How to Field Dress an Elk (Gutless Method) | Hoyt Hunting Tips

[@MountainEagle77]

Finally! Someone puts a very close-up, detailed video on how to do the gutless method. This video is going to get a ton of views once word gets out. Amazing footage. Thank you.

[@Royaljelly007]

Lots of good stuff there.... I've guided 130 successful Elk hunts and everyone does have a bit of different methods and tricks. This would be a conservative standard breakdown. Very handy and knowledgeable about it My personal tip is that on the front shoulder, I like to leave all that neck meat (neck roast etc) from the ear back connected to the shoulder so there is very little loose meat - this keeps it cleaner, packs better with a bone in supporting it than loose dead weight meat at the bottom of a pack. Supported it helps balance raise the weight higher in the pack and on your back - less hurt on the low back. I also do a separate special cut so the brisket comes out whole for the hunter as a special treat if they have a smoker and then I do what's called a Rib Roll where by everything from the flank Steak forward (rib meat and all) comes off as one whole piece of boneless rib meat. All the rib meat should be taken off. Nothing should be left behind that can be used. I have, but not very often taken the tongue out too when I have a local or natives to give it to even if the hunter doesn't want it. I would have liked to see you take more of the usable meat off the ribs and not leave the flank steak etc behind. That's 15-20lbs of meat left behind. If you do that rib roll you don't have to fight the pressure as much in that cavity taking out the loins because that's already been released and it's easily pushed out of the way. Fewer the pieces of loose meat the better in a pack out situation. No use for a saw like he said but I do keep a Cutco serrated knife in my pack in case a joint does give me a small fit. I've done the same method alone or with 4 guys... The break down is still the same. Good work and happy hunting!

[@blainek9344]

Good notes! Why I'm actually reading the comments on a vid like this : )

[@benbaber3975]

Do you have any good videos on doing the rib roll? The ribs is always the part where I feel like I'm doing it ineffectively and potentially leaving behind meat, thanks!

[@AishaGoni-47]

What I respect the most in your video is the respect for the life you just have harvested.

[@JM-mb6tf]

I have seen 100+ field dress videos and this is - if not the best - is one of the top 5. I have the biggest respect for your knowledge and professionalism. What I respect the most in your video is the respect for the life you just have harvested. Where I come from (Scandinavia) it is a MAJOR thing that the meat is not cooled before the energy (rigor mortis) have left the body. "If the meat is cooled down before, it gets tough". That is just the total opposite in more or less all videos I have seen from US and I refuse to belive that all hunters in US would accept a tough meat. Have you ever tried NOT to cool the meat right away ? Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge through your videos and best greetings from Scandinavia

[@Stoic_hunter]

Good tip on removing the head. I see a lot of hunters struggle with this and this shows it can be done with a scalpel blade.

[@ZonaJim]

Drawn for bull in Arizona starting next week. Thanks for the refresher on the gutless method.

[@thomaskila3801]

It's amazing what a really sharp, small knife and a whole lot of knowledge and experience can do.

[@khanh8348]

Great breakdown of the Elk‼️💯👏👏👏

[@billrichmond1110]

I love it when people are willing to share their skills. I'm new to bowhunting - hope I get a chance to put some of this knowledge to use one day soon. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@billbrown6722]

They had it good. I just did this alone, on steep brushy ground by headlamp. Having a flat open spot,with help would be awesome. Good video. The flank, rib and neck meat take some time, but are worth the effort too.👍

[@jonathanpeyton6546]

Awesome tutorial, you guys make it look so easy. Thanks for sharing your methods and hope to put it use one day.

[@ramongonzales7494]

Very nice guys. Thanks I've done a few gutless method my self you guys are good. What you left critters may be 2 pound in rib meat critters gotta eat to

[@SheldonCaldwell]

You guys made that look easy! Awesome video.

[@ridesnowco]

Great tenderloin removal. Agreed that a lot gets left near the hip and it shreds when you get tired or lazy and start to pull it out. Thanks for the video!

