Give me a pack of steaks

[Kurt505]

Or a roast... How many times a year do you hear that when people find out you have a moose, elk, or deer?

I give away lots of wild game meat every year, some people need it, some people don't, but nobody thinks twice about asking for it.

One guy asked for a quarter of moose and said he'd give ma a quarter of elk when he shot one. I gave him a quarter, he shot an elk..... musta forgot about the deal he made.

This year he found out I got my moose draw, so he graciously offered to help me with my moose. When I brought up the fact I was still waiting for my elk meat, I got the deer in the headlights stare. Then he says he didn't know I wanted any elk meat, even forgot about the quarter of moose I hung in his shed until his wife said "yesssss, remember he gave us a quarter of moose".

I don't have a problem with giving away meat, it's just funny how people will ask for a pack of wild game, but wouldn't dare ask if you would mind running to Safeway and grabbing them a roast. I'd rather do that, beef roast is so much easier to come by!!!

[Z7Extreme]

Yep I know that one. Its like they think its easy to come by. Lol

[Lefty-Canuck]

My aunt made the mistake of telling Dad the meat we hunted was "free". As in, "why can't I have some? you get it for free".

Dad had her come over for cutting day to have her earn some "free" meat.

She kind of sort of got it a little bit after that. You don't cut the belly open and have little brown packages fall out.

LC

[Redfrog]

"I don't have a problem with giving away meat, it's just funny how people will ask for a pack of wild game, but wouldn't dare ask if you would mind running to Safeway and grabbing them a roast."

This is a pet peeve of mine. Like you I have given away tons of game, but it's the entitlement to 'Free" meat that chafes me.

I've had generous souls say they don't want something for nothing, they would be happy to reimburse me for the cost of the tag.:thinking-006:

I used to have some special game packages for those mooches. Shanks, neck roast, ground blood shot and bruised trim for stew. Coyote back straps and hips make great jerky.

Oddly the requests seem to have stopped.:sHa_shakeshout:

[badbrass]

^ HAHA! all to funny!

[MK2750]

I don't bother keeping score but in the end I hope I have given much more than I have taken.

If anyone needs some meat, I always have lots.

[Moo Snukkle]

Deer meat sure. But moose or elk? Not so much. I tell people they can have a bunch of roasts off my next moose harvest. I'm a priority 0 but I should have my draw in about 8 years in a mountain zone.

[Benelli1]

Yup, and funny they think the whole deer is made up of steaks.

[walleye guy]

Not sure about you guys, but Safeway meat is a lot cheaper in the end ! But we don't love being in the bush to save money.

[Okotokian]

Hey Kurt, but seriously, if you get lucky, give me a pack of steaks. :)

[wildwoods]

I just think people don't understand the value of it. There's so much that goes into harvesting and processing it. I usually have people over for big butchering parties and they all leave with a generous amount. The ones that do ask for meet the odd time might get a taste but will typically end up being invited to butcher to earn their own

[Kurt505]

Hey Kurt, but seriously, if you get lucky, give me a pack of steaks. :)

If I had to give you a pack of steaks every time I got lucky I'd have to be a cattle rancher :sHa_shakeshout:

[3blade]

Yeah that's definitely something that irks me a bit. I regularly share jerky and cook for people, but "oh I want some steaks" really?

Well you can go through hunter training, buy a bow, arrows, broadheads, rangefinder, binoculars, treestands, a truck, and then spend all summer practicing, drive around and ask about 200 farmers for permission just to get one spot, then spend all your free time for a couple months sitting in a tree waiting for a deer to walk past. If you get one, you can drag it out of the bush and spend 12 hours cutting it up. There's your steaks.

Usually they start to clue in. Free meat...:rolleye2:

That being said, I get where it comes from. The farm boys who are born into land, who shoot a deer in 30 min in the same field their dad and grand dad and great granddad did. There's still a lot of that, so not everyone understands how much hunters put into it.

[omega50]

A few friends of mine got so riled by this exact issue that they would save the trim from bullet/shock damaged game and portion them and label as "Friend Meat" to give to folks entitled enough to demand free meat

Seldom got a second request:)

We would always chuckle when some yahoo would come into the shop and ask us to give him a package of some other hunter's hard earned game.

We would smile as my buddy said "Sure-No problem" and ask me if we had any friend meat left in the freezer.

[Kurt505]

You guys giving way trimmings and bloodshot are mean! Whola. But I can understand.

I wish I could trade a pack of meat for the butching, heck I'd even let them use my knives, grinder, stuffer, and vacuum sealer! Always have a volunteer to help eat it, but it's very rare they offer to help butcher.

That might be a great idea. Next request I get for a pack of steaks, I'll tell them if they show up on butcher day (in the morning) they can have at it.

[1899b]

"When you catch a deer can i have some jerky?"


:rolleye2:

[1899b]

Not sure about you guys, but Safeway meat is a lot cheaper in the end ! But we don't love being in the bush to save money.

