Very well done. So when you are cutting around the anus, how far into the deer do you stick the knife? And do you cut a full 360 degrees around it? Thank you for your video.
@vorturus Yes, cut 360 degrees around it. Put your knife in at the edge of the pelvic bone. Circle the anus using the inside of the pelvic bone as a guide. This will probably be about 2" or 3". If you go deeper than that, you risk hitting the bladder. Thank you. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
Thank you so much. This video is done very well and very informative. Finally, someone on YouTube that is not joking around, is respecting their game and is showing real professionalism while shooting an informative video. Well done. You are a credit to the American Hunter.
great video, never knew i had to cut the diaphram, i always wondered why every time i gutted there was a 50/50 chance id rip the innards mid way. thank you!
KodiPak Knife Set from Cabelas. If you go to my website, it shows the tools I use, where I get them, plus links to get there if you want. Thank you. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
Finally someone that did it right on Youtube. Have you seen some of the other videos of field dressing deer... good hell. Anyone that has never field dressed a deer and wanted to know the right way THIS IS IT!!! Great video!
Thanks for all the help I'm still waiting for the first deer though 2 1/2 years hunting but not giving up because you were the first helpful field dressing vid I found and I really want to try it
@AndrewNateMW2 Sometimes it takes awhile to get deer. Don't panic. Be safe, follow the law, take your time, and be confident when you do make your shot. You'll do fine. Thanks for the compliments. - Rick
I love you videos I have always wanted to subscribe but I could not but now I have an account and I was wondering if you could do some hunting how to or field tips because you are alsome
I have always wanted to subscribe but I didn't have an account but now I do and they are alsome vids but could you do some how to or field tips because you are so alsome you are truly very cool
@AndrewNateMW2 Thanks for the compliments. Have you visited my website? There's more free videos, plus, questions and answers on various things. If it's not there, email me and let me know what you're looking for. I'll go through my unpublished videos and see what I have. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
@mattmatt1102 Most of the blood was out of the deer because of the chest wound. It was during bow season and I made a good double lung shot on it. Good question. You're the first one that said anything about that. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
Thank you for making this video, it'll help me a lot. I'm about to go on my first hunting trip, I'm hoping it'll go smooth. I think the moral of this video is that I need to get myself better knives ;)
@AliasWriter Have a good hunting trip. Just remember to take your time and be very careful. When field dressing, always be aware of where your knife is. Thanks for the good words. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
Thank you very much. Good luck ! Let me know if you get one. If you go to my website, there's no limit to the size of the email that can be sent. Thanks again. - Rick
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@pooroldKawliga Thank you! This gives me the confidence to go and gut my first deer. Would I follow the same technique for Elk? This is my second year hunting and after watching your video i think it has been a blessing that I havent gotten anything yet.
Yes, it would be just like deer, but, on a bigger scale. Tie the legs apart if you can, that way they'll be out of the way. Keep trying... you'll get one. Thanks for the compliment. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
By far this is the best Field-Dessing, and video i have ever seen. I'm sure i'll watch it again and take mental notes on what to do, and how to do it right.
It's a KodiPak Knife Set from Cabela's. Sure works good. I have lists of most of the items I use on my website. You may want to check the website out too. Thanks. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
You can eat the heart and liver, if you want. Allot of people do. Slice them up, bread it with flour, then fry.
If you're hunting in a residential area, like a city-hunt, either bury the innards or take them with you. If you're in a private land situation, ask the landowner what they would prefer. If you're in a public hunting area, check with your state or local officials as to the proper disposal. Thanks. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
Nice to see someone doing it right. My grandfather taught me, as his taught him the same method you use. Works like a charm and no waste from tainted meat. Great video. BTW, I have the same knife set, and it's a real winner!
Thanks for the reinforcement and compliments! It's the same way I learned. Works well -- why change it. Awesome knife set, isn't it. Just does the job perfect. Thanks again. - Rick
Website:
Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
Yes, It is necessary. It makes for less contamination to the meat. If you accidentally touch them, and then the meat, you'll end up with a funky taste. Good question. Thanks. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
Rick- Thank you!! We bagged our first does and used your video as a guideline. Everything went smooth as butter. This was our biggest fear, but thanks to you I have the confidence and the knowledge now. In fact, our outfitter commented on the pelvic bone technique. He was impressed. Thank you again. I plan on purchasing your processing video as I am a do it yourself type also.
