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Jesse's 2014-2015 Deer Season

27 min! wow!
Good Job!!
I understand... The feeling of having no venison in the freezer has always bothered me too. (and I have had that feeling after quite a few seasons over the years. lol)
 
No shame in a kill for the freezer. Might not be rewarding or feel like "a hunt" but it is what it is. You went to the grocery store tonight. Nothing wrong with that at all. Congrats.
 
Venison is venison. Doesn't matter if it's a doe shot over bait or a booner from an epic spot and stalk. You needed meat in the freezer and you got it done. Congrats.
 
It wasn't bad. Texture is interesting. Reminds you of rubber at first due to it being smooth and firm. But it wasn't tough, so that was good. Flavor is gamey as you would expect, but not overpowering. It has a slight metallic taste to it. It is not for everyone that's for sure. My wife tried a piece and wasn't impressed! Next time around, I'm going to season it and put it in the crock pot with onions and beef broth. Next year at Strouds, I hope to have one and I'll batter and deep fry it.
 
Just updating stats to reflect a kill and a fruitless hunt last Saturday. Duck season starts Saturday morning. Thank GOD!!!
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2014 Stats

Antlerless Sightings: 43
Bucks Sightings: 34
Different Bucks: 17
Mature Bucks Seen: 6
Total Sightings: 77

Deer Killed: 1

Morning Hunts: 14
Evening Hunts: 12
All Day Hunts: 1
Skunked Hunts: 9
Total Hunts: 27

Hours on Stand: 102

Average Time Per Hunt: 3 Hours 46 Minutes
Deer Seen Per Hour on Stand: .75

Stands/Blinds Hunted: 11
Properties Hunted: 2