How long to hang a deer for in fridge ??

[Peter4190 99]

How long is ok to hang a deer for in fridge, I am waiting in a burger mix and it’s been in there for 7 days already, hopefully it’s coming tomorrow so will sort it then but how long is too long before it’s not safe to eat ? 

[leegreen 2,260]

In the jacket at 1-5 degrees, I leave mine for 21 days or so. These are all head or neck shot. 

I then butcher then vac pack, freeze,  process, or whatever you need to do.

Storage temperature, where on the animal it's been shot and time to the chiller are all important.

Saying that, I've skinned butchered and eaten, the same day  . These are the times before my chiller.

 

Your meat will be fine.

[Peter4190 99]

Thankyou for the reply mate, it’s not been in it’s jacket just shot, skinned and jointed and hung in fridge legs, rib cage,