Two Deer Hunting Questions - The Firearms Forum

Bubblehead · 09-23-2009, 12:11 PM

Does anyone have a recommendation on a good field dressing video? I've never done that, not afraid to try, but would like some good instruction.

Also, does anyone have any experience with the 10 Minute Deer Skinner? If so, what's your opinion?

Thank you,

John

Skipper · 09-23-2009, 01:17 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKm42ql7NSw

questor · 09-23-2009, 05:24 PM

In my opinion this is the best video on field dressing when gutting:

This video shows you how to cut around the anus, remove the penis, scrotum and or mammary glands.

This guy also has a skinner and butcher video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewCVF...eature=related

the 10 minute deer skinner demonstrates skinning the deer in camp. I prefer hanging the deer to skin at camp and or my garage.

Terry_P · 09-23-2009, 05:38 PM

I have gutted out a bunch and last year I bought a "butt out" tool. It works excellent and makes the job a lot easier. That was the hardest part of the job for me as by the time I got that far I'm tired of bending over, my back hurts and my glasses are fogged. Getting old I guess.

One other bit of advice is have a good knife. I enclosed a picture of mine, it's shaving sharp and light and easy to handle.

The final and most important bit of advice I can offer is once you are ready to begin, take a deep breath, relax and slow down as the animal is down. Carefully proceed

kutaho · 09-23-2009, 10:06 PM

Use a skinner (4th generation)
and a gutter

Bubblehead · 09-24-2009, 10:35 AM

Thanks to all for your suggestions. Now I need to get some good cutlery
and plunge in.

One last question. I know it's important to keep the meat clean but why all the extra caution about hair on the meat? Other than being something you don't want to eat, does it spoil the meat in some other way?

John

noslolo · 09-25-2009, 12:06 AM

Another great vid questor, thanks again.

questor · 09-25-2009, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by noslolo

Another great vid questor, thanks again.

glad it was helpful, noticed your location. I was born and raised just a little west of you, Slickville.

flannelman · 09-27-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubblehead

Thanks to all for your suggestions. Now I need to get some good cutlery
and plunge in.

One last question. I know it's important to keep the meat clean but why all the extra caution about hair on the meat? Other than being something you don't want to eat, does it spoil the meat in some other way?

John

I don't know if hair spoils the meat any faster than anything else but it can contain bacteria and that is never good around meat. I think the worst thing about the hair is that it is nearly impossible to get off once you get it on the meat. Cleaner is definatly better when it comes to processing your own meat. I have only had one deer processed be a butcher in the last 15 years. All the others I have done myself and I have never had any problems with spoiled meat. I always try to skin and quarter the deer as soon as possible after the kill and I get the meat on ice or in the fridge ASAP. Those two things will do more for the quality of the meat than anyting else you can do IMO. When you are processing your deer keep everything as clean as possible and work in small batches so the meat stays cold. Get it in the freezer quickly after you cut it up and you will have great meat for your meals all winter long.

dianalv · 09-29-2009, 09:38 AM

Hair does ruin the flavor of the meat. It has bacteria and other things that change the taste and quality, not to mention being hard to get off. A professional butcher showed me the neat trick of burning the hair off with a propane torch. Evaporates hair on the spot and won't burn or harm the meat if done right.

After skinning, I always burn the hair off, then rinse the meat with vinigar, let it air dry, then bag it. Vinigar is a natural disinfectant and forms a protective barrier on the meat that helps repel flies and such until you get it home for processing.

Most important things in field dressing in my opinion are get the meat chilled out as soon as possible and keep it clean as much as possible given field conditions.

ryan_marine · 10-01-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bubblehead

Does anyone have a recommendation on a good field dressing video? I've never done that, not afraid to try, but would like some good instruction.

Also, does anyone have any experience with the 10 Minute Deer Skinner? If so, what's your opinion?

Thank you,

John

The next one I get I will have my self on video. The way I do it makes it really easy. And yes I gut my deer. I also have a long standing determinaition
that from the time that the animal is shot till it is hung should be less than 2 hours. I will let you all know when I get it.

Ray

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Bubblehead V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pioneer, CA Posts: 480	Two Deer Hunting Questions Does anyone have a recommendation on a good field dressing video? I've never done that, not afraid to try, but would like some good instruction. Also, does anyone have any experience with the 10 Minute Deer Skinner? If so, what's your opinion? Thank you, John __________________ There are only two types of ships: Submarines and Targets. -->

09-23-2009, 01:17 PM	#2
Skipper V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: People's Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 337	Re: Two Deer Hunting Questions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKm42ql7NSw

09-23-2009, 05:24 PM	#3
questor V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Slickville, Pa Posts: 388	Re: Two Deer Hunting Questions In my opinion this is the best video on field dressing when gutting: This video shows you how to cut around the anus, remove the penis, scrotum and or mammary glands. This guy also has a skinner and butcher video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewCVF...eature=related the 10 minute deer skinner demonstrates skinning the deer in camp. I prefer hanging the deer to skin at camp and or my garage. Last edited by questor; 09-23-2009 at 05:29 PM..

09-23-2009, 05:38 PM	#4
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: Two Deer Hunting Questions I have gutted out a bunch and last year I bought a "butt out" tool. It works excellent and makes the job a lot easier. That was the hardest part of the job for me as by the time I got that far I'm tired of bending over, my back hurts and my glasses are fogged. Getting old I guess. One other bit of advice is have a good knife. I enclosed a picture of mine, it's shaving sharp and light and easy to handle. The final and most important bit of advice I can offer is once you are ready to begin, take a deep breath, relax and slow down as the animal is down. Carefully proceed Attached Images __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle Last edited by Terry_P; 09-23-2009 at 05:42 PM..

09-23-2009, 10:06 PM	#5
kutaho Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Peoples Republic of the Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,852	Re: Two Deer Hunting Questions Use a skinner (4th generation) and a gutter Attached Images __________________ No man stands in the same river twice If all else fails grab a rock Mi Taku oyasin

09-24-2009, 10:35 AM	#6
Bubblehead V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pioneer, CA Posts: 480	Re: Two Deer Hunting Questions Thanks to all for your suggestions. Now I need to get some good cutlery and plunge in. One last question. I know it's important to keep the meat clean but why all the extra caution about hair on the meat? Other than being something you don't want to eat, does it spoil the meat in some other way? John __________________ There are only two types of ships: Submarines and Targets.

09-25-2009, 12:06 AM	#7
noslolo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Johnstown PA Posts: 1,558	Re: Two Deer Hunting Questions Another great vid questor, thanks again. __________________ I'm a heck of a "obesito illegitimo"

09-29-2009, 09:38 AM	#10
dianalv Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 1,160	Re: Two Deer Hunting Questions Hair does ruin the flavor of the meat. It has bacteria and other things that change the taste and quality, not to mention being hard to get off. A professional butcher showed me the neat trick of burning the hair off with a propane torch. Evaporates hair on the spot and won't burn or harm the meat if done right. After skinning, I always burn the hair off, then rinse the meat with vinigar, let it air dry, then bag it. Vinigar is a natural disinfectant and forms a protective barrier on the meat that helps repel flies and such until you get it home for processing. Most important things in field dressing in my opinion are get the meat chilled out as soon as possible and keep it clean as much as possible given field conditions.