Like Rack Attack, I'm also allegic to deer fur. I get the same rash and welts on my arms, chest, neck, and face, sneeze uncontrollable, and suffer itchy, swollen eyes if I have too much direct physical contact with them. For some reason, this condition peaked between 3-6 years ago, but I'm slowly becoming less affected.

Soooooo...my M.O. for deer handling is to tag and drag the deer out of the woods, while touching it as little as possible. Once I have it to the edge of a field or where I don't fear the smell of entrails will spook other deer on further hunts, I return to my truck to get my "field dressing" knapsack. In it, I keep antihistimines (I pop 2 or 3 before I dress a deer), a knife, latex gloves, full length plastic gloves, paper towels, and (don't laugh) a "disposable" respirator made to filter organic vapors and acid gas. I look ridiculous in the respirator, but it really helps me from getting an allegic reaction. I try to skin the deer at home as quickly as possible before butchering it. The meat/blood, fortunately doesn't present a problem for me.

I've met several guys over the years who also suffer this same allergy. It's always nice to talk with others how have to deal with it, as you know at least you're not alone.