He Shot the Elk on Saturday. It Killed Him the Next Day

My husband is invited to join bow hunting organizations and go out on bow hunts every year, and every year his reply to those doing the asking is the same... "not interested".

As for trophy hunting, nothing IMO reeks more of shallowness. To take an animal for the sole purpose of the fur or hide is as sickening as it gets.
 

I wonder of the several mindles haters here that have decided he was target shooting versus hunting for food how many of you eat meat? Did you happen to read the authorities killed the bull elk and donated the meat to the jail?. The commercial meat world slaughters millions of animals every day.
 
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ClassicRockr said:
Back in 2004, we bought a Winchester lever-action 30-30 for me to do some hunting, however I never did. Wife and I haven't got a thing against hunting or trophy mounts. Love to go to Sportsman's Warehouse, JAX Outdoor or Bass Pro to shop and look at all of the mounts.

A number of years ago, we went to a Recreational Outdoor Show in Anaheim, California. Great looking trophy mounts!
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There are better ways to prove manhood.
 

I don't know how many of you have ever eaten Elk, but I can tell you from my own experience, it's some of the best meat that I ever ate. Even a neck roast is good. For an animal that is a herbivore, they are very tasty.

As for killing with a bow, well, that's another issue. Everyone of these guys think they are a true marksman with a compound bow. I have investigated a few "accidental" bow deaths during hunting season. I have also investigated a few rifle deaths during deer season. I was called to one scene where a man laid dead with an arrow in his head. In one side and out the other. I'm pretty sure he didn't suffer for very long. It's always funny how "no one did it." That's when hunters remind me of a bunch of little children.

Cop: "Whose arrow is this?"
Hunters: "It's not mine."
 
old medic said:
I still use my grandfathers 94 he bought new in 1962....
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THAT, sir.....is a treasure

Some time in the late '70s or '80s(gonna say around 1980 or a bit later) the mdl 94 became faulty.
I'd like to think Winchester fixed that design, but don't know.

Hang on to that one
 
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Gary O' said:
I'm sorry, but with my demented sense of humor, that gave me a chuckle
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You know what surprised me the most about this accident was how little blood there was. I have seen people shot in the head and have seen a nice size pool of blood laying by them, but in this case, there was very little blood. Maybe because the arrow acted like a plug.
 
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I don't know how many of you have ever eaten Elk, but I can tell you from my own experience, it's some of the best meat that I ever ate. Even a neck roast is good. For an animal that is a herbivore, they are very tasty.

As for killing with a bow, well, that's another issue. Everyone of these guys think they are a true marksman with a compound bow. I have investigated a few "accidental" bow deaths during hunting season. I have also investigated a few rifle deaths during deer season. I was called to one scene where a man laid dead with an arrow in his head. In one side and out the other. I'm pretty sure he didn't suffer for very long. It's always funny how "no one did it." That's when hunters remind me of a bunch of little children.

Cop: "Whose arrow is this?"
Hunters: "It's not mine."
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Agree 100%.

Have you ever had moose, 911?
 
Aunt Marg said:
Agree 100%.

Have you ever had moose, 911?
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Can't say that I have. I have heard differing opinions. Same goes for bear. I did have some bologna made from bear meat. Did not like it at all. Bologna made from venison is really good if your butcher has a good recipe. I like venison any which way it's served. Venison burger used in spaghetti sauce makes a very good meal.

There is a sporting goods store here in the East called Cabella's. I heard that they were bought out by maybe Bass Pro Sports, but I'm not 100% sure about that. Anyway, they used to sell Elk already to eat or you could buy up to a certain amount to take with you. If you have never been inside a Cabella's, you have missed a real treat. They have stuffed animals from all over North America and a few from other areas. I know some people believe this to be a waste of a good animal, but for kids to see wild animals preserved, it is actually very educational. Check it out.

 
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Can't say that I have. I have heard differing opinions. Same goes for bear. I did have some bologna made from a bear meat. Did not like it at all. Bologna made from venison is really good if your butcher has a good recipe. I like venison any which way it's served. Venison burger used in spaghetti sauce makes a very good meal.

There is a sporting goods store here in the East called Cabella's. I heard that they were bought out by maybe Bass Pro Sports, but I'm not 100% sure about that. Anyway, they used to sell Elk already to eat or you could buy up to a certain amount to take with you. If you have never been inside a Cabella's, you have missed a real treat. They have stuffed animals from all over North America and a few from other areas. I know some people believe this to be a waste of a good animal, but for kids to see wild animals preserved, it is actually very educational. Check it out.

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Just wanted to reach out and give the man a hug. This made my day!

Moose, IMO is more refined in taste, similar to elk, but richer. As for bear, neither dear husband or myself have had bear, however, we do know of a few that have, and it's greasy, and has to be prepared very carefully.

