shootnmiss

A buddy of mine is a county sheriff. He is constantly getting deer that are fresh road kills. He has the road kill tags and said he will start calling me to come pick them up. He works nights so it is at least a little cool. How long is too long for the meat to be out.What are some other things to watch out for with picking up these deer? Thanks guys. Good luck this season

Illinois Bowhuntin

Depending on how col it is.They will be good for 3 or 4 hours.I would be careful for bone fragments since they were hit buy a car.A lot of the meat will be no good due to the bruising and contusions.But you should still get some decent meat out of them.Might even end up with some good racks when the rut rolls around.

Mike Hill

I really woulden't bother with a road kill usually they are pretty busted up at least thats my experiance with them. But if he tells you where they are being hit it could mean that there are a lot of deer in that area get out and hunt them. He could be the best tip you could get. Good Luck Mike

cardeer

Yes bone frags and burst tommys. Feel if there is still a temp in the leg pit. Any heat ,your OK

Might Mite

Road kill story. The game wardens around here put them along the road and hide...wait for someone to pick them up, get the liscense number, and come to your house and check your freezer. I came across a doe three years ago. Pulled up and checked it out. Wasn't there that long, so I loaded up, cut it up and gave it to my sister and her kids who could use the meet. I should say that was my plan. Later that evening, he shows up with a need to search my freezer. Found the deer, fined me and took it. Fought it for entrapment and won. They still do it though.

tech29er

Obviously temperature is the big factor. A lot of hunters choose to go look for their deer first thing in the morning after sticking one in the evening and find the deer didn't go far. They don't seem to have a problem with it. I do know that the looks of a deer after a car/deer accident can be very deceiving. One with no or little meat damage can look the same as one that took a square broadside hit. Hopefully the officer can tell you from the damage to the car or by what the driver tells them. Sometimes the deer simplyruns into the side of the car and breaks its neck.We've taken one deer like that and there wasn't anounce of meat wasted.If it's not known, I wouldn't take a chance on it.

PABowhntr

I would agree with the others. 3 to 4 hours is a fair estimate in this type of weather but be sure to check for any tarnished meat because of internal injuries. I have to admit that if you love venison then you have a sweet deal.

s. il. hntr

hit by a car? already tenderized

Dampland

At least the loins and back straps should be ok.

cardeer

LOL ,where is this in Pa.?? the wardens around here are to lazy to do that. I quit calling them for poachers.They never answer the phone and never show up.Also you can pick up a road kill and then call them for a permit.Then that is legal.