If venison is your goal, then that young buck sporting its first set of antlers may not be the best choice.

Pound for pound, you’ll get more meat for the table with a mature doe, although she will be more elusive than a 1.5-year-old buck or young antlerless deer.

Since does don’t have the hormone changes associated with rutting bucks, the venison may also taste better.

“Big Does Give More” is the tip of the month from GrowingDeer.TV. This post speaks directly to the subject and, as a bonus, you’ll get to see an exciting archery hunt as well.

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