Hunters all have their favorite methods of doing things. Once they get accustomed to doing something a certain way, they’re not an easy group to change.
This is true whether you’re talking about their hunting tactics or the ways in which they process their deer.
To hang a deer by its head or back feet? It’s a question that has had hunters arguing for ages.
Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Now, Outdoor Life addresses the pros and cons.
There’s more than one way to skin a cat, but what about a deer? A small minority of deer hunters get all their skinning and butchering work done at ground level, but the rest of us usually opt for a solid meat pole where we can hang our deer, tell lies, and sip a beverage while meat is made. But before the venison flag is raised, first you need to decide how to hang the deer. Is it better to hang the deer with its head up or hindquarters up? [continued]
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