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Post by kooch on May 13, 2021 13:40:56 GMT -6
Best deer I've ever eaten was a 10pt buck I shot in Cannon Falls. Corn and soybeans might have something to do with that, vs tree bark and twigs.
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Post by smsmith on May 13, 2021 13:50:27 GMT -6
The 3.5 - 5.5 year old bucks I shot in Dane County, WI were as good eating as any deer I've ever had. The two bucks I've shot here haven't been very good at all. No idea why
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Post by kooch on May 13, 2021 13:53:13 GMT -6
I wonder if deer that live without a ton of major predators (wolves) live such a chill life that they have less stress hormones like cortisol in their tissue, and taste better because of that?
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Post by smsmith on May 13, 2021 13:57:29 GMT -6
I don't know about deer, but the stressors in Dane County (heavy auto traffic, constant air traffic due to a military presence as well as a commercial airport, heavy human presence most "outdoor"places, high tension power lines all over, etc. etc.) sure made living there far more stressful for me than this area.
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Post by benmnwi on May 13, 2021 14:25:05 GMT -6
I've never really had a bad tasting deer, but the fawns are certainly more tender than older deer.
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Post by sd51555 on May 13, 2021 14:48:26 GMT -6
The real reason I haven't killed anything yet is because I'm breeding my own wild herd of wagyu venison. That's the whole reason I've been growing flax in my clover and pouring the gypsum to it is to achieve a super flavor and nutrition profile in my venison.
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Post by Catscratch on May 13, 2021 15:48:07 GMT -6
The real reason I haven't killed anything yet is because I'm breeding my own wild herd of wagyu venison. That's the whole reason I've been growing flax in my clover and pouring the gypsum to it is to achieve a super flavor and nutrition profile in my venison. Have you started giving them a beer a day and a massage? It seems to help with deer on my place.
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Post by Bwoods11 on May 13, 2021 20:19:14 GMT -6
I think a yearling -1.5 doe is a great deer to take, and very “tasty “.
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Post by Bwoods11 on Jul 22, 2021 19:53:32 GMT -6
Are we looking at a lot of venison in the freezer this year? Rumor is grocery prices will go up 10% or more?
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Post by caveman on Jul 22, 2021 20:01:12 GMT -6
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Post by sd51555 on Jul 22, 2021 20:04:48 GMT -6
Are we looking at a lot of venison in the freezer this year? Rumor is grocery prices will go up 10% or more? That's where I'm at. Time to fill a few jars.
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Post by sd51555 on Jul 22, 2021 20:06:30 GMT -6
That being said, I don't think venison is a cheap substitute for most people. It costs way more to make it edible for most, than it does to just buy something else made outta science meat. There aren't many of us that can take venison-only and eat it.
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Post by smsmith on Jul 22, 2021 20:14:37 GMT -6
If I shoot a buck this year I'll have to buy another freezer...and you can't find a freezer to buy. Ours is full of venison sausage, venison landjaegers, venison ring bologna, chickens, and veggies. As it stands, I should be looking for a freezer now. Not sure where we'll put all of our veggies from here on out.
edit...well shit, I just checked to see if I could find a freezer. Haven't checked for awhile. It appears they can be had now
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Post by Sandbur on Jul 22, 2021 20:30:21 GMT -6
Our freezer is more empty than it has ever been for this time of year.
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Post by Bwoods11 on Jul 22, 2021 20:40:08 GMT -6
That being said, I don't think venison is a cheap substitute for most people. It costs way more to make it edible for most, than it does to just buy something else made outta science meat. There aren't many of us that can take venison-only and eat it. If a guy can cut the deer up himself, it’s some quality meat at fairly affordable price. Archery for example, once you have the equipment it’s basically driving time/gas. Unless you live by your land (like Stu).
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