Deer Processing
How many of you guys process your own deer? I'm not talking about gutting it, I mean do the actual butchering instead of taking it to a professional to do it.
I used to take mine to the processor and pay between $60 and $80 depending on the size of the deer and the types of cuts and products I wanted out of it. However, last Sunday I was short on time, so I decided to take it to the house and do the skinning and butchering myself. I was amazed at how easy it was. Once I got the skin off I just followed the lines of the muscle groups. Took me maybe 35 - 40 minutes start to finish. I think I did about as good a job as the processor has ever done and I saved a load of money. Only thing I sacrificed was hamburger since I don't have a grinder, but it's not worth $60 to me.
One mistake I did make was letting my girlfriend see it. I don't know if she was more horrified by seeing the skinned deer or the fact that I did it in my basement :D.
Alright, just curious. Hope everyone's having a good season.
Mistah Kurtz - he dead
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