EatWild - Skinning and Boning Out a Deer - How to Backpack an Animal Out from the Field

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  • Knowing how to de-bone and pack an animal out of the woods is essential for the ethical hunter. Most hunters stay close to roads so they can retrieve game more easily. Once you are confident in boning out and packing out a game animal, then you can expand the areas where you can hunt.
    An average pack load is about 80 pounds. A deer would be one load, and an elk would be about five loads. Hunting uphill to pack your game down to the truck is always best.
    Check out one of our EatWild Butchering Workshops for a hands-on opportunity to learn these skills. www.eatwild.ca
    Alias Cinema filmed this hunt. www.aliascinema.com
    Please enjoy!

Komentáře • 384

  • @renegadebehavior7737
    @renegadebehavior7737 Před 8 lety +90

    This was extremely helpful! Especially considering that I always hunt alone, and am currently driving a sedan. Way easer to pack out bags of meat that trying to stuff and entire deer in the trunk lol

    • @nialljamesbuckley
      @nialljamesbuckley Před 7 lety +19

      amen brother. wife gets pissed when i put a deer in the trunk of her civic. ;-p

    • @geemoclaxton1949
      @geemoclaxton1949 Před 6 lety +7

      I imagined driving by and you trying to stuff a deer in your trunk.

    • @kikimj8196
      @kikimj8196 Před rokem +1

      Same here

  • @yhird
    @yhird Před rokem +7

    As someone who has never been hunting, thank you for sharing this video. It was very educational.

  • @jimtrenton6259
    @jimtrenton6259 Před 6 lety +4

    I very much enjoyed seeing your video. You did a GREAT job salvaging all the meat you could. I learned a lot from this. Thank you for sharing.

  • @treblemaker.89
    @treblemaker.89 Před 9 lety +2

    Great video. Thanks for showing the full process and in detail throughout.

  • @MachineElf1111
    @MachineElf1111 Před 7 lety +4

    Been looking for a vid like this, new to hunting. Thanks Dylan for the detailed explaination.

  • @eat-sleep-prep-Sasquatch
    @eat-sleep-prep-Sasquatch Před 8 lety +8

    Best skinning video I have seen yet 👍🏻

  • @blairjames414
    @blairjames414 Před 8 lety +11

    Back in the day we used to take em home and string em up, which is a pain, especially if they freeze. If I did again, I'd do the same but field dress em. Plenty of trees around - putting the up keeps them cleaner and makes skinning infinitely easier. Gravity is your friend.

    • @ibrahemibrahem295
      @ibrahemibrahem295 Před 4 lety

      Yes I was going to say something along the same lines you really need to hang it upside down that’s really the way to go skinning it on the ground and cutting it up it up is not the way to go. It’s more labour-intensive and much more annoying to do it that way

  • @kittkatt521
    @kittkatt521 Před 8 lety +5

    You did that very professionally, you could be a butcher! Well done!

  • @stephendickie8694
    @stephendickie8694 Před 8 lety +1

    Very clear explanation of the break down, good video, thanks

  • @MrBRUCELEE98
    @MrBRUCELEE98 Před 8 lety +16

    I'm not a hunter,mostly because I'm no cook either,but that was interesting to watch the entire process!Maybe somewhere down the line,if for what ever reason i might need to do this,at least now i have a better understanding on how it's done!Thanks for the upload.

  • @duckslayer11000
    @duckslayer11000 Před 8 lety +16

    This was a great upload. I wish I had a reference tool like this years ago when I first started hunting. Also like to say how important it is for people that may not understand hunting to see how much love and care a good hunter has for his animals. Thanks you

  • @freakineagle
    @freakineagle Před 8 lety +15

    Totally awesome video. It takes a real man and Hunter to do what you just did out in the WILD. "5 STARS"!!!

  • @Gusnake07
    @Gusnake07 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for the video, I used to drag the deer, because I didn’t know how to do in in the woods, Wry similar, but different order. Thank you for doing this video, even you made 7 years ago!
    Hunters if you are reading this I’m at the RDU area at NC, or where ever you are let’s connect! Would like to do a group trip to go to Alaska! Be safe, thanks!

