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A lot of fat on the deer here

BikerBob
Just in from cutting up a deer that was tenderized by a Jeep. Wife saw the county sheriff turn around, and the other car looked like it was in the wrong spot, so I went out to see what was up. Jeep hit a deer and then went off the road, through a ditch and then up and missed a couple hundred year old maple by a few feet before he stopped in the front yard-ish.

Fellow was a bit shaken up, understandably. He was luckier than the deer. Broken lower leg.

Deputy was quite nice, she filled out the deer tag for me and I went in to get something to put it down. Less paper work for her if she doesn?t have to discharge a weapon.

Anyhow I usually just take the back straps and hind quarters so I don?t have to gut them since usually the ribs and shoulders are so torn up. There was more fat on this deer than I?ve seen on one in the November deer season. I guess despite the polar vortex, winter hasn?t been so bad for them so far.

I told the guy that his it to stop by tomorrow PM and I?d have some vacuum packed venison for him.
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  • wiplash
    Good job, you made everyone happy.
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  • mrmike08075
    It makes for a crackling BBQ - hear that fat drip and sizzle over an open flame or bed of coals

    Approx how much would you say he weighed - how old - any antlers - please expound and eludicate

    Mike
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  • diver-rig
    We harvested our does in January.

    They too, had more fat back than I?ve seen in many years.

    One big mature doe even had marbling in her tenderloins and sirloins, something I?ve never seen.


    Good on you for not letting the venison go to waste, and sharing it with the unfortunate guy.
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  • jwb267
    I tried a road kill 2 times. first and last. it's not for me
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  • droptop
    quote:Originally posted by jwb267
    I tried a road kill 2 times. first and last. it's not for me
    This wasn't road kill. It was road mercy kill.
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  • JimmyJack
    Deer fat doesnt aid to the taste at least favorably like beef fat. Most people spend a lot of time trimming all the fat possible to improve the venison.
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  • mmppres
    Had my share of mercy put downs when I drove wrecker. Put alot of meals on the table when I didnt have the money. Plus the meat not fit for human consumption made great dog food after being thoroughly cooked thru.
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  • mmppres
    Had my share of mercy put downs when I drove wrecker. Put alot of meals on the table when I didnt have the money. Plus the meat not fit for human consumption made great dog food after being thoroughly cooked thru.
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  • serf
    I would be cautious with wild meat these days! Just saying.

    serf

    https://www.popsci.com/chronic-wasting-disease-humans-hunting#page-2

    Right now, CWD appears limited to deer, moose, and elk. But University of Minnesota researchers warned local lawmakers this week that we should be taking action now to prevent the potential spread to humans. Michael Osterholm, director of the university?s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Prevention, testified that ?It is my best professional judgment based on my public health experience and the risk of BSE transmission to humans in the 1980s and 1990s and my extensive review and evaluation of laboratory research studies ? that it is probable that human cases of CWD associated with the consumption of contaminated meat will be documented in the years ahead. It is possible that number of human cases will be substantial and will not be isolated events,? according to the Pioneer Press.
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  • JimmyJack
    Theres a lot they dont know about CWD, but to date there is no evidence of the disease being passed to humans.
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  • jwb267
    'Zombie' deer disease: How to prevent it and avoid eating infected meat

    USA TODAY Ashley May,USA TODAY 17 hours ago .

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    As more than 20 states report cases of a brain-wasting animal disease informally called "zombie" deer disease, officials worry that humans could be affected.

    Chronic wasting disease has been found in deer, elk and/or moose in at least 24 states and two Canadian provinces since the start of the year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. There are no vaccines or treatments available for the disease, which is always fatal.

    "It is probable that human cases of chronic wasting disease associated with consumption with contaminated meat will be documented in the years ahead," said Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. "It?fs possible the number of human cases will be substantial and will not be isolated events."

    No cases of CWD have been reported in humans to date, but research suggests it poses a risk to humans.

    Here's what the CDC says you should know about preventing CWD:

    Don't touch road-kill.

    People shouldn't handle or eat meat from dead animals. Also, never shoot and handle a deer or elk that is acting strangely. Animals infected with CWD might be extremely underweight, stumbling and listless. If you see an animal that appears to be sick, take note of its location and contact wildlife officials.
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