Calculating Deer Weight
Thanks to "Tracer" on CrossbowHunting for this:
Chart for Calculating Deer Weight in the Field
Measure all the way around the deers chest/belly/back just behind its front legs to get the girth. Print out the chart, use a soft tape, put them in a baggie to carry with you .
Chest/Girth (in.) Live Wt. Field-Dressed Lbs. Edible Meat
32 102 80 45
33 110 87 50
34 118 91 54
35 126 99 57
36 135 104 61
37 146 115 66
38 157 126 71
39 169 135 74
40 182 144 80
41 195 156 88
42 210 170 94
43 228 182 103
44 244 198 110
45 267 214 120
46 290 233 130
47 310 251 139
48 340 272 153
Source: Penn State Dept. of Animal Science and PA Game Commission
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