  • @stanasby4874
    @stanasby4874 Před 8 lety +1

    Good job! Informative and well done!

  • @Bayan1905
    @Bayan1905 Před 6 lety +5

    Thank you for posting this. I have butchered my own deer for years but I got hurt a few years back and am now disabled and can't lift or pull like I used to. This will be easier than me having to wait to go hunting with someone who can help me drag a deer out.

    • @jijajino1
      @jijajino1 Před rokem

      Now You know what Karma is?

    • @kurohanamaiki5344
      @kurohanamaiki5344 Před rokem

      ​@@jijajino1seriously? Reply on a 5 year old comment?
      You vegan can just go, we are omnivore not herbivore, you need to know your products also killed a lot of animals

  • @LouStoriale
    @LouStoriale Před 5 lety +1

    I don't think you could have done a better job.. I have done that for antelope out in the field and it is much more difficult than people assume. Kudos!

  • @TheManWithNoName93
    @TheManWithNoName93 Před 8 lety +1

    you sir, know what your doing. great job, we always take them home and hang them up but someday I might have to do it like this

  • @slfd2530
    @slfd2530 Před 8 lety +3

    thanks for sharing--- going hunting in Wisconsin sunday morning 11-22-15--=-=-= should be fun-=-=-=

  • @josephmarciano2584
    @josephmarciano2584 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Outstanding teaching moment! Many thanks for posting. Trash/Garbage bags may not be a good choice, as some manufacturers impregnate their bags with insecticide, and don't note it on the packaging.

  • @danncontraeagle1
    @danncontraeagle1 Před 2 lety +6

    Thanks for the detailed video. This is the first video I come across that shows how to get the skull portion, much appreciated. Why don't you debone the deer in the field also, to lessen weight to carry or it really doesn't make much of a difference?

  • @jakemitchell1671
    @jakemitchell1671 Před 4 lety +1

    The same year this video was made I shot a buck WAY up in some river bottoms where a 4-wheeler couldn't go. So I had to do this. It was one of the most difficult things I've ever done in hunting. It was my first time packing out, and I greatly underestimated how much there would be to carry out, so I didn't have enough bags or back packs. Had to walk to my truck twice to get packs, bags, and I needed an additional 5-gal bucket to get it all out. The whole deal took 4 hours!

  • @jfree4513
    @jfree4513 Před rokem

    Thank you. I hope to use this information on my Washington hunt in November this year.

  • @WeisersCrown
    @WeisersCrown Před 8 lety

    Great video, thanks for sharing!

  • @mountaingoattaichi
    @mountaingoattaichi Před rokem

    That was one of the best videos on this topic I have seen. Thanks!

  • @moosenoose
    @moosenoose Před 8 lety

    Very informative. Thank you 👍

  • @reggierico
    @reggierico Před 8 lety +9

    Hi Dylan, really enjoyed your field dressing techniques and especially your explanations/narration as you progressed along! Not very many people can be so descriptive as they are performing their chore, well done.. I was taught to just cut the deer in two in front of the last rib and the whole front/rear halves fit nicely into a standard quarter game bag for elk. States have different sex requirements, interesting that hide/fur is required as well as the penis. Most states I hunt in only require testicles to be attached. Thanks again, very informative!

  • @clybournstreet7680
    @clybournstreet7680 Před 8 lety

    Great video, loved watching it.

  • @dewaynewhite2928
    @dewaynewhite2928 Před 8 lety

    Kool, laid-back understanding video I like it, awesome

  • @BannerComedy
    @BannerComedy Před 5 lety

    This is a great video. Thanks!

  • @Muzsolutions
    @Muzsolutions Před 6 lety

    Excellent video!

  • @zacharyjackson2114
    @zacharyjackson2114 Před 3 lety

    Really well done explaining with you were doing thank you

  • @tomguy33
    @tomguy33 Před rokem

    Fantastic video, most informative!!

