I butchered a deer for the first time this year. I followed the same videoin OHbowhntr's link. It was easy to do. It probably took me a little longer than it needed to, but im sure it will get easier the more I do. The only investment I made was in a gambrel and hoist (about $12). I used a fillet knife and my drop point hunting knife to do all the work. The only thing I used a saw for was to cut off the legs below the joints.