since 1983 and some 30+ deer and i had only one butchered for me at some shop and never again....when i get my deer i skin it that day and get it in the frig as soon as possible....the two front shoulders go in one 11 gal trash bag but not closed tight....the hind quarters go in each bag by it's self....and the back straps go in another and any chunks that come from the neck and such go in it's own bag....with towels on the bottom of the frig for blood drips if any from the bags....thats when i'm done for thedays and do a bag each day from there on out....so i'm not up all night doing the cutting.....................bob