Deer dies in water?
10-15-2006, 07:22 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 15
Deer dies in water?
What do you guys think. If you were to shoot a deer and it died right in some water, would it be alright to sit in the water overnight or would that ruin the meat? I hunt close to a river and was just wondering about this. Let me know what you think.
10-15-2006, 07:25 PM
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Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
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RE: Deer dies in water?
I wouldn't think it would be a problem what so ever, especially this time of year when the water temps are down compared to air temps. An overnight in the water shouldn't be a problem as the water wont get to any part of the meat other than the entrance/exit holes...the rest is protected by very insulated hair/skin etc...
ps, also takes me back to elk camp where we submerged the meat in game bags into a creek to keep them cool and free of flies over night until we were able to pack it out the next morn, no problems.
ps, also takes me back to elk camp where we submerged the meat in game bags into a creek to keep them cool and free of flies over night until we were able to pack it out the next morn, no problems.
