Processing in Camp
Deer
Hunters have the option to debone their white-tailed deer and mule deer at the property of harvest, provided that:
- Meat is processed no further than whole muscles and may not be ground, chopped, or sliced.
- Meat from multiple deer must remain in separate bags or containers while transported.
- Proof of sex and tagging requirements remain with the meat until reaching a final destination.
Deer may also be skinned and quartered (two forequarters, two hindquarters, and two backstraps) for transport, provided the quartered deer is tagged and proof of sex accompanies the deer. If quartered deer are transported away from the property of harvest, Statewide Carcass Disposal Requirements apply to any unused parts.
Pronghorn
A pronghorn may be skinned and quartered (two forequarters, two hindquarters, and two backstraps) for transport, provided the quartered pronghorn is tagged and proof of sex accompanies the pronghorn. See Cold Storage or Processing Facility for exceptions.
Pronghorn may only be processed beyond quarters at a location that qualifies as a final destination.
All Game Animals (including deer and pronghorn)
The four quarters and two backstraps are the only parts of a game animal required by law to be kept in edible condition.
Tagging and proof-of-sex requirements, if required, continue to apply until the wildlife resource reaches a final destination and is quartered.
While in camp you may remove and prepare a part of a wildlife resource if the removal and preparation occur immediately before the part is cooked or consumed; however, all tagging and proof of sex regulations apply to remaining parts until the parts reach a final destination.