously am several generations behind the times and need to get my grandkids to translate. Bill Quimby Bill: Maybe your grandkids could translate, but only if they're fans of the Road Warrior movies. Just a pop-culture reference from the mid 80s. Nothing deep or significant there..... Separately from pop-culture however, as mentioned in a different thread I prefer to use the word 'kill' over 'harvest'. Simply my preference though, and I hold no ill will towards anyone that uses the word harvest. Also, as a man who has to write LOTS of business reports, e-mails, etc., I'm continually reminded of how little I understand of the English language (written or verbal). I used to think I was a fairly good writer but for sure, I have much to learn. S.

AWESOME! This quote is great: "...... still in shock of how it went down and didn’t really know what was coming out of my mouth at that point....." Luv it!! Cngrats on a great bull!! Thanks for sharing your story & pics with the site! S.

AWESOME!!!! Very glad for Emily and you! Outstanding pics, BTW..... Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

VERY, VERY awesome!!!! So cool to get the kids out, and great that you all had some success!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Huh???? 'enjoying her second week in Hawaii......' SECOND week????? :blink: Who's minding the store?? Not many folks deserve it more than her (and Paul)!! I'm sure she'll give us the full run-down when she finaly gets back to the real world. S.

AWESOME!!! Congrats to Cameron!! S.

Mr. Quimby, You are a man of letters and have made a living as such. You are also a gentleman of the highest order; always patient, dignified and kind. Coming from you, this is the highest of compliments. It may be against some Internet norm or protocol to acknowledge your kindness but I don't care. Thank you. -Jim We slaughter the pig's in Barter Town... Masta Blasta! LOL Break the deal, face the wheel......

Awesome! Thanks for sharing with the site!! S.

+1 Also +1 to the post about deer being found throughout..... High, low, just go! S.

Another junior hunter in the world!!! AWESOME! Sincere congratulations! Enjoy the ride..... S.

Thank you all for your very nice comments friends! Very kind, but not entirely deserved given the fact that I think I get as much (or more) joy/satisfaction out of hunting with my kids as they do! Kind of selfish in a way..... That being said, I've also been fortunate enough to spend some time in the hills and around the campfire with several of you. A great bunch of folks and I truly appreciate the sentiment coming from you!!! I'm hoping Greta and Nick can score on bucks next year, as they both struck-out on the early junior hunt. Still had a great time with Carlos and company though! Now this weekend it's out to Marina Del Rey for a Crew competition (rowing) for Erik! He's on his school's varsity team, and this is one of the big regatta's of the year. Totally different than hunting, but I'll get the same joy being there with him! Tough competition there, but he's got some strong arms/legs. Maybe the work-out he got dragging that deer will be the difference this weekend in L.A.!! TJ, I saw javelina EVERY day! Let's talk.... S.

Man, this girl (and her man....) really knows how to live the life!!! S.

Ditto Hector!!!!! WOW!!! Congratulations and thanks for sharing with the site!! S.

VERY cool!!!! Good for Rylee! So glad that you got to experience hunting with your daughter! No greator joy, IMO! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Slim beat me to it! Not only a spike, but a one horned one, at that! Good for you! Serioulsy, this site is about hunting, period! Thanks for sharing, and enjoy the venison. S.

VERY cool!!!! Big contrats to Oren!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Now THAT is funny!!!!!! :lol: Of course, growing-up in Kearny, I don't have much room to talk! When I was in highschool, we actually used to go to Globe/Miami for excitement!!! S.