Gutless method video

[PlateauNDN]

I take at least 2 tarps when I go that way I don't get dirt on anything.

[pianoman9701]

did it in 2008 on an elk.  don't like it.  unless it is a rare case, the meat was way to bloody from the pack to cooking it.  seems like the elk never bled out.  never had that problem with gutting.   

This problem is caused by not enough time hanging in the fridge. Your elk should hang for at least a week and even more some hang theirs up to two weeks. Aging me also breaks down and signs which makes to meet more tender.

Another thing that causes meat to be bloody when you're cooking is that it has been frozen. Fresh meat won't bleed out like that.

[BOWHUNTER45]

Here are a couple of pics that show you what he is saying 

It can be done by your self as shown. I was.

  Dang nice bull to do it on 

[billythekidrock]

You are also leaving a the rib meat....which on an elk can make good jerky or add to the hamburger.  I have gutted all my animals and find it to be fast and really not that bloody if you know what your doing.  Then I use a saw to hack it into quarters and pack it your.  If it is a long pack I will bone everthing and only carry meat. 

Lots of rib meat left on that elk in the video.

[Bshiftbc]

Great video...thanks for sharing!

[washelkhunter]

I know that the best thing about gutless is that you dont have to cut into the spinal cord. A significant consideration in these days of chronic wasting and mad cow disease. As far as rib meat in the video or real life goes, how do you know the critter wernt gutshot. That would make the rib meat inedible. If not it would be cool to saw out several nice racks of ribs to take back to camp for the BBQUE. Then you can also easily take the heart, liver and tenders. Yum!