Critters at ''Gut Pile''.

Discussion in 'Off Topic!' started by rookieshooter, Dec 11, 2020.

  1. rookieshooter

    rookieshooter Mega Poster Forum Leader

    Invited my Pastor over to bag a deer on my property late in the gun season. He needed some grain fed venison for his annual chilly cook-off.
    Since I'm no longer able, as of yet to handle the rigors of the hunt. He gladly accepted my humble offer...just as long as I get half lol. Hey, I'm supplying the deer stand, hanging of venison for 6 days, all butchering equipment, and expert advice on how to properly cut this thing up, refrigeration including vacuum packing.

    After discarding the fresh gut pile, I thought that a Trail cam my be interesting to see what critters came by for a succulent treat.
    Stay tuned for developing events.
     
  2. rookieshooter

    rookieshooter Mega Poster Forum Leader

    Here's a young buck at gut pile...Must be some kind of viewing ceremony for the recently departed.
    Date and time need to be reset on camera. DEER at gut pile.JPG


    DEER at gut pile.JPG
     
  3. 99PLUS

    99PLUS Well-Known Member Founding Member

    There is no need to hang a deer for 6 days. It is done to beef so the enzymes tenderize the meat. Venison doesn't have marbleized meat there is no fat in the meat to breakdown and help tenderize it.
     
  4. rookieshooter

    rookieshooter Mega Poster Forum Leader

    7 days is even better!
    In fact, it needs to hang until post rigos mortis.
     
  5. 99PLUS

    99PLUS Well-Known Member Founding Member

    I never let a deer hang. What is your reasoning to let it hang 7 days?
     
  6. The Phantom

    The Phantom Village Idiot Village Idiot Forum Leader

    If somebody ever comes up to you and says, "Hello, my friend, it's good to see you," you tell them that "It's better to be seen than viewed."
     
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  7. rookieshooter

    rookieshooter Mega Poster Forum Leader

    The omnivores crow and rabbit.

    GUT CROW.jpg gut rabbit.jpg
     
  8. wpt

    wpt Forum Leader Founding Member Forum Leader

    Last rights for Uncle Buck ... WPT ... (YAC) ...
     
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  9. rookieshooter

    rookieshooter Mega Poster Forum Leader

    Obviously this is not the ''gut pile'' thread. This is the first pic I ever took of a Pileated woodpecker. Image quality is bad due to using trail cam on feeder. I'll try for some better pics.
    These birds are as large as a crow.
    Looks like the lead singer in the band KISS with that huge tongue.

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