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and you know that's a 2.5 yr old how?

NO idea really...but it was a good size deer. Not concerned how old it was. I passed a few smaller spikes and forkhorns that are noticeable smaller bodied.

I process my own meat and the small deer are not worth the effort for 40lbs of meat.

 

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Congrats on your buck!
The recipe would be just as good with a doe as well.

Absolutely, 1 buck and 1 doe is our formula when our local deer herd appears healthy. Shot 2 does last year because there was a healthy pool to choose from.

 

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May I add that all of my deer hang for 8-10 days when given the opportunity. I had to 1/4 this deer up and put in the fridge on day 4 due to the recent heat wave. Sat in the fridge for another 4 days. Meat held up well in the refer wrapped in plastic wrap.

 

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I'd be really happy if the buck was 1.5yo, young and tender...but i doubt I got 95lbs of processed meat out of a 1.5yo. I'll take a snap shot of the lower jaw and see if we can figure it out.

 

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It is apparent you have not learned anything from this site...you need to represent that deer with the TL and Bio stiff arm picture presentation. Nice deer good eats.

Hahaha...I think we tried that pose on my buddies camera but sometimes you can't get blood out of turnip.

 

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I'm not a biologist but it is 2.5yo minimum. No3 milk tooth is replaced by permanent tooth. I suppose it could even be older.

 

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Wow, I was certain it was 2.5yo...oh wel. Still wouldn't let him pass given a second chance.

 

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You should change the title of this thread to:

I don't care how old deer I shoot are, but this one is 2.5 (even though it's 1.5)

AND 95 pounds of meat....:lol::lol::lol:

It's guys like Hubbhunter and Sbooy that allow me to tolerate guys like you. Go to the Deer Management site to preach your apparent lust for antler size.

 

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Perfect eater....

Thanks! Digging into more steaks tommorrow....:woohoo1:

 

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I wasn't the one that tried to justify my yearling kill with inflating the age and body size of my deer. You're the one with antler lust

I am honest that I thought it was 2.5yo. I am also humbled to learn it was a yearling. But who are you to question the amount of venision it yielded. This deer was honestly one of the largest I have ever shot. No doubt he would have been a real stud next year.


Perhaps someone else can share a similiar story? I'm not happy being called a liar.

 

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Way to go G! Looking at this marinade you have here, makes me wonder if you even know its venison? I could soak a boot sole in that and most would probably think it tasted good. :lol: If you guys that claim to LOVE venison really LOVE it, just use salt/pepper and enjoy.

I cooked the heart with salt and pepper.....fried in bacon grease and onions. Does that count?

 

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Apparently the OP, otherwise why even mention age.


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I do care about the age. I would prefer to take a 2.5 yo buck. But after reflecting on it last night, I was glad I shot him. He meet the criteria that my family and surrounding land owners made. 5-point or larger is the rule. We have been sticking to the rule for 3 years now and the "land of many spikes" has seen major improvent.