Question for DIY deer butchers
#11
RE: Question for DIY deer butchers
ORIGINAL: Rickmur
Reciprocating saw doesn't work,tried that on the last deer. I can get the height on the blade though and yes, it would be a mess to clean up but you don't know how much I hate the whole process of deboneing[:'(]
Reciprocating saw doesn't work,tried that on the last deer. I can get the height on the blade though and yes, it would be a mess to clean up but you don't know how much I hate the whole process of deboneing[:'(]
There's a video somewhere, I believe on the KY DNR website, and it shows pretty nicely how to bone out a deer. I've NEVER used a saw to butcher a deer, none of the 5 I butchered this year did I really seethe need. Take a peek at a couple videos, it will make things a little easier.
#13
RE: Question for DIY deer butchers
By the way I can skin bone and wrap a deer in 1.5 hrs. The more you do it the easier it is. I'm in the process of renovating my garage. Once I get it finished I plan on doing a step by step tutorial. With pics to post on HNI.
I also find I get a better quality meat with boning it out. I can get more fat out from b/w the muscles.
I also find I get a better quality meat with boning it out. I can get more fat out from b/w the muscles.
#14
RE: Question for DIY deer butchers
ORIGINAL: sandilands
By the way I can skin bone and wrap a deer in 1.5 hrs. The more you do it the easier it is. I'm in the process of renovating my garage. Once I get it finished I plan on doing a step by step tutorial. With pics to post on HNI.
I also find I get a better quality meat with boning it out. I can get more fat out from b/w the muscles.
By the way I can skin bone and wrap a deer in 1.5 hrs. The more you do it the easier it is. I'm in the process of renovating my garage. Once I get it finished I plan on doing a step by step tutorial. With pics to post on HNI.
I also find I get a better quality meat with boning it out. I can get more fat out from b/w the muscles.
And Rick, I wouldn't touch a skill saw while butchering!! Sounds way to dangerous.
#15
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RE: Question for DIY deer butchers
ORIGINAL: Rob/PA Bowyer
I agree, plus your going to have one hell of a mess to clean up.
I agree, plus your going to have one hell of a mess to clean up.
#16
RE: Question for DIY deer butchers
I am going to follow these threads about butchering very closely as I totally suck at it. I too am sick and tired of paying $75-$80 to have one processed........not counting the .40 lb. for tenderizing plus more for sausage, jerky, etc.
#18
RE: Question for DIY deer butchers
I also process my own deer.What you are considering is quite dangerous,I would avoid that like the plague.Deboning does not take long at all with the right tools,hack saw a couple of sharp longer flexible knives.Backstraps,tenderloins,front shoulders hindquarters,neck,rib meat.Just follow the seams.
As others have said you can refrigerate or freeze a little to get the meat to firm up a bit,or to work on it at your convenience over a couple day period of time.
Having a friend or family member help makes it go super fast if they are experienced.I have a friend who most often helps and I return the favor.
As others have said you can refrigerate or freeze a little to get the meat to firm up a bit,or to work on it at your convenience over a couple day period of time.
Having a friend or family member help makes it go super fast if they are experienced.I have a friend who most often helps and I return the favor.
#20
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Join Date: Feb 1997
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RE: Question for DIY deer butchers
It was just a crazy thought that I have abandend. I will continue to debone like I always have. I only take it to a processor when I don't have time and it's warm out to mess with it. It takes me about 3 hours or so to complete the chore.