OFF GRID CABIN LIFE Meat Processing Equipment & Mouse Bucket Movies Vlog #20

[@jameslemon51]

Hi Boss. I had to watch rerun. Your videos are the best. I will say prayer for you from now till 04-04-19 you will be fine. Your the best.

[@preacherb2816]

This is one of the reason I watch you boss. You are not greedy. You love nature.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying that :-)

[@Mystic_Christopher]

Thank you for honoring mother nature ♡

[@thebossoftheswamp]

My pleasure :-)

[@lukehereiam9188]

I look forward to your Sunday morning videos. Thank you for sharing them with us. Cheers.

[@northcountryrich9611]

love sunday vids! Thanks for your time! God Bless

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless

[@MrJackchap]

Thanks boss, your comments on bow hunting hit the nail on the head.nothing like the peace and quiet.getting within 20 yards is always a thrill

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed :-)

[@bluecollarmark]

Excellent footage of the deer. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a good week. Take care.

[@paulbrown4539]

Look forward to all the good videos on Sunday mornings. Appreciate what you do Boss !!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@danielfisch655]

Thank you for sharing another great video and making Sunday's special.

[@jcnme2020]

Thank You for sharing your thoughts and sence of Humor Jim. I Absolutely Love this Sunday Vlog. THANKS

[@thebluecollarbowhunter360]

True hunter! Your the man boss!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you kindly :-)

[@ollie4dad]

Your theme song reminds me of TV Shows back in the late 70s' and early 80s'. I have had it stuck in my head numerous times and never mind.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

better than achey breaky LOL

[@johnnymelendez4836]

Great morning to you Boss. Thanks for sharing some more of your experience and knowledge. GOD BLESS YOU ALL 😇

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless

[@belladonna4076]

Awesome Vid Boss, so cool to see the deer walk past your stand and dare i say many of us are on a slippery slope. GOD Bless You and Yours and thank You.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless

[@UncleSasquatchOutdoors]

I liked the segment on letting the deer pass. Years ago, I had a doe within fifteen yards of my stand. I had already drawn back and was aiming. Then a yearling walked up and started nuzzling the doe. I slowly let the bow down. That's why it's called hunting and not killing! Good video!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed.

[@nh603]

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the week!!

[@bradbucklin33]

Love to end my Sundays watching your Vlogs!

[@michaelcoghlan5521]

Thanks for sharing JC

[@Smacker3801]

I love your videos and get a lot of entailment from them, one thing we use with the bucket trap was a large beer bottle with a stocking or sock going half way along then greased the neck with butter or dripping and put a chunk of cheese in the top, sometimes we burnt the cheese to gain extra smell as well as hide the human contact smell form the mice or rats, he bottle had to rest on a shelf with the neck protruding out over the bucket, we had a lot of success and thought it may save you from going to trouble of making a slide, I am amazed how they can hang on with their hind legs, thanks again from Australia...

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

Great video and wise words. Get the little booger’s with the slippery slope. lol Have a great week.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Adding a fan to one now haha

[@robertwarren4706]

That's a good educational fun show you have fun God bless and I'll see you next week enjoy

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless.

[@bobkd5fjd823]

Love the song at the end and will always run it back over and over and sing along with ya. “That’s it for now, see ya next time and God Bless!” Hahahahaha

[@thebossoftheswamp]

LOL. God Bless ya Bob ;-))

[@dougthomas1582]

I love the "lil bastards" cam! So dang funny!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Complicating the process daily. The lil basstids won't know what hit em LMAO

[@prestongilbert4199]

Another great video ..... like them all it brings back fond memories of being in the woods in Pittsburg, Randolph, Franconia Notch, Crawford Notch and Dixville Notch.

[@ms.docileone]

one of my favorite memories is sitting at a table and butchering a deer or goat with my brothers and sisters, a couple of us were cutting meat, one would place into wax paper and tape, the other two would wrap up that meat in butcher wrap. always was good to see the freezer get full!! that was before vacuum sealers were around!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Great memories :-)) Bet you don't see much of that these days.

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

I can't sharpen a knife to save my soul, but that little blue handle knife sharpener is as easy to use as you said. Thanks for the tip!

[@offgridsweden]

Awesome as always man. Have to get out to my cabin soon. Haven't been there for some weeks now. You are a true inspiration. Have an amazing Sunday evening, Andreas from Off Grid Sweden 🇸🇪

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and the same to you :-))

[@paliacho9]

Great stuff. Hey I'm looking forward to the mouse bucket mods.

