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Question if Deer meat is still good? #6015661 11/07/15 05:44 AM
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I harvested my deer on Monday. The meat was taken and placed into a game bag, then into a trash bag and put on ice until returned home Wednesday morning. I had a family emergency and had to leave town in a hurry so I threw my entire cooler into my chest freezer. My question is do yall think the meat is still good. I will be home tomorrow afternoon and be able to check on it and get it processed. When the cooler was placed in the freezer is had just been repacked with ice. For having to leave quick this was the only thing I could think of. Thanks for any info.

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If it stayed cold it should be fine.

Re: Question if Deer meat is still good? [Re: Trav1921] #6015877 11/07/15 01:30 PM
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Your good.

Re: Question if Deer meat is still good? [Re: Trav1921] #6016007 11/07/15 02:32 PM
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Re: Question if Deer meat is still good? [Re: Trav1921] #6016194 11/07/15 03:57 PM
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It's fine, no worries.

Re: Question if Deer meat is still good? [Re: Trav1921] #6016213 11/07/15 04:02 PM
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It's no good. I'll dispose of it for a small fee.


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Re: Question if Deer meat is still good? [Re: Trav1921] #6017649 11/08/15 03:23 PM
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Yes it will still be fine as long as it cooled down when you put it in the cooler the first time. I have killed deer that we skinned and quartered then put directly in a freezer. Thawed them out later and processed them. Did it for years.


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Re: Question if Deer meat is still good? [Re: Trav1921] #6019116 11/09/15 03:30 PM
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as others have stated, should be fine ...


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Re: Question if Deer meat is still good? [Re: Trav1921] #6019196 11/09/15 03:58 PM
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It's easier to grind if it's partially frozen.


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Re: Question if Deer meat is still good? [Re: Trav1921] #6019201 11/09/15 03:59 PM
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I would suspect its fine, but would give it the old smell test anyhow.


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Re: Question if Deer meat is still good? [Re: redchevy] #6019245 11/09/15 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted By: redchevy
I would suspect its fine, but would give it the old smell test anyhow.


Not just the smell test, cook up a little in a skillet no seasonings. If it is bad you will know quick from the smell.


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Re: Question if Deer meat is still good? [Re: Trav1921] #6022803 11/11/15 01:00 PM
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It's extremely hard for venison to go bad. It can get freezer burnt if not packaged properly but that takes a while. Your meat is fine. Take it to processor.

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