While My Deer Jerky Smoked, I Went For A Relic Hunt And Was Nicely Rewarded!

[John-Edmonton]

Loaded up my smoker with 10 LBS of fresh deer meat with a pan full of maple wood chips on the heating element. Waited until the unit started smoking, had a wiff of that great maple flavered smoke, then headed off to an old favorite spot which sometimes gives up a nice find or two. Today that spot was quite generous.......





My first find of the day was an old padlock, about 3" deep. Then came some more goodies!





My favorite was this gold plated Military Medal , found on a gold ribbon. The large cent and token were just icing on the cake! After the finds photo op at home, I bagged my jerky. It lost over half it's weight from drying......

 

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[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on pulling those cool relics. There are only 2 ways I eat deer, those being Jerky and bologna/sausage. That jerky looks yummy.

 

[John-Edmonton]

Congrats on pulling those cool relics. There are only 2 ways I eat deer, those being Jerky and bologna/sausage. That jerky looks yummy.

Thanks.....this was my first batch of deer jerky that I have made. It came out better then expected. No more of that wild game taste.I have previously made beef jerky, moose jerky and mushroom jerky before.

 

[Loco-Digger]

Thanks.....this was my first batch of deer jerky that I have made. It came out better then expected. No more of that wild game taste.I have previously made beef jerky, moose jerky and mushroom jerky before.

Back in the mid 80's I used to pay a hunter $15 per pound for deer Jerky. Haven't had any since. My wife makes some killer Jerky. Too bad it never lasts. A bag like one of your's only lasts a day or 2 in my house.

 

[digger460]

I'm lucky there's any left by the time it's done.