How to field dress a deer correctlyeasiest way to gut a deer. Strong juices from the paunch will taint the meat and should be removed if the animal was shot in the gut or if you accidentally cut the paunch while field dressing the deer. This field dressing a deer identicard measures 3 78 x 5 78 and is printed directly on pvc with uv resistant inks to withstand weather. Normal field dressing procedures will bleed out the deer. Though chronic wasting disease cwd has not been found in texas, discussions of this fatal brain malady of deer and elk likely will arise at the deer camp this fall and winter. After this, puncture a hole in the lower half of the throat of the deer. This is easiest with a limber, freshly killed animal. Then, you will see the inside of the deer start to come out from the fur. After shooting a deer, immediately field dress or gut the animal to preserve the meat and avoid spoiling.
Hang the animal headup or lay it on a slope with the rump lower than shoulders. If theres a small creek, pond or other water source nearby, it. In this video, realtree s will brantley demonstrates a quick, infield method for fielddressing on a publicland doe. Tag your kill lest you be slapped with a sizable fine, wipe its belly free of debris dirt does not good seasoning make. How to fielddress a deer fielddressing gear be prepared when you head o. How to field dress a deer field dressing gear be prepared when you head o. This helps the meat cool faster and prevents bloating, which can increase chances of puncturing the gut. How to gut a deer in 6 steps by will brantley author of brow tines and backstrap november 10, 2014 print recipe. Field dressing big game alaska department of fish state of alaska.
The skinning and caping knives feature machined cutouts and. If you will be skinning your deer or delivering it to a processor. Whether you call it field dressing, gutting, skinning or cleaning a deer, this simple guide should be helpful. Field dressing serves to cool the inside of the body cavity, slowing.
How to field dress a deer by will brantley author of brow tines and backstrap september 2, 2014 in this video, realtree s will brantley demonstrates a quick, infield method for fielddressing on a publicland doe. How to field dress, skin, and quarter a deer deer recipes. Field dressing field dress the deer as soon as possible to reduce body heat and prevent possible tainting of the meat from intestinal gasses which can migrate into the muscle. There is no need to cut the throat to bleed the deer because in the process of fielddressing. It will show you a stepbystep method to field dress a moose, no matter how or where the animal has fallen. Field dressing your deer ohio division of wildlife. Fielddressing and skinning big game animals mother. How to field dress a deer by will brantley author of brow tines and backstrap september 2, 2014. If you fielddress your deer on the ground, follow these 10 steps to make this important task quick and easy. A stepbystep guide to butchering your own deer field.
In this tutorial we learn how to field dress a deer. There are different ways to field dress a big game animal. For the most part, all you need to field clean a deer is a sharp knife and a strong stomach. This publication explains two methods of field dressing and skinning big game. To reduce your risk of exposure to disease, wear disposable plastic gloves while handling animals. There are many ways to field dress a deer, but my favorite is what i call the gutless method.
Field dress deer as soon as possible to ensure rapid loss of body heat, prevent surface bacteria from growing, and maintain overall quality of the meat. To help you out, heres a beginners guide to field dressing a deer. Pakit guide to field dressing a deer follow stepbystep instructions to field dressing that deer you just bagged. First off, you dont need to field dress every deer. It is a long process that begins with proper shot placement. There are countless ways to field dress a deer, but this is how we do it back home in tennessee. If theres a small creek, pond or other water source nearby, it makes the cleanup a little easier. A hunters quick reference book skyhorse pocket guides monte burch, joan burch on. One of the most important things to remember, if you field dress animalsbirdsfish, is that there is a risk of contaminating the meat with foodborne pathogens. By implementing a few precautionary measures during field dressing, the hunter can help ensure the final product is fit to consume. Field dressing and handling of deer and other large animals.
Wipe any debris or excess blood that is visible to the camera off the deer e. Proper field dressing photos courtesy of digital bucket improper handling of the deer can contaminate the carcass with potentially harmful bacteria and compromise food safety and quality. Ensuring that you have tasty venison from the deer is no accident, however. By implementing a few precautionary measures during field dressing, the hunter can help ensure the final product is. Two popular misconceptions about field dressing deer involve sticking or cutting the animals throat to ensure a complete bleed and removal of the tarsal glands.
Move the deer to a nearby spot where you will be able to field dress the animal comfortably. Prop it on its back and brace the animal with a rock or log. For example, some states require that the head and a wing remain on waterfowl to determine sex and species. Many hunters have been attacked because they failed to take this precaution. Wash hands and arms thoroughly with soap and water before and after dressing. Field dressing means removing the animals internal organs, also known as the entrails, which is necessary to preserve its meat. Honor the animaland get better meals by butchering your deer yourself. Before carving into the deer like a christmas ham, first things first.
How to field dress a hog gone outdoors your adventure. If the deer s tongue is hanging outside its mouth, push it back in its mouth. You can field dress a deer by simply straddling the animal and pushing the legs out with your knees. Two popular misconceptions about field dressing deer involve sticking or cutting the animals throat to ensure a complete bleed and removal of the tarsal glands from the deers back legs. If you are thinking about deer hunting you how to field dress, skin, and quarter a deer read more. Field dressing your deer r egardless of whether you are hunting with a bow or firearm, your patience and effort have finally paid off. Chronic wasting disease only affects deer, elk, and moose. Field dressing a whitetail deer hunt fish camp wisconsin. Proper field dressing and handling of wild game and fish. The pocket guide to field dressing, butchering, and cooking. How to field dress a deer tpw magazine december 2003. I have shot deer the day after gutting one in the same area the next day. Field dressing a deer is not the most fun part of the hunt, but its just as necessary as all the careful preparation and the killing shot. There will be a lot of blood that comes out, just a warning.