Agreed. But some years are cheaper than others. All depends on how the hunts play out...

[Kurt505]

"When you catch a deer can i have some jerky?"


:rolleye2:

Dam thing keeps breaking my line!

[J.B.]

Yeah that's definitely something that irks me a bit. I regularly share jerky and cook for people, but "oh I want some steaks" really?

Well you can go through hunter training, buy a bow, arrows, broadheads, rangefinder, binoculars, treestands, a truck, and then spend all summer practicing, drive around and ask about 200 farmers for permission just to get one spot, then spend all your free time for a couple months sitting in a tree waiting for a deer to walk past. If you get one, you can drag it out of the bush and spend 12 hours cutting it up. There's your steaks.

Usually they start to clue in. Free meat...:rolleye2:

That being said, I get where it comes from. The farm boys who are born into land, who shoot a deer in 30 min in the same field their dad and grand dad and great granddad did. There's still a lot of that, so not everyone understands how much hunters put into it.

12 hours to cut up a deer??

[Xiph0id]

Yeah that's definitely something that irks me a bit. I regularly share jerky and cook for people, but "oh I want some steaks" really?

Well you can go through hunter training, buy a bow, arrows, broadheads, rangefinder, binoculars, treestands, a truck, and then spend all summer practicing, drive around and ask about 200 farmers for permission just to get one spot, then spend all your free time for a couple months sitting in a tree waiting for a deer to walk past. If you get one, you can drag it out of the bush and spend 12 hours cutting it up. There's your steaks.

Usually they start to clue in. Free meat...:rolleye2:

That's pretty much what I say.

But I start with a no, followed by a long paused.

[Tfng]

Dam thing keeps breaking my line!

I find I get less chew offs since I switched to fluorocarbon!

[nast70]

I've never been asked to just give some up. I do owe a fellow a couple steaks for all the help getting my new quad set up for this season, but that is about it.

I guess I feel the same as a lot of you, maybe being a bit selfish about the effort and memory about harvesting an animal and how naive some people are about the effort and costs involved with the whole process. That being said, we are having a large group over this weekend to enjoy a nice moose stew. There will be several non-hunters in the group, non will outright ask for freebies, but if someone really enjoys the meal and asks, I will gladly share and send them home with some. I think I have more than enough to spare.

[Peebles]

People are always asking because game meat tastes way better than anything from the store. It's also novel and rare since I assume these askers don't hunt themselves. You'd rather go and get them a roast at Safeway? If they could get it at Safeway they probably wouldn't ask.

I share plenty of game meat because I like to and I think more people should know how tasty it is. There is always a spectrum of appreciation levels for my efforts, and with a few acquaintances who just don't get it I have stopped offering. Wrapping up garbage meat to give away I hope is a joke, but it's hard to tell on this site.

[Squeeker]

I've had the opposite happen. Spent 3 nights helping buddy in a bind butcher a moose when my wife and kids were missing me from working and hunting so much. Used all my butchering equipment too. "You'll be eating well this winter" turned to silence once cut and wrapped. Not going to ask for any but "fool me once...." is starting to apply. I dont mind sharing my game to those in need at all. I have a widowed friend who cant afford meat and i give her meat several times a year and she always tries to buy my tags for me but i wont have it. The odd pack of jerky goes on the coffee table at the shop tho, but i love the ooohs and awes so its more for me than them haha lol.

SQK

[1899b]

People are always asking because game meat tastes way better than anything from the store. It's also novel and rare since I assume these askers don't hunt themselves. You'd rather go and get them a roast at Safeway? If they could get it at Safeway they probably wouldn't ask.

I share plenty of game meat because I like to and I think more people should know how tasty it is. There is always a spectrum of appreciation levels for my efforts, and with a few acquaintances who just don't get it I have stopped offering. Wrapping up garbage meat to give away I hope is a joke, but it's hard to tell on this site.

To each their own. Game meat is sacred and i will share with other hunters for sure. As for the people that dont hunt, oh well. There is a reason they dont hunt. Whether its their beliefs about killing animals, fear of guns or just laziness. My other half connected on a doe last week while we were out for elk. It was a 26km hump round trip by the time we got back to the truck and packed it out. I dont just "give away " our game meat. Im also a gym rat into bodybuilding and the absolute best organic protein is not something i just give away.

[last minute]

Hum I love to give to those that don't hunt and ask gives them a understanding of why i do it .Just saying :thinking-006:

[Bushleague]

I just think people don't understand the value of it. There's so much that goes into harvesting and processing it. I usually have people over for big butchering parties and they all leave with a generous amount. The ones that do ask for meet the odd time might get a taste but will typically end up being invited to butcher to earn their own

That's it for me, just that people don't understand the value of it. They think its free and they think its 3rd rate. They let their kids throw it in the garbage if they don't want to finish, they feed the leftovers to their dogs, they leave it in their freezer for 3 years and then toss it. When I haul a moose out of the bush on my back it sure isn't so I can feed it to my dog or throw it away.

