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Post by gillgrabber on Feb 3, 2008 10:50:08 GMT -5
Question for ya'll: what method do you use to cut or break through the deer's pelvis while field dressing? Do you carry a saw, hatchet, or cut through it with your knife? Do you simply reem out the rectum track and not bother breaking the pelvis? Any tricks you're willing to share? I had to field dress a small doe this year that I thought would be breeze, but her pelvis was like concrete and gave me more trouble than most large bucks I've field dressed.
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Post by hornharvester on Feb 3, 2008 11:22:34 GMT -5
I cut around the A-hole then pull it threw when I gut the deer. When butchering I bone out all the meat so no need for me to cut threw the pelvis. In the field a small folding saw works good. h.h.
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Post by dbd870 on Feb 3, 2008 11:37:56 GMT -5
Me too
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Post by duff on Feb 3, 2008 11:42:43 GMT -5
I used to cut it, but anymore I follow the same path as the other two guys. Not as messy IMO.
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Post by Sleazy E on Feb 3, 2008 11:58:23 GMT -5
I also do not cut through the pelvis.... I carry a small sharp pocket knife with my large field dressing knife... I just cut around the a-hole.... by laying the knife flat and running it around the bone.... Then like the others I just pull it through when I remove everything else....
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Post by indianahick on Feb 3, 2008 12:06:50 GMT -5
Have used both methods. Carrying a folding tree limber type saw, Gerber makes a good one with interchangeable blades. Saws are safer than hatchets. Splitting the pelvis makes clean out a little easier to do after cutting the bone. But then again the bone is sharp and can cut you. If you are thinking about time saving I do not think that there is that much difference. Trying to drive knife thru with a club can injure the knife blade. Just my opinions.
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Post by drs on Feb 3, 2008 12:40:35 GMT -5
I carry a pair of very good pruning shears. Found this to be the best thing, and it easy to tuck inside your coat pocket. Cut right through the pelvis bone with little effort.
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Post by danf on Feb 4, 2008 7:24:24 GMT -5
I use the Gerber folding saw, keep both blades with me in the field. Usually keep the pruning blade on it and switch around to the bone saw blade when field dressing. I think it takes less time with the saw than trying to split it with a knife, and it's a LOT easier than a knife too. I broke the tip off my Buck 110 years ago doing just that.
I've tried to cut around the anus and pull it through but it broke when doing that, so I've stuck to what's worked for me ever since..
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Post by cambygsp on Feb 4, 2008 7:32:50 GMT -5
Butt Out Tool!
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Feb 4, 2008 7:43:12 GMT -5
I core the butt-hole. Then I cut thru the connecting muscle tissue of the pelvis then use my 6" handi-saw to cut it free. Then I make a quick hard push with both hands & knees on the inside of the hind quarters to pop the pelvis open to aid in pulling the entrails.
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Post by Sasquatch on Feb 4, 2008 8:45:02 GMT -5
The figure four leg-lock.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Feb 4, 2008 9:29:25 GMT -5
I do what hornharvester does.
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Post by hunter7x on Feb 4, 2008 9:46:20 GMT -5
Same here,
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Post by elmo on Feb 4, 2008 15:48:13 GMT -5
I'm also with hh
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Post by indianaboy on Feb 5, 2008 23:51:12 GMT -5
I use my Gerber with the bone blade. It works awesome!!
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Post by Woody Williams on Feb 7, 2008 11:48:56 GMT -5
I'ver never broken any pelvis on any deer that I have killed.
I just ream around the anus and pull that through when I dump the guts out.
Works for me....
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Post by Woody Williams on Feb 7, 2008 11:56:30 GMT -5
How I do it.......Field Dressing Deer Most "strong-tasting" venison is caused by one thing, improper handling of the deer once it is dead. Most deer hunters are not aware that once the deer is dead it is no longer just a deer, but is now "meat." How that meat is handled determines whether it will be gourmet food or dog meat. Heat is the number one spoiler of meat. Therefore, it is necessary to cool the carcass quickly by immediately field dressing the deer. This is not too difficult of a task if done properly. After making sure the animal is dead you: * TAKE YOUR TIME *If it is as a bow kill, be cautious if you do not know where the broadhead is. *Roll the animal onto its back. *Starting at the sternum or breastbone, cut carefully towards the pelvis through the skin and thin wall of the body cavity. By inserting two fingers in the cut that will slide just ahead of and on each side of the knife blade, you can prevent puncturing the stomach or intestines. *If your animal is a buck, make cuts on both sides of his penis all the way back to his anus. This will free the urine track. You may leave this attached to prevent any urinal flow that may contaminate the meat. If your animal is a doe, simply cutting away the milk glands is sufficient. *Insert the tip of your knife next to the anus and cut completely around the anus. This will free up the end of the intestines. *Rolling the deer onto each of it’s sides, you can then reach in to cut around the edges of the diaphragm seperating it from the chest wall. *You then cut the ribs off to the side of the breastbone by pulling up on your knife. Be careful how far you cut if you are planning on mounting your trophy. A word of warning - NEVER pull the knife towards you. Always push the knife away from you. *Reach up into the chest cavity and grasp the windpipe. Cut the windpipe in two ahead of where you are holding. Once the windpipe has been cut, start pulling on it towards the rear of the deer. You might have to use your knife to help free the organs as you pull. *After pulling the organs free, turn the animal over on its belly and elevate the head if possible to allow drainage of blood. *If the weather is warm, the deer needs to be hung in a controlled temperature cooler or butchered immediately. If the weather is cool (no more than 45øF) the deer can be hung and aged for up to a week out of the sun. *The deer should be hung in a garage or shed to provide shade and keep the neighbor's dog away. A game bag and/or a liberal dose of pepper will help keep away flies.
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Post by racktracker on Feb 8, 2008 17:53:56 GMT -5
I'ver never broken any pelvis on any deer that I have killed. I just ream around the anus and pull that through when I dump the guts out. Works for me.... X 2 |
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