[Parrothead]

Merry Christmas, There was a post here last week that had some great threads about hiw people process there deer at home. I seem to not be able to find it now. I did a search and also email a moderator, but still couldn't find it. There was some info in there also on some videos that people recommended. Please Help.

Thanks

PH

 

[stevebrandle]

If anyone remembers the thread title, that will help to find it.

Thanks Guys.

 

[flinch]

at the search screen type in "processing" as the key word and then search the deer hunting forum. Leave all the default settings as is. You will get all the threads from this year and some from prior years. One good one started back in September or so and ran at least fifty posts.

 

[Wishn I was fishn]

I can only assume that that thread was removed for one reason or another, because I was subscribed to it and I can't even find it in my personal history.

 

[William H Bonney]

Deer Processing 1, Field Dressing and Skinning, and Deer Processing 2, Boning the Deer Carcass. I recommend both videos, this guy is DARN GOOD. These videos are by Larry Metz, I don't have a link but his company is L.E.M Products Inc. outta Miamitown, Ohio. I got the videos from Cabela's about 5 years ago, not sure if they still sell them. He's a professional meat cutter and hunter and explains WHY you should hang your deer, HEAD DOWN!!!!! ( one of my MAJOR pet peeves when I see deer pics & their hanging by the neck)

 

[bunji_hunter]

PARROT what is it you need to know?

I butcher my own. PM me if you have a "stupid question". Remember the only stupid one is the one not asked. I'll give you my way of doing it but you may find that you like it your own specific way.

 

[Chuck]

Its actually easier than most guys think and its real rewarding. It can take alittle time if you do it all yourself but still worth it.

Start with boning out the front shoulders to get a feel for it. Most of that is burger so you wont be hurting anything. Then do the back straps they come out easy too. The back legs are alittle tricky at first but they are pritty easy to once you have done it a few times. Just remeber to seperate the muscles.

Its best to find someone to show you at least once or walk you threw it.

Where about are you located in west Mi ? Im about 20 min north of Benton Harbor but travel all the way to Grand Rapids some times for work. If your not to far I could show you next time you get a deer.

 

[Parrothead]

Thanks for all the help. I am going to use some Christmas money and get a video series on processing deer. I hope to still get one before Thursday. I have been seeing quite a few lately.

Chuck, I live in Holland. So you are not far away at all. I will let you know if I get one. It would be great to have someone show me in person.

Merry Christmas

PH

 

[jme]

Here a reprint of a posting I listed back in Sept that might help. (PH from Holland - are your real initial BF?)

Yeah, I agree, processing your own deer is the way to go. It's a lot of fun, doesn't take that much time and makes the venision taste a lot sweeter. Someone mentioned that the toughest part is skinning. Most of you probably know this, but the sooner you skin your deer, the better. If you can do it while the deer is still warm the skin will almost fall off.

A couple years ago I put together a video that shows how to process your deer with equipment you already have in your kitchen and garage. If you want a copy, drop me an email at [email protected]. I'm not trying to make any money on it but I do need to charge $8 to cover the video and postage.

Good luck to everyone.

John Eggenberger
Ypsilanti

 

[MGV]

To save yourself some time. Get a good set of knives. They will stay sharper longer

 

[Lunker]

I bought that home butchering kit for 19.99 at Cabelas this year and am very happy with it. They have a razor edge on them to begin with. I think its 4 knives one giant skinner, another smaller skinner, steak type knife and a cleaver , hacksaw, sharpener, and a plastic grey case case. The knives did try to rust on me when I bleached them and left them to dry overnight. I oiled them and it came right off, I shouldnt of left the bleach on them so long and they would of been fine if I had rinsed them.

They sell a home butchering video at Gander Mtn for 10.00. Its pretty good, helped me alot.

 

[IceDaddy]

I think I got the same Butchering set.

I think it will do a great job, and like you say the Knifes have a real good edge on them.

 

[Lunker]

Thats the one ! I forgot about the scissors... Great deal.

 

[Bow_Hunter]

look at all that cool stuff to process your own deer.

And to think I have been doing myself for years with just a couple of knifes and a cutting board........

Does anyone still cut through the bone? I never have and would not need that bone saw.