From memory he had it for about two months.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
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From memory he had it for about two months.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Thats a big looking fallow you got Gibo. Was it a big one, or just great photography?
I got a nice golden coloured one last year (spanish?) from the Te Puke herd, and had a go at tanning it myself. Made some mistakes, as it is not as soft as it should be, but looks great.
I send mine to classic sheep Skins, around $70 bucks returned. That's Value and service.
Thats me next time. Good value. I shagged around for ages.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gapped axe
Was pretty bloody heavy, i'll weigh it on the hook when I butcher it and let ya know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sniper
Ive got a nice one in the freezer off a young buck. Will no doubt be a while longer as Im more keen on shooting them at the mo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lentil
May even save it to train a dog when I get off my ass and find one.
Just got a lovely skinned spiker tonite, so I will send that down. It was really red in colour with beautiful spots.
GA you have been a busy man, what with picking up a 5lb trout as wellQuote:
Originally Posted by Gapped axe
I live in a very special part of NZ. The fishing in the lake can be excellent at times, like now. The deer are usually a bit harder to come by. Mind you I have been out a couple times lately for Deer and no joy. Same as the fishing. It all equates to time and a bit knowledge and a hell of a lot of good luck.
It looks like a monster fallow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Probably so fat he couldn't jump the farmers fence!! I'm just jealous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sniper
:P
Really? Now im curious. Will make sure i chuck him on the scales then.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sniper
The rod holder is pretty big too. Did you knock that up?
Yeah bit of scafolders plank with some holes in itQuote:
Originally Posted by Sniper
Cut him up tonight. Forgot to bloody weigh it.:(
Had a go at a fancy meal but ended up over doing it:pissed off:
Bit of a seared then baked slab of back steak with fried veges and a red wine and rosemary jus (poofter!)
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Looks good like the dog in pic 5
Yeah Dundee you would of liked it, bloody medium was going for rare!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
Bit of wine while cooking wouldnt have helped aye!
No laughing ( I am new to this) - How long do you guys hang the meat before cutting it up? If you say 15 days and "once it's green" i'm going to laugh and spew at the same time
I was going to go for 2 weeks being a rutting stag but cut him up today after 1 week. Wish I had left him in there as he's a tad chewy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dead is better
If i'm hanging a hind its a week tops. Fallow need fack all to be honest, few days in the fridge is sweet. Guess im lucky to have my old's chiller handy so be dumb not to use it aye!
Depends entirly on the animal and time of year,where it lived and availability of feed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dead is better
Young animal on mainly grass putting on condition(mid spring to late summer-autumn ) 3-5 days is plenty.
If an animal is putting on condition even if a bit lean it will be better eating than one that has a bit of fat but has used most of it waiting for spring.
Beach forest deer taste more gamey and usually benifit from longer hanging.
A month after the roar stags are usually good eating as they pile on condition after the roar in preparation for winter proper.
A look at your animal when you gut/ look in mouth and eventually skin along with its habitat should tell you.
Nothing "needs" hanging more than ten days,if it does its sausages
GIBO! You didn't weight it! Never mind, I don't actually know how heavy a big fallow would weigh anyway. Looks pretty tasty though…..mmmmmmm
Yop tasty but bit chewy, gona blame it on being medium instead of rare until proven otherwise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sniper
Couldnt find the bloody scales in the 1 min i looked for them!
To tan a hide?! Takes a week, not months. Give Silver Fern Farms a call and find out what they'll do it for as a one off with their cattle hides. Might cost about the same but be quicker than 3 months :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
