Best wild game meat

[trevvamos]

1. Spike elk backstrap
2. Guava fed Hawaiian Axis deer
3.Grouse that are hanging around huckleberry patches in the fall

 

[NorthIDHunter]

The deer species IME:

1.Sitka Blacktail
2.Columbia Blacktail
3.Mule deer
4.Whitetail

Looking forward to trying Coues deer, and I’m guessing it falls pretty low on this list.

Out of the deer family I have only ever had Whitetail, haven't had the opportunity to try the others. I have always heard (but not always believed) that Whitetail was better than Mule deer. I know so much of it has to do with preparation though. I have made some really really good backstrap roasts though. Cook them whole reversed sear and then thin slice! Looking forward to trying one on the Traeger as I have always just used the oven and a cast iron

 

[Kallitype]

Moose loin, elk loin, wood duck.

 

[Kallitype]

Moose loin, elk loin, wood duck.

Almost forgot wild turkey! Tied for 3rd. All dark meat...

 

[AK_Skeeter]

The size and taste of a moose backstrap is impressive:


I like to grill backstrap in chunks, that way if a guest wants med rare, they get the end piece,
if a guest likes it rarer, they get a center piece.

 

[UpTop]

Moose is pretty excellent. Cubed canvasback breasts pan seared in butter with Chicago steak seasoning is insanely good.

 

[UpTop]

Can’t forget chukars. Those evil little birds are mighty fine table fare.

 

[Vail94]

Any roast from a berry-eating fall black bear. In my opinion, nothing compares.

 

[Huntin Fool]

In order starting with my favorites
For big game I’d go: Antelope, Moose, elk, whitetail… unfortunately never had mule deer
Upland/ waterfowl: Grouse, pheasant, teal, mallards and other ducks, last would be geese