My deer backstrap can be tough because the muscle fibers that make up the meat are tightly wound. Overcooking or boiling the meat can cause it to become even tougher, as heat causes those muscles to contract and seize up. Another factor is age; younger deer tend to have more tender backstraps than older ones….
Buckshot is illegal for hunting because it’s a shotgun load that uses multiple rounds of steel pellets, which spread out and can travel greater distances than the legal limit. This increases the chances of hitting an unintended target and causing unnecessary damage to property or even people. Buckshot also has a greater chance of wounding…
Farts smell like deer guts because the bacteria in our gut breaks down proteins that we eat and produces compounds called amines. These compounds are volatile, meaning they can be smelled easily when released. The amines produced from digesting meat are particularly smelly, and this is why your farts may have an odor similar to…
The whitetail deer is a mammal found in North America. It typically has a white tail and black stripes on its back. The black stripe, which runs down the length of the animal’s spine, is thought to be an evolutionary adaptation that allows it to blend in with its surroundings more easily. This feature helps…
Beef fat can be purchased from a variety of sources. Depending on where you live, there may be local butchers or meat markets that will have beef fat available for sale. It is also possible to purchase beef fat online from specialty suppliers such as Butcher & Packer Supply Co., Sausage Maker Inc., and Walton’s…
Mule deer bed down in a variety of places depending on the season and weather. During the winter months, mule deer will often bed down in thickets or heavy brush to protect themselves from harsh winds and cold temperatures. In warm weather, they may bed down in open areas such as meadows that provide protection…
The Deer Rut in Oklahoma typically takes place between October and December. The most active rutting period is usually from mid-November to early December, with the peak of activity occurring in late November. During this time, bucks are actively chasing does, competing for breeding rights, and establishing dominance within their herd. During the rut, it’s…
In Montana, mule deer rut generally runs from late October to mid-November. This is when male mule deer will start to compete for the opportunity to mate with female deer. During this time period male mule deer can often be seen fighting over territories or chasing after females in an effort to mate with them….
In Washington, deer shed their antlers during the period of late December to early February. The exact timing will vary from year to year depending on factors such as weather and food availability. As the days become shorter and temperatures drop, a decrease in testosterone levels causes the pedicles (the area where the antler is…
In Virginia, deer shed their antlers each year between late December and early March. This is typically just before the start of the mating season in late winter/early spring. The timing varies slightly from one buck to another depending on weather conditions and age. Bucks that are two years old or older tend to drop…