Once the thrill of success has faded and it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty of getting your game back to camp, your preparation skills immediately come into play. This is especially true if you’re hunting elk, mule deer, or other big game in the mountains, where animals must be quartered or boned out to transport back to camp. I had the good luck to bag a bull elk in the Colorado rifle season and the good preparation to be ready for what followed. Actually, I ordered the Caribou Lightweight Game Bags for the same hunt two years earlier, but didn’t have the opportunity to use them. This time, as I opened the bag and took out the package, I remembered why these game bags are such a good idea.
First, Caribou game bags come in various sizes — larger bags for the hind quarters, slightly smaller bags for the fronts, and small bags for the backstraps and other cuts. By sizing the bags, precious weight is reduced and all the meat gets full protection. Additionally, each bag has a reflective tags, making them easier to locate in the dark after hanging. Small plastic bags are included for the tenderloin, which we ate for breakfast the following morning.
In addition to the smart-sizing of the bags, special labeling tags are included with zip-ties to attach them. This way, you make sure that your meat doesn’t get mixed up with others and that you have all of the necessary information for Game and Fish requirements. Butchering an animal in the field must be done carefully, and this well thought-out game bag system is worth many times the price. For more information, visit the manufacturer’s website at biggamebags.com.
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