Quartering deer/packing out

[Mschmeiske]

So there's some spots I want to hunt but I feel like it would be absolute or impossible for me to drag a deer out... Im the size of a hobbit and weigh 130 pounds soaking wet haha. Is it hard to quarter a deer? Are you wasting much meat by doing so? What packs would be good for the job? I've shot one deer and it wasn't huge or a far drag out... any feedback is greatly appreciated!

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[headgear]

You don't really lose any meat, I take off the legs, back straps, tender loins. If you have a big pack it can be done in one trip, otherwise it might be two trips. Which still beats dragging a deer over a mile that is for sure. First time you do it will be a little interesting but after that it goes pretty fast. Hopefully you get to carry out a nice cape too.

[tbunao]

Give me a call, I'll help pack out meat anytime of the day!

Watch some western hunting videos. Gutless method, thousands of feet of elevation, miles from the vehicle!! My kind of torcher and adventure!

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[Mschmeiske]

If I'm packing one out I sure hope it's got some decent head gear :) and thanks Tim, I hope I'm calling ya one of these days this season because it means I sealed the deal haha! I just watched some videos and it doesnt seem to bad. I just don't have much experience skinning and cutting them up. I suppose ya can't screw it up too bad! The cape thing I would like to learn more about... Although I've just considered a European mount depending on size/funds

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[Hawthorne]

When I went caribou hunting we did the gutless method. Three guys we packed it all out in one trip 5 miles. I've never done it with a deer. The older I get the more I think about it . I'm not even sure if it's legal in the states I hunt

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[cedarsavage]

I've done it a couple times it's nice when there's lots of blowdowns

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[JoeRE]

Others pretty much summed it up. Your physical size isn't that big of a deal as long as you are in decent shape, don't have major back problems that sort of thing. If you were 50 lbs overweight I would say it would be tough.

There are some youtube vids on the gutless method of cutting up a deer/elk. I recommend that. No need to field dress first its a waste of time unless you have to let the animal lay for a while and then do it to cool off.

[headgear]

2nd the gutless method, I've done it once and it was pretty slick. Another packing tip, I always bring along a hack saw as well, if you are packing out quarters taking the hooves off usually saves on a little weight and makes packing them a little easier.

[cbigbear]

2nd the gutless method, I've done it once and it was pretty slick. Another packing tip, I always bring along a hack saw as well, if you are packing out quarters taking the hooves off usually saves on a little weight and makes packing them a little easier.

Chris makes it look easy, but cutting the legs of with a knife at the joints is doable it just takes a little time at first.
https://youtu.be/FntqOrMKjQ4

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[headgear]

Oh ya, forgot about that, haven't watched that video in a while but yes very doable.

[cbigbear]

Gotta love Chris's southern accent, them Bama boys!!!!

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[<DK>]

I have never packed one out, but be sure to check your laws. With CWD such a touchy subject, I would check in case something changed. My state laws as of now are have make every effort possible.

Side question - has anyone just cut one in half and made to 2 trips like you would packing? I have been told by too many people to do it, yet iv never seen it

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[Mschmeiske]

Thanks for the replies! What is a good size pack to carry a whitetail out in? Cubic inches?

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[tbunao]

8ft truck bed

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[Mschmeiske]

Haha I'd prefer that for sure!

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