  • @KingTesticus
    @KingTesticus Před 8 lety

    this always makes me hungry to watch... so i grabbed some chex mix and started nibbling. thumbs up :-)

  • @kevinharrison6572
    @kevinharrison6572 Před 8 lety +1

    Awesome awesome video! Quick question, ,a buddy and I are in a disagreement about using a serrated edge to get through knuckles and cartilage. I for one have never found the need for one and really can't find any advantage. At best I find they make a shitty saw to begin with and any attempt seems fruitless and time consuming. Your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated and again great video

  • @c1huero563
    @c1huero563 Před 11 měsíci

    Nice job bro. Very informative, just the right amount of speaking LOL very very good job thank you

  • @kmfishbiologist
    @kmfishbiologist Před 8 lety

    Great video! Thank you :)

  • @paparomesoutdoors711
    @paparomesoutdoors711 Před 2 lety

    Well done packing it out you instruct very well

  • @nelk5809
    @nelk5809 Před 3 lety +1

    I was not expecting you just to break the legs off so easily 😂

  • @aguagirl1
    @aguagirl1 Před 8 lety +1

    Awesome video! I also love that you are in a burn area. I don't know how I will do that if I kill this weekend since I will be alone. Some times being a girl hunter sucks. Lol. Anyways, thanks for posting this.

  • @StephenCooteNZ
    @StephenCooteNZ Před 9 lety +1

    Interesting video, thanks for posting. That was a nice-looking bit of meat with what appeared to be a good amount of fat on it. I hardly ever see fat on a deer down here. Best wishes from Nelson, New Zealand.

  • @JustaRandomguy1
    @JustaRandomguy1 Před 3 lety +9

    the second i saw him crack the deer legs off i was like "alrighty then"

  • @maplehouseknives
    @maplehouseknives Před 8 lety +1

    Nice job..... and knife.....but I think you may find a leather strop with some compound on it will serve you better than the diamond? rod you were using. I am assuming that your knife is made from 1084 steel, although a great "all rounder" steel for knives, the edge retention probably isn't the best when in contact with bone. Greetings from Germany

  • @joserodriguez-tu8fl
    @joserodriguez-tu8fl Před 8 lety

    thanks man. I suscribed!!

  • @haroldcallahan4887
    @haroldcallahan4887 Před 7 lety +2

    Nice video - you are right much easier with two guys - I also recommend a tarp -heavier duty plastic bags -grocery bags are great for back straps and tenderloins.
    Also the hardest part of the hind quarter is working out the ball joint with the knife - that aspect could have been more clear -
    I liked the vid a lot but beginners would need a bit more of the finer points

  • @iankennethabbott
    @iankennethabbott Před rokem +1

    Did you gut the deer first? Or is this more of a gutless method? Very helpful video btw!

  • @nessmuktahashi4919
    @nessmuktahashi4919 Před rokem +1

    Buen video amigo gracias por los consejos ,saludos desde Jalisco México ,que cuchillo usa se ve exelente para limpiar venados

  • @MrOflores82
    @MrOflores82 Před 8 lety

    very good video .thanks for sharing.

  • @spartan117i2008
    @spartan117i2008 Před 8 lety +7

    I am really bored. It's one of those nights where I watch random videos

  • @eaglesnest2881
    @eaglesnest2881 Před 2 lety

    Thanks great video.Will be very helpful

  • @maxspeed06
    @maxspeed06 Před 8 lety +1

    The advertisement tho! Lol 😂😂😂😂

  • @InvestorAcademyPodca
    @InvestorAcademyPodca Před 9 lety

    Really nice job.

  • @bakanibaleni5865
    @bakanibaleni5865 Před 8 lety +7

    the best way to remove the hind quarter is to cut from the inside

  • @maselbac
    @maselbac Před 9 lety +5

    Thanks for sharing this. I found the video very interesting and educational as I've never butchered a deer.
    Its just a shame some idiots can't resist posting negative comments! Ok we all know criticism is inevitable but these so called expert hunters don't have any videos to back up their words!
    Good work and happy hunting...

