only time I let water touch my deer. None of that water/ice soaking BS for me.
That was the normal approach back in the 60-70s. My Dad butchered a goat every year to BBQ and he would NOT rinse it with water.
Later in the 80s, I learned from OTHERS and tried it.
Have you ever tried ice/water ?
10 gauge - you are entitled to your own opinions and practices...it doesn't bother me.
Jerry