[@jeanmachine9943]

Thank you gentlemen! That’s was really helpful to see.

[@JakeK27]

Excellent video fellas! 🫡

[@CodyBowman4]

So repeat for the other side, and thats all the meat you would typically gather? Trying to figure it all out before heading out on my first trip. Thanks!

[@richardhaynes110]

Holy crap , I jumped too when he made that air spewing noise lol

[@JVR-gd7zw]

I like to leave backstrap on front shoulder. It helps with even weight packs.

[@andyeighttre]

The front leg avoid the dirt trick is smart. Adding to cranium hard drive*

[@gc641]

Awesome video

[@JoeReese-kh1jc]

Man this is a great video of a guide breaking down the elk for you...

[@danapetersen7511]

Can you share what brand of knife you are using? Looks like a cheap Walmart one but I know it is not.

[@jbb4591]

Pretty sure he is using a Havalon Piranta Edge

[@markusroads3779]

Otstanding!! Always learning

[@justsnuggle]

Good quality video thanks guys

[@Topher_Higgins]

What was the temp outside? Amount of flies is wild to me.

[@Dave-gm8yn]

This guy's so calm...like the Bob ross of hunting

[@SFL3G]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing

[@ForrestMeyers-e3b]

I can't believe you guys leave the front tender loins along with leaving all the rib meat 😮..I usually gut first skin and then debone all of the meat if I have a long pack .

[@JacobDowns-bo4yt]

You don’t leave tenderloins when doing gutless. You can still reach in and get them they’re right there. I also take the heart when doing gutless.

[@rogerstevens8222]

Yea, three guys a whole lot better than one!

[@siemprefeliz1]

What brand of watch does Dave have on his wrist?

[@WaltonStephens]

In the video when getting the tenderloins out he talks about slicing the belly to release pressure sometimes… how that would actually be done without ruining the meat? Any video?

[@WaltonStephens]

In the video when getting the tenderloins out he talks about slicing the belly to release pressure sometimes…I’ve never done that so wondering how that would actually be done without ruining the meat? Any videos ?

[@Gerry-w7q]

Nice Elk guys. Good job packing it out. What Hoyt bow was it and what arrows and broad head

[@jeremyeldredge8524]

It was an Alpha X 33.

[@KingFinishCarpentryLLC]

Great video thanks!

[@priscillalovett9479]

Apparently you were not required to leave a testicle attached to the hindquarter for proof of sex - or maybe you left that for the other quarter. That is a requirement in several states. Also, it was nice that you were not alone - the more the merrier! Good job and good video.

[@chieff6570]

Probably because it’s on bideo

[@DaveWitham-td8lj]

We'll im sure they kept the head and antlers

[@TheTwoTowers2]

when he made buddy think he hit the guts i laughed so fuckin hard

[@franciscoparra5266]

I understand avoiding the guts, but it’s so easy to take it out! Easier than trying to get the tenderloins with guts in it. And guys, please take that meat from the ribs home next time, that increases the level of respect for the animal!

[@joshcc1974]

awesome, well done, thank you much

[@stephanieberglund639]

How many pounds of meat do you get off an elk like this?

[@YourAashique]

Where you filmed this video? 14th December 2024.

[@paulandlorilindsoe7472]

When he’s comin in behind the tree. You’d b holdin a long time and he had ya pegged. Been there many times, sometimes they win😂

[@markusroads3779]

What's the brand of knife?

[@elijames8973]

What knife do you use?

[@Nick-xq7qk]

Looks like a outdoor edge, best on the market

[@fanzz6798]

It's a chinkhaneya knife

[@LFKGooner]

How sharp is that knife 🔪 😳?

[@collinheyerdahl9674]

I’ve never personally hunted any big game, but I’m super interested. Does this method leave behind any other meat that could be harvested by opening up the cavity?

[@tristenfurgeson9893]

No

[@Алекс-л2к7с]

Из рёбер сделать жаркое с картофелем и овощами. Очень вкусно.

