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<blockquote data-quote="mike243" data-source="post: 5760931" data-attributes="member: 3237"><p>Response stopped</p><p>When it comes to hanging deer, the FDA recommends hanging the deer carcass for at least <strong>two days</strong> before butchering and cooking it. <a href="https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/rigor-mortis-the-importance-of-hanging-deer/331287" target="_blank">This will allow rigor mortis to run its course and will result in more tender venison meat 1</a>. <a href="https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/rigor-mortis-the-importance-of-hanging-deer/331287" target="_blank">It is also important to hang the deer in a well-ventilated area that is ideally protected from weather, dust/dirt, insects and scavengers, such as in a shed, garage or even from a tree branch if you're still out in the field 1</a>. <a href="https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/rigor-mortis-the-importance-of-hanging-deer/331287" target="_blank">The temperature should be above <strong>32 degrees Fahrenheit</strong> and below <strong>42 degrees</strong> 1</a>. <a href="https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/rigor-mortis-the-importance-of-hanging-deer/331287" target="_blank">You can hang the deer with the head up or down, but some hunters argue that hanging deer by the hind legs will prevent gastric juices from the esophagus draining down onto the hams 1</a>. <a href="https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/rigor-mortis-the-importance-of-hanging-deer/331287" target="_blank">If you plan to age the deer, which will require a much longer hang time, it is recommended to keep the hide on, which prevents the meat from drying out too quickly and protects it from discoloration/oxidation 1</a>. I hope this helps!</p><p>Learn more</p><p><a href="https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/rigor-mortis-the-importance-of-hanging-deer/331287" target="_blank"><div style="text-align: center">1</div><p>petersenshunting.com</a><a href="https://outdoorever.com/how-long-to-hang-a-deer/" target="_blank"><div style="text-align: center">2</div><p>outdoorever.com</a><a href="https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/big-game/how-to-hang-and-skin-a-deer-in-the-field" target="_blank"><div style="text-align: center">3</div><p>themeateater.com</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Food safety and quality should be any hunters 2nd important goal imo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mike243, post: 5760931, member: 3237"] Response stopped When it comes to hanging deer, the FDA recommends hanging the deer carcass for at least [B]two days[/B] before butchering and cooking it. [URL='https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/rigor-mortis-the-importance-of-hanging-deer/331287']This will allow rigor mortis to run its course and will result in more tender venison meat 1[/URL]. [URL='https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/rigor-mortis-the-importance-of-hanging-deer/331287']It is also important to hang the deer in a well-ventilated area that is ideally protected from weather, dust/dirt, insects and scavengers, such as in a shed, garage or even from a tree branch if you're still out in the field 1[/URL]. [URL='https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/rigor-mortis-the-importance-of-hanging-deer/331287']The temperature should be above [B]32 degrees Fahrenheit[/B] and below [B]42 degrees[/B] 1[/URL]. [URL='https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/rigor-mortis-the-importance-of-hanging-deer/331287']You can hang the deer with the head up or down, but some hunters argue that hanging deer by the hind legs will prevent gastric juices from the esophagus draining down onto the hams 1[/URL]. [URL='https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/rigor-mortis-the-importance-of-hanging-deer/331287']If you plan to age the deer, which will require a much longer hang time, it is recommended to keep the hide on, which prevents the meat from drying out too quickly and protects it from discoloration/oxidation 1[/URL]. I hope this helps! Learn more [URL='https://www.petersenshunting.com/editorial/rigor-mortis-the-importance-of-hanging-deer/331287'][center]1[/center]petersenshunting.com[/URL][URL='https://outdoorever.com/how-long-to-hang-a-deer/'][center]2[/center]outdoorever.com[/URL][URL='https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/big-game/how-to-hang-and-skin-a-deer-in-the-field'][center]3[/center]themeateater.com[/URL] Food safety and quality should be any hunters 2nd important goal imo [/QUOTE]
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