Gutless Field Dressing and Care of Game Demonstration
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sbhooper
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Gutless cleaning of an elk is no different than a deer or anything else. It is so easy a cave man can do it! People make too much out of the process. I have been doing it for years on elk and deer and it is a very simple process. I have done 123 white tails and several elk with it and you just have to DO it. Just get your hands in it, do a gutless process and then go home and cut it up. Lots of fun, lots of good meat and NO BIG DEAL!
It does not matter if you cut them along the belly, the back, the leg or whatever. The bottom line is use a little common sense and don't cut the guts in the process. I cannot describe real well the process that I use and really I don't think that I do it exactly the same every time.
It does not take a video or seminar to do this. Look at the animal and use a little commons sense and it is obvious what to do.
It does not matter if you cut them along the belly, the back, the leg or whatever. The bottom line is use a little common sense and don't cut the guts in the process. I cannot describe real well the process that I use and really I don't think that I do it exactly the same every time.
It does not take a video or seminar to do this. Look at the animal and use a little commons sense and it is obvious what to do.
Heck no. In fact if the stuff looks useful, I would probably buy one. Adds to the fun and makes my life easier.
How do I order one?
Definitely. I have had the good fortune to have done the gutless method a number of times, but continue to watch how-to videos and read about it - I learn something each time. Just like I continue to watch shows on elk hunting!
As far as length goes, I would be interested in an entire TV episode length (20 minutes), although I probably need to get a life. However downloading a 20 minute video would probably take all night on my slow DSL line. I suggest $1 for a 5 minute download version, and include a full-length version on the DVD.
By the way, when does the next video come out? I am the guy that does not have cable.
dustinf
Active member
Maybe I'm missing something, but how do you get the heart and liver without gutting?
Gutting a deer takes about 5 minutes, and its worth it for the organs.
Gutting a deer takes about 5 minutes, and its worth it for the organs.
bigeasygator
New member
I've seen a few videos on the topic. They all seem to leave something to be desired. That being said, I was able to use the information to get the mule deer I killed in Colorado dressed and I think I did an ok job for my first time. I think a video in the 10-20 minute range could show all of the information needed to get the job done. I'd suggest the video focus on the following things:
- how to skin the deer for a shoulder mount
- where to make the cuts for skinning the deer
- where to make the cuts to separate each of the quarters (spending more time on the hind quarter)
- how to leave proof of sex attached
- how to get at the tenderloins
Suggestions on how to detach the lower limbs (below the knees) and how to minimize the amount of hair on the meat would be appreciated! I've seen videos in the 10 minute range that seem to cover most of this. I would think it could be edited to 20 minutes and give a little more detail and also be more than enough to cover what needs to be covered!
- how to skin the deer for a shoulder mount
- where to make the cuts for skinning the deer
- where to make the cuts to separate each of the quarters (spending more time on the hind quarter)
- how to leave proof of sex attached
- how to get at the tenderloins
Suggestions on how to detach the lower limbs (below the knees) and how to minimize the amount of hair on the meat would be appreciated! I've seen videos in the 10 minute range that seem to cover most of this. I would think it could be edited to 20 minutes and give a little more detail and also be more than enough to cover what needs to be covered!
Devil Diver Down
Well-known member
I have a couple questions:
1) Would the ads reduce the picture size, for those referencing in the field? That might be an issue.
2) Can you have it done a few days ago, so I can use it on my raghorn bull? I chickened out and used the old method - sucked as much as I remember, then couldn't lift the whole bull in anyway.
sbhooper
Well-known member
After you get the meat off and away from the body, you can go back in and get the extras if you like. The gutless method just makes it neater to get the meat without a huge mess and you are not packing out excess bone weight etc. I always completely bone out my elk and hang them in bags. Just the meat is heavy enough.
devon deer
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Hi Chaps,
I posted a clip of the gutless method on a UK deer forum, and gave the reasons behind it.
One guy has asked when you have done the bulk of it and just have the tenderloins to go why risk puncturing the stomach when you could then just gut as normal, i assume its just cleaner to leave the guts in throughout.
Most deer in the UK can be extracted from the field fairly easily, they don't appreciate the difficulties you have where you all hunt.
Cheers
Richard
I posted a clip of the gutless method on a UK deer forum, and gave the reasons behind it.
One guy has asked when you have done the bulk of it and just have the tenderloins to go why risk puncturing the stomach when you could then just gut as normal, i assume its just cleaner to leave the guts in throughout.
Most deer in the UK can be extracted from the field fairly easily, they don't appreciate the difficulties you have where you all hunt.
Cheers
Richard
npaden
Well-known member
I've done this on dozens of animals and never punctured the stomach getting the tenderloins. On smaller sized animals you can almost pull the tenderloins out by hand, but I typically still use a knife because they are so tender that sometimes they actually pull apart if you use too much force.
