00:00If you've ever wondered whether white-tailed deer are edible, the short answer is, yes,
00:04absolutely. In fact, white-tailed deer meat, commonly known as venison, is one of the most
00:10popular, leanest, and most nutritious wild game meats in North America. Don't forget to subscribe
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00:21Venison is packed with protein, iron, and B vitamins, while being significantly lower in
00:27fat and cholesterol than commercial beef. Its flavor is rich, savory, and slightly earthy.
00:33However, if you're harvesting or cooking wild venison, keep two key safety rules in mind.
00:39First, cook it properly. Lean game meat dries out quickly, so stick to low-end slow cooking for tough
00:45cuts or sear steaks to medium-rare. Always reach an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees
00:51Fahrenheit 74 degrees Celsius for ground venison. Second, check local health advisories. In certain
00:58regions, hunters should test harvested deer for chronic wasting disease, CWD, before consumption.
01:05When harvested legally and prepared right, white-tailed deer offers an exceptionally healthy,
01:10natural field-to-table meal.
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