Buck vs. Doe for meat.

[crosbyfan123]

Why do most people think shooting a buckfor meat is better then shooting does?

Personally I fill my supplemental then usually sshoot another doe rather than a buck.

What's your opinions?

[CanuckShooter]

Shooting a buck doesn't take a breeder out of the herd, is probably reason #1 and has nothing to do with meat quality.

Does and young bucks are excellent meat, big stinky bucks are pretty good too.

[Elkaholic523]

Does are way way better no contest

[pope]

I have always found meat off a doe to be more tender.

[Pathfinder76]

Does are not any better than bucks for eating IMO.

[flyguyd]

Originally Posted by chuck

Does are not any better than bucks for eating IMO.

Ill give you a pack of steak off of my last years last day rutted up buck and my daughters doe . You can tell me if theres a difference. I already know the answer

[sjemac]

Originally Posted by chuck

Does are not any better than bucks for eating IMO.

I agree to a point. I actually prefer a young buck to a lactating doe. That said, if I were hunting solely for meat I would shoot fawns exclusively.

If you know how to cook, a big buck definitely has its place in making great flavorful meals. Sadly most people don't have a clue.

[buglebull]

I've been fortunate enough to have killed an elk for the last several years in a row now. I can't remember the last time my wife has bought a beef roast from the store or hambuger etc.(She was raised on a large cattle ranch). I'm raising my little family on elk and we love it. Deer is good for sausage and jerky in my opinion.

[Pathfinder76]

Mule deer is better venison than whitetail.

[last minute]

I would take a doe over a rutting buck any day of the week but to each there own.

[Stonegoat]

I'm lucky to have had either elk or moose in my freezer the last several years. I love elk roasts and steaks. I do really like whitetail as well, and a couple of years ago arrowed a littler WT button buck. Best venison I ever had. I don't, however, like mule deer meat, especially late season....it smells like somebody farted on it

[Speckle55]

Boneless

Buck weight if you get a nice one is over 40# to 75# or more..... cost =36$ tag
Doe weight if you get a nice one is 35# to 50# = 2 for 20$
Fawn is 15# to 25#= 2 for 20$

its a personal choice

I always want poundage for my costs(body mass )

taste not much different before Nov and some not even in Nov

went through a divorce(1996) so am costing ever thing still lmao

as always this is

Food for Thought

David

[Mike_W]

I stopped shooting does about 6 years ago when I felt the population was suffering from harsh winters and predators. I solely shoot bucks and don't find them to taste bad.
That said I am sure a 2 year old doe tastes better than a mature 6 or 7 year old buck.
I don't hunt deer for meat most years as the last quite a few years between my dad and I we get at least one bull moose and at least an elk or two. So I will hold out on whitetails unless a big mature buck steps out.
Don't eat much beef unless we go out for dinner or have ribs or something....... That reminds me what should I take out for dinner??? Elk, Moose, Deer?? Maybe some of the wild caught pacific Salmon or Halibut I caught?.......Oh the horrible life us hunters and fishermen live!!!!