You will here different answers on this subject. My locker friend tells me that venison is so lean that it doesn't benefit from aging.I take my venison and soak it in salt water for 3-5 days dumping the salty, bloody water off each day and replacing with fresh salt water. I do all this in the refrigerator.The salt draws the blood out and this is what gives game a gamey taste. This method makes your venison and other game delicious.