[@timothyhays7889]

Laurie and you have a great Thanksgiving up there. Just love this channel. Looking forward to Frankie and Tildie's big Christmas adventure.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. Since i'll be in recovery from my surgery I won't be up for making a Christmas video this year. Blessings.

[@2498greg]

Great advice! Love your sense of humor! Thanks for sharing and 🙏🙏🙏 for you and your family.

[@NYCamper62]

Greetings, @ 4:05-4:20 you show a proper working table height for processing. Many who process their own like us wind up working on lower tables which can cause a lot of back & muscle pain when doing repetitive cleaning, cutting & packing work. Good stuff & good hunting.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Well said.

[@phillippearce8270]

Sitting here back in old Blitty wanted to share one thanks on this Thanksgiving Day to you Sir for sharing part of your life with us, you are an inspiration and and have nothing but the greatest of admiration for you.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Phillip and Happy Thanksgiving to you.

[@happyfuntimereviews5600]

Loved the footage of the deer passing under you! I've never been a big fan of the "easy" hunt either...probably part of the reason I don't harvest many deer... That being said, I've passed on some decent looking animals just because it didn't "feel" right. I didn't NEED the meat, and sometimes just being out there is enough for me. Thank you!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed. I passed on another the evening before last.

[@lindas1496]

Thank you for your videos ❤️🇨🇦

[@kefirheals7383]

Great Sunday morning video. Even for a non-hunter, it's interesting to hear in detail what it takes to score a deer, prep it, equip needed, and so on. We were gifted a Food Saver, and one year we were gifted a huge beef tenderloin. I pulled out the Food Saver. I had no experience; and thought it would be simple. I opened the plastic bag the meat was in; there was a lot of juice or liquid. So of course, I dried the meat before cutting it into steaks. Dried it again after cutting it. I made up all the bags; put in all the cuts, got ready to vac/seal. Took me forever! Why? Because the teeny amount of liquid was still preventing it to seal. The liquid got pulled out by the vacuum and onto the edge of the bag where the heating element seals, preventing a seal. I had to keep pulling the meat out; put toweling on it; leaning on it with all my body weight. I was skeptical about eating the steaks, not knowing where it was bought, and why it had so much liquid. I'd never seen that. I ended up re-gifting the steaks to the neighbors throughout the summer for the BBQ season. They said it was great. That was my experience. hah. What an experience. Have a great week! XOXOXO

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I probably would have done the same haha

[@eleanorkerby]

Hubs isn't a hunter and we are moving into a cabin that is smaller than one floor of your cabin at 384 sq feet so may have to forego a lot of extra kitchen thingys to make room the needfuls but loved watching this. He is speaking of building a second cabin that is a bit bigger and using this one for a guest lodge. I like the idea of an outdoor kitchen but probably my biggest thought on all things wilderness is how to keep animals out. If you have food stored and go to visit grands in another city, do they tend to try to break in for your stuff and such. I know not putting garbage out is a must and thought about this a lot because it is NEW territory for us to be going into. I visualize a relaxing trip, full of memories of doey eyed grands loving my wilderness stories to come home to my canned goods broken on cabin floor and rice and beans scattered and Goldilocks and her parents sleeping on the homemade quilt I am still working on ...on my king sized fits all bears bed. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Lori and Frankie and Tildy. I am personally making meatloaf, mashed potatoes and coleslaw but I am rebellious that way. Fortunately my hubs gave the thumbs up to that idea and it is a sure thing

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Haven't had a good coleslaw in a while. Now I want one haha. Happy Thanksgiving :-)

[@eleanorkerby]

@@thebossoftheswamp do it boss, do it!

[@eleanorkerby]

thought about making a lemon cake from scratch googled it ate a cherry poptart instead and going to read awhile instead no taste for the cake now at all magic cherry poptarts, no doubt

[@misstine71]

Another great video Boss! Thank you

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you. It's been a while since I've seen you on here :-)

[@murchlk]

I am currently learning that you get what you pay for with a grinder. I have a cheap one and have processed around 10 deer with it now and I can tell it’s gonna break any second now. That bucket trap is amazing I am gonna have to give it a shot at my house, the snap traps don’t seem to always get the job done.

