Rangecop

[rangecop]

Now that I've posted a few replies I guess I better do this thing too. My name is Dave and I live in Washington State in the Columbia River Gorge. I hunt, fish, trail ride,do some packing to assist Forest Service trail crews, camp, cook, eat and enjoy an adult beverage from time to time. I'm a retired game warden and just finished a 10 year stint as a Range and Timber Deputy for our local Sheriff's Office, the Cattlemen of the county and 5 private timber companies.

I'm new this smoking game but have been cooking with charcoal and propance for years and I like to use my dutch ovens. My cast iron ones are Lodge--8'',10", 12", 12" deep and a 10" and a 12" Aluminum from GSI.

I replaced my stainless propane grill with a Traeger Lil' Tex pellet grill/smoker last summer. Iv'e got a 1/2 hp grinder, meat mixing tub, Scales and meat cuber, all from Cabelas. I've been boning and wrapping my own game for years.

I like to make sausage and just two weeks ago bought Jeff's recipes and will probably never buy a ready made rub or sauce again. That's probably enough said for now. Dave

 

[nwdave]

Well, let a fellow Washingtonian welcome you to your new "family". As you probably discovered, there's alot of us PNW'S hanging around, and enjoying every minute. Columbia Gorge, beautiful country.

~Dave

 

[chef jeff tx]

Howdy, welcome to the SMF!!

 

[treegje]

Welcome to the SMF Dave, We are glad to have you onboard

 

[beer-b-q]

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[jirodriguez]

Welcome to the party! I'm just down river from you a bit in Portland, got some in-laws live up your way (Park Dale, Duffer, Wamic).

 

[denver dave]

Welcome to the forum. It is always great to find another Traeger fan. Us pellet heads have to stick together. This is a great place to learn. Just ask lots of questions.

 

[etcher1]

Welcome to the SMF forum, You came to the right place. Good people and good info.

 

[meateater]

Welcome to the SMF. Glad to have you here. Lots of good folks here and knowledge. Looking forward to your first qview.

 

[rdknb]

Welcome to SMF it is a great place

 

[richoso1]

Welcome to the SMF. I'm sure you're going to have some fun reading the forums here. It's all good my friend.