Guest jeb139 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 I shot a 140 class 11 pointer the othernight at about 5:00 p.m. and let him lay through the night. I recovered him around 8:00 a.m. the following day. I loaded him with ice and butchered him the same night of recovery. The temp was 48 degrees for a low the night I shot him. The meat didn't smell bad, but I was curious on what opinions there are about the time frame for meat spoilage. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 If you don't want it, send it to me. I'll eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Welcome to the foums. Think it would probably be fine. How about posting some pics of the deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csualumni21000 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 GTG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Sounds like it would be fine to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I think you are fine with the meat. We tried to salvage a doe a few years ago and it was a big mistake. We knew the minute we found her that she had turned. It is a smell that you cant forget. I assumed that it was because she had been gut shot. Well, after all 4 of us had handled her the next day we were all very sick. We never did eat any of the meat but we assumed that the bacteria had made us sick. I can tell you this, if i ever find another deer that smells like she did i will not even touch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 eat away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosscamo Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 that meat should be fine. if it didn't smell bad, i'm sure it'll be fine to eat. yeah, how about them pics....would love to see some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Should be fine...if it wasn't a gut shot, definitely fine! We hang our deer and age them for a week at least, once in a while through 50 degree weather....but of course they are skinned and cleaned... You are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 48 degrees? I wouldn't even worry one tiny bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I'll send you my adress, please send the back straps and fish to me and I'll personally test them for you. I feel you may be in danger of food poisoning and would be willing to put my life on the line for you. I will roll them in cracker crumbs, and pan fry them up for breakfast with eggs and bacon. I will consume the meat in question, then I will send you a full report stating if the meat is edable or not. I know it's super of me to do this, but I couldn't live with myself if I let you take this risk on your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeb139 Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks for the advice guys. I can tell I'm going to love this site. [ATTACH]1919[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coondog Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Nice Buck 48 degrees is as cold as most refrigators don't worry about it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie234 Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 I think it should be OK, just make sure it's cooked good and don't worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointing_dogs_rule Posted November 8, 2008 Report Share Posted November 8, 2008 Should be fine...if it wasn't a gut shot, definitely fine! We hang our deer and age them for a week at least, once in a while through 50 degree weather....but of course they are skinned and cleaned... You are fine. I agree!!!!!! the dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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