I don't butcher my own, but a few years ago I took one to a butcher. I took it in on a Saturday afternoon and that Sunday evening he called and said I could come pick it up. That meat was the worst that I ever had. The roasts where extremely game, to the point that my wife couldn't even stand the smell. Now if its cold enough, I will ask the new butcher to leave it hang for a little. If he does it with hide on or off, I don't know. Since doing this, the meat has been excellent.