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AllenJ · September 8, 2011, 08:38 AM

When dealing with deer we gut on the ground and hang to skin. That is not an option with elk, everything is done on the ground. The other thing is that the hide on an elk is much heavier, I like to get it off ASAP to allow the meat to cool faster.

September 8, 2011, 08:38 AM	#5
AllenJ Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,766	When dealing with deer we gut on the ground and hang to skin. That is not an option with elk, everything is done on the ground. The other thing is that the hide on an elk is much heavier, I like to get it off ASAP to allow the meat to cool faster.