Tag Archives: heat

Trip Report: San Juan Elk Hunting

Having hunted across the river last year, we daily saw the steam powered train passing through the canyon well below us and thought that using the train for backcountry access might indeed be a fun and adventurous way to access … Continue reading

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Venison Dry Aging Experiments

Using my secondary refrigerator that I cure meats in, I experimented with dry aging venison quite a bit this Winter. I’m running this refrigerator at 40 degrees with 60-70% humidity, a bowl of salt water and a clip on fan … Continue reading

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The Great Charcoal Debate: Briquettes Or Lumps?

Here is a lump charcoal database which features reviews of different lump charcoal brands. NPR’s The Salt debates Briquettes vs. Lump.

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Turkey Vest Modification, Bug & Tick Spray, Opening Day

Hunting turkeys in the Eastern part of the U.S. can have you spending quite a bit of time sitting against trees. After a couple of years of back pain and discomfort from doing so, I came up with this simple … Continue reading

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