Warmest Temp to Hang a Deer Overnight
09-17-2008, 05:47 PM
#21
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RE: Warmest Temp to Hang a Deer Overnight
I know everybody has their own experience and opinion, but all the advice I've always recevied about ANY meat is to keep it below 40 degrees if you want to be sure that bacteria will not grow. Bacteria growth not only is potentially dangerous but will also affect the flavor and integrity of the meat/flesh.
If I can't keep the carcass below 40 I process it right away, at least into quarters or smaller, and right into the ice cooler.
If I can't keep the carcass below 40 I process it right away, at least into quarters or smaller, and right into the ice cooler.
09-18-2008, 06:08 AM
#22
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RE: Warmest Temp to Hang a Deer Overnight
Great tip. I know when its warm afterI find it, I gut it, drag it out, get it registered, get to the shed, skin and at least quarter it out and into the freezer. if its cooler than 40 im in no rush. Thank god the temps are dropping to the mid 40s at night now. 
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I know everybody has their own experience and opinion, but all the advice I've always recevied about ANY meat is to keep it below 40 degrees if you want to be sure that bacteria will not grow. Bacteria growth not only is potentially dangerous but will also affect the flavor and integrity of the meat/flesh.
If I can't keep the carcass below 40 I process it right away, at least into quarters or smaller, and right into the ice cooler.
I know everybody has their own experience and opinion, but all the advice I've always recevied about ANY meat is to keep it below 40 degrees if you want to be sure that bacteria will not grow. Bacteria growth not only is potentially dangerous but will also affect the flavor and integrity of the meat/flesh.
If I can't keep the carcass below 40 I process it right away, at least into quarters or smaller, and right into the ice cooler.
09-18-2008, 08:33 AM
#24
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RE: Warmest Temp to Hang a Deer Overnight
The most important thing is to skin it as soon as possible. You would be amazed at how long they can hold heat if the skin is left on. SKin it and then if the temps are below mid 40's you can let it hang. If not, at least quarter it and get it on some ice.
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09-26-2008, 12:06 PM
#26
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RE: Warmest Temp to Hang a Deer Overnight
[quote]ORIGINAL: wis_bow_huntr
Great tip. I know when its warm afterI find it, I gut it, drag it out, get it registered, get to the shed, skin and at least quarter it out and into the freezer. if its cooler than 40 im in no rush. Thank god the temps are dropping to the mid 40s at night now.
Here in the south we have to gut,skin & quarter & put it in a cooler full on ice ASAP. And then we can only leave it there no more than 2 days before we must take care of it.
Great tip. I know when its warm afterI find it, I gut it, drag it out, get it registered, get to the shed, skin and at least quarter it out and into the freezer. if its cooler than 40 im in no rush. Thank god the temps are dropping to the mid 40s at night now.
ORIGINAL: 8mm/06
I know everybody has their own experience and opinion, but all the advice I've always recevied about ANY meat is to keep it below 40 degrees if you want to be sure that bacteria will not grow. Bacteria growth not only is potentially dangerous but will also affect the flavor and integrity of the meat/flesh.
If I can't keep the carcass below 40 I process it right away, at least into quarters or smaller, and right into the ice cooler.
I know everybody has their own experience and opinion, but all the advice I've always recevied about ANY meat is to keep it below 40 degrees if you want to be sure that bacteria will not grow. Bacteria growth not only is potentially dangerous but will also affect the flavor and integrity of the meat/flesh.
If I can't keep the carcass below 40 I process it right away, at least into quarters or smaller, and right into the ice cooler.
09-26-2008, 01:51 PM
#27
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RE: Warmest Temp to Hang a Deer Overnight
I like to see it below 50 degrees overnight. Maybe even lower. I'm sure I'm over cautious in this regard, but rather than take a chance I would skin, quarter, and put on ice to butcher another day.
09-26-2008, 04:08 PM
#28
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RE: Warmest Temp to Hang a Deer Overnight
I believe when aging meat in a cooler etc...tis kept between 32-40 degrees F, so personally I'd want it to be under 40 degrees I think, but pretty sure other guys in camp etc...have left out deer in warmer weather without much concern.
If its warmer, I'd consider skinning the animal, and prying open the body cavity to keep as much cool air through there as possible.
If its warmer, I'd consider skinning the animal, and prying open the body cavity to keep as much cool air through there as possible.
