Thread: Gutting and cutting your venison, etc.

lots of good advice on here big yes to tying of anal tube and food tube at front - makes for neat job - the big one to watch for learning to gut is the bladder - dont poke knife in to far when cutting around anus in case bladder is full - always easy to do rear end with deer hung up- but I lay deer on its back and lift up hindquarters and prop them between my knees makes it a bit easier - most of my deer these days are fallow so I tend to just do backsteaks and hind quarters - after a 308 or 222 thru shoulder not much use boning that out - camped out cant say enough for the lite weight meat safes they really are a game changer and super light to carry - the zips though can be flimsy - and wash well in dish washing liquid when home dry thoroughly - me mate forgot left it on garage floor - found it a week later and mesh was stuffed - good eating starts with gutting and care from then on - cold and dry are your friend - wet and warm are the enemy

The big reusable cable ties are perfect. Also come in handy for other things when out in the bush

As stated on another thread on the gear page, I use the “butt out” tool,no worries easy peeysey lemon squeezey

Yea I just use the tube itself I don't use string or cable ties just the animals own tube.squeese the shit up the pipe without ripping it to give u enough to tie a knot then cut and tie. As others have mentioned I'm more worried about the bladder.

Originally Posted by Parky

I'm more worried about the bladder.

Urine is usually sterile!

Recently hunted with a new companion, and was impressed with his technique. He is very particular about the back and front ends. Completely removes the bum hole as a complete organ. Then removes the oesophagus back to the chest. After cutting up the gut cavity to the breastbone, he reaches in and makes a slice in the diaphragm. He then passes the oesophagus thru the slit and drags the complete intestine out in one piece. Was very tidy. Impressed with the cleanliness of the remaining gut cavity.

Originally Posted by littlemorepork

Urine is usually sterile!

True, but urine-marinated meat isn't too appealing.

Originally Posted by MB

True, but urine-marinated meat isn't too appealing.

plus leptospirosis sucks.

the older I get,the less bone gets carried out,skin and hair doest weigh much but still little point in bringing it how to go in otto bin....entire set of hindquarters make sense at times with front end boned out into daybag.
taking a bit more time doing the bush butchery makes life lots more relaxed,a hot cuppa tea while doing the job or waiting for meat to cool is just primo,highly recommended.

But you guys consume happily water from smaller creeks!
I‘m not saying you shouldn’t avoid urine on meat but I would be way more concerned about bacteria from poo!