Ever since my first buck, I have always placed the buck's "privates" in the crotch of a tree. I don't know if it is an Indian thing or not, but I always felt it was my way of honoring the buck, by not leaving his "privates" with the rest of his organs laying on the ground.


Also, since my Step-father suddenly passed back in 1995, I now always say a little thank you prayer to him after harvesting a deer, and before I field dress it.

(He was the one who got me into hunting, and bought the land I hunt on.)