  • @Logjam5
    @Logjam5 Před 8 lety

    Good video guys.

  • @littlepils4187
    @littlepils4187 Před 2 lety

    Great video thanks.

  • @mr.cringe9077
    @mr.cringe9077 Před 5 lety

    Great hunter man

  • @scoti6263
    @scoti6263 Před 2 lety +1

    How long did this take you and what was the outside temperature?

  • @meganbax3332
    @meganbax3332 Před 5 lety

    Hi Dylan. Very informative and interesting video from someone who has never seen a carcass cleaned before. As a newly interested and keen fellow can you give the details of your camouflage gear clothing as I would like to set up similar to yourself. Could you supply brand and models so I can source them. Are u wearing gators and is your jacket pants waterproof? Thanks in advance mate from big daz in Australia.

    • @EatWildDylan
      @EatWildDylan  Před 5 lety

      Gingey #gingey boys I wear mostly Sitka gear. The gear is well designed, durable, and they have a great warranty. I would check out their website and match the gear to your hunting conditions. Good luck.

  • @mattbenson2497
    @mattbenson2497 Před 5 lety

    Nice vid!

  • @jamesakleston8792
    @jamesakleston8792 Před 7 lety +1

    how long did hat take in total?

  • @j.chavez4875
    @j.chavez4875 Před 6 lety +1

    Good video. Thx.

  • @IdahoanSailor
    @IdahoanSailor Před 8 lety +1

    Dylan - thanks for the tutorial. I am curious to know what pack was the day/meat pack and what your thoughts are on it after hiking out. Thanks again!
    - Paul in Idaho

    • @EatWildDylan
      @EatWildDylan  Před 8 lety

      +IdahoanSailor I used an AlpineAlps pack for this hunt. It was fine for the deer. I tried to pack an elk quarter on my last hunt and destroyed the frame of the pack. I am still looking for the right pack. I want a day pack that can expand to pack and elk quarter or half a deer. Any ideas?

    • @mreed6050
      @mreed6050 Před 8 lety

      +EatWild Dylan check out the Alps Outdoors commander extreme. It's the newest model, I got mine a couple months ago and LOVE it. carried out four quarters of my friends mule deer the other week with it - flawless.

    • @mreed6050
      @mreed6050 Před 8 lety +1

      +EatWild Dylan the traverse X could also be a very good option. Trouble may be finding them in Canada - I ended up ordering direct from the states.

  • @thedaventure
    @thedaventure Před 7 lety

    Where did you get that small sharpening steel?

  • @normsniper3231
    @normsniper3231 Před 2 lety

    I am new to hunting . I have not went yet . My question is a dumb one probably. After I gut and skin the deer can I use a electric saw or electric chain saw . Probably a dumb question. I would like opinions on that .

  • @cordelmar
    @cordelmar Před 8 lety +1

    I need to know the brand and model of that last pack. Thank you.

    • @EatWildDylan
      @EatWildDylan  Před 8 lety

      It's called an alpine alps pack. It is an interesting design but it didn't survive elk packing. I am using a kuiu pack now.

  • @fadhilalrikaby1970
    @fadhilalrikaby1970 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you that looks delicious

  • @toddjacks8288
    @toddjacks8288 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing brother

  • @dailyvlogs6666
    @dailyvlogs6666 Před rokem

    Earing wild is super surprising ❤

  • @coryspottedbear3288
    @coryspottedbear3288 Před 9 měsíci

    Good job bud

  • @crowwing9322
    @crowwing9322 Před 5 lety

    what backpack are you using

  • @ARMNews-tw6kh
    @ARMNews-tw6kh Před 8 lety

    I've never really watched a deer being skinned and cut up like you did, it expanded my look on life and what I might be when I am older.

    • @BayaniMagtanggol
      @BayaniMagtanggol Před 4 lety

      there's no life after death. it's always gonna be survival of the fittest. so practice yourself having no sympathy to another's life. that's just how the universe works even before the homo sapiens came into the scene.