In general I don't harvest more meat than I can use myself, there just isn't enough game in the bush to feed everyone's buddy's and relatives. I do give some meat away at times, but I tend to give more freely to those that I feel understand the value of wild meat to some degree.

[bezzola]

We have done pretty well this year.
There is a native guy at work that is always asking for meat and even offers to buy it from.

[scudder]

I don't bother keeping score but in the end I hope I have given much more than I have taken.

If anyone needs some meat, I always have lots.

x2.

[BuckCuller]

My aunt made the mistake of telling Dad the meat we hunted was "free". As in, "why can't I have some? you get it for free".

Dad had her come over for cutting day to have her earn some "free" meat.

She kind of sort of got it a little bit after that. You don't cut the belly open and have little brown packages fall out.

LC

I think I spent way more money pound for pound to shoot my Antelope this year than if I would have bought a top placing 4H calf.

[calgarychef]

I like giving a bit away to friends, it usually happens when I host a dinner. My wife was always on me to give away packages of meat. I told her these people don't go into their freezer and give me their food why should I give away our family's food?

[Dewey Cox]

I don't think I've ever had anyone ask me for meat.
I do get given meat all the time though.
Usually a package of sausage or jerky from someone who does an amazing job at it.
As I'm leaving they'll say they threw a package on the seat of my truck.
I think they're proud of their work, and like to show it off. (And I'm happy to play food critic.)

[sns2]

I give away lots. Usually after they are over for dinner and are complimentary about game. Never to people who come right out and ask me for it like it is free. Never.

[JReed]

I've always wondered about this angle of giving away meat...................

How often do guys claim to other people that they harvested the animal even though the meat was given to them.

[kujoseto]

About two weeks after I see your harvested moose pics on here I'll be over to pick up my 1/4 :sHa_sarcasticlol:

[HunterDave]

I only harvest what I think I’ll eat through the year until the next season. Moose is a little different.....two years. If I have extra towards the end of summer I’ll give people that I know any extra. A hunter who can’t get out for whatever reason gets a decent amount of meat, I may even shoot an extra deer for him. I figure that I may be in the same spot one day. Sometimes I give people some out of appreciation for something or other.

I call people who come around looking for handouts......Human Magpies. :sHa_sarcasticlol:

For example, I generally don’t eat the liver from my deer unless in a hunting camp. For several years I’d give a neighbour the liver because he told me that he liked it. After a few years he asked to have something better, like a nice roast or some steaks from the deer instead of the liver. Now, he gets nothing. Human Magpie. :sign0161:

[Bub]

^ lol at the neighbour :lol:

No one has ever asked me for meat, really. I just voluntarily gave away 21 kilos of it though to my folks who are visiting us for a couple of weeks. Just finished weighing the whole thing in order to get the export permit tomorrow. Came to about 10 kg of an elk cow I shot earlier in the season (she is really good, definitely the best tasting elk i’ve had so far), about 4.5 kg of a mulie and about the same of whitetail from last year. Plus four bunnies they wanted that I had frozen from February, I think. lol.

If someone had asked, I guess it depends on the person. For example, my neighbour on left would get the best piece I have on hand; the neibour on the right, would probably end up with not much if anything. A relative or a friend would get what they asked for or what I could pull anyway. But I guess maybe that is because they don’t ask. If they kept asking all the time, I would eventually tell them to go get their own. Probably, I don’t really know.

However, the meet doesn’t come expensive to me most of the time. Basically the cost of tags and up to $50, say even a hundred, in gas. Well, I guess you can add a bullet as well. Whitetail is a bit of a different story though since I would go further and quite possibly more times. If I lived in Edmonton and had to take a week off work and drive who knows where plus scouting, etc I would probably feel differently.

The cow elk I shot his year came to about $1.50-1.70 per kilogram in real money. Of course I do not take processing time into account.

[JD848]

Most people think that because you hunt the meat is free,i gave away more than I want to say,but a lot of it was to family which I bartered with them.

If i give you 50 pounds I would like 25 pounds of it in meat pies,i buy the flour and lard and pork and darn they were good.

Another new how to cook the best roasts so one for me and one for you,my wife worked steady and her roasts were like eating boiled leather boots.

Another made the best home made beans I ever ate and that was my mother,so she only got calf meat for her self and I would get a crock off beans to bring to work up north anytime.I supplied the beans the slab bacon and black strap molasses buy the gallon and the dry mustard.

So i ate moose 6 days a week ,the steaks i did myself and always had my gravy,my beans,my canned fish from another i bartered.

Out of the bunch came apple pies , fresh home made bread,canned meats,cuase when i came to town i was in and out,so i would get on my sat phone and make my orders and in return they always had top off the line freah meat in the fall till mid summer than it was fish,same deal.

