Post by luckyhounddog on Dec 20, 2010 17:14:22 GMT -5
Lets just say I learned my lesson. I've been processing my own deer for around 10 years now. My brother and I have done dozens for us and friends. With that being said, I don't believe that we've ever processed one when it was below 20 degrees outside. We usually let it hang for 2-3 days when possible. Then debone it in the shed and bring the meat into the garage for grinding, making choice cuts and vacuum sealing.
This weekend we were challenged by my apparent lack of judgement (aka) Stupidity! I took a large doe with my muzzleloader on Thursday evening. By the time I got her tagged, field dressed, and the fire restoked at home, the check station was closed for the night. No problem right, I'll check her the next evening after work. So, I hang her in the shed and don't skin her. Next evening get off work and take her to the check station and then drive 1.5hrs to my brothers. Hang her in the shed to start skinning. Yea, The skin wouldn't come off. Had to put her on a table in the garage to thaw for around 18 hrs. before we could get her skinned. Finally got it all taken care of and it turned out ok. Sure would be nice if the check station was open a little later. Or maybe I just screwed around too long. Skinning them right away is the way to go!!
This weekend we were challenged by my apparent lack of judgement (aka) Stupidity! I took a large doe with my muzzleloader on Thursday evening. By the time I got her tagged, field dressed, and the fire restoked at home, the check station was closed for the night. No problem right, I'll check her the next evening after work. So, I hang her in the shed and don't skin her. Next evening get off work and take her to the check station and then drive 1.5hrs to my brothers. Hang her in the shed to start skinning. Yea, The skin wouldn't come off. Had to put her on a table in the garage to thaw for around 18 hrs. before we could get her skinned. Finally got it all taken care of and it turned out ok. Sure would be nice if the check station was open a little later. Or maybe I just screwed around too long. Skinning them right away is the way to go!!