"Butt Out" Revisited

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i've never had the pleasure of doing a larger animal. but, i can have a deer quartered and ready in the time it takes to walk back to the truck and drive it out in the field assuming the truck is 1/2 mile away or more. i know there is supposed to be a benefit to hanging them. but, its gotten to the point where that process is reserved for deer worthy of multiple pics and mounting for me.
 


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I'm just familiar with "gutless". I'm Assuming it's not a true moniker and the tenderloins are harvested?..
 

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I'm just familiar with "gutless". I'm Assuming it's not a true moniker and the tenderloins are harvested?..
Absolutely the t-loins are harvested! Just gotta be a little careful with the incision but they come out just fine. Elk are more difficult because their stomachs expand quickly. I have punctured the stomach before during removal to be honest :mad: Whitetails are easy peasy!
 
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with venison you can generally (not always) tear it out with your hand once the incision is made. i assume that's not the case with elk which is gonna mean sticking the knife in the abdominal cavity every time and executing at least 4 cuts in said cavity. definitely more chance a problemos
 


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If there are two people it makes the elk t loin removal easier. Solo gets a bit more challenging but taking your time does help. Warm temps have helped me make mistakes (n)
 

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