How much meat will my deer yield?

​​How much deer meat will you get back after processing?  Usually, a little more than half the animal’s dressed weight.  This can vary significantly depending on where the deer is shot and how much damage is done.

Here’s a sample breakdown of a 100 lb. deer.  Weights are approximate:

• The hide, head, feet, and tail total 21 lbs.  These are discarded.
• There are 23 lbs. of Bone and Scrap.  These too are discarded, leaving 56 lbs. of deer.
• The legs total 24 lbs. (bone in)
• There are 9 lbs. of shoulder meat (bone in)
• The loins total 6 lbs. (boneless)
• The tenderloin weighs 1 lb.
• There are 16 lbs. of trim, which includes neck and rib meat.