Deer anatomy question

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 2:25 pm

Do does have tarsal gland? I haven't really paid attention or noticed. Is this strictly an anatomical feature among bucks or are they just more developed on bucks?

pphoenix · Post by **pphoenix** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 3:19 pm

does also have them.

ecoaster · Post by **ecoaster** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 5:59 pm

The late season doe I got last year really "stank" of deer channel No.5

. The glands were very evident.

On that note, does anyone cut off the glands and use them as lures during the hunting season??? Just wondering if I should keep the one I've got in the freezer. Do they keep well frozen for a year?

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 6:40 pm

ecoaster wrote:On that note, does anyone cut off the glands and use them as lures during the hunting season??? Just wondering if I should keep the one I've got in the freezer. Do they keep well frozen for a year?

Yes, you should also remember to cut them off with a different knife then one you field dress the deer with. They will also last over the year if frozen, I would tripple bag them and then wrap with a clean rag. This has worked for me before.

ecoaster · Post by **ecoaster** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 6:46 pm

I did use a different knife. No way you want your steaks smelling like that

.

Kenton · Post by **Kenton** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 11:51 pm

whitetails have an amazing number of glands

RayGunter · Post by **RayGunter** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:40 pm

I cut off the tarsals from a doe and keep them for next year in the freezer. Then tie a string on them and attach to my boot, letting them drag on the ground. Use de-scented rubber boots. Bucks will follow that trail right to you.