[@IvanIvanov-vy7pt]

Не Только из рёбер... По традиции многие охотники жарят сердце и печень в первый вечер.

[@morganray2.0]

Looks like Utah?

[@ShepherdOutdoors]

anyone trying to do this for the 1st time or the 20th its way easier to take the guts out. only takes about 15 mins and you can remove meat way easier. AND don't forget to take all the rib meat. gutless method sucks and your don't get as much meat off the animal that way

[@12-yu5vj]

Здравствуйте ножи из какого фирмы?

[@Gerry-w7q]

Good job with the Hoyt alpha x 33

[@Gerry-w7q]

Im just wanting the Hoyt alpha x 30 0r 33 I'm a short guy at 5'7' with a short draw at around 28" but I would like to try 28-1/4 but I'm not sure how the mods go for me to get the most performance out it

[@Gerry-w7q]

I'm also 55 years old so I'm not much worried about the speed the Hoyt alpha x 30 or 33 will get for my draw length . I have arthritis in my shoulder so I'm looking for a smooth drawing and let down with out a hump and dump. My last bow was Bowtech SR6 but I never like the grips because I always toward.my.bow

[@miker794]

Thanks for the break down. You folks talked about keeping in clean but yet you keep stepping over the elk and hitting your dirty boots on the exposed meat. Are you referencing clean only in how much hair you get on meat ? You folks make it look so easy and quick. You have done a few. Thanks for pointing out or the little tricks to speed up the process. Would be great to have you do a video solo and how you handle it all. Heavy hind qtr Thanks

[@hzone77]

It’s a good job but yes, both boots and pants hitting it. Also, I prefer to change my gloves after I cut the hide away. I will change gloves a few times and I use two knives but will rinse and wipe after hide cutting. Great job showing the process.

[@jester7591]

Remember all that fat you trim off in the field means you will have to trim off meat when you go to cut it .

[@YourAashique]

Watching this on 14th December 2024 at 1641 hours IST.

[@peterzerozeroseven]

A lot of meat wasted! Atleast 20-30 pounds of meat left! Wasted animal!

[@Your_mom736]

Appreciate your contribution to the comment section. We all now know you’re a better field dresser. ❤

[@sinepari9160]

My father wanted me to become a taxidermist and purchased me all the books and academies he could send me to. Nowadays, I just care about meat in the freezer.

[@danielcantrell9227]

For one Taxidermist don’t need to charge super high prices and feed his kids I can buy a beef at half the price, on what it now cost to elk hunt..plus the video seems to Focus on city hunters not the video ied recommend to a new or an experience hunter love watching city folks explain how to fieldsress hope he didn’t get any blood on his watch or gloves hilarious!!!!

[@Алекс-л2к7с]

Какая температура? Очень много мух.

[@stevegardenhire5698]

How about the tenderloin

[@warriorcatsfieldguide]

When u ripped that leg off that scared me lol great video!

[@hollyjohnson8660]

What kind of pants is the guy with orange gloves wearing? Great video fellas

[@julufaded]

First Lite pants

[@jesseroseberry7936]

My question is why leave the heart and tenderloins?!

[@hmoobfire]

Damn thats alot of good meat left behind wow

[@Gerechtigkeit31]

😮 Für mich ...sehr verschwenderisch, das ist ein Tier für unsere Nahrung und nicht zum wegschmeißen. Wenn ich zur Jagd gehe ,überlege ich mir als erstes ...wie und mit was bringe ich die Beute nach Hause, ihr hingegen nehmt nur die großen Stücke, und den Rest läst ihr dem anderen Wild, ist das okay ? Für mich als Jäger nicht

[@erikmurray3661]

Perfect tenderloin extraction

[@messyfisherman4140]

I cant believe you guy leave all the rib meat what a waste

[@tstouder]

there are some great rib-roll videos out there that really work well in the field.

