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Best tasting exotics

Posted By: Olson75

Best tasting exotics - 11/02/15 03:02 AM

Based on the list below, which animals would you take based on meat quality alone? Rank them.

Oryx
Elk
Axis
Bison
Eland
Nilgai
Posted By: TexasKC

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/02/15 03:10 AM

I've only had elk, axis and bison and they are all really good. My personal favorite is axis.
Posted By: ACKHNTR

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/02/15 03:40 AM

I have had the top three and they are in the correct order.
Posted By: Elkhunter49

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/02/15 12:11 PM

Eland
Axis
Nilgai
Oryx
Bison
Elk


Just my .02
Posted By: Abe77901

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/02/15 01:20 PM

Oryx
Elk
Axis
Addax
Posted By: Michael W.

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/03/15 02:51 AM

Of these I have only taken Elk and Nilgai and the Nilgai was quite a bit better.
Posted By: okiehuntr

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/04/15 09:36 PM

The oryx I shot was some of the best tasting I've had, REALLY curious how it compares with the Gemsbok I hope to harvest soon.. I have delt with/ate a lot of Hybrids/purebred and full bloods and there IS a difference.
okiehuntr
Posted By: Hilonesome

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/05/15 02:42 AM

Hate to break this to You Guys, but Elk are Native Game smile
Posted By: rickym

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/05/15 02:49 AM

Originally Posted By: Hilonesome
Hate to break this to You Guys, but Elk are Native Game smile


So are Bison up
Posted By: Pierce Trophy Hunts

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/05/15 04:23 PM

Nilgai, in my opinion, is the best meat of any animal. If interested in a Nilgai Hunt in South Texas, I can recommend an incredible place.
Posted By: Flags

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/06/15 05:33 PM

Blackbuck is awful good too!
Posted By: 2010bigdog

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/07/15 09:39 PM

Hey Flags -
How do you have your bb processed or in what cuts?
Thx
Posted By: Flags

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/08/15 03:32 PM

Originally Posted By: 2010bigdog
Hey Flags -
How do you have your bb processed or in what cuts?
Thx


I cut all my own meat. Pull the back straps and the tenderloins. Separate the bigger muscles of the hind legs into roasts and grind the rest. If I want steaks or stew I break down a roast as needed. Cutting meat is easy when you get a little experience. I haven't ever paid anyone to do it since my father and grandfather taught me how to do it. I've got my own grinder for burger and sausage and vacuum pack everything. I can do a whole deer in less than 2 hrs including the grinding and have it in the freezer.
Posted By: cazador1022

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/08/15 03:38 PM

1-oryx

2- axis
Posted By: Olson75

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/09/15 02:58 AM

Looks like oryx and axis it is. Appreciate the feedback.
Posted By: Olson75

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/09/15 03:09 AM

Shot an oryx last year and the steaks, jerky and sausage were unbelievably great. Was just wondering about other options...
Posted By: therancher

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/09/15 01:29 PM

Pere David
Eland
Bison

The rest are second tier
Posted By: chickenfriedbackstrap

Re: Best tasting exotics - 11/11/15 01:22 AM

Fallow
BB
Addax
Red deer
Sika


Domestic
Moose
Elk
good old american white tail
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