Thanks allot, I sure appreciate the good feedback. No matter how long we've been hunting or fishing, seems we can always learn something. Congrats on the doe! Hope many more to come! - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Fintknapping, DIY Life
Rick- Thank you!! We bagged our first does and used your video as a guideline. Everything went smooth as butter. This was our biggest fear, but thanks to you I have the confidence and the knowledge now. In fact, our outfitter commented on the pelvic bone technique. He was impressed. Thank you again. I plan on purchasing your processing video as I am a do it yourself type also.
Nice video. I am new to hunting, of course I got a week stomach. I hope I can do thi if I bag a nice buck this year. If I have any problems, how long can I keep the guts in before I can get some help out there?
Not very long. It depends allot on weather. If it's warm, it needs to be gutted right away. If the temp is below 40, I would suggest the limit be 3-4 hours. It really does need to be gutted asap, though. - Rick
How long do you have to field dress? I live in Louisiana and the days are 80 evenings are 50-60 right now. It should cool down soon. This video is great. I just started hunting this year & at my age it's hard to ask someone to come help me so I appreciate these videos
You need to field dress the deer right away. The sooner, the better. It won't start cooling down until the innards are out. Field dress it on the spot, get it home and hang. Need air circulating around it. Hang head up, unless you're going to have it mounted. Prop open rib cage with a stick so air gets inside. In your weather, I would process the deer as soon as possible, as the meat can spoil within a couple of hours. Good luck. Hope you get one. - Rick
hey Rick, this is going to be my first year hunting, and i am definitely going to be using this video to help me field dress my buck. One question though. Would using a Winchester® 3-Blade Folding Knife work just as well as your knifes? I am on a budget, and it's the cheep-est thing I could find resembling the types of blades you use. Thanks again!
A Winchester 3-Blade would do everything necessary except split the sternum and the pelvis bone. The pins might not hold up for those areas. A good fixed blade knife, or very sturdy folding knife is really essential for hunting. I would be very careful with the folding knife. A small saw would help you to split these, or, perhaps think about borrowing from someone. Pawn shops, garage sales, homemade, etc., are pretty good options on a budget. Good luck. - Rick
For someone who knows nothing about field dressing,this has been very informative, I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge with me.I was wondering about the larger knife you used on the chest,was it serrated or can you get that rip through with a straight blade?Thank you.
did my first field dress last year with the help of a new huntin' buddy, this is just like he taught me. in the past the "men" took care of the animal after the kill, apparently it wasn't "womens" work. i would prefer to do it, its all part of hunting to me and i am glad my new hunting group encourages me to do it.
THANKS for the very informative videos. I also appreciate you showing & explaining the knives, i have been trying to figure out which pieces & brands, watching them in use helps!
Great email ! I like to see women involved in hunting. My wife enjoys it. She field dresses all her kills too. Like you say, it's just a part of the experience. She's probably better than me. She just takes her time, does a good, clean, thorough job.
I have a website that has videos, plus, pages where I list the items I use, have used, and where to get them. Thanks again for all the kind words. Good luck! Rick
Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
@jfstarr There's no downside really. I made the video to help out where it may be needed. If you can cut around the anus and pelvis without hitting the bladder, great. Allot of people can't. I saw through it to give people another option. Thanks for the good words. You may like to visit my Google site too. - Rick
@PamelaGSmith Very informative video. A very sharp knife is key, any recommendations on what brand of knife to use? Is the dressing technique basically the same for elk? Thx again!
I used the KodiPak Knife set. I really find the set very efficient and handy. I bought it through Cabela's. You can buy the set or the knives separately. Field dressing elk is basically the same, but, on a smaller scale. On an elk, you'll have to try to get it on it's back. But, it can be done on it's side. Use ropes tied to trees, or have someone hold the legs apart for you. It is harder to do, just due to it's size. Thanks again. - Rick
@seatsniffer100 The knife set is called a Kodiak Pack; comes with the field dressing knife, a smaller knife and a saw. I got it at Cabela's. Thanks. - Rick
Your video is the most comprehensive I have seen.. It is very straight forward and to the point! Do you have any video on field dressing a doe (mammary glads)? Thank you again.. I forward this video, and your site on to all my friends.. I plan on purchase your videos, because this is info and your expertise is priceless!!
