Good information, thanks. The information I was hoping for is the best way to get the bladder out without spilling it. Good to hear that it’s not the big deal that I thought it was. On the last deer I harvested I worked very carefully in that area but still leaked a little urine. One thing I always try to do is get the head uphill a little, which makes it easier to work in the chest cavity.
I purchased a small pelvic pull saw a few years ago. It’s small and light easy to pack and only cost about $18. I cut out both sides of the pelvic bone and everything in the bottom comes out easily and with the pelvis open the meat cools much quicker.
I lived in Oregon most of my life and primarily used the gutless method and packing out quarters. It's really simple and you can still get the tenderloins out from the back, it's just trickier. I'm now in south Georgia and if I'm not close to home or the truck it's my go-to Method.
I am enjoying your video on field dressing deer. I had to chuckle when you started to explain about cutting the ribs to get at the wind pipe. I started doing that many decades ago after a friend showed me. I used to shove my arm up and feel for the windpipe then cut it except I sliced my finger pretty bad with my razor sharp knife. That was a hard lesson to learn and now I split the ribs with my 45 year old Gerber knife and then I cut the windpipe. A few inches down on the windpipe I stick my knife through and that gives me a finger grip to pull the windpipe and then the guts out. Just like you I cut all the diaphragm out and most of the loose hide along the stomach. Then I look for a stout branch and I use it to spread the chest open to help cool it down faster. If there is snow on the ground I use it to wipe the inside of the cavity. I enjoyed the video. Thanks from Northern Ontario. I subscribed.
Should use a butt out and call it a day in the tail end. Done in seconds with no cutting and no mess caused (Once you use it you will never cut the rear end again). Also, use a gut hook knife and save yourself the trouble of ever hitting the stomach. Just a small cut below the sternum and turn the knife to the gut hook and slide it down to the itty bitties. Then you go in with the same knife to cut the diaphragm lining and reach up to cut the esophagus and pull as you already do. All comes out at once and you are done in under 2 minutes.
I agree. When I get one down the first thing I do (after I get the tag on) is use the butt out. I have a Buck crosslock knife with a drop point blade and a gut hook. I’m not sure why Buck doesn’t make it anymore. It’s a one-handed operation to roll it over and deploy or fold either blade.
ButtOut is for Rookies! Waist time! I’m 65 gutted 100s it takes 2-3 minutes if know what your doing! Saws are just a method of creating a Hairy Mess! Be it Pelvic or Chest Cavity!
I can definitely do one on the ground on a tarp super easy and quick. A doe normally 22-25 minutes an a buck was about 33 minutes saving the head. No gut method. Just cut legs,back strap,loins an neck meat and as much rib meat as possible. If you take it back to camp. Take pictures and talk about it then ,hang it up an gut it then skin it then ,wash the skinning station and go haul the guts and then wash the gut bucket it will take an 1 1/2 hours once it’s all said and done. It’s best to leave the mess in the woods. I normally bring a tarp, gloves ,small saw ,game bags or pillowcase for meat ,and I keep a gallon of water in my truck to clean up with.
Does anyone have video showing the comment at the 11:20-11:40 being done in the wild? I've seen a few videos and not one person has done this, and after listening to it, it's freaking genius!
I've watched a lot of people field dress, and I can tell you most people do not do it right. One of our butcher shops stopped taking deer in to cut up because people were leavening the ass hole or the bladder the heart and lungs stuff like that in the deer. He had enough of the nasty crap.
I gut them soon after I shoot and recover the deer. I love making gut piles. It’s easy and fun means I killed a deer worth harvesting.! Get a lil blood on your hands if you want to be a man.
I always get the pictures right after nabbing my prey from the cooler. I don’t advise you wait until the T-bone is paid for, taken home and unwrapped. I’m hungry, now
I took my younger brother with me hunting once to show him where his food comes from. N i was getting the heart and the guts was already in a pile. I nicked stomach somehow n him got sick 🤢🤢🤢.
Why? If you hunt deer you probably already know what he’s talking about why would you make a video an hour that explains everything concisely in 20 minutes.
