Skin the Deer

What happens here

With the deer hung, the skinning process begins. An incision is made down the center of the belly (if not already done during gutting) and extended along the insides of the legs. The hide is then carefully separated from the muscle tissue using a combination of knife work and pulling, making sure to avoid cutting into the meat. Any remaining small hairs clinging to the carcass are singed off using a propane torch, leaving the meat clean. The removed hide is saved, as it can be tanned and utilized.

Goal: Remove the hide from the deer carcass