Buck with huge tumor advice plz

[waterboy]

Hey all,
I got a buck this evening, but on recovery noticed several tumors on him (underside, side and top of shoulder)....the one on the top of the shoulder is about the size of a baseball and totally through the hide with a 'fleshlike' appearance. My wife is disgusted by it and now what do i do? Sorry if this bothers anyone, but we enjoy our hunting and enjoy our meat.....and now we feel as though we can't eat it. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks all.

[walking buffalo]

A person really needs to see pictures to have any ability to offer a diagnosis and advice.

As a shot in the dark, these "tumours" are likely warts. These warts are harmless to people, the meat is absolutely fine to eat. Most deer have the virus, some show symptoms.

[waterboy]

I would love to post pics, but never able to on here....we looked up warts and they seem to be black in color whereas these are flesh colored and the larger one is the size of a baseball and perfectly round...maybe I'll call fish and wildlife this morning. .thnx for the input. Just hard to be sure and kinda scares a guy of the potential.

[catnthehat]

very common ,Dogs get them as well .
Cat

[Sled Ed]

I shot a buck that had them took to the fish cops they gave me a new license and to me to dispose of deer

[deercamp]

Originally Posted by Sled Ed

I shot a buck that had them took to the fish cops they gave me a new license and to me to dispose of deer

this is true , have done the same.Buck was badly infected from an old wound

[densa44]

There are so many very good reasons to do what Ed suggests and what he recommends to you.

I don't think I need to say anything else.

[.257Weatherby]

Originally Posted by waterboy

I would love to post pics, but never able to on here....we looked up warts and they seem to be black in color whereas these are flesh colored and the larger one is the size of a baseball and perfectly round...maybe I'll call fish and wildlife this morning. .thnx for the input. Just hard to be sure and kinda scares a guy of the potential.

As already been suggested, but if it makes you feel any better cattle get cysts as well.
The consumer in the supermarket never sees them.

Ask to speak with the Large Ungulate Biologist and see what they say if you get nowhere with the C/O.
Rob

[waterboy]

Thnx everyone,
Don't get on here much anymore, but always know where to turn for advice. So I was very nervous about it....so having meat shop look at and confirm and one of the head biologists is checking as well. Thanks again.

[curt7mm]

Lets us know what the outcome is. Thx.

[Flight01]

Yes. Please let us know. Also, if you need to post pics but it isn't letting you , just pm me and I'll give you my cell number to text me a pic so I can post for you. An educational piece for everyone to see.

[waterboy]

Sounds great..I pmd for your cell number.
Sooooo fish and wildlife consulted with their biologist and the biologist is certain that these are normal and provided a link that I'll share for reassurance. I normally skin and debone but left it intact and took to local meatshop. ...they too said the animal looked really healthy and skinned animal to find no evidence of growth on the meat. Such a turnoff and tough to accept it's 'normal'.....especially when apetite is so sychological lol. Thanks again everyone. I'll try to copy and paste link.

[waterboy]

Mr.Lewsaw. Here's is a link to more information about these growths.

http://aep.alberta.ca/fish-wildlife/...mmals-2004.pdf

Thanks for allowing us the use of the photos.

[Flight01]

Here's a pic of waterboy's buck.

[Flight01]

This growth isn't too bad

[Flight01]

This sore would be the one that made me fall F&W
Glad to hear it's still a healthy deer despite the sores.


Once cut away and processed That Young buck will be good eating.

[Sooner]

Yikes that's not appeasing is it. I don't doubt your concerns waterboy. Please let us know what you find out about those sores/tumors.

[Flight01]

Originally Posted by waterboy

Mr.Lewsaw. Here's is a link to more information about these growths.

http://aep.alberta.ca/fish-wildlife/...mmals-2004.pdf

Thanks for allowing us the use of the photos.

Very informative link. Thanks Waterboy.

[Stinky Buffalo]

Thanks for posting! Very informative.

[arrow dog]

Originally Posted by waterboy

Hey all,
I got a buck this evening, but on recovery noticed several tumors on him (underside, side and top of shoulder)....the one on the top of the shoulder is about the size of a baseball and totally through the hide with a 'fleshlike' appearance. My wife is disgusted by it and now what do i do? Sorry if this bothers anyone, but we enjoy our hunting and enjoy our meat.....and now we feel as though we can't eat it. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks all.

By the way, congrats on getting your buck. Good job!

[7magtime]

Originally Posted by Stinky Buffalo

Thanks for posting! Very informative.

X2, great info to know!

[Aaron.m]

Thanks for the info. It's nice to have something to refer to in case I'm ever in the same situation. Won't be such a shock.

[jrowan]

Thanks for the great info, didn't even know this was a thing.

[quasi]

this is how the Zombie apocalypse will start!

[Jay Kyle]

Originally Posted by quasi

this is how the Zombie apocalypse will start!

<laugh!> I think so!

[Stinky Buffalo]

...And next time, don't show it to the wife.