The guys were able to get a deer very quickly on Saturday morning. Within three hours of leaving Great-Grandpa Harvey was back for the tractor to go pick them up. After carrying the deer at least a mile to get within a half mile of the house the boys decided Kate needed to get married so they would have an extra pair of hands. Us wives took my boys down to congratulate the hunters. Matthias rode in the tractor. (James rode in the tractor later to help with farm work, so here's a picture of him as well.)
After bringing the deer home they got it ready and hung it up. The boys stayed outside to watch the skinning and what not. They didn't seem too phased by it, but James did ask, "Next year can we see a real deer?" (Meaning a live one). 
We spent about four hours that night cutting and grinding meat. We ended up with over 60 lbs of meat. Taylor and I were able to bring about 50 of it home with us. We have lots of ground venison and chucks. Plus several roasts, steaks, and some strips. We now have a three months supply of meat if all we eat is venison. We're pretty stoked to use all this meat for the rest of the year. Thanks so much Grandpa! And everyone else who helped. 
Monday, October 20, 2008
Mighty Hunters
Posted by Texas Harveys at 12:12 PM
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Wow. I am impressed that you didn't gag during all of that. How great to have all that meat! Way to go, Taylor and way to go, Kristi. I am impressed, again, with all you do.
Deer meat is delicious. My sister's husband hunts, and I've heard many a story from her of preparing goose, duck, deer, and other such animals.
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