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swampdog · November 17, 2006, 08:24 PM

Good advice from all. Something no one has mentioned. Don't bust the deer's bladder. For some reason, most of the deer I've shot have full bladders. I've got a buddy that saves it and uses it. I don't go that far, but I definitely don't want deer pee all over the meat. I'll usually cut the urethra as far from the bladder as I can and pull it out whole. There is some connective tissue toward the top of it that needs to be cut, but you can get it out without spilling if you take your time.

I agree about watching an old hand dress a deer. You'll learn more in 15 minutes of watching than from hours of reading. 15 minutes is all it takes someone with practice to skin and quarter one and get it in the cooler.

Have Fun

November 17, 2006, 08:24 PM	#9
swampdog Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2006 Location: Dismal Swamp, NC Posts: 338	Good advice from all. Something no one has mentioned. Don't bust the deer's bladder. For some reason, most of the deer I've shot have full bladders. I've got a buddy that saves it and uses it. I don't go that far, but I definitely don't want deer pee all over the meat. I'll usually cut the urethra as far from the bladder as I can and pull it out whole. There is some connective tissue toward the top of it that needs to be cut, but you can get it out without spilling if you take your time. I agree about watching an old hand dress a deer. You'll learn more in 15 minutes of watching than from hours of reading. 15 minutes is all it takes someone with practice to skin and quarter one and get it in the cooler. Have Fun