Restocking the Elk - MEAT HARVEST

Published on December 2, 2021
Duration: 10:51

This video documents a successful elk hunt, emphasizing the urgency of the season's end and the importance of efficient meat harvesting. It showcases the application of the gutless method for field dressing, highlighting techniques for preparing the animal for transport and consumption. The narrative also includes a taste test comparing fresh harvest to previously stored elk meat.

Quick Summary

The elk hunt utilized a 300 Norma Magnum rifle for long-range engagement, with the successful shot taken at 720 yards. The video demonstrates the 'gutless method' for efficient field dressing, a technique praised for keeping meat clean. A taste test confirmed the superior quality of the freshly harvested elk meat.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Intro Music
  2. 00:27Urgent Hunt Begins
  3. 00:34Desert Tech Support
  4. 00:43Arrival at Hunting Camp
  5. 01:00Firearm Check
  6. 01:36Bipod Adjustment Demo
  7. 02:05No Half Measures
  8. 02:09300 Norma Mentioned
  9. 02:13Elk Sighting
  10. 02:27Humorous Bear Hunting Anecdote
  11. 03:04Elk Movement Observation
  12. 04:00Weapon Status Check
  13. 04:16Morning Reconnaissance
  14. 04:35Elk Location Update
  15. 04:54Harvest Goal
  16. 05:22Range Estimation
  17. 06:04The Shot
  18. 06:28Successful Harvest
  19. 06:43Meat Animal
  20. 06:46Gutless Method Introduction
  21. 07:25Tenderloin Explanation
  22. 08:18Cooking Fresh Elk
  23. 08:36Taste Test Setup
  24. 09:01Taste Test Results
  25. 09:32Appreciation and Thanks
  26. 09:50Hunt Reflection
  27. 10:07Dog Food Mention

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber rifle was used for the elk hunt?

The elk hunt featured a rifle chambered in 300 Norma Magnum. This caliber is known for its long-range capabilities and effectiveness in harvesting large game like elk.

What is the 'gutless method' of field dressing an elk?

The gutless method involves quartering the elk without opening the abdominal cavity. This technique helps keep the meat cleaner and is often preferred for efficient field dressing, especially when transporting the meat.

What was the approximate range of the successful elk shot?

The successful shot on the elk was taken at an estimated range of between 650 and 750 yards, with the specific hit being at 720 yards, described as a 'hit shoulder'.

How did the fresh elk meat compare to previously harvested elk?

A taste test was conducted comparing fresh tenderloins from the morning's harvest with elk meat brought from home from a past trip. The fresh meat was highly praised, with one participant stating, 'damn doesn't get any better than this'.

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