There’s more than one way to skin a deer. Check out the following articles and videos for some of the best approaches for typical Oregon big game hunting. Every big game hunter should know how to field dress an animal, since this technique is standard practice for rapidly cooling an animal and preserving meat quality when you are in the backcountry. The gutless method is also popular for quickly removing quarters and trim meat without risk of puncturing the guts. For hunters who have the tools and setup, we’ve also included some deer skinning videos from the East Coast where deer are often processed at home or at a game processor with special tools and techniques.
How to Field Dress a Deer — Steven Rinella, Meateater
How to Quarter an Elk — Gutless Method
How to Remove a Front Quarter — Remi Warren