To deer or not to deer?

[grayghost]

No doubt; game fat equals gamey meat. I not only trim all fat, but I only bone out my big game. CWD can infect not only the spinal cord/fluid, but there's a possibility that the lymph nodes and bone marrow may harbor the disease. I avoid all of it...period. Once boned, I then remove all fat, lymph nodes (in the neck and hindquarters), sinew and membrane before cutting or grinding. Most meat is tightly wrapped in Saran wrap, removing as much air as possible, then wrapped in freezer paper. This does a good job for about one year. Finer cuts are vaccum sealed. grayghost