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Mike: That is how I preserve my gamebirds as well (grouse and woodcock). Very effective. Quart freezer bags work up to even 2 birds that are grouse-sized and then I move-up to gallon-sized on bigger birds (pheasants come to mind, ducks as well). Two or even 3-years in the freezer are not a problem. I have a buddy who freezes squirrels that way. And another who freezes elk that way. Lasts up to 2 years.
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Mike: That is how I preserve my gamebirds as well (grouse and woodcock). Very effective. Quart freezer bags work up to even 2 birds that are grouse-sized and then I move-up to gallon-sized on bigger birds (pheasants come to mind, ducks as well). Two or even 3-years in the freezer are not a problem. I have a buddy who freezes squirrels that way. And another who freezes elk that way. Lasts up to 2 years. I freeze my game birds that way and have for as long as I can remember. Fish, too.
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Yes,
After soaking in water ( water changed out daily) ,
The dove breasts are placed in zip lock bags
and water added to cover the doves, then any
air is expelled and the zip lock closed.
Then the bags are placed zip lock up in the freezer.
Once frozen the bags can be orientated any direction.
This method prevents freezer burn and extends to life
of the meat.
Some folks prefer a vacuum sealer, but I do not have one.
Thank you for your interest
Mike I used to freeze my birds and squirrels in water, but have gone to a vacuum sealer with the same results and less volume and leakage. I even vacuum seal on the tailgate of my truck when hunting away from home. Super easy and makes traveling a lot simpler.
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Yes,
After soaking in water ( water changed out daily) ,
The dove breasts are placed in zip lock bags
and water added to cover the doves, then any
air is expelled and the zip lock closed.
Then the bags are placed zip lock up in the freezer.
Once frozen the bags can be orientated any direction.
This method prevents freezer burn and extends to life
of the meat.
Some folks prefer a vacuum sealer, but I do not have one.
Thank you for your interest
Mike Mike, Thanks for explaining. I've had a household vacuum sealer before they were available in Canada. Unless some other way for a better shelf life I only use the vacuum sealer for all my fish and game.
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When we lived on Kodiak Island we would spray/spritz fresh caught salmon with water mist repeatedly for a solid ice coating. We did this mostly so relatives could enjoy shipped salmon as close to fresh as possible.
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I used to use one of those vacuum sealers but I don't anymore. Those things really suck!!......Aw.. c'mon guys!! That was funny!! 
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I used to use one of those vacuum sealers but I don't anymore. Those things really suck!!......Aw.. c'mon guys!! That was funny!! Don't quit your day job, Jimmy.
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My folks used to freeze bream, bass and crappie in the wax coated milk cartons filled w/water, and they kept perfectly until thawed and eaten. We still do some of that at the cabin, if we have one handy but the vac pack sealers have also served us very well. Dove taken, as well as those legally given to us are all eaten here. I've some friends whose wives simply do not allow game of any sort to be brought into their homes; a VERY sad reality, that but we've been the happy beneficiary of it on more than one occasion. They think that meat comes from the grocery store, period. I know of others with $50K plus kitchens that have NEVER been used and one where only the kids know how to use the microwave! You can't fix stupid.
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Well.... Since this post was originally about the Texas season, I'm happy to report that we have had Exceptional shooting almost daily here since this discussion started....Our first season segment runs on until this Sunday the 12 th and reopens again on December 15.....
Birds, lots of large fully feathered migrants, are still using all of my fields here and providing wonderful outings....Birds are wise and canny, offering the most challenging shooting one could ask for on a windy afternoon....
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