RE: took 1 in the a$$
I too have always processed all my elk and deer. One of the problems is especially for an elk sized critter is the time AND temperature to let it hang if you don't have time right away. I live on the west coast where we can't let something hang until we get into December. A deer is something you can process and package in a long evening.. an elk is a full day affair with several guys cutting and vacuum packing.