From the legs head down. The single tree left over from Grampa;s meat market was intended for hogs, so too big for deer. Easy to make. Cut half the legs off to get them out of the way with big branch pruners. Usually I'll do that before loading into the truck. Be careful with the hind legs or you'll have fun when you try to hang it. I want the hide whole for the fur buyer. If the weather is reasonable let it hang overnight or so. Hide loosens. Should be able to almost pull the hide off when it's ready. In fact some people do - with a truck. And it helps the meat.
The best trick if you're doing one for a farmer is hanging from a fork lift or a bucket. No reaching up or bending down. At home I use a cheap chain hoist.
