Originally Posted by T_Inman
Originally Posted by gophergunner
I've never boned one out in the field. What all do you guys carry with you to do this. I'm thinking this might be the way I go moving forward, as I had heart failure not real long ago and have to be super careful about not over exerting my self. I'm thinking not hauling the whole carcass out would lighten the loat considerably. I'm thinking a couple different knives to work with, some cheesecloth sacks, and probably a bigger backpack then I usually carry, and some paper towels and a bottle of water to clean up with. Should I need much more than that?


All you need is a suitable pack, a knife, game bags and experience with knowing where the joints and muscle groups are. I don't carry multiple knives nor paper towels.


Thats about it. I have a small steel for touch ups, Use a plastic garbage sack to place meat on before placing in game bags sometime. Early season antelope I'll keep water jugs in truck for a washdown before meat goes in cooler. A good pack that converts into meat hauler is a must. Sometimes for elk quarters I'll switch out to a frame pack for return trips. Late season I'll use plastic toboggan. Its like filleting a fish. Why would you gut it first? Especially if you cut and process your own.