How to Field Dress a Deer (Step by Step)

A deer hunter holding a knife prepares to skin, dress and process a deer

It’s essential to field dress your deer as soon as you’ve killed it. This process involves removing the internal organs of the animal in order to preserve the meat and keep it until you can get it home or to a processor. This can seem intimidating at first, but if you follow these tips and 15 detailed steps, you’ll find it’s a simple and fun part of the hunt that helps you get the most out of your kill.

Hideaway in the Best Ground Blind for Bowhunting

Imagine relaxing into your sofa after a hard week. You have a drink in the cupholder, and you’re nice and warm. You get out a book you’ve been meaning to finish or catch up on college football since you couldn’t watch the games last Saturday.

Now imagine you get to be hunting at the same time. That’s the benefit ground blinds bring to the table.