The Lodge

[MatthewMay1]

We're starting to see hogs at our other property now, too. I wonder if they will stick around or move on.

 

[Anathollo]

My processor retired. No idea where I'm going to take a deer if I kill one. Everywhere else around here is trash compared to him.

Damn that sucks....

 

[MatthewMay1]

My processor retired. No idea where I'm going to take a deer if I kill one. Everywhere else around here is trash compared to him.

I use Wenzel's in Hamilton. I think they do a really good job.

 

[balakay]

I use Wenzel's in Hamilton. I think they do a really good job.

Hamilton is pretty decent. Nothing could touch Kornegays for quality. He was very expensive though.

 

[MatthewMay1]

Hamilton is pretty decent. Nothing could touch Kornegays for quality. He was very expensive though.

I used to use Hamilton Quality Meats, but now I almost exclusively use Wenzel's. It's kinda spendy too, but I really like it

 

[Mitt78]

I had a great day fishing up in Arkansas on the Little Red River today.

 

[tex]

Got a nice buck this evening. My 243 strikes again and puts more meat in the freezer.
9 point main frame but his trash points at the base brings him to 14 points.

 

[Taco Loco]

Got a nice buck this evening. My 243 strikes again and puts more meat in the freezer.
9 point main frame but his trash points at the base brings him to 14 points.
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Nice. Are they in rut up there? The rut just started here, but there are still herds of does.

 

[tex]

Nice. Are they in rut up there? The rut just started here, but there are still herds of does.

The bucks are acting like it but I dont think it's in full swing. Guessing the 7-10 days will have them rutting hard.

 

[Taco Loco]

The bucks are acting like it but I dont think it's in full swing. Guessing the 7-10 days will have them rutting hard.

That's what Im thinking too

 

[MatthewMay1]

Made some duck poppers last night and holy moly are they delicious! I had some extra meat so I just threw it on the grill for giggles. I haven't liked duck by itself in the past but boy oh boy was this fantastic. I sure am glad that I have two more freezer bags full! Just thought I'd share cause I was proud of these, haha. I can't wait to try them in the smoker back home...I feel like getting them up off the hot grate would be better for the bacon.

 

[Anathollo]

Made some duck poppers last night and holy moly are they delicious! I had some extra meat so I just threw it on the grill for giggles. I haven't liked duck by itself in the past but boy oh boy was this fantastic. I sure am glad that I have two more freezer bags full! Just thought I'd share cause I was proud of these, haha. I can't wait to try them in the smoker back home...I feel like getting them up off the hot grate would be better for the bacon.

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The only way I cook duck now is with bacon. Otherwise I'm not a good enough cook to make Duck taste better

 

[MatthewMay1]

The only way I cook duck now is with bacon. Otherwise I'm not a good enough cook to make Duck taste better

I marinated it for a few hours in zesty italian dressing, Allegro original marinade, spicy BBQ sauce, cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and mayo. Then I spread some honey BBQ sauce on them right before pulling off the grill. Such a great combination of spicy and sweet for the meat

 

[Silverback]

You had me until Mayo.

 

[MatthewMay1]

I saw online that Mayo helps tame the gaminess of the meat so I threw some in. It all works well together

 

[Oswego]

When my buddy Joe used to camp he would bring out bacon wrapped duck. Those were the days. Only problem was it tasted so good and we were always tuned up so it was a fight to inhale it before it was all gone or chew slowly so you didn't bite down on bird shot he missed

 

[Anathollo]

My buddy's dad got another Coyote last weekend... .25-06 messes em up!

 

[Taco Loco]

I like the 25.06 a lot, I don't own one, but I used a friend's 25.06 many times and he had it zero'd in at 300yds with 1 7/8" moa. Very flat shooting round with tons of energy.

 

[tex]

I like the 25.06 a lot, I don't own one, but I used a friend's 25.06 many times and he had it zero'd in at 300yds with 1 7/8" moa. Very flat shooting round with tons of energy.

If I didn't already have a 243 I would have a 25-06

 

[Anathollo]

If I didn't already have a 243 I would have a 25-06