How long do you let your deer cure before processing? Here in Michigan, it's usually cold enough for me to let it hang at least

[wallofsam]

How long do you let your deer cure before processing? Here in Michigan, it's usually cold enough for me to let it hang at least a week, which is my prefernce!

[MLH]

I get it to the processor within a day, if possible. When bowhunting, it is sometimes too warm to let it hang. When it is cold and I am camping I don't want it to freeze. Processor typically only lets it hang for a day at the most. I am not convinced that curing helps the taste of the meat. I have been told that hanging them asap by gambrels rather than the head to help drain the blood from the prime meat matters more.

[usmcturkey]

We hung ours for a day or so depending on the weather. My uncle does the proccessing so it is quick and easy.

[Beekeeper]

I ahng mine in the cooler for 5-7 days with the hide on, then skin and butcher.

[steve182]

If its below 40 degrees average temp, i'll leave it hang a few days, but i peel the tenderloins out and eat them right away, fresh.

[lovetohunt]

I live in Michigan also. I do the same as you and beekeeper.

[prairieghost]

if the temps allow, like others posting here, i like at least seven days and i too leave the hide on until i'm read to butcher.

[buddyboy564]

if its cold you should be able to let it sit for a while

[tourneyking734]

in maine we keep the deer out for about 5 days if there aren't no flies out and its below 45. If it isn't we bring it in within a day or to

[hjohn429]

Usually 3 to 5 days if it's cold enough.

[rudyglove27]

Agreed with MLH answer above and A + 1 for you sir!!!