Originally posted by wink
I used a 22-250 on the 'roos. First and last time I shot one. Real nice. Couldn't keep the hides since we were back on the ship within 48 hours and couldn't get them properly cared for on such short notice. I have always regreted that.
Next time you're in that situation, dump several pounds of regular table salt on the hides, let them sit in the sun for as long as possible, then roll them up (hair inboard) and put the rolled hide in a trash bag. It'll be good to go until you can get it to a taxidermist.