Those good people were a big reason for me and my wife to fill our tags every year and we did it with ease,Now there all gone so i don't eat as much as i use to and refuse to it help fill some ones tag just so they could brag about a moose.

My butcher needed fire wood for his shop so i would drag ten cords and huck it on a truck and have my guy drop it to him he paid for the price of my feul and pay the drivers wage, which came to 35 a cord plus in return for my work all my meat cut and wrapped any way i wanted,if it was a large old bull ,all hamburger and i paid for the beef fat and that was what i gave to the ones who were more than capable of hunting was hamburger .

Every one pitched in i ate like a king with good clean food and all parties were happy.You can't beat fresh eggs ,fresh home made bread a plié of beans and good cup of tea to fire up your morning.

[58thecat]

Ya I just tell'em that it would be like giving away a bar of gold...that wee little steak is about ten bucks a bite when you add up all that was involved to put meat in the freezer....

I do however bring the odd treat to work for the troops to enjoy but the more people ask the less they will get.

[Ronji]

I get the same thing from a bunch on non hunting / fishing family members.
"wow that deer / moose, elk jerky / sausage / kuby / smoked salmon, candied salmon/ halibut / pike is great!" Can I have some more, or you got any extra?

Never want to come hunting cause its cold.
Never offer to help drag an animal out of the bush.
Never want to help butcher.
Never want to go salmon or fresh water fishing, cause we don't have the time, or we are going to Mexico/ Hawaii/ Cuba instead.
Fishing off the west coast is "so expensive"
$500.00 a day to stay in a lodge and have somebody take you out on the ocean to fish?! Are you kidding me?
Never want to help pay for the meat processing.
Wow, I didn't know jerky costs so much.
Does vacuum sealing really cost that much more than wrapping in paper?

Because of these reasons, I am have become extremely skeptical on giving anything away anymore.

[Ronji]

I get the same thing from a bunch on non hunting / fishing family members.
"wow that deer / moose, elk jerky / sausage / kuby / smoked salmon, candied salmon/ halibut / pike is great!" Can I have some more, or you got any extra?

Never want to come hunting cause its cold.
Never offer to help drag an animal out of the bush.
Never want to help butcher.
Never want to go salmon or fresh water fishing, cause we don't have the time, or we are going to Mexico/ Hawaii/ Cuba instead.
Fishing off the west coast is "so expensive"
$500.00 a day to stay in a lodge and have somebody take you out on the ocean to fish?! Are you kidding me?
Never want to help pay for the meat processing.
Wow, I didn't know jerky costs so much.
Does vacuum sealing really cost that much more than wrapping in paper?

Because of these and many more reasons, I am have become extremely skeptical on giving anything away anymore.

[Stinky Buffalo]

Many times I am asked for "samples" from co-workers and friends. Some I'm happier to share with than others. It really depends on the character of the person. There are some who are "human magpies" (good one, HunterDave!) and I think those are the kind that tend to annoy us. Others are genuinely appreciative, and it feels great to share with them.

This year I'm especially blessed to have received some from a friend who had extra - it's been a long time since we've had moose meat in the freezer, and we're enjoying it tremendously. And some of that is getting passed on to friends and family too.

[wags]

Or a roast... How many times a year do you hear that when people find out you have a moose, elk, or deer?

I give away lots of wild game meat every year, some people need it, some people don't, but nobody thinks twice about asking for it.

One guy asked for a quarter of moose and said he'd give ma a quarter of elk when he shot one. I gave him a quarter, he shot an elk..... musta forgot about the deal he made.

This year he found out I got my moose draw, so he graciously offered to help me with my moose. When I brought up the fact I was still waiting for my elk meat, I got the deer in the headlights stare. Then he says he didn't know I wanted any elk meat, even forgot about the quarter of moose I hung in his shed until his wife said "yesssss, remember he gave us a quarter of moose".

I don't have a problem with giving away meat, it's just funny how people will ask for a pack of wild game, but wouldn't dare ask if you would mind running to Safeway and grabbing them a roast. I'd rather do that, beef roast is so much easier to come by!!!

I don't hunt. I think I would like to, but another expensive hobby.

I'm one of the guys that will always ask if some meat is available. I mean, you will never get any if you never ask, however, I have always offered to pay for my share.

Some have told me not to worry, and just given me some meat.
Others have happily taken my money, and given me some meat.

In both these cases, I respect the effort put into getting the meat, and i enjoy it thoroughly, often fighting my daughter for the 'last piece'.

Others won't share, and I'm ok with that, since they put in the effort.

So....got any meat? I'll happily pay :)

Cheers

[Kurt505]

I don't hunt. I think I would like to, but another expensive hobby.

I'm one of the guys that will always ask if some meat is available. I mean, you will never get any if you never ask, however, I have always offered to pay for my share.