@ronmexicokennelclub Great compliments. Thank you very much. I'm glad it's helped people. I don't have a video on field dressing a doe. You just have to move the glands to the side to make your incision. Or, put your knife underneath them and remove them. Email if you have more questions. Thanks again. - Rick
got my first deer this last season, I used this video to field dress my deer and everything went smooth sailing. Thanks PamelaGSmith for the awesome vids!
this is what i do, and keep in mind its just me and i had to self teach so yeah, father never was around. ill open the ribcage then cut the belly open, have a bag for the liver, heart, kidneys (good eating), and then i can basically spill him out and that takes the ick out without any risk of it getting it in the meat. and then i can just snip the recal area and done.
Don` t you have to worry about the dirt getting into the thoracic / abdominal cavity when you lay yr deer like this on the ground? I would think that hanging it is more sanitary way to dress / drain the carcass. Or am I wrong guys?
Once you get home, or to your camp, you can hang your deer and rinse out. If you want to hang your deer while field dressing, go ahead. I wouldn't want to drag a full body weight deer through the woods very far just to hang it, though. - Rick
I suggest taking a hunter safety course where you live. Talk to someone you respect and is knowledgeable about hunting, a mentor. You need to have a respect for the animal you're hunting and for the sport. Practice shooting on targets. Gain confidence and knowledge about the animal. Read, ask questions. There's a lot to know before you step foot in the woods to hunt an animal. When you're ready, get a license, and above all be careful. - Rick
looks good man you did a great job! thats how i do it when im not worried about the cape! but when i save the cape it can get messy reaching up inside there! but great job i enjoy all your videos!
Any kind of a good shealth, or folding type will work. Take some rope with you, that way if you get an elk, you can tie it off to a tree while you're field dressing. Take a wet stone for sharpening too. I always take two or three knives and a small hatchet works out nice. - Rick
Rick, great video, but could you go into more detail about cutting the annus. Is it all the way around or through or what? This is the part that I have the most trouble understanding. Thanks
It's one of the hardest parts to get right. This is also where contamination can get into the meat if done wrong, through the bladder and intestine. Follow the video, keep your knife against the pelvic bone when you slice all the way around the anus. Very sharp knife. Just like coring an apple. - Rick
We used to eat them both. They're kind of strong, though. We quit eating deer liver because some areas of the country have deer liver flukes in them. They are kind of an encapsulated leech. One deer liver can hold several of these. I found that to be pretty gross. - Rick
sir i have been hanging deer for years and gutting them, but the first time i watched this video you made it look so easy and clean i just had to try it. i killed a deer this first shotgun season in illinois and I tried your method and i have to say it was the easiest, cleanest way i have ever cleaned a deer in my life thank u
You really can't get all the lower intestines out without cutting that area. You'd end up sticking your knife into the bladder and it will spill onto your meat. If you don't get the butt out, that means you have intestines in the cavity and fecal matter will contaminate the meat. - Rick
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Outstanding work, Rick. Got my first doe this weekend and this video is why I was able to field dress without having to have any help. It's a really good quality video.
Just like my dad taught me 25 years ago...and that in my opinion is what it is all about. family and that tenderloin with a side of pan fried liver and onions within 3 hours of the hunt... GREAT VIDEO!!!
This is such a clean and efficient processing job, best I have seen so far, great job.
geoberserker 5 days ago
@geoberserker Thank you. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 3 days ago
Great job.It is nice to see someone who knows what he is talking about. Very informative and professional. I can't wait to go hunting next week
weeunc1 3 months ago
@weeunc1 Thank you for the great compliments. Good luck next week. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 3 months ago
Very well done. So when you are cutting around the anus, how far into the deer do you stick the knife? And do you cut a full 360 degrees around it? Thank you for your video.
vorturus 3 months ago
@vorturus Yes, cut 360 degrees around it. Put your knife in at the edge of the pelvic bone. Circle the anus using the inside of the pelvic bone as a guide. This will probably be about 2" or 3". If you go deeper than that, you risk hitting the bladder. Thank you. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 3 months ago
Well done dude.
Reliancedred 3 months ago
@Reliancedred Thank you. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 3 months ago
Great job. Nice and detailed, yet to the point. Thanks for the info!
bigebear 4 months ago
@bigebear Thank you. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 4 months ago
Thank you, very well done video.
