Rogo... just do this and no worries even if you just do the back and hips keeping legs intact you will cut down weight.. I did my Bull Elk last year in 6 pieces and my boy and partner packed out .. neck meat and other meat make sausage/hamburger and does not need to be aged much .. just bag and take home
David
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