Deer hunting often yields more meat than you can eat at one time or store in your freezer. Improper wrapping will also cause freezer burn. You can preserve deer meat for later use by preserving it either raw or cooked. Preserving raw deer meat is called cold packing. Preserving meat of any type safely requires a pressure cooker, because meat is a low-acid food, Utah State University Extension agent Margie Memmott warns. Canning deer meat tenderizes it and reduces the gamey flavor.
