how to butcher a deer at home

[Buck 120 32]

Here is an interesting set of videos a butcher did up, I found them to be very informative:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

[Buck 120 32]

The same guy also did up some videos on how to cut up deer steaks:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

[Jayfishin 63]

Thanx for the links

Decent video series

Hope to use some of the ideas soon!

Jay

[Thefishleclair 175]

120, you going to do your own deer?

[Buck 120 32]

I think I will with the help of a friend that has done it before

[Thefishleclair 175]

Cool, Its easiest if the deer is left whole, Some guys quarter them up before butchering.

[Buck 120 32]

I did it myself, no friend. Lots of meat for snawsages

[Thefishleclair 175]

LOL, Next time I may be able to help, Cant give you the name of the cuts But can give you steak, Chops, Roasts and even ground deer.

[Buck 120 32]

No I managed to cut out the top round, Sirloin tip and backstraps for steaks and roasts. I messed up the sirloin so that was added to the sausage pile. I got all the meat off the ribs, etc did not wast much at all. Took me about a few hours but I took my time, had the tunes on in the garage and enjoyed the moment. I figured I would savour my first hunted deer. LOL

[Snowball 75]

Looks like some decent info (with photos) here:

http://www.darrellcurtis.com/CurtisCustomCutting/CD1.htm

Regards,

Snowball

[Mr. Canoehead 69]

The way I see it is: why would I go to all the trouble to scout the deer, then finally see them, them finally get a shot at one, then track it, field dress it and drag it out of there... only to let a butcher finish the job for what is it, $150 I heard? It's enjoyable and as mentioned garage time with tunes and beer is fun! I roped a buddy into helping me this year and then he got his deer the next weekend and i helped him out. It gets easier every time and I know where it's been.

[Buck 120 32]

Butcher is only $50 for deer but on your own is much better.