[@HaroldMalaby]

Not a hunter but enjoy learning. Young friend of mine harvested his first deer last week and passed your video onto him. Keep up with all your videos and come away better each time. Best to you be safe

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for sharing my video :-)

[@mountainman1765]

Hello fro Hopkinton NY Jim. I use the same sharpeners for processing deer. Those accusharp pull through sharpeners work great. They take a bit more steel off the knife edge than I like so I pull the knife through lighter now and keep the edge up with the steel rod. Look forward to your video every Sunday.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Agreed. They're tough on a blade so I try not to lose the edge.

[@johnng7452]

Another great vid with good honest advice. Never been hunting but watching your vids has me wanting to try. I’ll let you know. God bless my brother!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless

[@yankey4]

Tho's nice heated blinds work well to get the women in your life out in the woods for the first time. my wife is a city gal and not ever been in the woods. She got to sit and see deer and read her book for her first hunt with me next to her. Now she hunts in all kinds of stands and loves being in the woods. All she needed was that first nice hunt to see what it;s all about. Like you I am not into all of that. But what ever it takes to get peeps out in the woods I am good with that. Ps We made the tree house blind for disabled vets and kids with disability. That one stand over the past 15 years has giving me more joy than i could never have imagined. Funny how that works. We made that to help tho's who where in need and it ended up helping me more. No clue why I am sharing this. Thanks for the video. God Bless

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Box blinds all have their place, no doubt about that. God Bless

[@Captainfatdad306]

Great lessons. The 5 you let go might provide you for years in the future.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

That's good karma for sure ;-)

[@normanmiller8713]

I love your opinion of food plots an deer hunting! We are on the same page buddy! Nothin like figuring out the deer it makes the hunt that much sweeter, you my friend are a true sportsman! Thank you an god bless

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Norman and blessings to you as well.

[@kefirheals7383]

Hugs and Kisses to sweet Frankie-boy. What a charmer he is!

[@7secondcommute]

Praying for you Sir... God bless and see you soon!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@mr.fisher3973]

Just about missed my daily dose of the Boss!!! - Sound advice as always - god bless.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless

[@Biglandtrapper]

Great info as always Boss & must say the video of the mice was priceless... Take care buddy, cheer's from the Bigland...

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks buddy. Mouse update coming soon :-)

[@denislosieroutdoors]

Great video thanks for sharing, for my vacuum sealer I save all my used milk bags like the 3 packs rinse them out let them dry very thick plastic and they seal nicely in the machine...

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Great tip!

[@denislosieroutdoors]

@@thebossoftheswamp Thanks for getting back to me... I have watched every video you have ever made I think more then once lol... you have inspired me in so many ways, living a more simple life, building an off grid homestead, meat hunting, building my own cordory cabin rd, starting my own you tube channel, I have mentioned your name in several of my videos... not that you need help but to help others that watch my stuff... thanks for sharing respectfully Denis

[@arussianasset3948]

How barbaric ! " JC the BARBARIAN" LOL. I loved that game cam footage. Good stuff to know. I have mice coming out of my ears. Love the Sunday vids.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Hang a bucket off them haha

[@shawnr771]

Good stuff again Boss. Try a taller bucket. Pool chemical buckets are taller the mice wont be able to reach down to the water to get a drink. Wax the edge of the bucket or the metal. Help em slip. On generators you have a good idea placing the generator well away from the cabin. For additional noise reduction on my large generator I went to the store and bought a larger muffler. This dropped the noise quite a bit. For your 100ft extension cord. Depending on your load make sure you have one that is rated for it. I use 10/3 most of them at the big box are 12 or 14 gauge. Heavy loads will draw down on them. They can heat up. Also since it is running across the ground check it often for damage.

[@MrRDFORD]

Smiling about the bucket trap, my dad would do the same. Much respect on passing the does until ready, enjoy the hunt for what it is. STAY SAFE

[@doodlesthegoose7085]

Happy Thanksgiving, my favorite KZbinr!!!! And to your fur babies and Lori!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy Thanksgiving to you too :-)

[@suemcfarlane4199]

That cutting board fits the tailgate of your truck too

[@margaretbedwell58]

Another great day at the cabin. Love the equipment you showed. I have always said, if you enjoy doing something, do it with the best equipment you can afford. Whether it be wood working, mechanical, or cooking, the tools make all the difference. Thanks too for the explanations on your way to wrap. Very wise indeed (and frugal). I too hate when the end is up with each video but I console myself with enjoying "Frankie and the Boss" That is so special. Have a Blessed day.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Blessings :-)

[@Dick-d1m]

