Post by: WapitiTalk1 on July 18, 2015, 09:34:32 PM
I'll start with mine. Elk, Moose, WT deer, Caribou, Hogs, BG sheep.
No right or wrong answers, what's tasty to you?
Post by: MountainWalk on July 18, 2015, 09:40:08 PM
Post by: elk247 on July 18, 2015, 09:47:22 PM
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on July 18, 2015, 09:51:13 PM
Post by: dewandgin on July 18, 2015, 09:54:14 PM
Post by: pd on July 18, 2015, 09:55:43 PM
1. Elk 2. Black bear 3. Fried squirrel. 4. Deer 5. Cottontails
Dan, there are forty-eleven thousand members here, and you are the only one who would post this. :o
I have a bunch of squirrels around my place. Hmmm. You want to do this someday?
Post by: MountainWalk on July 18, 2015, 10:00:33 PM
Post by: Whitpirate on July 18, 2015, 10:27:18 PM
2. Elk
3. Whitetail
4. Muledeer
5. Mountain bear
Post by: MLBowhunting on July 18, 2015, 10:45:28 PM
2. Elk
3. Moose
4. Yak
5. Water Buffalo
Phantom has 6 LOL
Post by: chester on July 18, 2015, 10:58:23 PM
2. Elk
3. Deer
4. Grouse
5. Bear
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Post by: stevemiller on July 18, 2015, 11:05:47 PM
2)Deer
3)Black Bear
4)Hog
Thats all ive had with four legs,I had Pheasant in #3 but. :chuckle:
Post by: jrebel on July 18, 2015, 11:46:59 PM
1. Elk
2. Buffalo
3. Bear
4. Deer
5. Antelope.
Post by: Bean Counter on July 19, 2015, 12:38:39 AM
Post by: RadSav on July 19, 2015, 02:15:50 AM
2 - Alligator (you said 4 legged critters) ;)
3 - Axis Deer
4 - AZ Javalina (no skunk pigs from TX)
5 - Antelope (blackbuck over pronghorn but either makes it here)
Wheat/Alfalfa mule deer would be a dang close pic.
Post by: RadSav on July 19, 2015, 02:33:21 AM
1 - Mule Deer (Wheat/Alfalfa mix)
2 - Bear (Mountain Huckleberries)
3 - Whitetail (Alfalfa)
4 - Black Tail (Blackberries, forbs and fireweed roots)
5 - Rocky Mtn. Elk (Huckleberries)
Beaver could easily be thrown in there too!
Wife's would be close to the same. But for her I think elk and whitetail would probably be flipped. She likes elk more than WT and BT.
Post by: RadSav on July 19, 2015, 02:49:35 AM
I can't tell much difference between deer, elk, and antelope when it's ground. Is that just me or is anybody else like :dunno: ?
For me it depends on how much fat is added. With 5% or more deer and elk pretty much the same. With zero fat there is a definite difference as elk is much dryer w/less flavor. We like zero fat elk for tacos and burritos and no fat deer for loafs and s'ghetti. Our burgers and meatballs have 5% applewood smoked bacon. Everything is good with bacon! ;) Antelope always better for everything, fat or no fat, if eaten within the first four - six months. 'Lope don't seem to freeze as well.
Post by: elk247 on July 19, 2015, 03:39:18 AM
Post by: RadSav on July 19, 2015, 04:23:11 AM
Alligator! Good call. One of the best burgers I've ever had.
Cooked Asian fluffy style...OMG!!! Good thing it is hard to get or I'd be even fatter than I am already :o.