    • @useryggfdcc
      @useryggfdcc Před rokem +1

      @@BayaniMagtanggol Humans are not like animals, we have a soul.
      The first death is not the end, the second death is.

  • @jasonnester9514
    @jasonnester9514 Před rokem

    Like the knife what one is it

  • @mosin9105
    @mosin9105 Před 2 lety

    Thank you

  • @user-tl7mt3br8m
    @user-tl7mt3br8m Před rokem

    Хороший трофей! Как говорят у нас в России, после добытого трофея: "С полем"! 💪 Мы подвешиваем тушу и разделываем ее на дереве, но если надо быстро, то такой способ как на видео хороший. Все грамотно!

  • @tanner8381
    @tanner8381 Před 8 lety

    What type of pack was that?

  • @McGetums
    @McGetums Před 5 lety

    Why does the wound site damage the meat?

  • @bradandonian626
    @bradandonian626 Před rokem

    Would surgical scissors be helpful?

  • @user-yr4gm6bg6k
    @user-yr4gm6bg6k Před 11 měsíci

    good video

  • @gardogg65
    @gardogg65 Před 9 lety

    thanks for this video! I would want to do it this way when I hunt with my gf! I thought you should bury the bones to prevent an eyesore on the land, but animals would just dig it up anyways so I guess leaving it out is fine...

    • @EatWildDylan
      @EatWildDylan  Před 8 lety +2

      +gardogg65 If you are in the wilderness just leave the carcass behind. The birds and bears will make it go away. if you are hunting near where there may be bikers and hikers you may wan to move the carcass and guts away from the trail so that hikers don't have an encounter with a bear. It is easiest to move the deer away form the trail before you gut it. Much harder to move the gut after they are out of the animal.

  • @anthonyjohnson9358
    @anthonyjohnson9358 Před rokem

    Thank you ' I never seen someone skin a deer before .

  • @theowenssailingdiary5239
    @theowenssailingdiary5239 Před 3 lety +1

    Maybe it's just me, but I thought boning out meant actually de-boning. Some hunters in Australia here 'bone out' deer, and by that they mean de-bone, to save weight. If they are just removing limbsvthey leave skin on to protect meat.

  • @kyleharter5753
    @kyleharter5753 Před 8 lety

    how far was that shot

  • @larrycounter5306
    @larrycounter5306 Před rokem

    Want to see more videos like this

  • @olebang6860
    @olebang6860 Před 7 lety

    Nice, Thanks

  • @BillyBob-ko4mu
    @BillyBob-ko4mu Před 5 lety

    thanks!

  • @lalalalalala9109
    @lalalalalala9109 Před 2 lety

    Its nice watching ad free vids😂

  • @jayf4357
    @jayf4357 Před 5 lety

    I'm only a135lbs with my pack and shelter at 20-30lbs wouldn't this be hard af to carry? Will I need a different bag or just make multiple trips with small amounts at a time? I could just follow his advice from his other vid where he ropes the antlers and then i pull out my deer

    • @EatWildDylan
      @EatWildDylan  Před 5 lety

      Jihad Farraj you should be able to pack about 1/3 of your body weight fairly easily. So a boned out deer would be a couple of trips. One more to come back and get your camp. Good luck.

    • @jayf4357
      @jayf4357 Před 5 lety

      @@EatWildDylan Awesome thanks!

  • @todome1
    @todome1 Před 8 lety

    What type of drop point knife were you using? Thanks.

    • @EatWildDylan
      @EatWildDylan  Před 8 lety +2

      +Al Machado This is a Rhidian Knife. rhidianknives.com/ Very pretty knife.

    • @todome1
      @todome1 Před 8 lety

      +EatWild Dylan Yes very nice custom knives and a nice deer. Thank you sir for the link. I'd consider getting a Rhidian except that I just got a nice custom skinner and a bird and trout knife from a maker in Washington state.
      I periodically use the same diamond sharpening rod as you. I don't know that I have a knife in 1084 steel, but similar 1095, and in sharpening I go very lightly and judiciously. I'm sure you know diamond rods can remove a lot of steel and booger up your bevel if you're not careful, but you probably use a steel also.
      Cool video. I've never skinned a deer or hog on the ground. I always drove back and hung them since our cabin was so close to our hunting ranch.
      Thanks again.

