Shooter McGavin Report post Posted January 14, 2012 I always thought that the F&G should include skinning/field dressing/quartering of big game as requirement for big game hunting! Too many idjiots out there jut wanna pull the trigger and take hero pictures... My question to greg ciasca is how long do you leave the skin on these deer you are dropping off , and how long after the kill is it that you drop them off?? Getting the skin off quartered and the meat cooled down/in the shade/in the ice chest is the best way to get good tasting meat! Especially in warm weather! Gutting a deer leaving the skin on and taking it to the processor hours after the kill or the next day (even worse) is a recipe for a disgusting dissapointment! Every animal I have shot I have gutted out in the field, drug or caried back to camp with cape on. Took some pics and immediately started removing the hide. Stuck some blocks of ice in the cavity, slid my game bag over the carcass to keep the bugs off and keep the ice from sliding out and drove to WGP, with the exception of once going to Dickman's. If everyone rereads this post I was venting/complaining for a friend of mine that took HIS deer to someone other than WGP. Some day I would love to start butchering my own kills, until then WGP everytime. Hands down THE BEST, keep it up John. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted January 14, 2012 I learned along time ago that if you want it done right to do it yourself. I'm certainly not saying there aren't any good butchers out there because I know there is. I get as much satistaction out of butchering my own game as the hunt itself. You will be surprised how easy it is to do. It takes me a good day to do an elk and sometimes part of the next but you won't find a cleaner piece of meat anywhere. It helps to have your own walkin. I used an old refrigerater for years. TJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearsnagger Report post Posted January 14, 2012 I always thought that the F&G should include skinning/field dressing/quartering of big game as requirement for big game hunting! Too many idjiots out there jut wanna pull the trigger and take hero pictures... My question to greg ciasca is how long do you leave the skin on these deer you are dropping off , and how long after the kill is it that you drop them off?? Getting the skin off quartered and the meat cooled down/in the shade/in the ice chest is the best way to get good tasting meat! Especially in warm weather! Gutting a deer leaving the skin on and taking it to the processor hours after the kill or the next day (even worse) is a recipe for a disgusting dissapointment! Every animal I have shot I have gutted out in the field, drug or caried back to camp with cape on. Took some pics and immediately started removing the hide. Stuck some blocks of ice in the cavity, slid my game bag over the carcass to keep the bugs off and keep the ice from sliding out and drove to WGP, with the exception of once going to Dickman's. If everyone rereads this post I was venting/complaining for a friend of mine that took HIS deer to someone other than WGP. Some day I would love to start butchering my own kills, until then WGP everytime. Hands down THE BEST, keep it up John. 1rst mistake is gutting it! Why do you gut a deer? Is there anything in them gut's that you want???? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooter McGavin Report post Posted January 14, 2012 I always thought that the F&G should include skinning/field dressing/quartering of big game as requirement for big game hunting! Too many idjiots out there jut wanna pull the trigger and take hero pictures... My question to greg ciasca is how long do you leave the skin on these deer you are dropping off , and how long after the kill is it that you drop them off?? Getting the skin off quartered and the meat cooled down/in the shade/in the ice chest is the best way to get good tasting meat! Especially in warm weather! Gutting a deer leaving the skin on and taking it to the processor hours after the kill or the next day (even worse) is a recipe for a disgusting dissapointment! Every animal I have shot I have gutted out in the field, drug or caried back to camp with cape on. Took some pics and immediately started removing the hide. Stuck some blocks of ice in the cavity, slid my game bag over the carcass to keep the bugs off and keep the ice from sliding out and drove to WGP, with the exception of once going to Dickman's. If everyone rereads this post I was venting/complaining for a friend of mine that took HIS deer to someone other than WGP. Some day I would love to start butchering my own kills, until then WGP everytime. Hands down THE BEST, keep it up John. 1rst mistake is gutting it! Why do you gut a deer? Is there anything in them gut's that you want???? Cool video on watching the gutless video, not ready for that yet. Tomato, Tamato......I guess everyone is different. That is what makes the world go around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearsnagger Report post Posted January 14, 2012 I always thought that the F&G should include skinning/field dressing/quartering of big game as requirement for big game hunting! Too many idjiots out there jut wanna pull the trigger and take hero pictures... My question to greg ciasca is how long do you leave the skin on these deer you are dropping off , and how long after the kill is it that you drop them off?? Getting the skin off quartered and the meat cooled down/in the shade/in the ice chest is the best way to get good tasting meat! Especially in warm weather! Gutting a deer leaving the skin on and taking it to the processor hours after the kill or the next day (even worse) is a recipe for a disgusting dissapointment! Every animal I have shot I have gutted out in the field, drug or caried back to camp with cape on. Took some pics and immediately started removing the hide. Stuck some blocks of ice in the cavity, slid my game bag over the carcass to keep the bugs off and keep the ice from sliding out and drove to WGP, with the exception of once going to Dickman's. If everyone rereads this post I was venting/complaining for a friend of mine that took HIS deer to someone other than WGP. Some day I would love to start butchering my own kills, until then WGP everytime. Hands down THE BEST, keep it up John. 1rst mistake is gutting it! Why do you gut a deer? Is there anything in them gut's that you want???? Cool video on watching the gutless video, not ready for that yet. Tomato, Tamato......I guess everyone is different. That is what makes the world go around. Once you try it you will never gut another! Seriously - It's much easier! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted January 15, 2012 quote] 1rst mistake is gutting it! Why do you gut a deer? Is there anything in them gut's that you want???? LOL No, I dont eat guts. Anybody want my deer hearts, liver? Send me email address and I will give you gps locations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted January 15, 2012 I didn't know anyone still gutted game animals anymore... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted January 15, 2012 Gutless is definately the way to go. Try it once, and you won't go back. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted January 15, 2012 Gutless is definately the way to go. Try it once, and you won't go back. I tried it for the first time this year because my buck was so far up in really nasty country and I like it! No more old school wrapping a buck around my kneck stuff! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 15, 2012 Gutless is definately the way to go. Try it once, and you won't go back. +1 I think there are several other videos online about the gutless method, so anyone that is interested in learning it should just search YouTube to learn more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites