^^^^ +1, I'm with you !

Gut, Hang with skin on, clean with water vinegar solution, trim bloodshot areas & thoroughly clean with water vinegar (again).

5-7 days later, skin, wash with water vinegar solution again, break down, butcher to our "exacting" standards, vacuum pack & freeze (including trimmed "chunk" meat for later grinding into burger).

P.S.; Water alone breeds bacteria !

Last edited by New_2_99s; 11/29/17. Reason: P.S.

Paul.

"Kids who grow up hunting, fishing & trapping, do not mug little old Ladies"