Some have told me not to worry, and just given me some meat.
Others have happily taken my money, and given me some meat.

In both these cases, I respect the effort put into getting the meat, and i enjoy it thoroughly, often fighting my daughter for the 'last piece'.

Others won't share, and I'm ok with that, since they put in the effort.

So....got any meat? I'll happily pay :)

Cheers

It's not the guys that ask once to try it that gets me, it's the guys who ask every year, the guys who are "busy" on butcher day, and the guys who "forgot" you wanted some in exchange once they finally shoot something.

I enjoy sharing my wild game, the sausage, the jerky and some cuts of meat but I have two buddies who always ask and seem to disappear when it comes to to help out or return the flavor.

[wags]

It's not the guys that ask once to try it that gets me, it's the guys who ask every year, the guys who are "busy" on butcher day, and the guys who "forgot" you wanted some in exchange once they finally shoot something.

I enjoy sharing my wild game, the sausage, the jerky and some cuts of meat but I have two buddies who always ask and seem to disappear when it comes to to help out or return the flavor.

I totally get it.

I would come hunting with anyone who was willing to take me. I'd be happy to help haul out an animal, or whatever was needed. I don't know a lot of hunters, which is to say, I don't really know any very well.

Just haven't had the opportunities. However, growing up in Saskatchewan, my aunt and uncle were avid hunters. Not sure they ever bought store meat while i was alive. And every once in a while, i would get treated to some of their meat (deer, moose, elk, bear) and it was always delicious.

So I always ask if I can, and I always offer to pay. Seems right, I did nothing to earn it.

Last week I enjoyed a moose roast. Was the best roast I've ever had. Rotisseried it on the BBQ. Mentioned to the guy (it was a friend's brother's girlfriend who took the moose to explain my point of not knowing anyone) how delicious it was and how grateful i was that he even gave me the roast to begin, and then gave me a bag of moose steaks. Me and the daughter cleaned them off Saturday night *drool*

good times.

[SamSteele]

I don't get a lot of requests for meat as my friends/family hunt. I do get a lot of requests for fish, particularly walleye as we have a cabin in SK. One gentleman has health issues that limit his diet (kidney transplant) and his mobility. I have no issues providing him with fish regularly.

SS

[mindoutside]

It is really aggravating some times.

I have had one neighbor say to me once he found out I had deer in the freezer,
"I can't wait to have some deer!".... As if it is expected or an obligation of mine to give it away. Or as if we are close personal friends(we are not).

Maybe he was half joking or not really serious, but as most of you have mentioned, a lot of time, energy and work goes into harvesting these animals.

Oh well, happy hunting!

[ghostguy6]

I get "requests" from my family every year. The ones that will get some meat are the ones that view it as a gift and are appreciative. The ones that don't get any meat are the ones that view it more as their right. I have no problem sharing with someone that really in need or my friends. The only person I would say is guaranteed a share of wild game is the land owner and anyone who helps me with the processing, even then its a gift. My hunting partners usually get a taste as well because they offer samples as well.

It really bugs me when people think the meat is free. By the time everything is added up I pay more for my wild game than I do for store bought. Also add in the fact that I usually make my own jerky or sausage. I even have one family member that feels it is their right to take wild meat right from my freezer without asking.:argue2:

[Redfrog]

Wags, you do know it's illegal to buy or sell game. A lot of poaching is very lucrative because of this practice.

[wags]

Wags, you do know it's illegal to buy or sell game. A lot of poaching is very lucrative because of this practice.

No worries, I'm paying for the cost of packaging, preparers time, etc. The meat is free.

[CritterCommander]

Gramma gets free meat. Everyone else can chip in with some kind of chores around here.

[walking buffalo]

Wags, you do know it's illegal to buy or sell game. A lot of poaching is very lucrative because of this practice.

No worries, I'm paying for the cost of packaging, preparers time, etc. The meat is free.

And the Judge laughed...

Sorry Wags, that won't fly.


Though he is not the only one on this thread that admitted to breaking the law....

Watch your language boys. :)

[Bulldog Edm]

I love sharing with friends and family. I have bbq's and host suppers. I gift some meat to the people who appreciate it and the hard work that went into harvesting and butchering.

My wife's friend, who I don't like to begin with, asked me for some moose steaks last year because it was "free" and she would love some. I replied that it wasn't free at all. That the gas I spent driving sometimes hours to and back from spots is not free. The countless hours spent in the bush and hard miles put on my body come at a price. The equipment for harvesting and butchering are definitely not free. The hours spent in a freezing room processing the animal from field to fork ... is my time not worth anything? If went to your house and started rummaging through your fridge and freezer and found a nice roast and said this is a beautiful roast can I have it? All I got was a blank stare with a dumb look on her face pretty much saying ... so I can't have some steaks? No I didn't give her anything. She is an ungrateful person to begin with though.