When I make burgers using venison, I mix one part venison with one part store-bought ground beef, and aside from the store-bought ground beef taking the strong bite out of the venison, it makes for one of the most tastiest burgers you've ever had!

Yes, we've been to Cabella's, a true outdoorsman's dream. Don't know if you wear buttoned-collar sports shirts, but Cabella's is my husbands go-to place for 100%, high-quality men's button-collar sports shirts. You have to get on it the first of spring, otherwise sizes sell out, but as the one that presses his sports shirts, they're a literal dream to iron, being that they're made so well.

P.S. Had to laugh when the woman in the video commented on the polar bear looking to eat the smaller polar bear! LOL!
 
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Aunt Marg said:
Just wanted to reach out and give the man a hug. This made my day!

Moose, IMO is more refined in taste, similar to elk, but richer. As for bear, neither dear husband or myself have had bear, however, we do know of a few that have, and it's greasy, and has to be prepared very carefully.

When I make burgers using venison, I mix one part venison with one part store-bought ground beef, and aside from the store-bought ground beef taking the strong bite out of the venison, it makes for one of the most tastiest burgers you've ever had!

Yes, we've been to Cabella's, a true outdoorsman's dream. Don't know if you wear buttoned-collar sports shirts, but Cabella's is my husbands go-to place for 100%, high-quality men's button-collar sports shirts. You have to get on it the first of spring, otherwise sizes sell out, but as the one that presses his sports shirts, they're a literal dream to iron, being that they're made so well.

P.S. Had to laugh when the woman in the video commented on the polar bear looking to eat the smaller polar bear! LOL!
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That was a very good video. When my wife does her spaghetti sauce, she doesn't like venison, (Truthfully, I think she has what I call "Bambi Syndrome."), so she will use some loose sweet Italian sausage (or hamburger) with the venison. It's good no matter which way. Have you ever heard of eating "Preacher's Meat?" It's actually the tenderloins, which are located behind the spine. This is the best meat on earth. You can cut it with your fork. It's called Preacher's Meat because this is what people would serve their Pastor when they came for Sunday dinner.

We also take a neck roast and slow cook it overnight. Then, in the morning after it cools, we pull it off of the bone and add barbecue sauce. Now that's real eating.
 
911 said:
That was a very good video. When my wife does her spaghetti sauce, she doesn't like venison, (Truthfully, I think she has what I call "Bambi Syndrome."), so she will use some loose sweet Italian sausage (or hamburger) with the venison. It's good no matter which way. Have you ever heard of eating "Preacher's Meat?" It's actually the tenderloins, which are located behind the spine. This is the best meat on earth. You can cut it with your fork. It's called Preacher's Meat because this is what people would serve their Pastor when they came for Sunday dinner.

We also take a neck roast and slow cook it overnight. Then, in the morning after it cools, we pull it off of the bone and add barbecue sauce. Now that's real eating.
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You nailed it in mentioning there's no going wrong in preparing venison, mixing a little of this and that into it. Couldn't agree more!

I've never heard the term "preacher's meat" before, but dear husband and I do our own meat-cutting, and yes, we remove the tenderloin, and our other favourite is cutting chops. Oh my goodness, so delicious!

In some past years we've had nothing but burger and sausage made, but it's always so rewarding to enjoy alternative cuts.

Gosh, all of this meal talk is sure stirring my tummy! :)
 
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old medic said:
If it knocked out the autonomic system.... no bleeding...
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I had to look this up online. This morning as I was doing a few errands, I stopped at one of the firehouses near my home and asked the EMT about this and he explained it very well. Holy Cow, I never knew this. I don't know how it got by me.

So, I got to thinking about this and now I have to wonder if a person's autonomic system can become diseased or dysfunctional and not work. If so, can it be corrected or what happens to the individual?
 
Aunt Marg said:
You nailed it in mentioning there's no going wrong in preparing venison, mixing a little of this and that into it. Couldn't agree more!

I've never heard the term "preacher's meat" before, but dear husband and I do our own meat-cutting, and yes, we remove the tenderloin, and our other favourite is cutting chops. Oh my goodness, so delicious!

In some past years we've had nothing but burger and sausage made, but it's always so rewarding to enjoy alternative cuts.

Gosh, all of this meal talk is sure stirring my tummy! :)
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Yeah, like a nice thick venison burger with tomato, lettuce, pickles, onion, mustard, ketchup and mayo on it. Make two of them with cheese on top and then cut them in half and then put it all on a sub roll.
 
911 said:
Yeah, like a nice thick venison burger with tomato, lettuce, pickles, onion, mustard, ketchup and mayo on it. Make two of them with cheese on top and then cut them in half and then put it all on a sub roll.
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Well that does it! LOL!

We're actually attending a family barbecue this afternoon, and barbecued burgers are on the menu! I can't wait! :)
 

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