When field dressing deer, do you think it is necessary to split the pelvis bone?

[MLH]

When field dressing deer, do you think it is necessary to split the pelvis bone?

[Golfing Sportsman]

I have never done it and see no reason to, but that's just me. In fact I don't even know what the

[Golfing Sportsman]

sorry, reason is for doing it.

[jay]

If you want to remove the intestinal track and wash out the deer then I suggest you split the pelvis. I've done it both ways and prefer to split the pelvis.

I suppose if you are not deboning your deer you could leave it intact and let the butcher shop worry about it.

[jay]

I meant tract not track.

[KMB33]

We have always done this because it makes it easier to drain the blood and intestines and get meat out later.

[streack]

I see no reason for it, we have never had a problem debutting a deer of letting it drain with the pelvis bone intact.

[Jim in Mo]

Oh yes, that's the only way to properly remove all the intestines and all that goes with it. Any knife somewhat sharp will do the job.

[MLH]

I don't - just cut the anus out with a knife and pull it through. Another hunter split the pelvis on a deer I had just finished dressing. I looked at him quizzically and he said separating the hips helps it to cool. Probably. I just don't bother dulling my knife.

[kolbster]

i dont do it when i field dress one.

[herbie57_57]

Out of all the deer I've shot I've only split one pelvis, it makes it a lot easier to take out the intestines but its definately not neccesary

[rrmont]

I've always split it, just makes it alittle easier.

[CPT BRAD]

No there is no reason to do it if you have a knife with a blade that is over 3-4 inches long you can easily gu the anus and pull it out run a hose back through it and your done.

[buckhunter]

I do it both ways. I like splitting the pelvic bone because it looks like a cleaner job but I do not like carrying a tool around to split it.

[Christian Emter]

Yes if you want to bone out your deer, and just pack it back to camp.