- Mar 13, 2017
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I made family history with my best free range East Texas Whitetail ever. I can not express the emotion that went through my mind as walked toward this deer and watch the antlers grow with every step.The next day got I over my thrill and the serious work began.
Seasoned deer hunters know when the buck is down the real work starts.I forgot to ask my cousin to leave his gate unlocked for me.I had to drag this 211 pounds about 1/4 mile to the gate and get him on the tailgate of my truck alone in the Trinity river bottom,ibuprofen was my closest ally at camp that night.That night I caped and quartered my trophy,ate morning breakfast and told the story many times to friends and family around the campfire. Once home washing,removing fascia and sinew debonning took place.
I fired up the (I thought cheap grinder) I got off ebay 12 years ago.Around 14 deer and several hogs have traveled the chute on this 59.99 grinder to fame. My Northern Tool sausage press has not failed my 60/40 mix either.
I did a thread on my back yard smoke house, after a couple test burns to "season" it -I had no time between family work and the hunt "tweak"the design,I was able to reach a good temp for cold smoking. I want a higher temp so I did not smoke my entire batch,worried about the temp so I used a little pink salt in my seasoning also.
finished product pics later. Had to go back to work,but I had an awesome hunt and it ain't over.
Seasoned deer hunters know when the buck is down the real work starts.I forgot to ask my cousin to leave his gate unlocked for me.I had to drag this 211 pounds about 1/4 mile to the gate and get him on the tailgate of my truck alone in the Trinity river bottom,ibuprofen was my closest ally at camp that night.That night I caped and quartered my trophy,ate morning breakfast and told the story many times to friends and family around the campfire. Once home washing,removing fascia and sinew debonning took place.
I fired up the (I thought cheap grinder) I got off ebay 12 years ago.Around 14 deer and several hogs have traveled the chute on this 59.99 grinder to fame. My Northern Tool sausage press has not failed my 60/40 mix either.
I did a thread on my back yard smoke house, after a couple test burns to "season" it -I had no time between family work and the hunt "tweak"the design,I was able to reach a good temp for cold smoking. I want a higher temp so I did not smoke my entire batch,worried about the temp so I used a little pink salt in my seasoning also.
finished product pics later. Had to go back to work,but I had an awesome hunt and it ain't over.
