Deer meat

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

I’m not sure I understand why venison is so expensive. Deer at least in the Northeast and Midwest are more common than dirt. And we have an overpopulation problem, it’s to the point that they’re wandering through East freakin’ Cleveland. Can someone explain to me why we’re not eating these garden ruining fucks?

We're overrun because there are fewer hunters and greater social opposition to hunting.  Meanwhile, it's illegal to sell uninspected wild game meat.   

Do what we do - farm raise them.  Venison here is no more expensive that a good cut of beef.

How are you feeling, btw?

Boru

Farmed venison has greatly contributed to the spread of chronic wasting disease in the united states, leading to a spatial fence requirement that's a huge barrier to getting into the business.  It's a niche industry here, and lenders see it as higher risk than beef or poultry (or swine).  Mostly, we breed deer for hunters...to the point that they couldn't support their own racks in the wild.

I’m aware, and it’s a cause for concern here. If one case of CWD shows up, our venison industry is fucked.

Boru