Post by: boneaddict on July 19, 2015, 05:27:48 AM
Post by: jasnt on July 19, 2015, 05:52:53 AM
Moose
Bear
Wt deer
Bh sheep
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 19, 2015, 06:28:46 AM
Moose,buffalo, Elk, WT, Mule deer:yeah:
Post by: shmeegs80 on July 19, 2015, 06:50:20 AM
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Post by: tgomez on July 19, 2015, 09:21:32 AM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on July 19, 2015, 09:27:52 AM
Oh man, squirrels are good eats. Get them in the fall after the acorn drop. They fatten up for winter and get that buttery taste.1. Elk 2. Black bear 3. Fried squirrel. 4. Deer 5. Cottontails
Dan, there are forty-eleven thousand members here, and you are the only one who would post this. :o
I have a bunch of squirrels around my place. Hmmm. You want to do this someday?
Haven't found something I don't like yet.:yeah:
1. Elk
2. Buffalo
3. Bear
4. Deer
5. Antelope.
Post by: kisfish on July 19, 2015, 09:34:08 AM
Post by: bearpaw on July 19, 2015, 09:48:31 AM
1. Moose (never had bad moose)
2. Fallow or Sika (females are best)
3. Bison (any are good, older bulls are tough but make great burger)
4. Whitetail (farm deer, either-sex, not in the rut)
5. Elk or Red Deer (females of either specie, pretty similar meat)
If only considering Washington?
1. Moose
2. Whitetail (not in rut)
3. Elk (not in rut)
4. Mule Deer (not in rut)
5. Cougar Chops or Bear Roast (tie for me on those two)
Post by: grundy53 on July 19, 2015, 10:17:02 AM
2. Blacktail
3. Cougar
4. Elk
5. Squirrel
Post by: TommyH on July 19, 2015, 10:32:24 AM
Kinda suprised that many people had elk lower on their list. Elk is number 1!
Phantom has 6 lol
Post by: elkchaser54 on July 19, 2015, 10:41:42 AM
Like elk burgers with artichoke and mushrooms ground up in to burgers is my specialty.
Post by: bobcat on July 19, 2015, 10:42:35 AM
Post by: TommyH on July 19, 2015, 11:31:47 AM
My taste buds must not work very well. I can't tell the difference in any wild game. Elk, moose, mule deer, blacktail deer, whitetail deer, antelope, bighorn sheep- I've had all those and it all tastes the same. Certain animals may be tougher than others but I don't think that's dependent on species, more on age and possibly sex and time of year.
Your first sentence was correct!
Post by: RadSav on July 19, 2015, 11:34:24 AM
My taste buds must not work very well. I can't tell the difference in any wild game. Elk, moose, mule deer, blacktail deer, whitetail deer, antelope, bighorn sheep- I've had all those and it all tastes the same. Certain animals may be tougher than others but I don't think that's dependent on species, more on age and possibly sex and time of year.
Your first sentence was correct!
Or your butcher keeps the good stuff for himself and gives you beef or goat in return. :chuckle:
Post by: earlmarne on July 19, 2015, 11:38:14 AM
Post by: bobcat on July 19, 2015, 11:45:19 AM
My taste buds must not work very well. I can't tell the difference in any wild game. Elk, moose, mule deer, blacktail deer, whitetail deer, antelope, bighorn sheep- I've had all those and it all tastes the same. Certain animals may be tougher than others but I don't think that's dependent on species, more on age and possibly sex and time of year.
Your first sentence was correct!
Or your butcher keeps the good stuff for himself and gives you beef or goat in return. :chuckle:
I can't remember the last time I paid a butcher but it's probably been about 25 years ago. So I can't blame it on anyone but myself. I don't see it as a bad thing anyway, I love all of it. But I do know my family is the same way. We have elk, mule deer, blacktail deer, and antelope in the freezer right now and if my wife cooks up some steaks for dinner I often ask what kind of steaks we're eating. She usually doesn't even know because all she looks for is a package that says "steak." And I sure can't tell by the taste what it is, and either can she or the kids. So I will sometimes look in the garbage and find the freezer paper so I know what I'm eating, just because I'm curious. But like I said it's all the same. Now if it's beef we can tell that, my kids always complain if we have beef steaks, as they prefer wild game. :chuckle:
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on July 19, 2015, 11:52:26 AM
Phantom has 6 lol
Perhaps too many cold beverages last night...obviously affected my ability to count from one to five :o
OK, revised top five offered:
Elk, Moose, Buffler, WT deer, Caribou (let's see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.... yep, got it right this time). I actually like about any big game critter if prepared right but not a fan of bear. Perhaps I need to sample it again.
