I think if you get a deer that is gamey, it depends on the shot and how well you take care of your venison from the field to the table. Also it may depend on your butcher, if your using a different butcher everytime then he may add stuff to his and another something else. If you do it your selft and experiment then i guess you might be able to tell, but i dont eat enough deer to really tast the difference. Heck my venison will only last for a few months and then the season is over and no more meat left.