[dfrobert]

Depends on the year. Split an elk with a guy and then managed to arrow a bull moose. Will be giving away lots this year, especially sausage. The best is giving a roast to mom and dad or a buddy, And then getting invited over for moose roast dinner! I do find it more difficult to part ways with my steaks though.

[wags]

And the Judge laughed...

Sorry Wags, that won't fly.


Though he is not the only one on this thread that admitted to breaking the law....

Watch your language boys. :)

Just because i've offered doesn't mean anyone has taken it.

But I hear ya.

[Redfrog]

Just because i've offered doesn't mean anyone has taken it.

But I hear ya.

:thinking-006:
And this is why we can;t have nice things.:snapoutofit:

[Okotokian]

If I had to give you a pack of steaks every time I got lucky I'd have to be a cattle rancher :sHa_shakeshout:

That's not what she said... ;)

[Mike_W]

The requests are one thing but the fact that when I give someone meat they eat it and tell me that they did whatever with it or cooked it such and such way and thanks it was great is important.....unless I hear that consider it your last piece.

[sns2]

I like giving a bit away to friends, it usually happens when I host a dinner. My wife was always on me to give away packages of meat. I told her these people don't go into their freezer and give me their food why should I give away our family's food?

I like the way you roll. LOL.

[sns2]

My boy and I were cleaning geese yesterday. An oriental fellow drove up in a BMW and walked up the driveway and asked if he could buy a goose. I told him that he couldn't because that is illegal. However he walked away with a goose as a gift.

[4stringed]

That's too bad that people who expect free game meat disappear when it comes to butchering day. When I was preparing for my first hunt this last month that was one aspect I was really looking forward to. I spent hours watching videos of people taking apart deer and elk. When I was brewing beer I found the most rewarding way to do it was to do as much of it from scratch as possible. Milling my own grain and growing my own hops at my parents house while I lived in a university residence. Spending a lot of time and getting good at something that others but especially you appreciate I think is really cool. Can't wait until I have an animal on the table and get to learn how to butcher.
I was unsuccessful this year in large part due to getting my car stuck in the bush for most of my trip but for the few hours I did manage to go looking for an animal I loved it. I slept in my freezing car and it rained while I walked around but I enjoyed it just as much as I thought I would.
I'm hooked, can't wait until my next trip

[West O'5]

I get a kick outta those types that hear I shot an elk or a moose or even a deer and it's always "ooooh,bring me an elk/moose/deer steak"....always a steak....never a pound of burger or stew meat,ALWAYS a steak (or a few steaks) like an elk is 600lbs of walking steaks waiting to be sliced up,lol.
Then there's my non-hunting bud who offers to buy his own tags for me to fill,like sure buddy,buy a $39 elk tag and I'll just spend a few hundred on gas and countless days hunting,then if I'm lucky I'll kill a 3pt elk,1/4 it,pack it out,drive it home,tag it illegally with your tag,probly need to butcher and vac seal it for ya too,then I'll give it all away as if you just asked me to pick up a quart of milk on the way over....get bent.
"Oh well,if ya shoot something call me and I'll come out and tag it and help get it out."......hmmmmmm,let's see....how bout GFY NO!!

[kujoseto]

Hahahaha great post above.

Kurt, when can I pick up my quarter of your moose? You passed on too many bulls this season?

[Kurt505]

Hahahaha great post above.

Kurt, when can I pick up my quarter of your moose? You passed on too many bulls this season?

Maybe tomorrow :sHa_shakeshout:

[kujoseto]

Good luck out there

[dinohunter]

and when you gave a person some game meat,a week later they might say:oh,that game meat you gave me smelled funny,we couldnt eat it,we throw it to garbage!now i dont give away game meat,they need to ask 10 times.:angry3:

[Kurt505]

Good luck out there

:sHa_shakeshout:

[Team Anzac]

:sHa_shakeshout:

Good job brother

[Roughneck Country]

Pretty sure a pound of ground sheep meat starts at $1,000 and goes up from there.

[Kurt505]

Good job brother

Coming over for steak?

[Team Anzac]

Stuck on this site they call Syncrude, be down for 10 days starting on the 11th. Calf Moose and Whitey, if my Target buck shows up.