Post by: TommyH on July 19, 2015, 12:07:16 PM
Post by: Watimberghost on July 19, 2015, 12:25:47 PM
2. Moose
3. Bison
4. Mule Deer (never had WT)
5. Berry Bear
Post by: Bullkllr on July 19, 2015, 12:49:52 PM
My taste buds must not work very well. I can't tell the difference in any wild game. Elk, moose, mule deer, blacktail deer, whitetail deer, antelope, bighorn sheep- I've had all those and it all tastes the same. Certain animals may be tougher than others but I don't think that's dependent on species, more on age and possibly sex and time of year.
Your first sentence was correct!
Or your butcher keeps the good stuff for himself and gives you beef or goat in return. :chuckle:
I can't remember the last time I paid a butcher but it's probably been about 25 years ago. So I can't blame it on anyone but myself. I don't see it as a bad thing anyway, I love all of it. But I do know my family is the same way. We have elk, mule deer, blacktail deer, and antelope in the freezer right now and if my wife cooks up some steaks for dinner I often ask what kind of steaks we're eating. She usually doesn't even know because all she looks for is a package that says "steak." And I sure can't tell by the taste what it is, and either can she or the kids. So I will sometimes look in the garbage and find the freezer paper so I know what I'm eating, just because I'm curious. But like I said it's all the same. Now of it's beef we can tell that, my kids always complain if we have beef steaks, as they prefer wild game. :chuckle:
I agree. Similar cuts from deer and elk (what we get on a regular basis) taste pretty much alike to me. Biggest difference is size of the steaks.
Other than that, grouse and pheasant have to be somewhere in my top 5.
Post by: Humptulips on July 19, 2015, 02:10:11 PM
2. Moose, only slightly better then elk or deer
3.& 4, Toss up on Elk and BT. I'm kinda with Bobcat. I cannot tell the difference except by size of the cut.
5. Bison, Have to say I was not impressed. It was OK but everybody told me how great it was and ho hum.
Bear and beaver, I have eaten them but I really have a mental block. I couldn't enjoy it no matter how it tasted.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 19, 2015, 02:51:59 PM
My taste buds must not work very well. I can't tell the difference in any wild game. Elk, moose, mule deer, blacktail deer, whitetail deer, antelope, bighorn sheep- I've had all those and it all tastes the same. Certain animals may be tougher than others but I don't think that's dependent on species, more on age and possibly sex and time of year.
Get a western washington blacktail in november and you will tell........ and not for the better.....
Post by: elk247 on July 19, 2015, 02:56:47 PM
Why dont you guys start saying your favorite ways to prepare your favorite wild game?This is a good point. Chances are if you didn't care for something you tried it either wasn't cared for in the field properly, eating the best feed, or prepared properly. Recipe's deserve a different thread altogether.
Like elk burgers with artichoke and mushrooms ground up in to burgers is my specialty.
Post by: muleyslayer on July 19, 2015, 03:01:05 PM
2.WT deer
3.moose
4.mule deer
5.bear
Post by: RadSav on July 19, 2015, 11:43:18 PM
Why dont you guys start saying your favorite ways to prepare your favorite wild game?
WA =
1 - Mule Deer - Rubbed down with kosher salt and pepper. Nothing fancy. Don't want to cover up natures perfection. Grilled on the Weber.
2 - Bear - Sliced 1/4" thick. Marinade in EVO, kosher salt, white pepper, sugar, corn starch and soy sauce for an hour. Pan fry in hot peanut oil. Eat plain, with stir fry, or as stroganoff. Most never makes it to the table...lots of sampling/steeling going on with this stuff!!!
