There are many different ways to field dress a deer and a lot of equipment you could use. On this episode I talk about the knives and tools that are really needed for the new or cost consciences hunter.
Top Tools
- A Sharp Knife – Any sharp knife that is approximately the width of your hand will work great.
- Should Length Plastic Gloves – Cheap and works great to keep you and the rest of your gear clean.
- Nitrile or Latex Hand Gloves – Cheap and keeps your hands both protected and nimble.
- Two Zip Ties – One to close the Butt and one to tie your tag on.
- A Plastic Bag – To put everything in once you are done.
- A Pen – To fill out your deer tag
Items You Do Not Need To Start
- A Fancy Knife – It just has to be sharp, a fancy knife can come later.
- A Back Pack – You don’t need enough gear to require a backpack to start.
- A Set of Knives – One small sharp knife is all you need for deer and elk.
- A Saw Of Any Kind – Cutting through or breaking the pelvis is only helpful in rare circumstances, usually you are better off on multiple levels by not doing so.
- A Deer Butt Out Tool – They are cheap, but a knife and zip tie do the job just as well and you have one less thing to clean.
- A Field Dressing Kit – Kits are usually overpriced and filled with things you do not really need. Either way, you don’t need one to start.
How To Field Dress A Deer – New Hunters Guide
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