Assuming you are field dressing a deer for the purposes of consumption there are a few things you need to take into consideration. First devise a plan for where to make your cuts. You’ll need a sharp knife and a clean cutting surface. If you’re able to hang the deer from a tree or meat hook that will make the process easier. If not you’ll need to be extra careful not to cut yourself as you work.
Second remove the entrails and organs being careful not to puncture the stomach or intestines. These can contaminate the meat. Third remove the head and front legs. Fourth make a cut along the backbone from the neck to the rump. Fifth remove the hind legs by cutting through the hip joints. Sixth remove the skin. You can do this by either cutting it away from the meat or by peeling it off in large strips.
And that’s it! You’ve now successfully deboned a deer in the field.
What is the best way to remove the bone from a deer in the field?
The best way to remove the bone from a deer in the field is to use a sharp knife and saw.
