Venison is gold around my house , I wouldn't risk it! If you know how to skin and debone , getter done! If you want your backstraps butterflied or hind quarter cut into steaks , no big deal. Cut the hind quarters off , wrap them in freezer paper and toss them in the freezer. If your buddy cuts the hind quarter steaks like a butcher does (with a saw) it's best done when meat is frozen. If you want steaks cut without a saw , let us know , there are lots of folks here who can give you directions.