Elk development on protein

[panhandlehunter]

That's awesome. I would shoot him in velvet.

[hoythitman]

Getting cozy in the feeder pen

[88 Bound]

Awesome pics. You have quite the herd....heckuva bonus!

[ClayW]

Awesome

[hoythitman]

That's awesome. I would shoot him in velvet.

I'm really tempted to but I don't want to lose any meat to spoilage and I've heard the Hill Country Elk start shedding velvet in July so I can't see any way to not lose meat getting an animal that big on ice will take a little bit. I'm going to hold off till first cold front. Probably late October

[ClayW]

I'm really tempted to but I don't want to lose any meat to spoilage and I've heard the Hill Country Elk start shedding velvet in July so I can't see any way to not lose meat getting an animal that big on ice will take a little bit. I'm going to hold off till first cold front. Probably late October

You're a patient man!

I'd take help and get him as soon as possible.

[Slick8]

Id shoot him the day he sheds.

If elk are anything like white tail, once they shed their patterns will change pretty quick as hormones kick in. They'll likely ease off the protein at that point.

[rednecktbrizz7]

If you need another taken out I got your back lol

[hoythitman]

Anyone have advice for how to get something on ice fast enough to not loose meat in Texas summer?

[1shot]

Anyone have advice for how to get something on ice fast enough to not loose meat in Texas summer?

Have 10 peopletter and 5 ice chest ready and waiting

[hoythitman]

Have 10 peopletter and 5 ice chest ready and waiting

Yeah, don't see that happening.

[Bowhuntamistad]

We pack out meat here in August on our backs over a full day and don't experience meat loss. If I don't lose meat after 6+ hours in the summer heat, there is no way you should. Don't let it threaten your hunt as he will disappear once he starts rubbing out. Plus, a bull elk in velvet is a rare trophy many don't get to hunt. If it were me, I'd be slinging arrows.

I debone the meat and lay it out to cool in the shade, then strap it onto my pack and start the long hike out. Deboning is key as it allows for the biggest area for heat to disburse out.

If you mean to tell me you will have transportation close up to the down animal, ice readily available, more than just you by yourself to break it down, and don't have to pack it out on your back....you've got it made man!

[hoythitman]

Depending on how far he runs I'll be able to drive up to him or within a couple hundred yards. Should have ice available and maybe another person to help get him cut up. What temperatures have you killed one in?

We pack out meat here in August on our backs over a full day and don't experience meat loss. If I don't lose meat after 6+ hours in the summer heat, there is no way you should. Don't let it threaten your hunt as he will disappear once he starts rubbing out. Plus, a bull elk in velvet is a rare trophy many don't get to hunt. If it were me, I'd be slinging arrows.

I debone the meat and lay it out to cool in the shade, then strap it onto my pack and start the long hike out. Deboning is key as it allows for the biggest area for heat to disburse out.

If you mean to tell me you will have transportation close up to the down animal, ice readily available, more than just you by yourself to break it down, and don't have to pack it out on your back....you've got it made man!

[Bowhuntamistad]

Depending on how far he runs I'll be able to drive up to him or within a couple hundred yards. Should have ice available and maybe another person to help get him cut up. What temperatures have you killed one in?

95* has been the hottest (August), plus several trips packing out. No meat lost.

[hoythitman]

95* has been the hottest (August), plus several trips packing out. No meat lost.

Ok, settled. He's getting his arrow prescription as soon a he is done growing still in velvet.