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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

Here is another great article about hanging and aging game....if you read it, read the whole thing. Lots of good info in there.

http://www.theoutdoorlodge.com/featu..._big_game.html

LC

properly chilled game should be aged with the hide on unless it is to be stored in a cooler where the humidity is high

Very rapid chilling and hardening causes meat to be tough. This condition is known as cold shortening; it will occur if the internal muscle temperature drops to 32ºF within 12 hours after the kill. Leaving the hide on will help prevent cold shortening and also help to keep the carcass from freezing.

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Coincides with my reasons for leaving the hide on. No mold on the meat when you hang with the hide on and very little nasty crust to trim off.