I give deer meat to a very select few people. I love deer meat and eat it year round so I usually don't give a whole lot away. I usually end up with 6-10 deer/yr. and if my dad or my brother don't do as well I'll make sure they have plenty, but that's it. I pay good money for leases, license, etc. so I can eat deer meat all year. If you want some deer meat quit holding out and shoot the first legal deer you see. Then your problem is solved.