The desert Mule deer here in Texas are some of the best game meat I have eaten, I like it as much as I do Axis deer. The lechaguilla and sotol diet produces an almost grass fed beef flavor although I can tell it is venison.
Rutty bucks or ones that have been eating sage brush benefit from not only the aging but also from brining the meat. An acidic marinade helps or just putting some white vinegar in with the brine will kill any off odors usually. If this doesn't do it then it is jerky and sausage time.
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