They are now 9. Wife and I didn't think we were going to have kids then pow, double tap. And yes, the female from any meat animal is always better. I think the only species I have eaten where I didn't detect a big difference in flavor and texture was Fallow deer. Caribou would be next. Not a huge difference between the same aged male an female. When you get them, as in season, is also a big taste changer. Anything rutted up is dang near nasty without some help in the marinate department. Aging time can make a huge difference in flavor and texture as well.