Removing Gamey Taste from Venison: Three Easy Steps:: Have you ever had a bite of venison that made you question whether or not you wanted to take another? How do you remove the gamey taste? I'm sure the answer is yes for many people, including myself. When venison tastes gamey, or flat-out bad, there are different factors that can contribute to that flavor. These could include how the animal died, how it was taken care of, the way it was butchered, and even the way it was cooked.