The Gutless Method: Deboning the Front Quarter

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[video]https://youtu.be/WljpqJF4rLQ[/video]


Working on finishing out this video series soon. Any other videos you guys want to see?
 
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Good video. Do most guys leave the lower part of the shank when deboning? This part was not removed in the video is why I ask. I know there is a LOT of sinew and such in that portion. It can be a pretty good cut brazed with bone in, but I am not sure when going boneless.

I have always felt there has to be a balance of trimming out as much meat as possible when deboning in the field and yet if a cut becomes too thin, you will not have much left after trimming it out when cutting and wrapping it later.
 
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Good video. Do most guys leave the lower part of the shank when deboning? This part was not removed in the video is why I ask. I know there is a LOT of sinew and such in that portion. It can be a pretty good cut brazed with bone in, but I am not sure when going boneless.

I have always felt there has to be a balance of trimming out as much meat as possible when deboning in the field and yet if a cut becomes too thin, you will not have much left after trimming it out when cutting and wrapping it later.
Personally, I take it all. I know it is a pain to use and get to, but we use enough hamburger in my house that it actually can add up to a few packages if I work at it.
 

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[video]https://youtu.be/WljpqJF4rLQ[/video]


Working on finishing out this video series soon. Any other videos you guys want to see?
Thanks for sharing! It would be nice to see a video on trophy care and how to prep your animal in the field for the taxidermist. If you have something like that. Thanks again!


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That is the cleanest I have seen it done for sure. We started packing a tarp to help but we always seem to have to pick off grass or pine needles later. Thanks for posting.
 

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Forget the tarp. Just bring one of those light pocket space blankets to put your meat on when you are butchering. Pack it out as garbage when you're all done.
 

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I been using a contractor black trash bag to lay the meat on ,I just cut down the side seams and spread it apart. I keep two in my kill kit one to line my pack with when carrying out the meat.
 

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I half skin, cut the hide from the head to the rump along the spine, then remove the hide down to the legs and use the removed hide to lay the meat on to de-bone.
 

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Guess I'm just old school. I skin them out and use the hide as a work area. Removed quarters are hung from nearest load bearing tree.
 

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Wow, very clear video, thanks! I could clearly see everything, no shadows. I see you have videos for backstrap and tenderloin, what I'd like to see is hind quarter and neck. ......please post those!!
 

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Wow, very clear video, thanks! I could clearly see everything, no shadows. I see you have videos for backstrap and tenderloin, what I'd like to see is hind quarter and neck. ......please post those!!
We have more videos on the way, did you see the ones on backstraps and tenderloins?
 

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So I couldn't help but instantly think of how much work that is. I train all year cardio and leg strength but never seem to devote enough effort to my core and back. When solo and having to debone an elk it kicks my a$$.

I have made a boning bag and blanket out of rip stop nylon 3.4 ozs. and holds 70 lbs of meat. The blanket is 5 ozs. Both fit in the same zip lock bag. Pretty nice but still a lot of work.

Great video. Thanks for posting.
 

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I'm to sorry to carry anything I really dont need anymore so I just use the inside of the hide to debone. Or hang the quarters first, get the meat off the carcass then debone the quarters while hanging in the tree. It takes longer than but carrying out the full quarters out then making the extra trip due to the extra weight is tougher. Its easier to debone then make that extra 3 mile 1200ft climb then the 3 mile trip back!! Whew I get tired just thinking about it but I am ready to do it again.
 

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We have more videos on the way, did you see the ones on backstraps and tenderloins?
Yes, as I mentioned in my post, I saw the backstrap and tenderloin, those are easy, need to see neck and hind end....I've seen videos made by others, but they're lacking, I'm hoping you can put together more videos of the same quality as the shoulder video.
 
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