RE: First time butcher
 

Singeing hair is how most pigs are processed BTW.

RE: First time butcher
 

I use the golf ball method almost exclusively...however....

You need to be careful..I used my tractor once and the knot of the golf ball was not settled well...when I started pulling with my tractor the knot came undone, and I heard the golf ball whizz by my ear...

Good method, be careful though!

RE: First time butcher
 

My method is: Take it the the butcher and let them worry about skinning it and cutting it up. Just my .02. Not worth the time and the Hassel to me. I would rather someone else do it while i'm out hunting for another one.

RE: First time butcher
 

Thanks all for replying.

I never thought of the blowtorch, I may try that next time.

Does anyone cut them up in the woods? Would this be legal in IL?

Thanks, Justin

RE: First time butcher
 

There is a video on the internet. I think the guys name is Sam Harpson(sp?) When it starts a guy is outmuzzleloading foradoe. Then they go back and this Sam guy has a doe hanging. He has already done half of it and he shows you how to do the other half. I down loaded it to my desk top. Was trying to find a web address? I am sure someone else knows which video it is.

It was the best free video I have seen for butchering. I followed how he did it and it workd great.
crutch

RE: First time butcher
 

whenever its hanging there upside down.. start skinning the back legs first.. but use your knife and skin UP... once you get to the joint, keep skinning up with your knife... dont try and skin down because that makes hair fall off...