RM_Buckmaster
FNG
Would it ever be beneficial to leave the skin on an animal?
Basically, if you arrow an elk at last light and the corpse is already cooled to ambient temperatures when you track it down (say 40 degrees), could leaving the skin on help keep it cooler for at least a portion of the following day? Since hide is an insulator, in theory it would take the meat longer to heat up during the day. (Obviously at some point during the day the hide would be removed).
This would really only apply to quarters, just wondering if anyone has any experience or thoughts on using the insulation properties of the hides in a beneficial way to try and extend the amount of time meat can stay in the field before going sour. (Especially when it takes a few days to get the meat on ice)
Are there other, non-temperature related reasons to leave the hide in place, even if only for a short period?
Thanks
Basically, if you arrow an elk at last light and the corpse is already cooled to ambient temperatures when you track it down (say 40 degrees), could leaving the skin on help keep it cooler for at least a portion of the following day? Since hide is an insulator, in theory it would take the meat longer to heat up during the day. (Obviously at some point during the day the hide would be removed).
This would really only apply to quarters, just wondering if anyone has any experience or thoughts on using the insulation properties of the hides in a beneficial way to try and extend the amount of time meat can stay in the field before going sour. (Especially when it takes a few days to get the meat on ice)
Are there other, non-temperature related reasons to leave the hide in place, even if only for a short period?
Thanks