debone or quarter

De-bone all the way.......no need to carry something out that you're simply going to throw away.

"BOHNTR" wrote:De-bone all the way.......no need to carry something out that you're simply going to throw away.

I would have to agree. With all the gear you will inevitably be packing, why carry extra weight that you will just disgard later on anyway?

De bone is fast and easy carry out only what you eat.
And you can put the meat in a cooler and out of the way.

What about the states that require proof of sex to remain attached???

there are ways to debone and leave evidence on when you pack out. they have to be attached by membrane is all. I always debone and leave that 20 percent of weight behind.

Thanks for the replies.

Regarding deboning and evidence of sex, what I understand for Colorado is that you leave some evidence (testicle/scrotum/penis,etc) attached to a piece of meat. Head/antlers are not enough proof.

Hate to sound dumb, but would rather ask, where do you attach your carcass tag if you debone?

I weighed my pack this weekend: 39.5 pounds with water. Need some extra food, but I'm thinking it will end up being around 45.

Paul

We've always used horses, so we've never done more than quarter an animal. I'm curious if anyone has a good video or website that details the muscle groups etc. I've always struggled when taking the meat off the bone to do it very cleanly.

Quartering requires evidence of sex attached too.
Almost the same. [always a pain]

So who :>/ are making these laws ](*,)

While boning leave the nutz attached to a piece of the round. same as you would on a hind quarter.

I attach my carcass tag to the proof of sex (which I cover with a taped up plastic baggie).....cinch it with a small zip-tie. When you pack out all your meat in the pack, the carcass tag is with the meat, proof of sex is attached to the largest portion of the meat, and the cape and antlers on on the top. Been checked several times from CDOW and they were very pleased with how I had it......but I tell them each time the rule is very difficult for backpackers. :)

Just a side note, when I de-bone my deer, I document (photograph) each step and maintain on my camera. I've never been questioned on it, but I have the documentation on the spot for wardens to view if they ask if I took all the meat required by law. Most know how much to look for based on antler size, etc., but I still cover myself for one who may not be familiar with the ratio of carcass to boned meat.

+1 to what everyone else is saying. The boned out meat is going to be heavy enough and it will require 2 trips to get your meat and your camp packed out if you are by yourself.

As I said before, good luck up there. This hunt will be the hardest you have ever done. The mental part is just as hard as the physical. After a couple of days a warm hotel room and a bacon cheesburger sounds soooooo nice. You will have to push past that. Not everyone can and even the seasoned backpack hunters know what I'm talking about.

hang in there, and be sure to let us know how your hunt went.

oakbrush

Good idea on documenting.

Those are some good tips. I'll have to give those a try this year if I have a little luck

I have 2 elk hunts planned this year. I plan on de-boning them both and hauling uh...straps! I was wondering, my first hunt is a bull hunt-Private land-New Mex, my second is Wyoming cow area 7. What do I need to do to stay legal when taking the scull cap and meat into wyo? If anyone knows I would appreciate it!

Havent purchased my packframe pack yet, what our your thoughts as far as bare frame or frame with a pack attached? Any body make a recomendation for less than $150.00?