I like the way you go hunting... It's an art, it's a thrill, and the challenge.. that's the Whole pie.. the meat is the whipped cream On top..😊

[@chamilton9182]

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your integrity in all things but ESPECIALLY as a hunter. YOU are the kind of man that gives hunters a GOOD name. Thank you for sharing your wisdom in that regard. I was thinking about how all inventors want to "make a better mouse trap". You literally have. PATENT IT!!! Make a prototype and PATENT IT!!!! Tractor supply would sell the $#!+ out of those things. Just a thought. Great vid as always. Happy Thanksgiving to you Lori and the pups. God Bless friend.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thanks for the chuckle and Happy Thanksgiving to you as well :-)

[@richardpope5417]

I don't bow hunt myself, but I understand your joy in the challenge. Personally, I take out my flintlock for deer hunting because I find it a greater challenge.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

We share the same thoughts :-)

[@smc65714]

Nice Video,Igor a champion Dual fuel Genrtr.,Nice units.

[@bobarel7486]

Amen Brother! Your views on hunting mirror my own! Well put Boss!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@scottashley3383]

Good Sunday Morn; Its funny how we turn into our elders. We try so hard as we grow up to be our own person. We as maturing KIDS need to be a good role model for the younger people,maybe they will wake up. But it starts with us 50+ age group. I really agree with you hunting ways. We need to enjoy,but work for what we get!!! Great video as always, HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!!!!!

[@tome7323]

I really like your videos can't wait until Sunday morning happy Turkey day

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and same to you and yours :-))

[@allincamo]

Boss , like to send a Healthy Happy thanksgiving day to your entire family, from good ole PA. Keep living my dream.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Jim and same to you and yours ;-)

[@gerardpickett5108]

look forwards to every Sunday to see you and your gospels .another sunny day from across the pond Boss

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you

[@Butchmcmasters7MM]

Good morning from Nc loved the video I have a similar grinder with all the handy attachments my mouse buckets have been working great thanks for the video and what you do God bless you and your family keep the videos coming have a great day

[@thebossoftheswamp]

God Bless

[@justinolfart5431]

Happy Thanksgiving boss and to your girlfriend and pets and to all your family and subscribers it's nice to be part of a community that does not argue and fight like so many other channels do may God bless you all

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and same to you :-))

[@iwantosavemoney]

A chamber vac machine not cheap but fits your frugal ways and mine also. The bags are super cheap so with time it will pay for it’s self also. I mean like .01 per bag

[@leonkizer5868]

love your videos! really look forward to Sunday morning coffee and watching them

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you for saying so.

[@ronniepate4315]

Thank's Boss for another great video. I had a big but slim 4 point buck walk out of the wood's with four doe's. I had a good shot , but never pulled the trigger because, I knew he would mature and make a bunch of good sized off spring . This year my two nephew's have got 4 good sized deer off of my little place.The big buck is still making track's.

[@ChileExpatFamily]

Love the meat processing advice. We have the big grinder too and I will say it was an excellent upgrade. We will be processing two hogs this week. Nothing like fresh sausage. Winter for you is summer for me in Chile. Jim

[@mags102755]

Love your videos Boss! Makes my Sunday mornings special.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you Margaret :-)

[@jeep4ron]

I have never hunted before. You make me want to get out and do some hunting. And get some processing equipment. At some point I will. Thanks for all the inspiration you give us. Great informative video as always..!! Have a fantastic day Boss..!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and the same to you and yours :-))

[@richardzeroth5564]

JC and Lorie, have a happy Thanksgiving! Stay warm, its 7 degrees this morning....brrrr Blessings ...Rich and Dee from MN. :)

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and the same to you and yours :-))

[@Tomhohenadel]

Boss, those mice are huge, Boone and Crockett huge. Great video, good info on meat preparation and storage. Thanks

[@tommygunz8692]

Those mice are something else...Great video as usual.....T.Gunz.......

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Little gymnast.

[@jimclaire7996]

A great video. Meat is the highest cost in our budget. Thank you for sharing your ideas on equipment. Could you recommend where to get the equipment. God bless America.

[@MrRailhead77]

I also have that same type of paper dispenser. I have switched to the paper with the plastic rolled up with it. No freezer burn , I tried the food saver as well but the 4-5 deer don't last long feeding a family of 4 (the kids love it) their friends wrinkle their noses until they try it. I also get plastic sleeves that are about 30" long and probably 3-4 inches in circumference fill them with ground venison and freeze, once frozen solid it's off to the band saw to cut patties for burgers. Works great!!

