Need help for husbands hunt!

bragabit · Sep 20, 2006

My husband loves this board. Now he doesn't post much, but I swear to you he is on this board two to three times a day! So I know you guys have some great advice. Anyways my Dear husband is currently helping his brother on a limited entry Elk hunt, and he will be home on Thursday and going straight to Nevada for his Deer hunt. Problem is that they don't get cell phone service so I won't really get to talk to him before he gets here. Soooo my question for you guys is this; I need to plan meals and buy the food for his next hunt so everything will be ready. I already figured to buy the standard breakfast items, and for dinner I planned hamburgers, steaks and tacos. But I still have 4 nights of meals left and I am clueless at what to get. He will be staying in a trailer so he will have a stove and an oven. Most likely they will make dinner before the evening hunt or they will eat at dark when they get back in. What do you men like to cook for yourselfs??? I would be so grateful if some of you could post some of your meal ideas or recipes that 'you' (not your wife, girlfriend or mom) cook while hunting. I really want this hunt to go well for him, he has been putting in for years. So any ideas will be very much appreciated!

thanks
ps
Don't tell him I posted here, he would be mortified.

JACKELOPE · Sep 20, 2006

We have a tradition of always bringing venison on any fishing/hunting trips we go on. also like chili, pasta, stick to the ribs stuff. carbs for energy, simple stuff that is already made, can be heated for a quick meal in case they are out late with a big buck down.
but more importantly, can i have my wife give you a call??
i like your style.
way to go!!

drophorn · Sep 20, 2006

A good stew always hits the spot, make it before hand and all he has to do is heat it up. we always make a pot of chili and stew and take it with us, hope he has a great hunt

NECALI · Sep 20, 2006

Send some potatoes,spam and onions.They can slice everything up in a frying pan,add a little oil and water and cook it until the potatoes are done.We've cooked this for every hunt we go on and it's our favorite.I think they call it sheep herders potatoes. Yum,Yum.

Canoe · Sep 20, 2006

LAST EDITED ON Sep-20-06 AT 10:23AM (MST)[p]Here's what I do:

Keep in mind that when I am hunting, I don't want to spend time preparing meals or cleaning up dishes.

I usually bring standard breakfast stuff, but only have a big breakfast with eggs, bacon etc. maybe once or twice the whole trip. The other times I eat cold cereal or a big muffin for breakfast because it is fast and easy.

For lunch I usually bring MRE's (military rations), but a sandwich and fruit is just as good to eat on the side of the mountain.

For dinners I bring a steak, chicken breast, and maybe a pork chop, any combination of those so that I have one piece of meat for each evening. Sometimes I use a tupperware container and soak them in marinade sometimes I cook plain meat. Just depends on how much time I have to prepare. I also bring enough baked potatoes to have 1 for each meal. I precook these at home and pack them in tin foil. It saves a bunch of time not having to cook the spuds for 45 minutes to an hour. I use a small portable propane grill to cook on. I put my foil wrapped potatoe on the grill when I start cooking the meat and it is completely heated up by the time the meat is done.

Using this method I am able to cook and eat dinner without messing up any pots and pans. I use a paper plate to eat off and throw it in the fire when I am done.

this is just the way I like to do it, but like I said before I really don't like to spend a lot of time cooking or cleaning up. Good luck with the preparations. Your husband is a lucky guy!

257Tony · Sep 20, 2006

My favorite, easy dinners that dont cut into my hunting time

1. Skillet sensations
2. Stag chili (no Nalley)!
3. Frozen Pizza!!
4. repeat in that order, your good for 2 weeks!

EdleBrock · Sep 20, 2006

Ahead of time we cook up a gallon or so of spaghetti sauce and freeze it in zip-lock bags. Then it's just a matter of boiling some pasta and warming the sauce. We mix up the pasta types to keep things interesting. A little fresh grated parmesan and Louisiana Hot Sauce adds a nice touch...