MrRunningonfaith 4 months ago
@MrRunningonfaith Thank you and good luck. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 4 months ago
great video, it's full of some useful tips
zachary3625 4 months ago
@zachary3625 Thank you. I appreciate the good words. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 4 months ago
Thank you so much. This video is done very well and very informative. Finally, someone on YouTube that is not joking around, is respecting their game and is showing real professionalism while shooting an informative video. Well done. You are a credit to the American Hunter.
redman1183 5 months ago 3
@redman1183 Well, Redman, I thank you for the great compliments. Good luck to you. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 5 months ago
great video, never knew i had to cut the diaphram, i always wondered why every time i gutted there was a 50/50 chance id rip the innards mid way. thank you!
AlienAnchovies 6 months ago
@AlienAnchovies The more you do it, the better you get. Thanks. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 6 months ago
KodiPak Knife Set from Cabelas. If you go to my website, it shows the tools I use, where I get them, plus links to get there if you want. Thank you. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 6 months ago
what kind of knives are those?
MrJiffyPop100 6 months ago
great video keep it up and good luck this season!!!
bubbagumpshrimp14 6 months ago
@bubbagumpshrimp14 Thank you. Good luck to you too! - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 6 months ago
dont you have to keep the genitals attached to show evidence of sex to the fish cops?
tsimpson75 8 months ago
@tsimpson75 Only if you're leaving the head off the body when transporting or carrying out. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 8 months ago
Finally someone that did it right on Youtube. Have you seen some of the other videos of field dressing deer... good hell. Anyone that has never field dressed a deer and wanted to know the right way THIS IS IT!!! Great video!
FluffedTheBunny 8 months ago 4
@FluffedTheBunny Thank you.
PamelaGSmith 8 months ago
great informative video. Thx a lot!
alaskanbigsalmon 10 months ago
@alaskanbigsalmon Thanks for taking the time to email a compliment. I appreciate that. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 10 months ago
Thanks for all the help I'm still waiting for the first deer though 2 1/2 years hunting but not giving up because you were the first helpful field dressing vid I found and I really want to try it
AndrewNateMW2 11 months ago
@AndrewNateMW2 Sometimes it takes awhile to get deer. Don't panic. Be safe, follow the law, take your time, and be confident when you do make your shot. You'll do fine. Thanks for the compliments. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 11 months ago
I love you videos I have always wanted to subscribe but I could not but now I have an account and I was wondering if you could do some hunting how to or field tips because you are alsome
AndrewNateMW2 11 months ago
I have always wanted to subscribe but I didn't have an account but now I do and they are alsome vids but could you do some how to or field tips because you are so alsome you are truly very cool
AndrewNateMW2 11 months ago
@AndrewNateMW2 Thanks for the compliments. Have you visited my website? There's more free videos, plus, questions and answers on various things. If it's not there, email me and let me know what you're looking for. I'll go through my unpublished videos and see what I have. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 11 months ago
real informative, however 2 people seem to know more than you.
sdxtech 11 months ago
@sdxtech Thank you? I'm real confident far more than two know more than me. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 11 months ago
Great video very informative !
toobadjr 11 months ago
@toobadjr Thank you - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 11 months ago
VERY nice , brother !!!
BrokenTengu99 1 year ago
@BrokenTengu99 Thank you. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
didn't seem like that much blood for an animal, maybe it's different face to face with the deer
mattmatt1102 1 year ago
@mattmatt1102 Most of the blood was out of the deer because of the chest wound. It was during bow season and I made a good double lung shot on it. Good question. You're the first one that said anything about that. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
a nice clean video.
Hammer28ca 1 year ago
@Hammer28ca Thank you ! - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Awesome video. Like how you took your time, explained everything, and used the right tools for the job.
surfpercher 1 year ago
@surfpercher Thank you. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Thank you for making this video, it'll help me a lot. I'm about to go on my first hunting trip, I'm hoping it'll go smooth. I think the moral of this video is that I need to get myself better knives ;)
Thanks again!
AliasWriter 1 year ago
@AliasWriter Have a good hunting trip. Just remember to take your time and be very careful. When field dressing, always be aware of where your knife is. Thanks for the good words. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Dam, didnt thought it was that easy to get through the ribs, nice vid.
dtiydr 1 year ago
@dtiydr Thank you.
