Butt out or cut out?

[cshunter1908]

Well this year will be my first year going after something that is bigger than a rabbit. I saw those butt out things in the store and was wondering if anybody used them or was it just easier to cut it out. Also when it comes to the testicles how do you get those things off (i couldnt quite figure out how else to word that)?

[Iluv2hunt]

Someone gave me one of those things years back, and its still in the package. A good sharp knife, ream around the butt hole, and all that mess pulls right out

I recommend watching some youtube videos. There are hundreds of them on skinning and butchering

[JBUG308]

Some folks swear by the butt-outs, some just knife it. I was recently in PA and when time came to field dress a doe I was waiting for someone to brandish the butt out, but the guy with me said, "Nah, I don't use those" and we did it with the knife. One less gadget to carry in I guess.

[30.06]

not necessary.

[nachogrande]

they never had butt outs when I started, I suppose they would work but are not required. one thing I might add,carry some thin cord to tie the anal opening closed once freed, also tie the penis off if a buck, so they can't leak pee/poop during cleaning. and if you don't puncture the bladder/intestine during cleaning it all stays intact and you could get your own doe urine fresh from the source, better yet if she happens to be in estrous.

[9dawgs]

I thought about buying one of those but never got around to it. A better bet would be to just do what nacho said and carry some cord in your pocket. Carefully cut around the anus and then it's important that you tie off the opening of the anus before you start pulling it down toward the chest cavity. It all comes out nicely and you don't get any poop on the meat :>)

On a buck, the nuts just come out the same way as everything else does on a doe. You'll see just how easy it is when you start. Hope this is helpful.

[Ifitsbrownitsdown]

everytime I see those butt out things in bass pro catalog my insides hurt

[Skunk Ape]

I accidentlly sat on mine,took awhile to dig it out.

[nachogrande]

it's times like that when you find out who your real friends are, lol.

[john l]

Neither I hang from the head skin it out when i get to that area I just cut it and the skin falls to the ground.

[GoodOyster]

I accidentlly sat on mine,took awhile to dig it out.

Sure it was an accident!