@@GopherYourself-qd5dr I watch many videos about things I personally enjoy doing to see how other people do things. Yesterday my brother called me to tell me he drove by a guy here in northern Ontario that was pulling a trailer with a side by side and loaded on the trailer was a bull moose. The moose still had the hide on and it was a hot 71 degrees and sunny. Tell me that moose meat won’t be tainted! Our crew guts our deer immediately and I trim back all the belly hide to expose as much of the cavity as possible. I also split the chest with my 40 year old Gerber knife and use a stout branch to keep it as open as I can get it. I think this video was good to reinforce quickly what all of us experienced and new hunters should do to preserve our kill. Will Brantley did a good job in this video it was a reminder to me to practice what I preach. Cheers.
Here's a tip: there's so many flavors in the world, don't choose to be salty. If you're looking for a video tutorial, they're easy to find on this website. Also, considering he is talking about the mistakes, how is he going to show video of it? Should he catch a deer and then purposely make mistakes while field dressing it? Should he leave a deer to sit outside for 24 hours or more, undressed, just to show you what it looks like?
I don't see the point of leaving a deer over night. All you get is the horns. The meat is always ruined. The longest l will let one lay is a couple of hours unless all you care about are the horns.
You took the time to get out and hunt, you take the time to dress the animal and care for the meat properly- no doubt. "8th Field Dressing Sin" 😅: You took the time to make a UA-cam VIDEO on field dressing deer and don't include field video/images or illustrations of what you're describing. Great visual learning opportunity for young or inexperienced hunters (these can be UA-cam censorship friendly if that's the concern). That's just my 2 cents for overall effectiveness, since you took the time to make this! No offense! I appreciate the time that went into this, but some visuals would really add to this. I understand what you're describing, but others may not. I have modified my field dressing tactics a little bit over the past 25 years, based on guidance, research, and experience. It takes just a couple minutes, even if a strong quartering shot gets into the guts. A couple helpful pieces I don't think you touched on... using gravity to your advantage where you dress the deer. Using a slight incline (if available) can be very helpful in the process and your back, even if you have to drag the deer to an optimal spot and especially if alone. Also, making sure you pay attention to where you are setting your knife/knives, especially in the dark. Another, if you use gloves, which I recommend, two things: don't leave them in the woods, and you can grab the heart (if intact) and turn the gloves inside out as a carrying vessel for the heart. Last, bringing a bottle of water in your pack to rinse the cavity when finished is always nice. Cheers
@@shawnhagen6871 correct my first deer when I was 12. Hunted with my grandpa and father and they both sat in their stands and told me to go learn. You learn real quick how to dress it properly. Best thing they could of done.
@@nategardoskiI killed my first deer on Saturday. I'm 43. The only info I had was a couple of UA-cam videos. I made a horrible mess of things, but everyone starts somewhere. I wasn't lucky enough to hunt as a kid.
Good information, thanks. The information I was hoping for is the best way to get the bladder out without spilling it. Good to hear that it’s not the big deal that I thought it was. On the last deer I harvested I worked very carefully in that area but still leaked a little urine. One thing I always try to do is get the head uphill a little, which makes it easier to work in the chest cavity.
I purchased a small pelvic pull saw a few years ago. It’s small and light easy to pack and only cost about $18. I cut out both sides of the pelvic bone and everything in the bottom comes out easily and with the pelvis open the meat cools much quicker.
Your butcher hates you..if you did the job yourself you wouldn’t split the pelvis
I’ve been using saws for pelvic bones and rib cage for years
I lived in Oregon most of my life and primarily used the gutless method and packing out quarters. It's really simple and you can still get the tenderloins out from the back, it's just trickier. I'm now in south Georgia and if I'm not close to home or the truck it's my go-to Method.
I am enjoying your video on field dressing deer. I had to chuckle when you started to explain about cutting the ribs to get at the wind pipe. I started doing that many decades ago after a friend showed me. I used to shove my arm up and feel for the windpipe then cut it except I sliced my finger pretty bad with my razor sharp knife. That was a hard lesson to learn and now I split the ribs with my 45 year old Gerber knife and then I cut the windpipe. A few inches down on the windpipe I stick my knife through and that gives me a finger grip to pull the windpipe and then the guts out. Just like you I cut all the diaphragm out and most of the loose hide along the stomach. Then I look for a stout branch and I use it to spread the chest open to help cool it down faster. If there is snow on the ground I use it to wipe the inside of the cavity. I enjoyed the video. Thanks from Northern Ontario. I subscribed.
