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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: youngbowyer on November 03, 2011, 09:28:05 pm

Title: dead 4 ptr
Post by: youngbowyer on November 03, 2011, 09:28:05 pm

I found a dead 4ptr the other day. His body looks healthy and there are no wounds. I was wondering if it would be safe to eat? i will take the rawhide, sinew, and antlers for sure, i don't want to waste the meat if its edible though. Also does anyone know how to do a simple antler mount?

Thanks, Tom.

Title: Re: dead 4 ptr
Post by: Jimbob on November 03, 2011, 09:56:50 pm

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,22130.0.html

Not as simple as just an antler mount but it comes out nice.

Title: Re: dead 4 ptr
Post by: Rick Wallace on November 04, 2011, 12:42:15 am

I wouldnt eat it,,no telling what killed it,,[poison,infection,]

Title: Re: dead 4 ptr
Post by: fishfinder401 on November 04, 2011, 01:02:23 am

i wouldn't eat it, but get all the bone rawhide, sinew etc.
noel

Title: Re: dead 4 ptr
Post by: Pat B on November 04, 2011, 01:16:37 am

Wear rubber gloves while you harvest the parts you want.

Title: Re: dead 4 ptr
Post by: youngbowyer on November 04, 2011, 01:21:57 am

I won't eat but will take the materials. Can I skin it without gutting it or will that be difficult

Title: Re: dead 4 ptr
Post by: Pat B on November 04, 2011, 01:27:41 am

Its easier(and less messy) without gutting.

Title: Re: dead 4 ptr
Post by: bowtarist on November 04, 2011, 03:36:43 am

DON'T EAT unless you or someone you really trust was there at the time of death.  I prefer to find road kill and what not still moving around a little.  I feel like I know what's going on a bit better. We have what they call "blue tongue" around here once in a while; you may check for that.  Agree w/ Pat about the gloves.  I almost always wear them anymore for every butchering process.  If nothing else they give you a leway or warning before you cut your finger.  :o
have fun!! dpgratz

Title: Re: dead 4 ptr
Post by: iowabow on November 04, 2011, 09:22:55 am

I not eat that deer.  There are too many unknowns about cause of death and what has happened from time of death.