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Best tasting exotics #6005702 11/02/15 03:02 AM
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Based on the list below, which animals would you take based on meat quality alone? Rank them.

Oryx
Elk
Axis
Bison
Eland
Nilgai

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


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I have had the top three and they are in the correct order.

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Eland
Axis
Nilgai
Oryx
Bison
Elk


Just my .02


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Oryx
Elk
Axis
Addax


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



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Re: Best tasting exotics [Re: Olson75] #6010999 11/04/15 09:36 PM
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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.
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Hate to break this to You Guys, but Elk are Native Game smile

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


So are Bison up



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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.

Re: Best tasting exotics [Re: Olson75] #6014567 11/06/15 05:33 PM
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Blackbuck is awful good too!

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

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Hey Flags -
How do you have your bb processed or in what cuts?
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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.

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1-oryx

2- axis

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Looks like oryx and axis it is. Appreciate the feedback.

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

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Eland
Bison

The rest are second tier


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Fallow
BB
Addax
Red deer
Sika


Domestic
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Elk
good old american white tail

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