[@Kronkus36]

I've got 2 vacuum sealers, really makes the time go quickly with a couple people helping out lol !! Great video as always JC !!

[@patriciaherman6499]

Great info on the meat equipment, used the mouse trap bucket so far success 🙌. Blessings to you and Laurie hugs to Frankie and Tildy.😎

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Blessings :-)

[@terrinadeau8965]

I love it that you're frugal!

[@jormawails]

dude you are the real deal

[@alanj7306]

No, he’s the Boss haha lol 😂

[@destinyunknown-gypsyblue492]

Maybe a little vegetable oil, petroleum jelly or the like would make them not be able to grip and fall in faster....Love your vids, catching up on my marathon watching. Thanks~

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Good info on meat processing equipment. I visited a neighbor last week, dropped off a homemade cherry pie. She happened to be butchering 2 good sized deer. She gave me a piece of the tenderloin. I was soooo good! Maybe next year I will have the time to get my own for the freezer.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Interesting to see how those mice act while trying to get the seed from the bucket. Part of the reason I hunt is just getting out in the woods and enjoying nature, great video as always!

[@garybartek]

nice video. I toast you with my coffee mug this morning after viewing the many summary recommends. appreciate your editing for the completeness of all the links, etc

[@keithbrookshire]

I've been building up my meat processing equipment slowly as I can find a great deal. Thanks for the equipment rundown .

[@scottdaunhauer2453]

Awesome Video !! HAPPY THANKSGIVING To You and Yours !!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving :-)

[@mikeroberts8609]

Very informative video. Thanks a bunch!!!

[@cedarg9874]

Good vid Boss, wish I had your meat grinder. I have a mouse trap like yours, but instead of slapping peanut butter on the spinner I use an empty small peanut butter plastic jar. I drill a hole in the center of the bottom and top slide the wire through and install it on the bucket like you do. I make sure there is some peanut butter residue in the jar, plus drill some small holes into the jar to let the smell of it out. The mice have to jump onto the jar, it spins, down they go. No mess no fuss. My trap sits outside near my back door. Lately I don't even have to dump out the dead mice, a local weasel or martin has been fetching the mice out of the bucket for their lunch. Good hunting to you.

[@nicholejones680]

Omgggg Frankie!!! That squishy face is the best and so cute and fluffy. Another great video! I bookmark all your videos for when I finally have my own place :)

[@kleineroteHex]

Enjoyed this, as always. The mice sure were interesting, great idea to put the cam on the trap! News in mouse world travels fast: they find you in no time 😉

[@craigford7828]

Another great Sunday morning vlog it is never a waste of time I always learn something new keep up the great work boss.

[@heathenous81]

Good morning from Arizona and Happy Thanksgiving. Look forward to your Sunday videos.

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Thank you and the same to you and yours :-)

[@jimkodysz5404]

Hi Boss, I have just one suggestion about your mouse bucket. When I was a kid, my dad would tie a string (or a piece of wire) tightly across the top of a bucket (galvanized steel back then) after stringing a beer can (LOL) on it. He would smear peanut butter on it and put it in the shed with a ramp up to the can. When the mouse crawled up the ramp he would smell the penut butter and try to get on the can which promptly rolled over plunging the mouse into the water below. It worked great!!

[@thebossoftheswamp]

I showed that setup a year or so ago but found the bucket works better without the can. I'm just having fun with all this right now. Update to follow.

[@danjennings6817]

Thanks Boss

[@brucesharen1612]

Great video...any chance of a tour of the inside of the cabin?

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Maybe someday :-)

[@Scorpiomary]

Enjoyed your vlog. Especially the mouse bucket update. Happy Thanksgiving

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy Thanksgiving :-)

[@danmyshrall]

I've been spraying the rim and inside top of my mouse buckets with Pam cooking oil... seems to help.

[@sandrathomson1084]

Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us. Happy Thanksgiving to y'all and the fur babies. In our thoughts and prayers. God Bless ✌❤🙇‍♀️

[@thebossoftheswamp]

Happy Thanksgiving :-)

[@jodysappington7008]

thank you for sharing

[@johnhammack12]

Morning Boss.... vacuum PAC makes great Mariana's...yea learned that over the years...lol... good video as usual...pat the pups on the head say hay to the misses an through a log on the fire... John from Central West Virginia...