What a great adventure, friend. I liked the walk you shared today. It made me laugh when I read this:

I came out with two packages of jerky - one of buffalo and one of elk. I will save it for treats on my travels

For me a treat would be chocolates! I love sweets hahaha ... but meat .... it seems strange, I do not imagine it as a treat.
Keep enjoying your trip, blessings. :)