BallFroguy,
First, welcome to the Fire, there's some great folks here. I know you've said you've hunted before, so I don't think dressing your game in the field is anything new. There is a technique that I've seen Colorado Elk hunters used that is banned in Arizona called the gut-less method. You did say you were is good condition and you worked out; dressing your animal in this fashion does make it easier (IMHO) to packing your animal out. Have a good time and get you some!!!
HaYen