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
what knife are you using sir could you name all of them plz write back
MrLorenzotrigueros 1 year ago
@MrLorenzotrigueros
KodiPak Knife Set from Cabela’s Product # JA-512561.
Or, separate: 7 - 7/16” Gut Hook Knife, 9 – ¼” Little Bird Knife for Skinning, 9 – ½” Meat or Limb Saw. Wyoming Saw from Cabela's Product # JA-514312.
Knife Sharpener, or Wet Stone: Cabela’s Products # QL-512483 and # QL-518104.
You may enjoy my website also, see address below. Thank you. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
what knife are you using sir could you name all of them
MrLorenzotrigueros 1 year ago
Excellent demonstration, a big help for a novice like me. I'm off to get my 1st deer.
Many thanks.
pooroldKawliga 1 year ago
@pooroldKawliga
Thank you very much. Good luck ! Let me know if you get one. If you go to my website, there's no limit to the size of the email that can be sent. Thanks again. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
@pooroldKawliga This gives me the confidence to go and gut my first deer. Would I follow the same technique for Elk?
lec532 1 year ago
@pooroldKawliga Thank you! This gives me the confidence to go and gut my first deer. Would I follow the same technique for Elk? This is my second year hunting and after watching your video i think it has been a blessing that I havent gotten anything yet.
lec532 1 year ago
@lec532
Yes, it would be just like deer, but, on a bigger scale. Tie the legs apart if you can, that way they'll be out of the way. Keep trying... you'll get one. Thanks for the compliment. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
By far this is the best Field-Dessing, and video i have ever seen. I'm sure i'll watch it again and take mental notes on what to do, and how to do it right.
manofstl2000 1 year ago
@manofstl2000
Awesome compliment! Thank you very much. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
I dont need any lessons but if i did or know someone that does i have them watch this great vid!!!
simonj31 1 year ago
@simonj31
Thank you very much! Great to get compliments! - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
ah ok thats what i thought it was but was not sure thanks
thasenei22 1 year ago
what is that knife/saw kit you are using? its really nice
thasenei22 1 year ago
@thasenei22
It's a KodiPak Knife Set from Cabela's. Sure works good. I have lists of most of the items I use on my website. You may want to check the website out too. Thanks. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Do you eat the heart and liver? Is it legal to leave the intestints or bury them? I haven't had a hunters education class yet.
ajohnson 1 year ago
@ajohnson
You can eat the heart and liver, if you want. Allot of people do. Slice them up, bread it with flour, then fry.
If you're hunting in a residential area, like a city-hunt, either bury the innards or take them with you. If you're in a private land situation, ask the landowner what they would prefer. If you're in a public hunting area, check with your state or local officials as to the proper disposal. Thanks. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Very helpful and exclamatory. Thanks!
Amberwarriors 1 year ago
@Amberwarriors
Thank you. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Dang, great video.
If you did want a head mount, what would you do differently?
MsQuestor 1 year ago
@MsQuestor
If you're going to have it taxidermied, just don't cut up the brisket very far. Thanks for the compliment, I appreciate it. Good question. - Rick
Website:
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PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Best field dressing video i've seen.
lDrewb26l 1 year ago
@lDrewb26l
Thank you for the compliment! - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
what kind of knife set are you using?
bigtexan449 1 year ago
@bigtexan449
KodiPak Knife Set from Cabelas. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Nice to see someone doing it right. My grandfather taught me, as his taught him the same method you use. Works like a charm and no waste from tainted meat. Great video. BTW, I have the same knife set, and it's a real winner!
thecowboywayne 1 year ago
@thecowboywayne
Thanks for the reinforcement and compliments! It's the same way I learned. Works well -- why change it. Awesome knife set, isn't it. Just does the job perfect. Thanks again. - Rick
Website:
Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
do u normally cut the sent glands off the rear legs. i have always done it and was just wondering if it was really necessary
TheAirsoftking31 1 year ago
@TheAirsoftking31
Yes, It is necessary. It makes for less contamination to the meat. If you accidentally touch them, and then the meat, you'll end up with a funky taste. Good question. Thanks. - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Rick- Thank you!! We bagged our first does and used your video as a guideline. Everything went smooth as butter. This was our biggest fear, but thanks to you I have the confidence and the knowledge now. In fact, our outfitter commented on the pelvic bone technique. He was impressed. Thank you again. I plan on purchasing your processing video as I am a do it yourself type also.
