We use it on everything that requires packing even on the horses. On Elk we do more skinning and meat taking around the shoulders and all neck meat. Lots of good meat on an elk, but scraps on a deer. All you have to do is when on chest take the tender loins right out no problem. One person can do an elk very easily with this method. Packed too many bones when I was younger. We don't even take skulls anymore only capes.