Yesterday morning we performed major surgery on a small 8-pointer (16-inch spread) after it sustained a major gunshot wound. The backstraps, quarters, and neck meat are in the cooler. Now that the patient has stabilized (at about 34 degrees F) I'll finish up the remaining surgery today. Great looking specimen. Very heavy fat along the backstrap and on the ribs.
The rut is in full swing here. Lots and lots of chasing through the woods yesterday while we were skinning and quartering in the back yard.
Good luck all.
Ken
