I'm a newbie to deer hunting, starting the research and planning my first hunt next season. I'm beginning to get an idea of what I'll be in for, but have some questions.

I live in California, and in all likelyhood I'll be hunting out of state. I've no idea how the meat would be handled. I'm figuring that I'll use a guide, and have assistance butchering for this and the first few hunts. Does anyone have experience they could relate? What were the general logistics of shipping the kill home?

Thanks for any advice you can provide