Well, once again, it looks like opening weekend in places around the state of Montana will be pushing 100 degrees for daytime temps. Be careful with meat preservation people. Get it off the critter, into the shade and off the mountain quickly. If you hunt solo, like me, do it as quickly and as safely as you can. Luckily, it's cooling down nicely at night. There's not much more satisfying than arrowing an elk at last light and then spending the night packing it out a couple of miles by yourself. Well, arguably having someone else pack it out for you or with you could be more satisfying; but, you know what I mean. Good luck all.