Should use a butt out and call it a day in the tail end. Done in seconds with no cutting and no mess caused (Once you use it you will never cut the rear end again). Also, use a gut hook knife and save yourself the trouble of ever hitting the stomach. Just a small cut below the sternum and turn the knife to the gut hook and slide it down to the itty bitties. Then you go in with the same knife to cut the diaphragm lining and reach up to cut the esophagus and pull as you already do. All comes out at once and you are done in under 2 minutes.
I agree. When I get one down the first thing I do (after I get the tag on) is use the butt out. I have a Buck crosslock knife with a drop point blade and a gut hook. I’m not sure why Buck doesn’t make it anymore. It’s a one-handed operation to roll it over and deploy or fold either blade.
Does the bladder come out too? This always confused me
Best tool i've bought. Easy peezy.
how do i get the pee sack out tho? i have this problem every year
ButtOut is for Rookies! Waist time! I’m 65 gutted 100s it takes 2-3 minutes if know what your doing! Saws are just a method of creating a Hairy Mess! Be it Pelvic or Chest Cavity!
Not new to field dressing but I must say, damn good video, sir. Wish everyone a good hunting season 👍🏼
I agree again 100%, I have been preaching these same things to people for years , very good advice
I do all the trimming as you do, I only cool I for one day then cut and package with two layers of plastic wrap and freezer paper.
Great knowledge. Thank you
I can definitely do one on the ground on a tarp super easy and quick. A doe normally 22-25 minutes an a buck was about 33 minutes saving the head. No gut method. Just cut legs,back strap,loins an neck meat and as much rib meat as possible. If you take it back to camp. Take pictures and talk about it then ,hang it up an gut it then skin it then ,wash the skinning station and go haul the guts and then wash the gut bucket it will take an 1 1/2 hours once it’s all said and done.
It’s best to leave the mess in the woods. I normally bring a tarp, gloves ,small saw ,game bags or pillowcase for meat ,and I keep a gallon of water in my truck to clean up with.
What Model/Brand was that heavy knife?
This video got me to follow you and I'm looking forward to all of your other ones.So I left a comment
A school bus size seat belt cutter makes for an easy cut up to sternum
Does anyone have video showing the comment at the 11:20-11:40 being done in the wild? I've seen a few videos and not one person has done this, and after listening to it, it's freaking genius!
Great video
Great video for us new guys
I always start from the butt to chest when it field dressing my deer
Great video!
Not the esophagus but the trachea instead is what you are describing. Gotta cut through both of em....good points though
Great utube. I would truly like to quarter mine out to take it out of the woods. Thank you.
I've watched a lot of people field dress, and I can tell you most people do not do it right. One of our butcher shops stopped taking deer in to cut up because people were leavening the ass hole or the bladder the heart and lungs stuff like that in the deer. He had enough of the nasty crap.
Great video, I always try to dress my deer out and cool it off as soon as possible. This has a lot to do with the game taste of the deer.
I gut them soon after I shoot and recover the deer. I love making gut piles. It’s easy and fun means I killed a deer worth harvesting.! Get a lil blood on your hands if you want to be a man.
Thank you
Never had an issue leaving a deer over night in northern MI....
I always get the pictures right after nabbing my prey from the cooler. I don’t advise you wait until the T-bone is paid for, taken home and unwrapped.
I’m hungry, now
I took my younger brother with me hunting once to show him where his food comes from. N i was getting the heart and the guts was already in a pile. I nicked stomach somehow n him got sick 🤢🤢🤢.
Here's a tip. Don't make a nearly 20 min video without ANY actual video footage of what you're talking about. Is this a podcast or UA-cam?
Why? If you hunt deer you probably already know what he’s talking about why would you make a video an hour that explains everything concisely in 20 minutes.
