What is the best tasting deer species? I eat mostly whitetail because that is what I am able to hunt the most frequently. But I have had buddies that calm mulies are more gamey. I'm not sure if it is their prep or the deer have a gamey taste. What is y'all's opinions.
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What is the best tasting deer species
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Shot a Blacktail buck deer in Washington state's early rifle season, that was in prime condition. Buck had a thick layer of fat over the entire rear quarters and was excellent venison. I'd say as good or a bit better than more than, a few Whitetail deer, have had.
Revolting Peasant
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If you are including exotics, Sika. Hands down. Personal pan size elk. Angus venison. Even stinking stags taste like money. Even better than yearling whitetail or axis.
Moose for North America.
GemsBok if African Plains Game
GemsBok if African Plains Game
Had moose roast in Alaska that tasted better the Prime rib. Outstanding meat.
Axis is top notch
waveslayer
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For me the best by far was Fallow Deer! It was incredible
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In deer the best I have tasted is axis. The sika we got was also very good but not as mild. This was a big old bull so might make a diff.
Not deer but the African plains game all seem to be excellent. Very mild. Some more tender than others.
Not deer but the African plains game all seem to be excellent. Very mild. Some more tender than others.
It's what they feed on and how they are prepared. But moose and elk meat are up there for me.
Send them my way, and I will let you know.
Send them my way, and I will let you know.
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Bucklowery
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Whitetail but mostly depends on their diet. Preferably from Midwest on a solid grain diet. Hard to beat
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I agree with the opinion that it really depends on what they are feeding on to a great extent. I have eaten whitetail that was excellent with a primary diet of corn year round. I've also had whitetail that was meh when their primary diet was browse and acorns. Elk steaks are some of the best game meat I have eaten.
