I quarter it and put it on ice quick!!!! then i will leave it on ice for 3,4 or even 5 days before taking it to my processor. change the water daily and add fresh ice as needed.
from the time i have deer burger till i run out i buy no ground beef. we make everything we would with ground beef with deer burger.
maybe i am just used to the taste but deer is just a norm around here. i will go through six deer before the summer.
i guess my younger son is going to have to start helping put more in the freezer.