@orestwitiw213 ....because it's youtube it's for education and entertainment why would an experienced deer hunter watch this
@@GopherYourself-qd5dr I watch many videos about things I personally enjoy doing to see how other people do things. Yesterday my brother called me to tell me he drove by a guy here in northern Ontario that was pulling a trailer with a side by side and loaded on the trailer was a bull moose. The moose still had the hide on and it was a hot 71 degrees and sunny. Tell me that moose meat won’t be tainted! Our crew guts our deer immediately and I trim back all the belly hide to expose as much of the cavity as possible. I also split the chest with my 40 year old Gerber knife and use a stout branch to keep it as open as I can get it. I think this video was good to reinforce quickly what all of us experienced and new hunters should do to preserve our kill. Will Brantley did a good job in this video it was a reminder to me to practice what I preach. Cheers.
Here's a tip: there's so many flavors in the world, don't choose to be salty. If you're looking for a video tutorial, they're easy to find on this website. Also, considering he is talking about the mistakes, how is he going to show video of it? Should he catch a deer and then purposely make mistakes while field dressing it? Should he leave a deer to sit outside for 24 hours or more, undressed, just to show you what it looks like?
If people aren't debating about broadheads I guess they gotta debate about something else....
Would you eat venison that test positive for cwd
No
there is no current or historical cases or even anything from the CDC to show that muscle tissue from a CWD deer would affect a human@@tylerparker3024
HELL YEAH...BOUNUS
Bounus?
Fake news
I don't see the point of leaving a deer over night. All you get is the horns. The meat is always ruined.
The longest l will let one lay is a couple of hours unless all you care about are the horns.
Definitely don’t be wasteful hunter, if you kill it it should be edible to someone, even heart and liver are prized by some. Great video
what are you thoughts of the Butt out instead of cutting around the butthole?
7 field dressing mistakes??
It's pretty much a no brainer after your first time.
Dont over complicate it.
Do you have any idea how fast a photo can be taken? I'll give you a hint.. "click"
I do photos first.
You took the time to get out and hunt, you take the time to dress the animal and care for the meat properly- no doubt.
"8th Field Dressing Sin" 😅:
You took the time to make a UA-cam VIDEO on field dressing deer and don't include field video/images or illustrations of what you're describing. Great visual learning opportunity for young or inexperienced hunters (these can be UA-cam censorship friendly if that's the concern). That's just my 2 cents for overall effectiveness, since you took the time to make this! No offense! I appreciate the time that went into this, but some visuals would really add to this. I understand what you're describing, but others may not.
I have modified my field dressing tactics a little bit over the past 25 years, based on guidance, research, and experience. It takes just a couple minutes, even if a strong quartering shot gets into the guts.
A couple helpful pieces I don't think you touched on... using gravity to your advantage where you dress the deer. Using a slight incline (if available) can be very helpful in the process and your back, even if you have to drag the deer to an optimal spot and especially if alone. Also, making sure you pay attention to where you are setting your knife/knives, especially in the dark. Another, if you use gloves, which I recommend, two things: don't leave them in the woods, and you can grab the heart (if intact) and turn the gloves inside out as a carrying vessel for the heart. Last, bringing a bottle of water in your pack to rinse the cavity when finished is always nice.
Cheers
Couldn’t watch the whole thing. Took too long.
I can't believe that this conversation has to be had.
Not everyone on the planet has the same life experience that you have. Figuring this out now will work in your favor.
If you're a big time hunter and cant field dress a deer properly. Stop hunting
At some point you were incompetent at field dressing. Everyone has to learn
Sounds like a kinda guy I can’t stand
@@shawnhagen6871 correct my first deer when I was 12. Hunted with my grandpa and father and they both sat in their stands and told me to go learn. You learn real quick how to dress it properly. Best thing they could of done.
@@nategardoskiI killed my first deer on Saturday. I'm 43. The only info I had was a couple of UA-cam videos. I made a horrible mess of things, but everyone starts somewhere. I wasn't lucky enough to hunt as a kid.
@@jayadamsky ya your first time is the worst. Now you know what not to do. Lol. I was so blessed to be able to start hunting at a young age
Just do the gutless method and stop leaving your animal in the field over night.
Especially you farm/ tree stand feeder hunters.
You're way overpaid