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Originally Posted by Okotokian
So how do you take a deer to a butcher? I'm assuming they want it gutted, skinned, head and lower legs removed? Wrapped in what? How soon after harvesting? Never used one before.
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It depends on the butcher. Some won't take wild game without it being de-boned first. The ones that I've used will take them as you describe, gutted, skinned, and lower legs removed. As far as the head part goes, just keep in mind the laws regarding evidence of sex. Also try to make sure that the carcass is hair free and as clean as possible. Keep in mind that some butchers will only accept wild game at certain times / days, I assume as not to scare their regular non-hunting customers too much! I usually just bring them in wrapped in cheesecloth.