ronmexicokennelclub 1 year ago
@ronmexicokennelclub
Thanks allot, I sure appreciate the good feedback. No matter how long we've been hunting or fishing, seems we can always learn something. Congrats on the doe! Hope many more to come! - Rick
Website: Everything Wild Taxidermy, Fintknapping, DIY Life
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Rick- Thank you!! We bagged our first does and used your video as a guideline. Everything went smooth as butter. This was our biggest fear, but thanks to you I have the confidence and the knowledge now. In fact, our outfitter commented on the pelvic bone technique. He was impressed. Thank you again. I plan on purchasing your processing video as I am a do it yourself type also.
ronmexicokennelclub 1 year ago
if you want to save the cape to get the deer mounted how far up should cut before you stop?
chrisdale92 1 year ago
@chrisdale92
Right at the brisket. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Nice video. I am new to hunting, of course I got a week stomach. I hope I can do thi if I bag a nice buck this year. If I have any problems, how long can I keep the guts in before I can get some help out there?
gasitman 1 year ago
@gasitman
Not very long. It depends allot on weather. If it's warm, it needs to be gutted right away. If the temp is below 40, I would suggest the limit be 3-4 hours. It really does need to be gutted asap, though. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
How long do you have to field dress? I live in Louisiana and the days are 80 evenings are 50-60 right now. It should cool down soon. This video is great. I just started hunting this year & at my age it's hard to ask someone to come help me so I appreciate these videos
buttspider 1 year ago
@buttspider
You need to field dress the deer right away. The sooner, the better. It won't start cooling down until the innards are out. Field dress it on the spot, get it home and hang. Need air circulating around it. Hang head up, unless you're going to have it mounted. Prop open rib cage with a stick so air gets inside. In your weather, I would process the deer as soon as possible, as the meat can spoil within a couple of hours. Good luck. Hope you get one. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
@buttspider
Email me back if you have more questions, I'd be happy to help you. Don't forget, above all, be careful. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
hey Rick, this is going to be my first year hunting, and i am definitely going to be using this video to help me field dress my buck. One question though. Would using a Winchester® 3-Blade Folding Knife work just as well as your knifes? I am on a budget, and it's the cheep-est thing I could find resembling the types of blades you use. Thanks again!
TheBeastRhino 1 year ago
@TheBeastRhino
A Winchester 3-Blade would do everything necessary except split the sternum and the pelvis bone. The pins might not hold up for those areas. A good fixed blade knife, or very sturdy folding knife is really essential for hunting. I would be very careful with the folding knife. A small saw would help you to split these, or, perhaps think about borrowing from someone. Pawn shops, garage sales, homemade, etc., are pretty good options on a budget. Good luck. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
For someone who knows nothing about field dressing,this has been very informative, I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge with me.I was wondering about the larger knife you used on the chest,was it serrated or can you get that rip through with a straight blade?Thank you.
dedred5 1 year ago
@dedred5
Thank you for all the great compliments. I sure appreciate them. I was using a straight blade on the chest. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
did my first field dress last year with the help of a new huntin' buddy, this is just like he taught me. in the past the "men" took care of the animal after the kill, apparently it wasn't "womens" work. i would prefer to do it, its all part of hunting to me and i am glad my new hunting group encourages me to do it.
THANKS for the very informative videos. I also appreciate you showing & explaining the knives, i have been trying to figure out which pieces & brands, watching them in use helps!
dorishowell 1 year ago
@dorishowell
Great email ! I like to see women involved in hunting. My wife enjoys it. She field dresses all her kills too. Like you say, it's just a part of the experience. She's probably better than me. She just takes her time, does a good, clean, thorough job.
I have a website that has videos, plus, pages where I list the items I use, have used, and where to get them. Thanks again for all the kind words. Good luck! Rick
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PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
lol ur really proud of ur knives....nice man it really helped
lmanmedia 1 year ago
@lmanmedia
Thanks. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
good job explaning that thank u
001bey 1 year ago
@001bey Thank you for the compliment. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
going to be out hunting for the first time this fall. this was the most helpful field dressing video i've found. thanks alot.
