Jeff Smith
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The pepper makes the bears sneeze so they can’t sneak up on you in your tent. It’s important to make sure your hunting partner camps closest to the woods, and put a little pepper on him, too.
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Seriously though, while black pepper isn’t the same as Pepper Spray, it isn’t advisable to spray your campsite with bear spray as a deterrent. There have been studies done in Alaska which indicated that this could actually attract bears (both blacks and griz) to camp. Not a good plan unless you are after some really close-up pics of bears trashing your gear!
The black pepper isn’t an issue thankfully.Zach: The pepper is to keep any insects away from the meat. While is quite cool at night where we hunt, the days can be warm enough to bring out flies etc. (Think Indian Summer) The pepper is just lightly dusted on the entire carcass in the same way as though you were putting it on your food. Basically just stand back and toss handfuls at the meat. When the critter is being butchered, the thin layer of dried surface tissue is removed along with the pepper. You won’t even know it was there when you cook your steaks.
In warmer weather we occassionally will also wrap a layer or so of gauze around the carcass to help keep the flies away.
Some of guys camp pretty high on the hog! Our camp is pretty low profile. Old green army tent, sits close to the ground. we often set up under a stand of fir or pines, no one can see the camp if the trucks are gone.
Back country camps are great, the set up can be as simple or difficult as you want. Meat care is very easy with a bit of prep and planning but nowhere near as challenging as you might think. If at all possible though, you really do want to leave the butchering till you are home.
JeffMy hunting partner and I usually hunt in the Alberta Foothills for deer, moose and elk. Camp consists of an old canvas arctic tent, Coleman stove and lantern. We drive up logging roads till we find a spot wide enough to park two trucks and pitch up the tent. Approx 50 yards
Can I revive this thread?
How about “Summer’s Salmon” by A. Rusty Rat.
I usually read it each winter. Nothing like an “R” rated fly fishing book to warm the frozen soul in winter.
On a serious note, I am working my way through The Dry Fly by Gary LaFontaine. Next on my list is Tying and Fishing The Riffling Hitch by Art Lee.
