I like beef and my Finlaw raises them so getting it isn't a problem. However venison steakis first choice! The kids like elk best but my favorite is antelope loin steaks followed closely by elk, moose and whitetail. Though when it comes to roasts, beef take it. Beside vension sirloin tip done in the smoker...thats a dern tasty meal.

As to the waxy/gamey flavour like mentioned not taken proper care, removal of fat, silver skin and hair go along way to improving the quality. Not to be forgotten is cooked properly, venison (actually game/fish in general) is over cooked. Venison needs to bemed-rare atleast, though I prefer rare. Igrill it like a beef steak, room temp merinade of soya/olive oil, garlic and pepper for 30 mins, thenseer the outside on high heat, back off the heat tio finishand finish under foil for 10-15mins. I take my venison off just past blue rare, to achieve rare. Where as my beef it gets pulled at rare and finishing under foil to achieve med-rare.