How long will an Elk last after processing and packing? How many lbs. of meat do they average? Looking to hunt more frequently so smaller game seems more suitable but I'm trying to get an idea anyhow.
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Cut, wrapped (properly) and frozen elk meat should last at least a year - I've eaten it when almost 2 years old and it was still good. Proper wrapping is the secret - get all air out of the package. The new shrink wrap kits are great.

Amount of elk meat depends on how you process the meat and how large the animal is. A mature bull elk can yield up to 350 lbs of boned out meat if you know what you're doing. Cow elk are about 2/3rds the size of mature bulls, along with raghorn bulls.

Thanx kdud. 350 lbs sounds like just about a lb a day for a year. I guess thats oneday to think of it. I'm trying to understand the facts in different ways so that my understanding of humans and game might broaden. It seems important to be practical and deliberate. There is no substitute for field experience but your input helps me internalize the responsibilities and good practices that a good hunter employs.

Amount of elk meat depends on how you process the meat and how large the animal is. A mature bull elk can yield up to 350 lbs of boned out meat if you know what you're doing. Cow elk are about 2/3rds the size of mature bulls, along with raghorn bulls.

Hmmmm, I think my processor is skimming some winter meat from me, and I always take my quarters in very clean. Maybe if I take them in dirty I'll get more back.
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It's a sure bet if your's is the cleanest and best taken care of carcass, that's the one the processor and help will take their "going home" meat from! :D