tommyc50 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 hey guys I need some help and need some input .I shot my deer last Monday and he's in my freezer and my friend john shot a nice buck [a 6 pt] Saturday well it was cold up state sat. nite and alittle warmer sunday so I packed him in the car w/ me it was 43 degs coming back to the city and I hung him planing to cut him up today it was warm 50 degs I packed him w/ ice last nite and again this afternoon about 1 pm .Well my question is can I cut him up tomarrow its raining like hell in queens I still have him hung and ice in his cavity and I hope he'll be ok but I need some opinions from you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeGuy Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Should be fine if hide is still on. 50° is no good but packed with ice should be okSent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyc50 Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 oh yeah sorry he asked my to cut it up and just give him some grind and give some meat to the other guys [like my friend who fractured his foot sunday after open day that's what we try to do share 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyc50 Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 thank tyou I hope so i'll try and keep an eye on him see Saturday nite it went to 25 degs and he froze a bit so I was worried about the thawing and it got warm [my luck] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 He'll be fine.....Congrats on your deer, Tommy.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyc50 Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel95 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Doesn't necessarily help you now but this is what I do with my deer. I don't really have a place to hang for extended times nor a deer fridge. I usually skin and quarter my deer as soon as I get them home. I then put them in my Orion cooler. Ice on the bottom of the cooler, two two by fours set on the bottom of the cooler then racks on top of the ice and 2×4s. I put the quarters on the racks then loose cuts in a tray that sits on top. Let it sit in there for a controlled environment to personal preference. Also works well for transporting from deer camp to home. Like I said doesn't necessarily help now but maybe a thought for the future. Congrats on the success. Sent from my Moto E (4) Plus using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 You will be fine to cut em up tomorrow. You've taken good care of the meat! Enjoy the fine table fare, and congratulations on the deer! You did good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncountry Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Pygmy said: He'll be fine.....Congrats on your deer, Tommy.... X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moho81 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I agree with everyone else it’ll be fine. One day isn’t enough to offset the cold we had. On top of that you packed em with ice. I always panic as well when the temps get in the 40’s but it’s always ok. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitching post meats Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Might be a little late on my reply but in warmer temps like that the ice is a great idea also an old heavy blanket around the carcass if you have one that keeps the cold concentrated but one day won't hurt you should be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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