Thread: Tough Backstrap - help...

Originally Posted by 6x47

Yeh, I run across tough ones too at times and it doesn't seem related to the treatment the carcase gets which the same each time. I once thought it might be adrenaline from being chased prior to shooting but have ruled that out. The vast majority of mine are oblivious prior to copping a bullet. Even ones in top condition can be less than tender at times.

Speaking of condition, here's a large-bodied sika stag we scored on the weekend. There were litres of fat globules in its gut

Well that fat bastard must of been tough if you needed to cut it up on the sawbench. I always hang from the front end to take the weight off the back legs and back steaks