How to Field Dress a Deer
Make sure the deer is dead., Once the deer is confirmed dead, wear gloves during the process to prevent disease. , Lay the deer on its back., Pull the guts out, starting from the crotch, while also cutting the membranes linking the innards to the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure the deer is dead.
If it's not dead, shoot it again; pointing in a safe direction.
DO NOT try to approach a wounded deer to cut its throat.
They can behave erratically and are very strong. -
Step 2: Once the deer is confirmed dead
, Find its sternum.
Cut from sternum to crotch, penetrating the hide and the membrane below.
Do not, however, pierce the guts. , Take care not to cut too close to the spine or you may cut the tenderloins. , Don't be shocked if a lot of blood spills.
It's expected. ,, Cut the skin around the anus and pull the colon out of the body cavity. ,, Put it in a cooler with ice or ice packs to keep them cool and prevent spoilage. , (You can also choose to drag it by hand or have a few people help carry it.) Many find that putting the front legs up at its head when dragging is easier. -
Step 3: wear gloves during the process to prevent disease.
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Step 4: Lay the deer on its back.
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Step 5: Pull the guts out
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Step 6: starting from the crotch
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Step 7: while also cutting the membranes linking the innards to the spine.
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Step 8: Keep pulling guts and cut the diaphragm.
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Step 9: Find the last membranes holding the guts inside the carcass
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Step 10: sever them
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Step 11: and pull the guts free.
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Step 12: Cut through the center of the pelvic bone using a zip saw
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Step 13: bone saw or by pounding your knife through.
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Step 14: The heart
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Step 15: and anus can be removed now
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Step 16: but you may find it is convenient to remove them later.
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Step 17: You can save the liver and heart if you like to eat it.
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Step 18: Attach a rope
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Step 19: or other device to drag the deer back to your vehicle or where you plan to put it.
Detailed Guide
If it's not dead, shoot it again; pointing in a safe direction.
DO NOT try to approach a wounded deer to cut its throat.
They can behave erratically and are very strong.
, Find its sternum.
Cut from sternum to crotch, penetrating the hide and the membrane below.
Do not, however, pierce the guts. , Take care not to cut too close to the spine or you may cut the tenderloins. , Don't be shocked if a lot of blood spills.
It's expected. ,, Cut the skin around the anus and pull the colon out of the body cavity. ,, Put it in a cooler with ice or ice packs to keep them cool and prevent spoilage. , (You can also choose to drag it by hand or have a few people help carry it.) Many find that putting the front legs up at its head when dragging is easier.
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