Dec 07, 2016 graphic if you want to know how to gut a deer this should help. Mar 03, 2017 the colon, which you cut free inside the pelvic canal in step 3, should slide through and pull out with the rest of the innards. With the animal on its back, the first cut starts at the genitals and runs up the stomach to the brisket, or. Fieldtofreezer meat care in alaska, alaska department of. Field dressing waterfowl and game birds regulations regarding the field dressing of waterfowl and game birds vary from state to state. The bigger, bulkier size of an elk makes that very difficult. How to field dress a hog gone outdoors your adventure awaits.
If you fielddress your deer while its hanging, you can still follow these directions gravity simply helps the process. How to properly gut a deer field dressing 101 youtube. However, if you have a way to quickly remove the deer to a different location to field dress it, that is probably better, overall. Field dressing or gralloching is the process of removing the internal organs of hunted game, and is a necessary step in preserving meat from animals harvested in the wild. Here is a step by step description of how to do it as efficiently and cleanly as feasible. The gutless method is great, if quartering is done immediately. A beginners guide to field dressing a deer outdoorhub. The pocket guide to field dressing, butchering, and cooking deer. Here is a field dressing deer pocket gulde below and a good video on how to field dress deer. Field dressing consists of cleaning the deer of its entrails, which can contaminate the meat.
Knowing where to cut will ensure the safety of your venison. Whenever moving your deer, be sure to use care in preventing lower back or abdominal injuries. This process also helps cool the carcass, slow bacterial growth, and remove blood and paunch stomach materials from the meat. Provided that you field dress your deer promptly, a fiveminute job after a little practice, removal of the heart and lungs will do a. Sharp knife disposable plastic gloves recommended paper towels optional field dressing can be best accomplished with the game animal on its back. Oct 05, 2017 wildlife biologist and hunter steve nadeau takes us through the steps of field dressing a deer. This field dressing a deer identicard measures 3 78 x 5 78 and is printed directly on pvc with uv resistant inks to withstand weather and abuse and provide many years of service. This method works well for animals the size of deer. Techniques for field dressing deer and other large animals depend on the size of the kill.
Field dressing must be done as soon as possible in order to ensure rapid body heat loss, and prevent bacteria from growing on the surface of the carcass. If youre a backcountry diy hunter and you want to quickly break an animal down into manageable pieces and get it cooled down, the best way to do that is called the gutless field dressing method. With the animal on its back, the first cut starts at the genitals and runs up the stomach to the brisket, or bottom of the rib cage, through the skin only. Wildlife biologist and hunter steve nadeau takes us through the steps of field dressing a deer. Field dressing and handling of deer and other large animals properly field dressing your game animal is an essential first step in preserving the meat and preventing the occurrence of diseasecausing bacteria. Extension bulletin e657 updated october 2017 michigan venison how to field dress. You will be successful with any method as long as you remember these keys to meat care. Watch as bill shows us how to field dress a whitetail deer. Techniques for field dressing deer and other large animals depend upon the size of the kill. A handy reference book on caring for your deer once its downhanding, skinning, butchering, transporting. While deer carcasses can be kept intact, elk and moose may require. The following is a few simple items used to field dress game. Field dressing big game how to field dress a big game animal using the gutless method pdf 984 kb. A simple stepbystep guide to field dressing your deer.
Start fielddressing the deer at once with a good, strong bladed knife. More than 4 million wild hogs roam through 35 states of the u. In most cases, its ok to leave the gut pile where you field dress the deer, but be mindful of your state regulations and public lands etiquette. Tips for dos and donts of fielddressing commercial deer. For example, like any other kind of perishable meat, both raw and cooked game can be infested with dangerous bacteria, such as salmonellae or pathogens like ecoli. Nov 06, 20 if you fielddress your deer while its hanging, you can still follow these directions gravity simply helps the process. Field dressing, removing entrails, right away is the first step in cooling your meat harvest down quickly. Immediate and properly executed field dressing is crucial to avoid hogborne disease such as brucellosis. Extension bulletin e657 updated october 2017 michigan. In this way, a hunter will have immediate access to internal organs.
Place your deer backsidedown on a slight incline if possible head pointed uphill. Field dressing an elk is a nasty job, but somebodys gotta do it. Properly field dressing your game animal is an essential first step in preserving the meat and preventing the occurrence of diseasecausing bacteria. The sooner you bring the meat to a cool temperature, the better it will taste on the table. Field dressing deer with food safety in mind minnesota dnr. If the deers tongue is hanging outside its mouth, push it back in its mouth. Field dressing, skinning, and quartering a deer is a touchy subject for some and im sure ill probably receive lots of hate for posting this instructional from antihunters, but it will be worth it if i have helped other hunters or potential hunters in the process. Extension bulletin e657 updated october 2017 michigan venison how to field dress, butcher, preparecookpreserve. Provided that you field dress your deer promptly, a fiveminute job after a little practice, removal of. The pocket guide to field dressing, butchering, and. Field dressing deer pocket guide penn state extension. Spread the hind legs by propping a branch between them or position the carcass on its back with rocks or logs to keep it in place. Field dress immediately field dress the deer immediately to ensure a rapid loss of body heat.
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