If you shoot a deer in south Texas and you are flying back to Dallas, how do you ship the deer if it's a buck? Can you debone it, and tag it with a buck deer tag and that be adequate? If you take it to a processor in Dallas do you have to have the head if you tag you with a buck deer tag?
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Interesting. How do you plan on packing? Most airlines have 50lb per bag limit. Would you plan on bringing the head back?
I don’t have answers but questions I think should be asked. Would it be cheaper to find a processor in STX that will ship when you consider bag fees?
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Probably would get the head mounted in San Antonio. I would freeze the meat overnight then put it in checked baggageComment
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Processor
Never thought about the shipping from my processor down there. I'll call and check. Any good suggestions of processors around CarrizoComment
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Processor in sanantonio
Or even up into San AntonioComment
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Seems like it would be easier to drive down for the hunt and haul everything back with you.Comment
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Tag goes with the meat. Fyi.Comment
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A CWD Check Station Receipt will also count as proof of sex in case the head is no longer with the meat but proof of sex is still required.
From TPWD:
"Deer or pronghorn may only be processed beyond quarters at a location that qualifies as a final destination"
"Final Destination- the permanent residence of the hunter, the permanent residence of any other person receiving the animal/bird
r a cold storage or processing facility."
Don't know how enforced these recs are, but these are the recs.Comment
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So can't Devine and bring it back home with a buck tag is what I'm reading
So if your shoot an elk you have to leave it in quarters to bring it all the way bat homeComment
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Elk is not the same as whitetail since it isn’t considered a game animal in Texas. If killed out of state, that elk would need to be handled per that states regs. Texas has none for elk to my knowledge.Originally posted by warrington View PostComment
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Just tie it on the nose of the plane It will be plenty cool and you don't have to worry about it spoiling.Comment
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Seems easy enough. Get a document from landowner or agent certifying proof of sex. Info here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/o...s/proof-of-sex Tape your tag to the inside of the cooler. Freeze the meat and tape the cooler shut so it doesn't leak. You may want to tape it shut at the counter in case they want to inspect it. Freeze meat and wrap in plastic and newspaper to keep it insulated. I've brought fish back from Mexico this way with no problem. Check weight limits because it may get pricy if you are over weight.Comment
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Thank uouComment
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Been on a plane with horns and meat often. Depending on the size of the antlers. They may make you check them. Once I was left to carry on a bag full of sheds. Airlines usually have weight requirement set at 50lbs. Cooler and meat. Delta is $35 for first bag, then $45 for second. Third...$140!
Make sure the meat is frozen solid and watch for the Dry ice questions.
A few years back flying out NY with my son and a few coolers full of deer meat. Airline agent asks if there is any dry ice in the cooler. My son asks why? She says dry ice can make the plane crash. He said really? Yes, so there is a Dry ice fee, if dry ice is in the cooler. Long pause...My son says. You mean to tell me if I pay you the dry ice fee, the laws of physics cease because I paid a fee? The agent looked at me and said Sir...Don't look at me lady You started this. My son was 17 at the time. Bottom line, we had no dry ice. But that was an entertaining exchange. Another reason why my oldest is the boldest
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Done this with elk and mule deer from Montana
Meat is frozen, put a little dry ice in cooler. I never paid a dry ice fee or heard of it. United airlines is who I flew with. You can't tape lid shut is all so it can vent if needed and not over pressure cooler
In your case it's a short flight. Probably could use ice packs but check with airline if allowed
I would buy coolers in Montana, each cooler close to 50lbs to stay under penalty fee. Rifle would fly back with me
Clothes and Hunting gear I would ship back ups from Montana
In your case, you can just fly back with it all. Pay extra baggage fees.
Any reason why you didn't just drive?
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