260gr Accubond vs Moose

[LD375]

Congratulations on a fine bull. I'm curious to know how you packed the meat. Vacuum pack? Dry ice? How much to fly the extra weight home?
We decided to drive to Canada with a 4'x8' enclosed trailer in tow because we figured that it was the only way to get the meat home. You have obviously found another way.

Hi Charlie, well for starts, my flight was pretty much no cost at all, with my areoplan miles it cost me about $86 round trip 8) ..I shot the moose on Tuesday, and on Wednesday it went to the butcher to be cut up, de-boned and vacuum packed into steaks, cutlets,stew and hamburger meat. I got close to 240lbs of meat from the young bull. The young lady at Deer Lake airport gave me a break, she never charged me for my rifle, and only charged me for 4 containers vs the 5 .the antlers fit in my luggage no problem. Total cost to fly moose home was $400, would have been cheaper if I was flying 1st class instead of economy class, but considering I got the flight for next to nothing, it all worked out well

Lou

 

[Thebear_78]

You should try canning some of it. It's a great way to utilize all that meat. Canned mexi-moose has become a favorite of mine!

 

[LD375]

You should try canning some of it. It's a great way to utilize all that meat. Canned mexi-moose has become a favorite of mine!

Sounds good, but I never tried that method before, However, I well be making some sausage and pepperetts for sure, we all love it here at home

Lou

 

[LD375]

Congratulations on a fine bull. I'm curious to know how you packed the meat. Vacuum pack? Dry ice? How much to fly the extra weight home?
We decided to drive to Canada with a 4'x8' enclosed trailer in tow because we figured that it was the only way to get the meat home. You have obviously found another way.

Charlie, another option would have been to have the meat sent back via cold storage truck, many clients from the USA and Canada use this method as well, but you would see your meat in about 2 weeks or less, I considered this, but not only about the same price, my meat flu home with me in less than 3 hours.

Lou

 

[Charlie-NY]

Congratulations on a fine bull. I'm curious to know how you packed the meat. Vacuum pack? Dry ice? How much to fly the extra weight home?
We decided to drive to Canada with a 4'x8' enclosed trailer in tow because we figured that it was the only way to get the meat home. You have obviously found another way.

Charlie, another option would have been to have the meat sent back via cold storage truck, many clients from the USA and Canada use this method as well, but you would see your meat in about 2 weeks or less, I considered this, but not only about the same price, my meat flu home with me in less than 3 hours.

Lou

I hunted just north of Deer Lake myself. What outfitter did you use and how was the service & accommodations? I'm looking to return in two years.

 

[LD375]

Congratulations on a fine bull. I'm curious to know how you packed the meat. Vacuum pack? Dry ice? How much to fly the extra weight home?
We decided to drive to Canada with a 4'x8' enclosed trailer in tow because we figured that it was the only way to get the meat home. You have obviously found another way.

Charlie, another option would have been to have the meat sent back via cold storage truck, many clients from the USA and Canada use this method as well, but you would see your meat in about 2 weeks or less, I considered this, but not only about the same price, my meat flu home with me in less than 3 hours.

Lou

I hunted just north of Deer Lake myself. What outfitter did you use and how was the service & accommodations? I'm looking to return in two years.

Hi Charlie, west woods outfitters, best there is ..man, top notch outfitters, guides and meals to kill for :grin: ..ask for Stewart, tell him that Lou referred you

 

[NYDAN]

Congratulations on a great shot and a fine animal. It must be satisfying to drop one at that distance.

 

[SJB358]

Great shooting Lou! Looks like a lot of great meat! Seems like them old 260 ACCUBONDS really did the trick!

 

[JD338]

Nicely done Lou, congratulations buddy.

JD338

 

[LD375]

Thanks guys, I almost cancelled my trip the night before :shock: only due to my back acting up again, I have to thank lady luck for being with me, I'm planning on doing it again next fall, this time the 7mm rem mag well get the nod,

Lou

 

[sask boy]

Lou, I sure hope that back of yours stays settled down. I have never had to handle much pain but this last 3 weeks sure have taken their toll. I am not sure what I would do with chronic back pain.
I am whining like a pup just from muscle spasms in my left shoulder & back.
Again take care of that back!!!

Blessings,
Dan

 

[Al in SC]

Just wondering. If the Moose weighed 800 and you got 240 pounds of meat it dressed out 30%. Is that about normal?

 

[Thebear_78]

Im sure 800 pounds was an estimate, from the picture thats about the right amount of meat for a bull that size. 35-38 percent is usually pretty accurate. the larger animals tend to yeild a little better than younger animals but the younger bulls and cows eat better.

 

[LD375]

Just wondering. If the Moose weighed 800 and you got 240 pounds of meat it dressed out 30%. Is that about normal?

Al, the 4 Quarters with skin off weighed 358lbs in total, he was a young bull and very tender eating.


Lou

 

[Guy Miner]

Estimating live weights and all is difficult for me. I know that there was nearly 300 pounds (285 or so as I recall) from the bull elk I shot some years ago. It was impossible to weigh him in the field, had to be quartered and skinned before transport to the trailhead by horses. But, a few days later I picked up nearly 300 pounds of WONDERFUL elk meat from the butcher... Those big critters, like elk & moose provide a LOT of great meat for the hunter's family! :grin:

 

[Thebear_78]

It's the weight you put in your freezer that really matters!

There is nothing better for you than elk or moose meat, probably should enter bison into the mix too.

 

[LD375]

It's the weight you put in your freezer that really matters!

There is nothing better for you than elk or moose meat, probably should enter bison into the mix too.

That would be my top 3 meats as well ..I also like Deer meat as well, but not real fussy about it.

Lou

 

[DrMike]

My favourite meats are either hot or cold. Seriously, bison and moose would vie for top spot, with alfalfa fed whitetail and elk running a stiff competition for the next spots.

 

[Woodycreek]

Congrats Lou!

 

[filmjunkie4ever]

Nice Bull. I have seen several moose here in Idaho this year. I really want to get one next year.

That .375 is a great load but I don't have one so probably will just take the old '06.

Thanks for sharing.