According to the USDA the average deer yields anywhere from 50 to 200 pounds of meat. Of course this figure depends on a number of variables such as the deer’s size age weight and gender. In addition the amount of meat will also vary depending on how the deer is processed. For example if the deer is skinned and gutted there will be less meat than if it is simply field dressed.
So how much meat can you expect to get from a deer? It really depends. However if you are processing the deer yourself you can generally expect to yield about 60-70% of the deer’s live weight in edible meat. For a 120 pound deer that’s about 72 pounds of meat.
Of course not all of the meat is equal. The hindquarters for example tend to be much more tender and flavorful than the front quarters. The shoulder and neck area also contains a lot of tough connective tissue that is best used for sausage or ground meat. So when selecting cuts of meat be sure to take these factors into consideration.
In general however you can expect to get a good amount of meat from a deer. If you are processing the deer yourself be sure to take into account the weight of the animal as well as the different cuts of meat that you want to harvest. With a little bit of planning you can enjoy a delicious venison meal for yourself and your family.
How much meat is on a deer?
Around 50-60 pounds.
How many deer are in the United States?
30 million.
What does the average deer eat in a day?
6-8 pounds of vegetation.
How long do deer live?
About 6.
5 years in the wild and up to 20 years in captivity.
How much does a fawn weigh when it is born?
About 3 pounds.
How often do deer have twins?
Quite often actually.
About 35% of does will have twins.
How many stomachs does a deer have?
Four.
What is the record for the largest deer killed?
An Alaskan moose that weighed 1800 pounds and was 14 feet tall at the shoulder.
What is the world record for the largest antlers on a deer?
The set of antlers weighed 75 pounds and had a span of 8 feet.
How fast can a deer run?
30 miles per hour.
How high can a deer jump?
8 feet.
How far can a deer swim?
Several miles.
What noise does a deer make?
When alarmed they can make a grunting noise or a high-pitched bleat.
What is the most common deer in North America?
The white-tailed deer.
What is the scientific name for a deer?
The scientific name for a deer is Odocoileus virginianus.