NYYANKS520 1 year ago
@NYYANKS520 Thank you and good luck! - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Nice Job Thanks
StrijelacObi 1 year ago
@StrijelacObi Thank you. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Very professional. Nice job. Is there any downside to leaving the pelvis bone intact and pulling the anus and bladder out through the front?
jfstarr 1 year ago
@jfstarr There's no downside really. I made the video to help out where it may be needed. If you can cut around the anus and pelvis without hitting the bladder, great. Allot of people can't. I saw through it to give people another option. Thanks for the good words. You may like to visit my Google site too. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
@PamelaGSmith Very informative video. A very sharp knife is key, any recommendations on what brand of knife to use? Is the dressing technique basically the same for elk? Thx again!
leueddie 1 year ago
@leueddie
I used the KodiPak Knife set. I really find the set very efficient and handy. I bought it through Cabela's. You can buy the set or the knives separately. Field dressing elk is basically the same, but, on a smaller scale. On an elk, you'll have to try to get it on it's back. But, it can be done on it's side. Use ropes tied to trees, or have someone hold the legs apart for you. It is harder to do, just due to it's size. Thanks again. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
never thought id hear the phrase...
"Ok you can just grab that anus, and just cut around there."
boorens18 1 year ago
thta big knife is it a gerber
seatsniffer100 1 year ago
@seatsniffer100 The knife set is called a Kodiak Pack; comes with the field dressing knife, a smaller knife and a saw. I got it at Cabela's. Thanks. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Just from watch this video. If any is wandering what tips off knife set he's using. It's. Knives off
Greenf00t 1 year ago
just like so =D
TheBeastRhino 1 year ago
what do you do with the guts afterwards?
tmsods 1 year ago
@tmsods Leave them in the woods for the wild animals and birds to eat. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
Now that's how you start a video.lol
jaigooroo 1 year ago
Rick-
Your video is the most comprehensive I have seen.. It is very straight forward and to the point! Do you have any video on field dressing a doe (mammary glads)? Thank you again.. I forward this video, and your site on to all my friends.. I plan on purchase your videos, because this is info and your expertise is priceless!!
ronmexicokennelclub 1 year ago
@ronmexicokennelclub Great compliments. Thank you very much. I'm glad it's helped people. I don't have a video on field dressing a doe. You just have to move the glands to the side to make your incision. Or, put your knife underneath them and remove them. Email if you have more questions. Thanks again. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
got my first deer this last season, I used this video to field dress my deer and everything went smooth sailing. Thanks PamelaGSmith for the awesome vids!
dieselfanaticIN 1 year ago
@dieselfanaticIN Thank you for the compliments. I appreciate knowing I could help. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
This is awesome! You are a very good teacher.. :)
adamrawksyourworld 1 year ago
@adamrawksyourworld Thank you. I also have a Google site where people go for discussions and to have their questions answered. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 1 year ago
this is what i do, and keep in mind its just me and i had to self teach so yeah, father never was around. ill open the ribcage then cut the belly open, have a bag for the liver, heart, kidneys (good eating), and then i can basically spill him out and that takes the ick out without any risk of it getting it in the meat. and then i can just snip the recal area and done.
kaldicuct 1 year ago
Don` t you have to worry about the dirt getting into the thoracic / abdominal cavity when you lay yr deer like this on the ground? I would think that hanging it is more sanitary way to dress / drain the carcass. Or am I wrong guys?
peterski111 2 years ago
Once you get home, or to your camp, you can hang your deer and rinse out. If you want to hang your deer while field dressing, go ahead. I wouldn't want to drag a full body weight deer through the woods very far just to hang it, though. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
@peterski111
Well, dirt is just dirt. Nothing not sanitary about it. Plus it washes off easy. :)
Palance27111 1 year ago
@peterski111
Well, dirt is just dirt. Nothing not sanitary about it. Plus it washes off easy. :)
Palance27111 1 year ago
im wyoming we always have to keep some idefaction of sex of the anaminal
TheLilroper 2 years ago
That's right. Thanks. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
@PamelaGSmith Do you have a video about where to shoot a deer, elk, etc. or what equipment to bring? Sorry i'm new to hunting ^_^
Bl00dyJ0k3r 2 years ago
I suggest taking a hunter safety course where you live. Talk to someone you respect and is knowledgeable about hunting, a mentor. You need to have a respect for the animal you're hunting and for the sport. Practice shooting on targets. Gain confidence and knowledge about the animal. Read, ask questions. There's a lot to know before you step foot in the woods to hunt an animal. When you're ready, get a license, and above all be careful. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
this is the knowledge i need to know. thanks
50kT 2 years ago
Thank you. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
looks good man you did a great job! thats how i do it when im not worried about the cape! but when i save the cape it can get messy reaching up inside there! but great job i enjoy all your videos!
thecincinnatiboss 2 years ago
Thank you. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
i'm going hunting for the first time this year for elk, what knife shoud i have?
