My deer hunt was rather short this year so I'm back home this morning with a nice-sized mule-deer doe hanging in the garage.

Since she was taken fairly close to the truck Wednesday morning (the opener) she is unusually complete (field dressed, but w/her hide still on). Before I go out this morning and skin and quarter her, i was wondering if there was any advantage to letting her hang for a while? Its been quite cool in Colorado of late, with snow on the ground here at the house and w/more coming this weekend (and next week). Normally, I'm pushed for time because of work and/or warm temperatures, but not this year.

What says the cognoscenti here?

Last edited by Lloyd3; 11/22/24 11:33 AM.