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

[@yhird]

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

[@renegadebehavior7737]

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]

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

[@geemoclaxton1949]

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

[@kikimj8196]

Same here

[@eat-sleep-prep-Sasquatch]

Best skinning video I have seen yet 👍🏻

[@freakineagle]

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

[@mountaingoattaichi]

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

[@kittkatt521]

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

[@c1huero563]

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

[@jimtrenton6259]

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.

[@duckslayer11000]

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

[@Gusnake07]

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!

[@MachineElf1111]

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

[@Bayan1905]

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.

[@kurohanamaiki5344]

​@drdukefulseriously? 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

[@treblemaker.89]

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

[@LouStoriale]

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!

[@clofstrom1488]

Thank you for making this video.

[@MrBRUCELEE98]

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.

[@danncontraeagle1]

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?

[@josephmarciano2584]

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.

[@jakemitchell1671]

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!

[@stephendickie8694]

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

[@blairjames414]

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]

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

[@tomguy33]

Fantastic video, most informative!!

[@jfree4513]

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

[@slfd2530]

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

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

Well done packing it out you instruct very well

[@reggierico]

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!

[@EatWildDylan]

Thanks for the note.

[@KingTesticus]

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

[@Muzsolutions]

Excellent video!

[@toddjacks8288]

Thanks for sharing brother

[@EatWildDylan]

You bet

[@clybournstreet7680]

Great video, loved watching it.

[@TheManWithNoName93]

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

[@dewaynewhite2928]

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

[@nelk5809]

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

[@WeisersCrown]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@eaglesnest2881]

Thanks great video.Will be very helpful

[@stanasby4874]

Good job! Informative and well done!

[@maselbac]

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...

[@zacharyjackson2114]

Really well done explaining with you were doing thank you

[@aguagirl1]

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.

[@nessmuktahashi4919]

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

[@BannerComedy]

This is a great video. Thanks!

[@fadhilalrikaby1970]

Thank you that looks delicious

[@MrOflores82]

very good video .thanks for sharing.

[@Logjam5]

Good video guys.

[@moosenoose]

Very informative. Thank you 👍

[@iankennethabbott]

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

[@mateopucu]

This.

[@j.chavez4875]

Good video. Thx.

[@haroldcallahan4887]

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

[@maxspeed06]

The advertisement tho! Lol 😂😂😂😂

[@littlepils4187]

Great video thanks.

[@maplehouseknives]

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

[@mattbenson2497]

Nice vid!

[@ARMNews-tw6kh]

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.

[@HaluhalongPuna]

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]

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

[@StephenCooteNZ]

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.

[@lalalalalala9109]

Its nice watching ad free vids😂

[@jasonnester9514]

Like the knife what one is it

[@InvestorAcademyPodca]

Really nice job.

[@scoti6263]

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

[@kmfishbiologist]

Great video! Thank you :)

[@joserodriguez-tu8fl]

thanks man. I suscribed!!

[@larrycounter5306]

Want to see more videos like this

[@normsniper3231]

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 .

[@coryspottedbear3288]

Good job bud

[@mr.cringe9077]

Great hunter man

[@MorganBowman-e1l]

good video

[@spartan117i2008]

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

[@dailyvlogs6666]

Earing wild is super surprising ❤

[@mosin9105]

Thank you

[@bakanibaleni5865]

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

[@kevinharrison6572]

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

[@jamesakleston8792]

how long did hat take in total?

[@bradandonian626]

Would surgical scissors be helpful?

[@edwardabrahamiii3742]

I wish my area of alaska had these along with caribou bison mtn goat elk and a few other animals

[@katarinanicole1694]

Teaching myself some prepper stuff for any bug out situation that would include knowing how to get my own food and this was amazing to watch for educational purposes. Thanks!

[@kevinp5017]

Great video. A video like this is a great resource for a new hunter. I wouldn't listen to these arm chair quarterbacks. Keep the videos coming. Thanks for making them.

[@jameshiner67]

Does anyone know how much it weighs after quartering?

[@IdahoanSailor]

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]

+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]

+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]

+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.

[@kyleharter5753]

how far was that shot

[@crowwing9322]

what backpack are you using

[@АнатолийК-щ5м]

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!

[@renegadebehavior7737]

Question: Did you gut first?

[@EatWildDylan]

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.

[@cordelmar]

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

[@EatWildDylan]

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.

[@McGetums]

Why does the wound site damage the meat?

[@grnsctt]

sorry, new hunter... dumb question. you did gut him correct?

[@EatWildDylan]

+grnsctt Yes I gutted the deer first. You can also do this without gutting the deer, but it requires a slightly different technic. A video for another day. Good luck out there.

[@meganbax3332]

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]

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.

[@DS-rl8ui]

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

[@EatWildDylan]

+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.

[@tanner8381]

What type of pack was that?

[@jayf4357]

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]

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]

@@EatWildDylan Awesome thanks!

[@anthonyjohnson9358]

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

[@mickymao7313]

nice backpack

[@tvtwood]

What kind of camera are you using bro?

[@EatWildDylan]

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]

+EatWild Dylan I agree man thanks

[@edkemper4385]

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]

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]

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 !

[@BillyBob-ko4mu]

thanks!

[@thedaventure]

Where did you get that small sharpening steel?

[@timhooge2027]

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

[@Phit01]

It looked like a Badlands 2200.

[@Leo-rb9sp]

No blood on the dear?

[@todome1]

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

[@EatWildDylan]

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

[@todome1]

+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.

[@olebang6860]

Nice, Thanks

[@ashtonhemm3147]

while doing this did anyone get hungry

[@kidsklubwednesdayklub1988]

What do u do with the guts?

[@EatWildDylan]

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.