Where Is Bullet Exit Hole?
Where the bullet exits the deer always destroys muscle tissue. Broken and Shattered Bones? You lose large amounts of meat due to bone splinters in hind legs and shoulders. Was Carcass Hot or Cold? As deer chill, they lose moisture and their weight decreases. How Far Is Neck Skinned Down On Cape Mount? Large bucks have large amounts of lean meat in neck; you must cape down to top of head to obtain most meat possible. Frequently Asked Questions About Deer Processing How should I prepare my deer for processing? Once you have tagged the deer, the next step is to field dress it. Don’t cut the throat to bleed it. Remove the internal organs. Don’t forget the anus. You may wish to split the pelvic bone. The hind legs will generally cool out better if you do. Rinse out the body cavity with drinking water to remove any blood or other contamination. Use only drinking water, not water from a creek, river or mud puddle. If it is a warm day or it will be awhile before you can bring the deer in for p