[catnthehat]

When I had my Westley Richards restored to its former glory by an old friend, I asked him how much . "" just get me some moose tenderloin and we will call it square" REALLY???!! Wow, great deal!
I told him it may be a while and he was good with it.
That was three years ago.
This fall I headed downriver to help another AO member (and one of my very best hunting buddies) with some fuel. They had a moose down and told me I was welcome to a quarter for helping
I asked if it would be okay if I only took the tenderloins to pay off a debt - I got one of the back straps as well!:sHa_shakeshout:
That is how things should work, and when I get my elk this fall I will be paying my buddy a visit with some meat if he isn't with me if and when I tag it.:)
Cat

[Zuludog]

When I had my Westley Richards restored to its former glory by an old friend, I asked him how much . "" just get me some moose tenderloin and we will call it square" REALLY???!! Wow, great deal!
I told him it may be a while and he was good with it.
That was three years ago.
This fall I headed downriver to help another AO member (and one of my very best hunting buddies) with some fuel. They had a moose down and told me I was welcome to a quarter for helping
I asked if it would be okay if I only took the tenderloins to pay off a debt - I got one of the back straps as well!:sHa_shakeshout:
That is how things should work, and when I get my elk this fall I will be paying my buddy a visit with some meat if he isn't with me if and when I tag it.:)
Cat

Cat. You are right, that's how they should work. 😀

[icehunter]

I am at the other end of the spectrum this year. I ended up with a cow moose draw and want to give half of it away. Cut down the middle and you do what you want with it. I will gut it,skin it,have it hanging in the shop and still cant find any takers on it. But bet ya if I cut and wrapped the whole thing it would be easy to get rid of. But I am not cutting and wrapping 1/2 a moose to just give it away. So this year its gonna be one saved cow moose from getting taken. ( I screwed up on my draw and didn't 999 it) :snapoutofit:

[BigBuck$]

I always make a point to ask my buddies for the heart of their animal. Most people leave the best part behind in the gut pile!

[CanuckShooter]

We always give away wild meat, mostly because I shoot way more than we could ever possibly eat by ourselves. One time we gave a bunch to a community worker to share around with people that needed it where we live. They were so amazed and thankful, there was probably 5 or 600$ worth of meat in those boxes. And of course there are all the friends that really enjoy a nice moose or elk steak to chew on.

Some people act so weird over sharing meat.

[Kurt505]

We always give away wild meat, mostly because I shoot way more than we could ever possibly eat by ourselves. One time we gave a bunch to a community worker to share around with people that needed it where we live. They were so amazed and thankful, there was probably 5 or 600$ worth of meat in those boxes. And of course there are all the friends that really enjoy a nice moose or elk steak to chew on.

Some people act so weird over sharing meat.

Let me ask you this, just exactly how many animals do you shoot a year that you kill so many you could not possibly eat it all?

I'm not going to say what I think about killing way more animals than you could possibly eat, but I will say that 2 deer, 1 moose and one elk is about what my family goes through in a year.

Those that have a limit to what they can kill understand the value of wild game.

[1899b]

We always give away wild meat, mostly because I shoot way more than we could ever possibly eat by ourselves. One time we gave a bunch to a community worker to share around with people that needed it where we live. They were so amazed and thankful, there was probably 5 or 600$ worth of meat in those boxes. And of course there are all the friends that really enjoy a nice moose or elk steak to chew on.

Some people act so weird over sharing meat.

Maybe the local food bank could hire you to kill way more than you need. Youd be like the Robin Hood of meat.

[Lefty-Canuck]

I don't harvest animals to give away to others. We take what we need for the year and that's that. I purchase nearly every tag I can though...why? More tags more opportunity. If one year I don't get an elk or moose maybe a few antlerless Bowzone deer will fill my freezer. I don't have a crystal ball but I am ready if I don't get a large animal down. I don't agree with filling every tag to give away the majority of meat however, just my opinion. If I want to share I would rather cook a meal and have the recipients over for a nice dinner.

LC

[Freerider]

"I don't have a problem with giving away meat, it's just funny how people will ask for a pack of wild game, but wouldn't dare ask if you would mind running to Safeway and grabbing them a roast."

This is a pet peeve of mine. Like you I have given away tons of game, but it's the entitlement to 'Free" meat that chafes me.

I've had generous souls say they don't want something for nothing, they would be happy to reimburse me for the cost of the tag.:thinking-006:

I used to have some special game packages for those mooches. Shanks, neck roast, ground blood shot and bruised trim for stew. Coyote back straps and hips make great jerky.

Oddly the requests seem to have stopped.:sHa_shakeshout:

Be happy to take those shanks off your hands just don’t debone them. One of my favourite meals. Ossobuko so good. I’ll pass on the yote though Thanks :)

[bessiedog]

Last few years we've gone through one elk and two deer.... and we're buying meat by may or June.
I have some good friends that will call me up and let me have the sections that they don't want..... ribs... front shoulders... neck.. whatever.

My kids and I convert it all to trim and we get it done into burger.

If you got a spare moose laying around...... gimme a PM.

Teenagers are hungry critters.

I give my elk shanks and hind bones to a family that loves them.

Stew and soup! They swear by it.

[wildwoods]

Last few years we've gone through one elk and two deer.... and we're buying meat by may or June.
I have some good friends that will call me up and let me have the sections that they don't want..... ribs... front shoulders... neck.. whatever.

My kids and I convert it all to trim and we get it done into burger.

If you got a spare moose laying around...... gimme a PM.

Teenagers are hungry critters.

