Thread: How long to let red deer rest?

Originally Posted by Cooper

Just another option, I have flatmates so there is no much room in the fridge, if I shoot something this time of year I usually butcher it asap or the next day and freeze it, then pull out what I want to cook and leave it in the fridge a few days to age before cooking it, works out easier to manage for me. I lost a deer trying to let it hang too long when it wasn't in a cooler and it put me off doing it that way.

I have also done this when have limited fridge space. Another option is on ice with the drain plug open in a decent cooler. Just have to rotate and replace ice a bit. Can be a pain in arse but do able if you have no other option.

@Been Upto if space permits try find a second hand fridge and whack a rail or similar in there.
Makes things heaps easier.