Deer carcasses can be used for a variety of purposes. They can be used for food for their hide and antlers and for their bones and sinews.
1. Food
Deer meat is a lean healthy source of protein. It can be used in any recipe that calls for ground beef or venison. Deer carcasses can also be used to make soups stews and stock.
2. Hides and Antlers
Deer hides can be tanned and used to make clothing rugs and other household items. Deer antlers can be used to make knife handles jewelry and other decorative items.
3. Bones and Sinews
Deer bones and sinews can be used to make bows arrows and other hunting equipment.
How do I field dress a deer carcass?
Answer 1: With a sharp knife make a cut along the inside of each hind leg from the groin to the ankle.
Reach into the cuts and sever the connective tissue around the aitch bone (the pelvic bone that connects the hind legs to the torso).
This will allow you to pull the hind legs out from the body cavity.
How do I remove the entrails from a deer carcass?
Answer 2: With the deer laying on its back make a cut along the center of the abdomen from the breastbone to the genitalia.
Reach into the cut and sever the connective tissue around the base of each side of the rib cage.
This will allow you to pull the entrails out of the body cavity.
How do I remove the head and neck from a deer carcass?
Answer 3: With a sharp knife make a cut along the back of the neck from the base of the skull to the top of the shoulder blades.
Sever the spinal cord.
Reach into the cut and sever the connective tissue around the base of the skull.
This will allow you to pull the head and neck out from the body cavity.
How do I remove the hide from a deer carcass?
Answer 4: With a sharp knife make a cut along the inside of each hind leg from the groin to the ankle.
Reach into the cuts and sever the connective tissue around the aitch bone (the pelvic bone that connects the hind legs to the torso).
This will allow you to pull the hind legs out from the body cavity.
How do I remove the feet from a deer carcass?
Answer 5: With a sharp knife make a cut along the back of the ankle severing the Achilles tendon.
This will allow you to pull the foot out from the lower leg.
How do I remove the legs from a deer carcass?
Answer 6: With a sharp knife make a cut along the inside of each hind leg from the groin to the ankle.
Reach into the cuts and sever the connective tissue around the aitch bone (the pelvic bone that connects the hind legs to the torso).
This will allow you to pull the hind legs out from the body cavity.
How do I remove the ribs from a deer carcass?
Answer 7: With a sharp knife make a cut along the center of the abdomen from the breastbone to the genitalia.
Reach into the cut and sever the connective tissue around the base of each side of the rib cage.
This will allow you to pull the entrails out of the body cavity.
How do I remove the heart and lungs from a deer carcass?
Answer 8: With the deer laying on its back make a cut along the center of the abdomen from the breastbone to the genitalia.
Reach into the cut and sever the connective tissue around the base of each side of the rib cage.
This will allow you to pull the entrails out of the body cavity.
How do I remove the liver from a deer carcass?
Answer 9: With the deer laying on its back make a cut along the center of the abdomen from the breastbone to the genitalia.
Reach into the cut and sever the connective tissue around the base of each side of the rib cage.
This will allow you to pull the entrails out of the body cavity.
How do I remove the stomach from a deer carcass?
Answer 10: With the deer laying on its back make a cut along the center of the abdomen from the breastbone to the genitalia.
Reach into the cut and sever the connective tissue around the base of each side of the rib cage.
This will allow you to pull the entrails out of the body cavity.
How do I remove the kidneys from a deer carcass?
Answer 11: With the deer laying on its back make a cut along the center of the abdomen from the breastbone to the genitalia.
Reach into the cut and sever the connective tissue around the base of each side of the rib cage.
This will allow you to pull the entrails out of the body cavity.
How do I remove the bladder from a deer carcass?
Answer 12: With the deer laying on its back make a cut along the center of the abdomen from the breastbone to the genitalia.
Reach into the cut and sever the connective tissue around the base of each side of the rib cage.
This will allow you to pull the entrails out of the body cavity.
How do I remove the genitalia from a deer carcass?
Answer 13: With the deer laying on its back make a cut along the center of the abdomen from the breastbone to the genitalia.
Reach into the cut and sever the connective tissue around the base of each side of the rib cage.
This will allow you to pull the entrails out of the body cavity.
How do I remove the fat from a deer carcass?
Answer 14: With a sharp knife make a cut along the inside of each hind leg from the groin to the ankle.
Reach into the cuts and sever the connective tissue around the aitch bone (the pelvic bone that connects the hind legs to the torso).
This will allow you to pull the hind legs out from the body cavity.
How do I remove the bones from a deer carcass?
Answer 15: With a sharp knife make a cut along the inside of each hind leg from the groin to the ankle.
Reach into the cuts and sever the connective tissue around the aitch bone (the pelvic bone that connects the hind legs to the torso).
This will allow you to pull the hind legs out from the body cavity.
