is it safe to eat wild game such as geese ducks or deer n moose?

Question

coz e-coli is on the prowl n bird flu also mad cow

Answer 1

much safer than the packaged stuff. Salmonella is unheard of in wild birds. On the other hand it is near ubiquitous in domestic birds. To prevent getting e-coli don't open up the intestines and spread the crap on the meat. This may sound ridiculous but some guy you don't know is cutting cow right now with a chainsaw for your consumption (think Jack in the Box). Mad cow (or some other prion), is a possibility but highly highly unlikely. To lessen the possibility even further don't eat the brains or anything related to the spinal chord. I'm not sure but I don't think bird flu is in the U.S. and again is more likely with domesticated animals.
I'm not sure about mad cow but e-coli is only a problem if you use utensils in a very gross way or don't cook the meat completely.
Really the domesticated stuff is worse because these animals are packed together and you don't see what the processors are doing

Answer 2

Good question.
Prior to buchering, the animal should be examined for any signs of disease on the body or organs. you should check and state game advisories. There is out west for example a problem with CWD in mule deer. All food should be cleaned properly not to let and urine of fecal matter come in contact with meat. Rubber gloves should worn while handling. Lastly proper cooking kills most bad things you might eat.

Answer 3

It is called "cooking". This will kill e-coli and bird flu. risk of mad cow is very slight (i.e. at least as slight as cows in the market). Just don't eat spinal or brain material.

Answer 4

it is safe to eat just about any wild game. You must check the heart, lungs, liver and sometimes the brain to make sure the animal has no diseases. Provided the animal is free of any disease, you must cook it properly. If you are unsure on how to check the carcass for disease you can take it to your local D.N.R. and they will check it for you. I don't think they charge for this service but they might.

Answer 5

Except for Bear where Trichinosis is a problem if not cooked properly, all game is great to eat.

Answer 6

you can cook out any harmful bacteria, but use your head, if you shoot a duck, deer, etc. thats looks sick, has open sores, etc., don't eat it. wild game cooked right is the most tasty, healthful, virtually fat free meat you can eat.

Answer 7

It is much safer if the animal in question is dead otherwise the moose would prob tear you up

Answer 8

I sure hope so because that is the meat I live on all year...the meat I hunt and the fish I catch...Just make sure you cook everything until its done...don't eat it raw.

Answer 9

I had some fresh venison tenderloin, Saturday. And I feel better than I have all summer.

Answer 10

as far as i know... i still eat ducks and geese without getting sick