[@justacatwalkingonakeyboard4454]

It's the woods. It didn't go to waste, it just didn't go to their plate. As long as they got all 4 qtrs, the loins and head/neck I'd call it a day too. Those ribs are one more trip on top of at least 2 out and they have minimal meat in them compared to the rest of the animal.

[@IvanIvanov-vy7pt]

​@@justacatwalkingonakeyboard4454poor excuse...

[@LilFuupa]

Yea if anything they are giving back a bit to the environment it was taken from, anyone who knows the circle of life knows this.

[@chadblechinger5746]

Nope, just the facts. You're welcome to your opinion, though ​@IvanIvanov-vy7pt

[@kyoteybear9439]

Go get a 6inch boning knife for god's sake, fluffing around with that tiny scalpel is painful to watch.

[@aimpoint0247]

Agree👍and one more thing. Change gloves. The gloves are not for keeping your hands clean.

[@kyoteybear9439]

​@@Elk300A 6 inch boning knife that you can lean into will out perform a 2 inch scalpel that snaps with too much pressure, every day of the week, 365 days of the year.

[@kyoteybear9439]

@Elk300 find me a video of a abittuior that uses a 2inch scaple blade, for anything and ill laugh will you friend.👍

[@kyoteybear9439]

@Elk300 you need to learn how to sharpen a knife then. Further more, your knife does not need to be 'scaple' sharp. You can cut up an animal with a sharp rock if needed. 2inch cutting surface vs 6inch cutting surface, its a simple concept really.

[@hollywood3882]

Great info!!💯🙏🏼. But a little constructive criticism never hurt any MAN. Have ur camera man stay on THE SIDE OF THE BLADE. Hard too see where brother is cutting. Thnk u for sharing!! Totally educated me on the gutless Method. Thank you so much!💯🙏🏼 need more men like yall.

[@Gerry-w7q]

We're used

[@Leonard-d9l]

When you kill a elk never leave a rib meat behind if u don't know how to hunt a elk just don't hunt for elk

[@riyazahamad948]

Lot of wastage I know they can’t carry but they should hunt according to capacity

[@jah6534]

the camera guy needs to quit moving so much and just focus on the entire break down.

[@stevenhutton837]

158

[@AmirBarani-on2zm]

سلام ❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😅😅😅😢😢😢❤❤❤

[@billysarabia5055]

Cutting against the hair is a big no no ,,,ya get what you pay for folks

[@LancePostma-ry9mc]

Is it wierd that I can smell the raw meat and elk scent as I watch this process??

[@jayrom14]

No

[@hazynpeterson4083]

Keep all the fat.. thats good energy, especially when you dont eat sugar, starch , seed oils or vegetables

[@scottbezzant8034]

Now you need to show how to do it all by yourself only one guy that's how I always end up doing it it's way more of a rodeo

[@فلسطينعربيه-ر6ذ]

لافائده من قتلك للحيوان إن لم تأكله بالكامل دون الاحشاء

[@mustafatopcu7220]

Yazık doğaya saygısızlık bu

[@tedd7084]

u guys sure waste alot

[@JeanneP-g6q]

Why on earth do you have such a tiny knife??? You make me tired watching you 😂😂!

[@JeanneP-g6q]

@@Elk300 I agree, I have 2 of those small knives, & love the efficiency of them. It just looks so tiny compared to the size of the elk. No offense intended!!

[@JeanneP-g6q]

No problem!! Congrats on your hunt! I’m jealous. Stay safe!

[@YourAashique]

Lots of meat stick with hide. Wasted.

[@fartooshifty4u51]

Does this hurt the elk? 😅😅😅

[@ryanfarrow6058]

😂😂😂 are you stupid 😅😅😅

[@tristenfurgeson9893]

Yes, very much so.

[@joshwebb609]

That thing stinks

[@daleclark9121]

The parts your seeing is to promote the video , that rib meat probably got packed out after video was done , meat sticks you know .

[@WaltonStephens]

In the video when getting the tenderloins out he talks about slicing the belly to release pressure sometimes… how that would actually be done without ruining the meat? Any video?