ORIGINAL: PreacherTony
with temps that fluctuate, from 40 to below freezing, you are better to leave the hide on while hanging ........ we always do and I have people that won't eat venison, tell me how good mine is ,,,,,
I agree with Tony, I let my buck from last year hang for 12 days with the hide on in 40 degree to 20 degree weather. The longer you let them hang the better they are going to taste. You should never butcher your deer to quickly, let them hang so the enzymes can break down the muscle tissue! I have one in the garage hanging now for a week, I'll get to him this weekend!