Thread: Deer bones not white like normal

I agree, biff it out.

Originally Posted by Remington700.270

Thanks guys. I just spoke to a lady at the Ministry of Primary Industries in the pests and diseases department. She said the grey colour is a sign that the animals immunity is working over time and has been for a long time. It would have been ill for a while for sustained permanent liver damage. She said it may not be anything like TB but it means that the deer has been sick or struggling for a while. I asked her if a sub lethal dose of 1080 may have caused that to occur and she said it could well have. Regardless of course she said that I should not eat it.

Yes the meat was washed out, cutting it into steaks was impossible it just didn't hold itself together at all!

700,270 . Couple of questions you should have asked her .
How old are you ? Answer , 21 just out of unie !
Have you ever seen a dead deer ? Answer , NO .
If it was 1080 , how much would i need to eat to grow an extra toe ? Answer , 365kg .
Should i eat it ?. Answer , Ohh no Its meat , im only eat veggeies so should you .
Well who should i ask ? Answer ohh other hunters !!

Why did you ask us ??????

From what I can tell its just an old deer. Have shot a few like that and a couple even the dog turned its nose up at. Biff it or give it to someone who keeps asking you for Venison and you don`t really like them. They won`t ask again.

When you say two different legs are they from the same animal. I cant look at u-tube here but will when I get home.
What was the liver and kidneys like.
Were there any signs of old wounds?
If you follow the ham string down the back leg there is a seam between the muscles. The popliteal lymph node sits in there. Normal ones are about the size of a pea or smaller. These are part of the immune system and if enlarged indicate some kind of infection.
The if in doubt chuck it out philosophy is sound.
Cheers,
Tony.

Wow guys, just learnt some excellent stuff to look out for in future, this is what this forum is for......