  • @edkemper4385
    @edkemper4385 Před 8 lety +2

    You really need to learn to properly sharpen your blade. Things are a lot easier with a sharp knife. Great info and made clear. Thanks my friend.

    • @EatWildDylan
      @EatWildDylan  Před 7 lety +2

      It was really dull! I just had the knife custom made for me and it was made with extremely hard carbon steel. My sharpener wasn't up to the task so i just had to make do. It not everyday that I kill a deer with a professional film available to make a movie of it.

    • @rdmman9962
      @rdmman9962 Před 7 lety

      Well ! No matter what you have people that can put you down for doing something good ;)) I thought it was great and thank you as I am a great armchair Quarter back !

  • @DS-rl8ui
    @DS-rl8ui Před 8 lety

    is there a reason you didn't tie off the bags?

    • @EatWildDylan
      @EatWildDylan  Před 8 lety

      +Dan S (Wolftar) I am going to take the meat out of the bags as soon as I get back to the meat pole so the meat can drain and cool down.

  • @chunk_squadadventure6436

    Some state still required carcass tag.

  • @EatWildDylan
    @EatWildDylan  Před 8 lety +4

    If you are interested in how I take care of the meat check out this video from last season. m.czcams.com/video/ksq_O72aTNA/video.html

  • @joemama370
    @joemama370 Před 8 lety

    from my question, it will be obvious that i have never hunted in my life. But, i'm curious why theres not a lot of blood. Is it that u leave the animal to drain out first?

    • @EatWildDylan
      @EatWildDylan  Před 8 lety

      Most of the blood drains from the animal shortly after the shot. Usually the shot will penetrates the heart or lungs so the blood drains from the major arteries.

  • @renegadebehavior7737
    @renegadebehavior7737 Před 8 lety

    Question: Did you gut first?

    • @EatWildDylan
      @EatWildDylan  Před 8 lety

      Yes. I gutted this animal first. You can bone out an animal without gutting it first, but it's a slightly different technique. I'll do a video about it sometime soon. However, I like to gut it right away because it helps start the cooling process for the carcass. It only takes a few minutes to get it anyways so it's no big deal.

  • @timhooge2027
    @timhooge2027 Před 7 lety +2

    What is the pack you used to haul out the meat? Great video, btw.

    • @Phit01
      @Phit01 Před 5 lety

      It looked like a Badlands 2200.

  • @Leo-rb9sp
    @Leo-rb9sp Před 8 lety

    No blood on the dear?

  • @ashtonhemm3147
    @ashtonhemm3147 Před 8 lety

    while doing this did anyone get hungry

  • @HardcorePowerlifter
    @HardcorePowerlifter Před 8 lety +1

    Great video! Your knife seems a little dull though.

    • @EatWildDylan
      @EatWildDylan  Před 8 lety

      +BeastMode It was really dull! I just had the knife custom made for me and it was made with extremely hard carbon steel. My sharpener wasn't up to the task so i just had to make do. It not everyday that I kill a deer with a professional film available to make a movie of it.

  • @kidsklubwednesdayklub1988

    What do u do with the guts?

    • @EatWildDylan
      @EatWildDylan  Před 4 lety

      We leave the guts in field. I will keep the heart, liver and some caul fat. The ravens and grizzly bears will clean up what ever is left if the field.

  • @tvtwood
    @tvtwood Před 8 lety

    What kind of camera are you using bro?

    • @EatWildDylan
      @EatWildDylan  Před 8 lety +2

      This one was shot with a professional cannon SLR. One of my good buds shoot film for a living and tag along on this hunt. Awesome quality.

    • @tvtwood
      @tvtwood Před 8 lety +1

      +EatWild Dylan I agree man thanks