The Real Work Starts After the Shot: Essential Gear for Field to Freezer Success

You’ve spent all season scouting, checking trail cameras, and sitting in the stand. Finally, the moment comes, and you make the perfect shot. The adrenaline is high, but every hunter knows that once the tag is filled, the real work begins.

Getting your harvest from the woods to the dinner table is the most rewarding part of the hunt, but it can also be the hardest. If you don't have the right tools, it means back-breaking drags and hours of frustration.

At The Deer Store, we believe the processing stage should be safe, efficient, and satisfying. That’s why we’ve curated our From Field to Freezer collection to handle every step of the process.

1. The Haul: Save Your Back

Dragging a mature buck out of the woods is a workout, but it shouldn't result in an injury. Whether you are deep in public land or just back forty, you need mechanical advantage.

• Deer Carts: Our heavy-duty steel carts handle rough terrain and make moving a heavy deer feel effortless.

• Drag Sleds: Perfect for snow or sliding over thick brush, protecting the hide and meat while you move.

2. The Hang: Weigh & Skin with Ease

Once you get back to camp or the barn, getting the deer off the ground is priority number one.

• Hoists & Gambrels: Stop struggling with ropes. Our hoist systems let you lift the deer safely so you can skin and quarter at the perfect working height.

• Scales: No more guessing! Get an accurate weight on your harvest instantly with our heavy-duty game scales.

3. The Process: DIY Butcher Block

Why pay a processor when you can do it yourself? processing your own deer ensures you get the highest quality meat and the cuts you actually want.

• Meat Grinders: Turn those tough cuts into delicious ground venison for burgers and chili.

• Freezer Prep: Use our industrial freezer paper cutters to wrap your meat professionally, preventing freezer burn so your venison lasts all year.

• Camp Cooking: Nothing beats fresh backstraps at camp. Check out our seasoned cast iron skillets for the ultimate field-to-table experience.

Gear Up for the Harvest

Don't get caught this season without a plan for your deer. From the moment you track it to the moment you cook it, we have the gear to make your harvest easier.

Click here to shop the full collection: From Field to Freezer: From Deer Cart to Deer Camp Kitchen