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Old 12-13-2009, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by #1Predator

while processing my buck I found it to have an unusual amount of Fat!... "does...they were really packed with fat as well"
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It's happening because the deer are burning less fat trying to stay warm. They keep eating, but they don't burn the fat when the weather is warmer. I've had fatter deer here than what you are describing... 1/2" at the back. I've had 1"+.
Originally Posted by #1Predator

That seems logical, but it's been warmer and not as much fat on them.
Ok, what's with the contradiction?

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