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Because they hold heat if you don’t get them opened up and might still have 4-5 miles left to complete the drive.
Because they hold heat if you don’t get them opened up and might still have 4-5 miles left to complete the drive.
I have a serious question: why do you gut deer?
Pull the quarters, straps, and neck meat without opening the torso. Once all is done, you can cut in under the spine to retrieve the tenderloins. It all fits nicely into a medium/large cooler. pop the head off and toss it in a garbage bag for Mr. Warden.
After all these years I still don’t like gutting deer, so I don’t. Thanks to You who showed me years ago I don’t need to gut a deer.

Nah man. I come get it later with the ATV (private land). If I had to pack it out, I definitely do it like you say (gutless method). This year has been about perfect for temps. I hung the whole thing in my garage and I’ve been able to cut off as I have time to butcher. Last year sucked. Too warm. Last year I laid a layer of ice in my big cooler, than a small tarp, laid the meat on a tarp and wrapped it loosely. Little more ice on top and close the lid. Meat stays cool and dry.If you have to move it 4-5 miles, wouldn’t it be easier to cool the meat and move it if you trim it down to just the quarters, straps, and head?