2020 Deer Season

[VFFL@THE BEACH]

Sorry if I missed the 2021 deer season thread. I tried to search and did not find it.

I shot a decent 8pt 3 weeks ago during bow season in WV. I will attach a picture later. During bow season it was so warm that I got nervous and cut him quickly. I am used to colder weather and letting the deer hang but not in 85 degree weather.

I cooler aged the meat about 6 days. My first time with cooler aging. My local butcher will dry age in walk in cooler. But i cannot transport due to CWD laws. Honestly, I should have waited longer. Meat is fine but I think another 7 days would have been better.

How long do yall age and what method do you use?

 

[KrazyVolFan]

I use a processor, got this one today.

 

[VFFL@THE BEACH]

I use a processor, got this one today. View attachment 412924

Nice buck, is that a non-typical?

 

[KrazyVolFan]

He's a 7 pointer with a funky side , when I think of non typical I think of a monster rack with trash but yes technically it is non typical. Thanks

 

[chatsworth_vol]

Awesome deer guys

 

[Gladiator1]

Got this 8 point 2 Saturday's ago. I got lazy this year and took it toa processor

 

[CagleMtnVol]

I'm not a hunter, but here on the farm I've seen more (large) bucks than any time I can remember.

 

[BSAvol]

My gorgeous wife shot this buck a few weeks ago with her muzzleloader.

 

[BSAvol]

I was fortunate to take this buck last week. We process our deer normally within a week. We haven’t tried aging any longer.

Happy Thanksgiving Vol Nation!

 

[Mac Boles]

I'm not a hunter, but here on the farm I've seen more (large) bucks than any time I can remember.

I did some work for a guy on Cagle mountain back in the 80's. Can't remember his name to save my life. Beautiful country up there.

 

[KrazyVolFan]

I'm not a hunter, but here on the farm I've seen more (large) bucks than any time I can remember.

I am a hunter and need your address

 

[CagleMtnVol]

I am a hunter and need your address