A gallon makes plenty for several meals for a couple people.

The same thing can be done with Chile, Soup, Stew etc...

Good luck,

Jim

SneakAttack · Sep 20, 2006

What a sweet heart for taking care of the hubby. He's one lucky guy!

I like to keep it simple, the less work I have to do is always a plus.

Chili, stew, hot dogs, frozen pizza, sandwiches. And of cousre a deer roast, you have to have a deer roast to make sandwiches out of. I crock pot a roast a day before I leave, slice it and it's ready to go. Don't forget the ketchup, mustard and onion..Mmmm Mmmm good!

tex270 · Sep 20, 2006

One easy and good meal we like in camp goes like this- brown 1 lb ground meat, drain, mix in 2 small cans pork&bean and heat to simmer. Then melt in one small brick of cheddar cheese. It is good and easy to fix. I know your husband appreciates your help. thank you for being a part of the hunting system.

elkslayer54 · Sep 20, 2006

Burritos, Cook them and put them in aluminum foil. They can go on the defroster in the truck, or on a fire, quick, easy and not a big mess to deal with, 3-4 of those daily are perfect. You can do breakfast, ground beef, shredded beef, chicken, pork what ever. let your mind go wild. Bill

nontypical · Sep 20, 2006

Lasagna!!In disposable aluminum bake pans.

Me2Hunter · Sep 20, 2006

Krautburgers. Make'em at home with sausuage or buger and combine with shredded cabbage and onions and cheese. Throw them in some ready made dough, bake'em and slice them. Then wrap'em up and send them with him. They are good warmed up over a fire or in an oven.

txhunter58 · Sep 20, 2006

Don't know about your husband, but we don't mind eating the same thing 2 days in a row (leftovers). Always seems to taste better the second day.

As stated, if you have the time to cook it ahead of time and freeze in ziplock freezer bags saves much time and MESS in camp. Many less pots and pans to clean. That is a BIG plus, even in a trailer.

1) Spagetti sauce, as mentioned above, is good and filling with the kind of energy you need on a hunt. Cook pasta in camp.

2) Stew: Our recipe is easy to cook in camp too, but it tastes better if has a chance to stew, sit in a refrig overnight, then freeze. Here is our recipe:

1 lb hamburger (brown and drain) then add:
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can diced new potatoes
1 can ranch style beans
1 can corn
1 can mushrooms
season with fajita seasoning salt (or to your taste)

This will feed 3 guys one time. Adjust for more or less people

3) Fajitas: they now sell frozen, complete, ready to go fajitas. Just heat and serve.

Sounds like a great wife to me!!!

MuleySniper · Sep 20, 2006

Spaghetti! Pre made, all you have to do is heat it up in a pot. I love a loaf of bread and a brick of cheese too. I eat a ton of grilled cheese sandwiches too.
MS

norby · Sep 20, 2006

My wife makes stew, chicken and rice casserole etc. I use a food saver to seal the meal and then freeze. Take out the meal in advance to thaw, then heat a big pot of water and warm the meal. We still cook steaks, but when you get into camp late, the pre-cooked sealed dinners are fast!!

We also marinate and bar-b-que chicken and seal small packages for lunch. Take the chicken out and put in your backpack and it should be thawed by lunch.

HuntinBuddies · Sep 20, 2006

Canned stew can always be heated up right in the can. Just poke some holes in the top and set on the fire. Warmed in no more than 10 minutes. Also, tin-foil dinners are always a favorite. Easy to just throw on the fire and flip once. Low maintenance is always great. Especially after a long day of huntin.

