txhunter58,

Ah, what to do AFTER the elk are shot and down, one of my favorite subjects! In answer to your questions..... "yes".

We quarter for transport in panniers on our horses and then start butchering them in camp. Butcher: clean, trim, cut into portions, and package. Last year we took a freezer and a refrigerator/freezer. The elk meat gets divided and sent home as we break camp. It is a great comeraderie (sp?) builder and a makes for a cool tradition in our group.

Meat right after cutting the bone out of the quarter....



Clean, Trim, Portion....


Steaks/Loins L. and Roasts R.


Jerky L. and Burger R.


Burger grinding....


Dividing up the packaged meat. Freezer and Refrigerator in the background.


"Elk Dog" raiding the aforementioned bone pile from in front of the tent...


Good Luck and Good Hunting,
EKM