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Thank you, kkahmann, I have never thought about two ways to cut the moose.
Both sound good to me.

Off topic, but care to talk about the Native dishes using the thin slices, what goes with the moose meat?


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Originally Posted by kkahmann
My father and all my uncles were beef boners and meat cutters--I started cutting meat when I was 8 years old.

I've got a meat saw and grinder, wrapping table and sausage stuffer set in my shop. Trained a lot of young fellers over the years--most of 'em smart enough to stay away from here in the fall of the year.

That's funny! ..... I worked as a commercial meat cutter for 24yrs learning back in the day when beef came on a hook not in a box. I don't cut meat for pay but do still do it for friends (for free). While I not longer cut meat, I too stay clear of those who do moose in the fall. It's a lot of hard work.

Our family has a moose camp on the Kenogami River east of Longlac.

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Richard--it's usually a stir-fry type thing with whatever veggies are at hand eaten over rice or boiled potatoes.

Chunks of fast fry are often just chucked into the crock pot whole with potatoes added half-hour before serving. Also pan roast chunks of fast fry in oven.

My favourite breakfast is moose meat and porridge. Fast fry is sliced thin along with sliced onion and browned in Lard in cast iron fry pan. Do not overlook it, once it is brown add a couple of cups of water to the pan drippings then ladle it over oatmeal sprinkled with brown sugar.

I think it is a local thing and sounds a little weird what with the onions and brown sugar but it is delicious with a splash of Franks red hot sauce.

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Originally Posted by kkahmann
Lisense money always went into the general fund--the MNR doesn't see any of it and never did.


The Liberal government has added so much extra debt since they have been in office that they will do anything to pull in dollars. I have contacted the Ministry a number of times asking why they don't change their system to allow a minimal payment in order to go in the draw with the purchase of a license after you are drawn. They refuse to even discuss the matter.

We fly in from Nakina and from my observations I estimate at least half of the hunters using fly in services are retirees and in their late years. We decided last fall would be the end of our group hunt. Partly this is due to age ( two of us are 80 or older) but just with frustration at the way the hunt is managed. My expectation is that as the older hunters retire there will not be a full supply of young people to replace us. I expect the moose hunts will die out over the next 10 or 15 years. I'm glad I will not be around to see it.

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Thanks for the input, perhaps I will go on @ 9/25. Hoping my elk packing/quartering/butchering experience will come into play on this trip and be useful enough, maybe I better try to shoot a little one...

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If you want to hunt moose the peak of the rut is a good time.

If you want to eat moose, it is the worst possible time.

The rut stench is carried in the blood- hormones and adrenaline - so it is throughout the meat. Not just on the hide as some believe. Eskimo friends tell me hanging it at 35-40 degrees for 10 days will moderate it, but I rather doubt it. Haven't had the opportunity to do so. And won't.

The peak of the rut should be the first two or 3 weeks of October, but starts in late September - the last 5 days or so. According to "Ecology and Management of North American Moose" (Smithsonian Press $80 - you might find a copy in a library to read), the rut has the same timing throughout NA for moose, unlike deer. Best time to call is just pre-rut- Sept 15-30. The bulls are roaming around testing themselves against other bulls and sniffing up the cows. Once the breeding starts, not so much. But they will come to various calls once they start shedding velvet, around Sept 1. Big bulls earlier than smaller ones. Early season start with rubbing/brush sounds, and progress into various vocals as the season advances.

Personally, based on 40 years of moose hunting, and 20 some bulls, I will never again shoot a bull moose after Sept 20 or before November 10. Well, maybe the 7th.... smile. The one I got on Nov 1 was out of rut, but the rut wasn't quite out of him.....

You might get lucky - I'd say 50-50 chance, on getting highly palatable meat between Sept 20-25. After that until at least Nov 10, your chances for good meat go way down.

I've shot bulls on Sept 29 and Nov. 1, and my advise is DON'T DO THAT- or any date in between if you want to eat the meat. Antlers are good anytime.... but a terrible waste of a wonderful animal if the meat isn't good. Second/third week of September is best bet for both.

Good luck.

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I have been hoping that there would be a "yep" to your post. I have on my bucket list a return moose hunt in Newfoundland for my 80th birthday.
It's not that I'm questioning your knowledge but I'd like to have it confirmed. To get he outfitter with whom I want to hunt and the dates I'll need to schedule nearly two years ahead. That's next fall.

Fascinating, fun thread.

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Hunting in Canada? its not worth the stress when i think of it sometimes.

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When I asked Brother Keith about moose yesterday, He said, "What moose".

Around the Dryden, Ontario area the moose are scarce.


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Originally Posted by SuperCub
Originally Posted by kkahmann
My father and all my uncles were beef boners and meat cutters--I started cutting meat when I was 8 years old.

I've got a meat saw and grinder, wrapping table and sausage stuffer set in my shop. Trained a lot of young fellers over the years--most of 'em smart enough to stay away from here in the fall of the year.

That's funny! ..... I worked as a commercial meat cutter for 24yrs learning back in the day when beef came on a hook not in a box. I don't cut meat for pay but do still do it for friends (for free). While I not longer cut meat, I too stay clear of those who do moose in the fall. It's a lot of hard work.

Our family has a moose camp on the Kenogami River east of Longlac.


i knew that you didnt want to work on our bigger ones here lol ....

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Originally Posted by yukonphil
Originally Posted by SuperCub
Originally Posted by kkahmann
My father and all my uncles were beef boners and meat cutters--I started cutting meat when I was 8 years old.

I've got a meat saw and grinder, wrapping table and sausage stuffer set in my shop. Trained a lot of young fellers over the years--most of 'em smart enough to stay away from here in the fall of the year.

That's funny! ..... I worked as a commercial meat cutter for 24yrs learning back in the day when beef came on a hook not in a box. I don't cut meat for pay but do still do it for friends (for free). While I not longer cut meat, I too stay clear of those who do moose in the fall. It's a lot of hard work.

Our family has a moose camp on the Kenogami River east of Longlac.


i knew that you didnt want to work on our bigger ones here lol ....

Just as easy to cut up a big one as a small one. Same number of bones to deal with.

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