How to Bone Out a Deer
If you’re a venison lover there’s nothing quite like putting up your own deer meat. But before you can enjoy the fruits of your hunting labors you’ve first got to bone out the deer. While it may seem like a daunting task with a little practice you’ll be able to do it like a pro.
The first thing you need to do is remove the deer hide. This can be done by making a cut around the deer’s hind leg just above the hock. Then using a sharp knife you’ll need to carefully peel the hide away from the meat taking care not to cut into the meat itself. Once the hide is removed you can begin boning out the deer.
For a detailed tutorial on how to bone out a deer check out this video:
Once you have the hang of it you’ll be able to bone out a deer in no time. And with a little practice you’ll be able to do it like a pro.
What knife do you use to bone out a deer?
A boning knife.
What is the first step to boning out a deer?
Hang the deer from the hind legs so that it is easy to work with.
How do you remove the hide from a deer?
Use a sharp knife to make a cut around the hind legs then peel the hide down the body.
How do you remove the head from a deer?
Cut through the neck bones with a sharp knife.
How do you remove the entrails from a deer?
Reach up into the deer’s body cavity and pull out the entrails then cut them free from the body.
How do you remove the tenderloins from a deer?
Cut them free from the body then trim away any connective tissue.
How do you remove the ribs from a deer?
Cut them free from the body then trim away any meat or connective tissue.
How do you remove the front legs from a deer?
Cut through the joints with a sharp knife.
How do you remove the back legs from a deer?
Cut through the joints with a sharp knife.
How do you remove the saddle from a deer?
Cut it free from the body then trim away any meat or connective tissue.
How do you remove the neck from a deer?
Cut it free from the body then trim away any meat or connective tissue.
How do you remove the brisket from a deer?
Cut it free from the body then trim away any meat or connective tissue.
How do you remove the shanks from a deer?
Cut them free from the body then trim away any meat or connective tissue.
How do you remove the skin from a deer?
Use a sharp knife to make a cut around the hind legs then peel the skin down the body.
What do you do with the deer bones?
You can save them to make broth or discard them.
