eating deer this year

[fish24/7]

I would not have shot it if I had known this. It was about 75 yards away and walking fine. It was acting like any normal deer. I didn't realize how skinny it was until I got up to it.

[artcarney_agr]

They say a deer with EHD will usually die within 72 hours. If we could get a good freeze/frost, the gnats and midges that transfer the disease will be gone and the outbreak will pretty much end. If you're that concerned about shooting an infected deer, start hunting 72 hours after the first good freeze and you'll be just fine. There are other diseases that deer might be infected with, and as someone said before, if it looks sick, don't eat it! As for cooking the meat, it needs to be cooked good and through just like any beef, pork, or chicken. I see no need to be concerned about eating a deer that looks healthy and look forward to taking a few this season...my freeze looks sad and empty, and hopefully it will be happy again one day soon!