Prep makes all the difference in the world.
The worst I think I ever had was mule deer deep fried in oil before the meat had even cooled from body temperature, very tough and rank, it was probably already in rigor when cut up.
This ^
You never want to butcher an animal until after it has a chance to rigor on the bone.
Guaranteed to be the toughest, most rubbery thing you ever put in your mouth.
That said, I love burgers, elk or venison.
Burger prepared correctley is superb, but done incorrectely it isn't even edible.
