How to Quarter and Pack Game out of the Backcountry - Conservation Field Notes with Steven Rinella

Steven Rinella shares how to quarter and pack game out of the backcountry--the place where you'll be more likely to find game.

Many folks feel overwhelmed when they are hunting on public lands and they get a deer or elk down on the ground in a place that is a mile or more from the nearest road. At this distance, dragging an animal out is too much work and game carts are often impractical.

If, like most folks, you don't have the luxury of owning livestock, you need to pack the animal out on your back. To do so, you must understand how to quarter an animal into manageable, packable pieces.

Watch and learn as Steven Rinella outlines the basic steps for getting the job done.