These also affect the flavor. The best meat comes from healthy, alert young animals rather than those that are sluggish or hot from running. The way you handle and process the meat affects its taste. For best flavor, take good care of game. Game birds and animals forage for food and their muscles may develop more connective tissue than domestic animals.
Game meats are apt to be drier and less tender than domestic animals, but richer in flavor.
Because wild game exercise more than domesticated species, you may need to cook meat by moist heat.