Deer liver and heart?

[kiddekop]

In the past, most hunters would relish the thought of eating heart and liver. Traditionally, this was the first thing eaten when in hunting camp. I fondly remember the first deer, a nice buck, I shot as a teenager in the Keystone State with my Dad. We were happy and I remember the words," You are now a man". Very important social marker that is sadly missing in society.

Anyways. That taste of heart and liver from the deer was great. But over time, some health experts have decreed such things as being rather unhealthy. The liver can hold toxins like nickle, cadmium and mercury. Back then, most people couldn't spell cholesterol never mind know or care what it is. The heart now is supposed to be filled with it.

So. What is your opinion of heart and liver? Do you eat it? Do you leave it in the woods? Do you give it away? Thanks.

When I was validating deer tags in calif and a hunter told me he was having fresh liver I asked asked him when he changes his oil does he eat the fram oil filter?The liver is the deer filter when I was getting my BS in Wildlife Management Biology I enrolled in an ag school class  Parasites of Domestic Animals which was an eye opener, first place one looks for internal parasites is the liver ,eat what you want.Also internal organs aren't good for gout a form of arthritis.

[deltecs]

In the past, most hunters would relish the thought of eating heart and liver. Traditionally, this was the first thing eaten when in hunting camp. I fondly remember the first deer, a nice buck, I shot as a teenager in the Keystone State with my Dad. We were happy and I remember the words," You are now a man". Very important social marker that is sadly missing in society.

Anyways. That taste of heart and liver from the deer was great. But over time, some health experts have decreed such things as being rather unhealthy. The liver can hold toxins like nickle, cadmium and mercury. Back then, most people couldn't spell cholesterol never mind know or care what it is. The heart now is supposed to be filled with it.

So. What is your opinion of heart and liver? Do you eat it? Do you leave it in the woods? Do you give it away? Thanks.

When I was validating deer tags in calif and a hunter told me he was having fresh liver I asked asked him when he changes his oil does he eat the fram oil filter?The liver is the deer filter when I was getting my BS in Wildlife Management Biology I enrolled in an ag school class  Parasites of Domestic Animals which was an eye opener, first place one looks for internal parasites is the liver.

What is the difference between deer liver as compared to turkey liver, chicken livers, beef livers or any other liver?  Deer liver is excellent and the risks are the same for it as for any other animals liver.  Living in California, you probably get more lung polution and cancers from motor exhaust than Alaskans with its cleaner air.  Does that prevent you from living in CA?  Not likely.

[quickdtoo]

In the past, most hunters would relish the thought of eating heart and liver. Traditionally, this was the first thing eaten when in hunting camp. I fondly remember the first deer, a nice buck, I shot as a teenager in the Keystone State with my Dad. We were happy and I remember the words," You are now a man". Very important social marker that is sadly missing in society.

Anyways. That taste of heart and liver from the deer was great. But over time, some health experts have decreed such things as being rather unhealthy. The liver can hold toxins like nickle, cadmium and mercury. Back then, most people couldn't spell cholesterol never mind know or care what it is. The heart now is supposed to be filled with it.

So. What is your opinion of heart and liver? Do you eat it? Do you leave it in the woods? Do you give it away? Thanks.

When I was validating deer tags in calif and a hunter told me he was having fresh liver I asked asked him when he changes his oil does he eat the fram oil filter?The liver is the deer filter when I was getting my BS in Wildlife Management Biology I enrolled in an ag school class  Parasites of Domestic Animals which was an eye opener, first place one looks for internal parasites is the liver.

I'd be more concerned about that tuna sandwich or any other fish you eat on a regular basis considering Tuna and other fish continue to build heavy metals in their flesh through out their life since they're in the apex of the food chain. I'm not in the least concerned about heavy metals in what little liver I eat from a herbivore deer!! There are more serious threats to your health as was pointed out in the previous post.

Tim

https://ec.consumerreports.org/ec/cro/login.htm?loginMethod=auto%3FloginMethod%3Dauto

http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/tuna.asp

http://www.fda.gov/fdac/reprints/mercury.html

[kiddekop]

In the past, most hunters would relish the thought of eating heart and liver. Traditionally, this was the first thing eaten when in hunting camp. I fondly remember the first deer, a nice buck, I shot as a teenager in the Keystone State with my Dad. We were happy and I remember the words," You are now a man". Very important social marker that is sadly missing in society.

Anyways. That taste of heart and liver from the deer was great. But over time, some health experts have decreed such things as being rather unhealthy. The liver can hold toxins like nickle, cadmium and mercury. Back then, most people couldn't spell cholesterol never mind know or care what it is. The heart now is supposed to be filled with it.

So. What is your opinion of heart and liver? Do you eat it? Do you leave it in the woods? Do you give it away? Thanks.

When I was validating deer tags in calif and a hunter told me he was having fresh liver I asked asked him when he changes his oil does he eat the fram oil filter?The liver is the deer filter when I was getting my BS in Wildlife Management Biology I enrolled in an ag school class  Parasites of Domestic Animals which was an eye opener, first place one looks for internal parasites is the liver.

I'd be more concerned about that tuna sandwich or any other fish you eat on a regular basis considering Tuna and other fish continue to build heavy metals in their flesh through out their life since they're in the apex of the food chain. I'm not in the least concerned about heavy metals in what little liver I eat from a herbivore deer!! There are more serious threats to your health as was pointed out in the previous post.

Tim

https://ec.consumerreports.org/ec/cro/login.htm?loginMethod=auto%3FloginMethod%3Dauto

http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/mercury/tuna.asp

http://www.fda.gov/fdac/reprints/mercury.html

I don't eat tuna or any fish from a mkt or any internal organs from any creature & now I can't even if I wanted to due to elevated uric acid which gave me gout.

[reloading_rich]

All you guys that don't like the heart and liver, that's good.  Just let me know where they are and I will dispose of them for you the proper way.  If you dont like it you have either not tried them or not cooked them properly.  They are both absolutley delicious table fare when cooked properly.  Most times first time people will overcook them and dont like them because they do taste like crap when overcooked.

[Blue Duck]

Hears ok, but you can't beat venison liver.......

[Buckskin]

What is the difference between deer liver as compared to turkey liver, chicken livers, beef livers or any other liver?  Deer liver is excellent and the risks are the same for it as for any other animals liver.  Living in California, you probably get more lung polution and cancers from motor exhaust than Alaskans with its cleaner air.  Does that prevent you from living in CA?  Not likely.

Flukes are very common.

[Blue Duck]

Liver and onions is pretty hard to beat....

[uncowboy]

I keep hearts and liver . I cut the liver into 1/2 in slices and rince well. Plase on the stove and cover with water sprinkle a liberal amount of salt on them and boil. When done I dump it in the sink and rinse off the cooked blood with cold water. Dry and put in a large zip lock baggie and refrigerate. My dogs now have the best liver treats man can buy.
 The heart I love! I just was shown a new way to cook it . While I am cutting the deer up my friend will dice into small squares The heart-the tenderloins and onoins and garlic. Fry in the cast Iron with butter. When brown and the onions are carmilizing add a splash of water to deglase(I use wine) We eat it with crackers while we are cutting up the meat. I know some will cringe at the use of tenders but try it and you won't regret it. The two meat tectures are different and stimulate the taste buds. Serve with cold beer! J.Michael