Mule Deer Foundation Idaho

You’ve put in the miles, glassed countless ridges, and finally notched your tag on a backcountry mule deer. Now comes the real work: getting your deer out of the field and back to camp or the truck without wasting meat or injuring yourself. For many hunters, especially those in remote or rugged mule deer country, knowing how to properly quarter and pack out an animal is as critical a skill as shooting straight.

Here’s a step-by-step guide you can follow when the moment of truth arrives.