3 - Whitetail - God made whitetail so we could know what chicken fried heaven tastes like! :drool:
4 - Black Tail - Johnny's seasoned flower, dredge then fry in peanut oil. Make gravy with drippings and left over flower. Serve on top of home made butter mashed taters.
5 - Rocky Mtn. Elk - 2" thick steaks. Kosher salt and pepper seasoned rather heavy. Let sit for an hour. Wrap in half cooked applewood smoked bacon. Grill indirect/medium heat to internal temp of 120 degrees. Wrap in foil and let balance for five minutes. Top with gorgonzola butter. Serve with steamed asparagus and herb buttered little reds.
Any lesser cuts of meat from any of the above, that doesn't go into burger or stir fry strips, gets cooked as roasts - London Broil style. Once sliced and presented on a plate, grind a light scattering of white sea salt to taste. Roasts are always done on the weber, indirect, 350 degrees, internal temp of 120 for deer and elk, 140 for western bear - 160 for eastside bear.
Post by: passing-thru on July 20, 2015, 01:05:54 AM
2. Moose
3. Elk ( very close third)
4. Antelope
5. Blacktail
I dont know if it was cook, processor, or cut, but i had some Big Horn Sheep once and found it almost unedible. :twocents:
Post by: huntnnw on July 20, 2015, 05:47:07 AM
number 2 is moose if its a good one they tend to be hit or miss
Sept farm whitetails
elk
bear
Post by: Stein on July 20, 2015, 10:44:13 AM
2. Doe whitetail on crops
3. Elk
Haven't had enough of the rest to judge, but antelope was #1 by a wide margin.
Post by: arrowflinger on July 20, 2015, 11:07:11 AM
2) Elk
3) Antelope
4) Deer
5) Bear
Hoping to try cougar and bighorn some day.
Post by: Curly on July 20, 2015, 11:20:02 AM
2. antelope
3. elk
4. deer
5. moose
(although I do think elk, deer, and moose really could be tied and antelope is only slightly better than elk, deer, or moose). It's all good. :EAT:
Never tried beaver.......well not the furry kind....um well ok maybe furry but.....uh nevermind. :-[ Never tried cougar either.........oh wait, I did marry one........ :o
It's been so long since I've eaten rabbit I can't really remember so I won't rate it here because I think my mom cooked it for me. I do remember it being really good and kind of tasting like chicken. It would probably rank below the 5 above, but I'll have to kill a couple out of my yard come september and do a taste test.
Alligator is really good and I almost ordered some at a restaurant on Saturday, but went with catfish instead. It's been about 20 years since I ate alligator though and I should really have some more soon.
Ostrich or Emu is really good. Tastes similar to antelope or deer. Very good and lean. I might rank it #1 on this list except I suppose it is not wild game and not 4 legged so shouldn't even mention it, but my mind went to it since I first had ostrich at the same time I had alligator about 20 years ago. 8)
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on July 20, 2015, 03:01:54 PM
(Based on the best I've ever had of each)
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on July 22, 2015, 02:41:10 PM
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Post by: Jonathan_S on July 22, 2015, 03:10:11 PM
I am on a serious binge for elk right now. Tastiest deer I have eaten was a oat/wheat fed whitetail doe :drool:
Post by: huntingaddiction on July 22, 2015, 03:51:53 PM
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Post by: huntnnw on July 22, 2015, 10:17:10 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 22, 2015, 10:26:20 PM
2) Kudu
3) Elk
4) Whitetail
5) Cougar
Post by: Jonathan_S on July 23, 2015, 07:09:36 AM
A good moose steak is nowhere compareable to the best deer steak
Meaning the best deer steak is better?
Post by: Bulldozer77 on July 23, 2015, 08:30:02 AM
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Post by: RadSav on July 23, 2015, 03:33:21 PM
Post by: Tbob on July 24, 2015, 12:42:11 AM
2. Pigs
3. Elk
4. Antelope
5. Caribou breakfast sausage!!!