Looks like I’m getting a MT tag this year!

Nathan · August 9, 2018, 04:31 PM

I can’t wait. My first MT deer in 20 years.

I will probably take the 300 WSM to hunt with....it is s bit heavy, but time is tight!

So, my main question now is how do I get the meat home. I’m flying. I’ll have a rifle case and a suitcase. Should I box up the meat in a cooler? I’ve heard dry ice is a no go on the air plane....true?

Also, I wonder if there is anyway the meat will be done. Maybe shipping is better. How have you shipped meat?

sako2 · August 9, 2018, 06:03 PM

I was on a elk hunt last yr in Utah. A guy from Georgia was there that flew in. His meat was elk was taken to a processer and flash frozen then shipped home.

Ricklin · August 9, 2018, 06:37 PM

Processed and flash frozen works well. WHen I have flown fish home from AK the airline would "look the other way" with regard to dry ice......prolly not these days that was a long time ago.

Double boxed and flash frozen you will be good to go. Crumpled newspaper works well. Box crumpled newspaper around box, then another box and sealed up tight. That should be adequate for anywhere lower 48 wise.

Mobuck · August 10, 2018, 05:39 AM

Just another reason not to fly. I flatly refuse to hunt (or even visit) any place I can't drive to.

kenny53 · August 10, 2018, 09:22 AM

I bought back bunches of fish from Alaska. Like other I had my fish frozen packed it in wax boxes and put them in checked baggage. We flew South West because it was cheaper on the baggage fees. Good luck on your hunt.

Ricklin · August 10, 2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mobuck

Just another reason not to fly. I flatly refuse to hunt (or even visit) any place I can't drive to.

You do know that the most dangerous part of a 5000 mile trip is the drive home from the airport.
500 miles is my limit, if it's more than 500, I am flying.

Nathan · August 13, 2018, 08:52 AM

Anybody know which airlines are more gun friendly?

sako2 · August 14, 2018, 08:24 PM

Delta. he flew his gun with him.

Dano4734 · August 15, 2018, 12:43 PM

Not an issue with guns or with fish or meat. They sell airline approved fish boxes in Alaska with a seal on them. Freeze the fish toss them in with an ice pack and you are good. They store them inside the aircraft where it’s cold. My fish were frozen solid every time and Alaska to New York State is a long flight

August 9, 2018, 04:31 PM	#1
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,325	Looks like I’m getting a MT tag this year! I can’t wait. My first MT deer in 20 years. I will probably take the 300 WSM to hunt with....it is s bit heavy, but time is tight! So, my main question now is how do I get the meat home. I’m flying. I’ll have a rifle case and a suitcase. Should I box up the meat in a cooler? I’ve heard dry ice is a no go on the air plane....true? Also, I wonder if there is anyway the meat will be done. Maybe shipping is better. How have you shipped meat?

August 9, 2018, 06:37 PM	#3
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,011	Insulate Processed and flash frozen works well. WHen I have flown fish home from AK the airline would "look the other way" with regard to dry ice......prolly not these days that was a long time ago. Double boxed and flash frozen you will be good to go. Crumpled newspaper works well. Box crumpled newspaper around box, then another box and sealed up tight. That should be adequate for anywhere lower 48 wise. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

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August 9, 2018, 06:03 PM	#2
sako2 Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 738	I was on a elk hunt last yr in Utah. A guy from Georgia was there that flew in. His meat was elk was taken to a processer and flash frozen then shipped home.

August 10, 2018, 05:39 AM	#4
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	Just another reason not to fly. I flatly refuse to hunt (or even visit) any place I can't drive to.

August 10, 2018, 09:22 AM	#5
kenny53 Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2015 Location: My back yard Posts: 971	I bought back bunches of fish from Alaska. Like other I had my fish frozen packed it in wax boxes and put them in checked baggage. We flew South West because it was cheaper on the baggage fees. Good luck on your hunt.

August 13, 2018, 08:52 AM	#7
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,325	Anybody know which airlines are more gun friendly?

August 14, 2018, 08:24 PM	#8
sako2 Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 738	Delta. he flew his gun with him.

August 15, 2018, 12:43 PM	#9
Dano4734 Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2014 Posts: 730	Not an issue with guns or with fish or meat. They sell airline approved fish boxes in Alaska with a seal on them. Freeze the fish toss them in with an ice pack and you are good. They store them inside the aircraft where it’s cold. My fish were frozen solid every time and Alaska to New York State is a long flight