Moongirl9 2 years ago
Any kind of a good shealth, or folding type will work. Take some rope with you, that way if you get an elk, you can tie it off to a tree while you're field dressing. Take a wet stone for sharpening too. I always take two or three knives and a small hatchet works out nice. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
Rick, great video, but could you go into more detail about cutting the annus. Is it all the way around or through or what? This is the part that I have the most trouble understanding. Thanks
southgrandlaker03 2 years ago
It's one of the hardest parts to get right. This is also where contamination can get into the meat if done wrong, through the bladder and intestine. Follow the video, keep your knife against the pelvic bone when you slice all the way around the anus. Very sharp knife. Just like coring an apple. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
Thank you for a great detailed vid. Very helpful.......
jdgthree 2 years ago
Thank you. I have more free videos on my Google site: "Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life"
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
send this video to PETA lol
Deer meat is so good. I have chops and steaks made, grill them or pan fry with olive oil, salt and pepper. with a side of veggies it is so good
TheUnmaskedMagician 2 years ago
Yep. I enjoy venison too. Good, clean, lean meat. Thanks. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
We used to eat them both. They're kind of strong, though. We quit eating deer liver because some areas of the country have deer liver flukes in them. They are kind of an encapsulated leech. One deer liver can hold several of these. I found that to be pretty gross. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
sir i have been hanging deer for years and gutting them, but the first time i watched this video you made it look so easy and clean i just had to try it. i killed a deer this first shotgun season in illinois and I tried your method and i have to say it was the easiest, cleanest way i have ever cleaned a deer in my life thank u
carter20081985 2 years ago
Congratulations on your deer and thank you very much for the great compliments. Glad I could help. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
what would happen if you didnt cut around the butt hole and how much harder would it be.
whiteboy11000 2 years ago
You really can't get all the lower intestines out without cutting that area. You'd end up sticking your knife into the bladder and it will spill onto your meat. If you don't get the butt out, that means you have intestines in the cavity and fecal matter will contaminate the meat. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
Beautiful job. Very informative!!! Now I feel a little more confident for when I kill my first deer. Thanks!
devs1dad 2 years ago
Thank you and good luck! - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
Best Video I've seen. Thankyou.
Mofila 2 years ago
Thank you! - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
next time throw the nuts in a tree. p.s. nice kill
positivman 2 years ago
Thanks. - Rick
PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
Thank you for the great compliments. I have more free videos and info on my Google site: "Everything Wild Taxidermy, Flintknapping, DIY Life" - Rick
PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
Excellent video, very professional and helpful.
grnegsnmam101 2 years ago
Thank you very much. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
Outstanding work, Rick. Got my first doe this weekend and this video is why I was able to field dress without having to have any help. It's a really good quality video.
chadlafarge 2 years ago
Now THAT'S quite the compliment! Congratulations and thank you! - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
I have to agree with the other posters. This is by far the best video on field dressing a deer on youtube. Thanks for the outstanding work.
rspyker 2 years ago
Awesome compliment. Thank you - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
Excellent job on this video. It makes dressing look easy (as it should be). Thank you.
pthom79 2 years ago
Thank you. I appreciate it. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
this is the best feild dressing vid on youtube
skate4element96 2 years ago
That's awesome. Thank you. I do have a Google site with more free videos, in case you're interested. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
Just like my dad taught me 25 years ago...and that in my opinion is what it is all about. family and that tenderloin with a side of pan fried liver and onions within 3 hours of the hunt... GREAT VIDEO!!!
M1NDC0N7R0L 2 years ago
Now THAT sounds good. What time are we eating! Thanks for the compliments. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
this is by far the easiest way i have seen to gut a deer
Newtonsuckhugedick 2 years ago
Thank you - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
I been looking at field dressing vids for 2 days on youtube ...this is by far the very best
Petterdraggon 2 years ago
Thank you. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago
great video!
chicagochris1988 2 years ago
Thank you. - Rick
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PamelaGSmith 2 years ago