I give my elk shanks and hind bones to a family that loves them.

Stew and soup! They swear by it.

You need to look up:
Osso Buco. Mmmmm

[sillyak]

This year most of my coworkers have asked me how my hunting trip went. After hearing I got a bull moose everyone said congrats, but no one has ever asked me for free meat. I don't mind giving away some ground or roasts. I wouldn't give away any of the sausage or choice steaks though.

[elkhunter11]

There used to be a few people that would pester me for meat, but for the most part, it was me offering extra meat to friends. And usually those friends ended up dropping off a bottle of rye or rum or a box of beer in appreciation, even though I have never asked for, or expected anything in return.

[Kurt505]

We always give away wild meat, mostly because I shoot way more than we could ever possibly eat by ourselves.

Some people act so weird over sharing meat.


How does one save a quote for a signature line? This has got to be one of the more profound statements I've read on this forum and really exposes what's wrong with hunting "rights".

On a side note, I put some moose through the grinder, had my Dad and a friend help out. I think it's the best sausage we've ever made! Dave was happy with his care package. https://i.imgur.com/nlcRjrn.jpg

[winmag]

those links look yummy nice job

[CanuckShooter]

Let me ask you this, just exactly how many animals do you shoot a year that you kill so many you could not possibly eat it all?

I'm not going to say what I think about killing way more animals than you could possibly eat, but I will say that 2 deer, 1 moose and one elk is about what my family goes through in a year.

Those that have a limit to what they can kill understand the value of wild game.

1 moose, 1 elk, 2 black bears, 2 or 3 deer, and there is only 2 of us at home now. So we give a lot away to people that live near us that cannot get their own wild meat anymore.

[CanuckShooter]

I don't harvest animals to give away to others. We take what we need for the year and that's that. I purchase nearly every tag I can though...why? More tags more opportunity. If one year I don't get an elk or moose maybe a few antlerless Bowzone deer will fill my freezer. I don't have a crystal ball but I am ready if I don't get a large animal down. I don't agree with filling every tag to give away the majority of meat however, just my opinion. If I want to share I would rather cook a meal and have the recipients over for a nice dinner.

LC

I hunt so I can kill animals. and I've paid the govt so I can do it too!! Hunting isn't just spending time in the bush and looking at animals. :thinking-006:

[Kurt505]

1 moose, 1 elk, 2 black bears, 2 or 3 deer, and there is only 2 of us at home now. So we give a lot away to people that live near us that cannot get their own wild meat anymore.

What if you could only shoot 1 moose every 5 years and had to abide by "seasons" that you would have to try and fit around your work schedule?

You might see what the big deal is about giving away wild meat if you understood that for some Canadians it's NOT an unlimited, unrestricted resource.

I realize it's a foreign concept for some, but for others it's a reality.... sad, I know.

[Jamie Black R/T]

I hunt so I can kill animals.

:sign0068:

[fitzy]

I hunt so I can kill animals. and I've paid the govt so I can do it too!! Hunting isn't just spending time in the bush and looking at animals. :thinking-006:

You're right you paid for it and can do what you want. Speaks volumes about character though. :thinking-006:

[CanuckShooter]

What if you could only shoot 1 moose every 5 years and had to abide by "seasons" that you would have to try and fit around your work schedule?

You might see what the big deal is about giving away wild meat if you understood that for some Canadians it's NOT an unlimited, unrestricted resource.

I realize it's a foreign concept for some, but for others it's a reality.... sad, I know.

I have a full time job, so already have to plan my hunts around my work schedule. Here we have general open seasons for moose so I can hunt 1 every year. When I have a lot of success hunting, a lot of disadvantaged people benefit. For me that's a win.

[CanuckShooter]

You're right you paid for it and can do what you want. Speaks volumes about character though. :thinking-006:

Oh my gawd, holier than thou.......poop don't stink either?

[JustBen]

Yeah, here's a pack of deer blackstrap along with the secret family sausage recipe... not happening. I'll ask you if you want some of my game, not the other way around.

[Kurt505]

I have a full time job, so already have to plan my hunts around my work schedule. Here we have general open seasons for moose so I can hunt 1 every year. When I have a lot of success hunting, a lot of disadvantaged people benefit. For me that's a win.

YOU have no limit or season. If YOU could only abide by regulations given to people who who don't have "hunting rights" then you would understand what the big deal is. I don't kill animals to the excess I could never possibly eat them all, by your own admission you do. I see a very big ethical issue there.

If there was no such thing as "hunting rights", chances are I wouldn't have to wait 5yrs between being given the opportunity to harvest a moose for my family, and you wouldn't be out killing more animals than you could possibly eat.

Can you see why some people see hunting rights an out dated and much abused claus?

[Norwest Alta]

Yeah, here's a pack of deer blackstrap along with the secret family sausage recipe... not happening. I'll ask you if you want some of my game, not the other way around.

Yep.