Give me a pack of steaks

Kurt505 · #1 10-26-2017, 01:10 PM

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 · #2 10-26-2017, 01:12 PM

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

Lefty-Canuck · #3 10-26-2017, 01:13 PM

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 · #4 10-26-2017, 01:37 PM

"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.

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.

badbrass · #5 10-26-2017, 01:42 PM

^ HAHA! all to funny!

Freerider · #6 11-03-2017, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

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 · #7 11-03-2017, 08:47 AM

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 · #8 11-03-2017, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

You need to look up:
Osso Buco. Mmmmm

MK2750 · #9 10-26-2017, 01:43 PM

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 · #10 10-26-2017, 01:52 PM

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.

walleye guy · #11 10-26-2017, 01:57 PM

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 · #12 10-26-2017, 02:11 PM

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

1899b · #13 10-26-2017, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

Benelli1 · #14 10-26-2017, 01:55 PM

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

scudder · #15 10-26-2017, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

x2.

BuckCuller · #16 10-26-2017, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · #17 10-26-2017, 08:23 PM

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?

sns2 · #18 10-29-2017, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 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?

I like the way you roll. LOL.

sns2 · #19 10-29-2017, 09:40 AM

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.

mindoutside · #20 10-27-2017, 10:37 AM

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 · #21 10-27-2017, 11:20 AM

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.

Redfrog · #22 10-27-2017, 11:27 AM

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

dinohunter · #23 11-01-2017, 09:11 AM

and when you gave a person some game meat,a week later they might say

h,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.

Roughneck Country · #24 11-01-2017, 03:50 PM

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

BigBuck$ · #25 11-02-2017, 08:07 PM

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 · #26 11-02-2017, 08:36 PM

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 · #27 11-02-2017, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · #28 11-03-2017, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

Kurt505 · #29 11-13-2017, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CanuckShooter

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.

wildwoods · #30 10-26-2017, 02:13 PM

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