RE: Pictures of Infected Deer
 

That is exactly what I'm talking about RedHawk. I sure would like to know what they are. BTW - I'm not worried about being infected because otherwise the deer looked 100% fine. Did your deer look fine otherwise?

If someone here doesn't offer up the info I'm going to call DNR tomorrow.

Tom

RE: Pictures of Infected Deer
 

I know just what you're talking about, but I have no idea what it is. Every deer and most of the hogs Ive killed/butchered have had these little things in them. Otherwise, the animal looked healthy. So far, noone's been sick as a result of eating meat from such an animal....at least not to my knowledge.

Kind Regards,
Axel

RE: Pictures of Infected Deer
 

Most likely Lymph Nodes. Did they appear to be in a chain and attatched to each other? If they were they are small lymph nodes. You can't see prions, they are microscopic.

RE: Pictures of Infected Deer
 

Yep, looked and tasted fine. Don't know what it is, but I think I remember seeing it on a deer many years ago so I did'nt worry toomuch about it.

RE: Pictures of Infected Deer
 

RE: Pictures of Infected Deer
 

Saw the same thing on a buck that I shot once, Only mine did have an infection. he had a broadhead lodged in his shoulder blade looked like it was about 2wks old (the wound) I was told by the game commission not to eat him and was issued a new tag. The spots where all over the cavity walls after I field dressed him.

RE: Pictures of Infected Deer
 

Motown,

That isn't it. These look more like an oddly shaped black bean strung in a sting sort of membrane. I'm going to call DNR in a couple of hours and see if I can get someone to give me an answer.

Tom