Waygoner · Sep 20, 2006

For many years my wife has been cooking meals at home and putting them in seal-a-meal type bags. Boil water and drop in to heat - cut the bag open and eat. My wife is a gourmet chef I've had some top notch meals while hunting.

skinzner · Sep 20, 2006

We do our dinners just like wagoner,cook pretty much anything you want and vacuum pack it then all your husband has to do is boil it for a little while to warm it up.We make chicken alfredo ,ribs,spaghetti,etc.There is no mess and no pots to wash so it works out great.

cpugsie · Sep 20, 2006

I like to cook a roast (beef or venison) with spuds, carrots, celery and onions the day before I leave for the hunt and put in tupper ware to cool in the fridge. Just having to heat your meal at the end of the day saves a lot of work and still taste great. Preparing food in advance always is a plus. I'll cook a pound or two of burrito meat and add seasoning the night before also so again all I have to do is heat up the meat. When your out all day hunting hard the last thing I want to do at the end of the day is cook a total meal from start to finish. I also take along Balance Bars (Honey Peanut or Fudge Nut Brownie) and Ensure Plus (Chocolate shake)to put in my pack for a healthy meal with no hassle while out in the field. One Balance Bar (which I feel are the best tasting energy bars available) and one Ensure Plus is equal to a 536 calorie balanced meal with no hassle at all and great tasting. I never leave home with out them.

BowHuntr · Sep 20, 2006

Although I am not married, my mom has been kind enough over the years to always send us on our hunts with great meals.

I know when I get back from a long day of hunting the last thing I wanna do is prepare a meal. My mom cooks chili, casseroles, lasagna, pots of spaghetti sauce (so all we have do to is prepare the pasta), stews, and soups. All things that we can freeze and take with us, and then just heat it up when we get back to camp. It makes it nice, to not have to prepare and cook meals everynight.

I think it's great that your supportive in your Husband's hunting adventures. More women, should take note. = )

BowHuntr

bragabit · Sep 20, 2006

Well believe it or not, Dear Husband got home today. I had already been to the store so he helped me get his meals ready. We made some stew, Enchiladas, and Bonless Ribs. I got disposable containers for everything. I bought fixings for Hamburgers and Brawts. For treats we made carmel popcorn balls, cookies and lots of Halloween candy. I bought tons of breakfast items so I think he is set.

I love your ideas, that use those vacuum sealers. We have really debated getting one. Can anyone recommend any good brands? My husband still has 3 hunts to go this year.

As for the limited Elk tag hunt my husband just returned on, they got a nice 6x6 they said it scored 350. Maybe my hubby will post some pics if his brother doesn't care.

As for advice for your wives. A lot of your wives attitude will depend on how you treat her before and after the hunt. I swear if you make sure to take care of her before and after it will make a big diffence. One of these days when I have more time I will post my story, I was nearly an animal activist turned hunter story about myself (I have a muzzleloader deer tag this year.) We had some adjustment periods but I think we finally are on the same page

I have learned a lot in the last 10 years. I would love to be going on this hunt, but we still have kids in school and we can't let them miss anymore than they have. But I love to go hunting, with my husband.

onthehunt · Sep 20, 2006

I agree with and do the same as Waygoner and skinzer. Vacuum pack meals and place in boiling water. Paper plates,bowls,plastic forks and spoons. No dishes,silverware,pots and pans. No need to do dishes! This saves major time. More time hunting and more time resting for the next day. If you can't vacuum pack, the stores have many items if you look around. Prime Rib by Hormel to instant potatos in a cup. You name it and you'll probably find it. Just after a few days he will need all the calories he can to keep him at the top of his game!
Qiuck and easy sandwiches for the afternoon. And yes, warm flavored oatmeal for breakfast.
I wish them the best. By the way your husband is very lucky!!!

Dub · Sep 20, 2006

Snickers and diet Mt. Dew.

Dub

Julian · Sep 21, 2006

Beer,Beer,Beer

BUCKSPY · Sep 21, 2006

Meet him at the door in a little French maid's outfit and tell him you've been thinking about him allllll night, you have needs that only he can fill and he won't care if he gets a bag of bread and PB&J.

We are easy to please and easy to keep.