Thread: First DOC animal down

As I was processing my last deer yesterday, I reflected on how clean and nice it was compared to how they used to be 20 years ago when the legs were carried out on our backs, generally without any coverings and meat was left to cool unprotected. No white wriggly things , no meat spoilage, very little hair and plant material now. A bit of time spent planning how the butchery session is to go, what is the meat going to lay or hang on or in, where meat might be placed to cool, etc before you start your butchery session means that the end result is much cleaner and will ultimately last longer.

Enjoy the spoils of your hard work!

Good job - bet you cannot wait to get back out there now your on the board. First of many.

Well done, 1 of many to come.

Good effort.
Looked like you were using Hunters Element game bags. They are fly and maggot proof so long as you wrap and tie the draw cord around the top of the bag. Eggs on the outside of the bag don't usually hatch if the bag is dry and if they do hatch they don't get through. They are a good product. Far easier to wash than pillow cases.

I just soak my pillar slips in a old tumb for a few hrs then hang them out to dry.Most of the blood washs away.id be on death row if i put them in the washing machine.lols

Congrats on getting your first, Your perseverance has paid off, enjoy the Veni I'm sure there's plenty to come

Good stuff you'll learn how to keep the meat clean,makes it a lot easier when you get home.
Feed looks good also

Great work mate, recently shot my first public as well and I still get shivers from that day!