Field dressing is one of those skills best learned by watching someone experienced do it, and YouTube has no shortage of demonstrations. We pulled together the ten most-watched videos on the topic, ranked by actual view count.
Across the list you’ll find a mix of quick, no-nonsense field demonstrations, method comparisons from professional butchers, and one longer deep-dive aimed at big game beyond whitetails. Whether you want a five-minute refresher or a detailed walkthrough, there’s something here for you.
1. How to Field Dress a Deer with Steven Rinella – MeatEater
MeatEater · 7.1M views · 7:24 · 2013
The most-viewed video on this topic by a wide margin, this MeatEater segment has Steven Rinella giving a detailed, step-by-step demonstration in under eight minutes. It's a polished, professional production that suits anyone who wants a thorough but not overwhelming walkthrough from one of hunting's best-known voices.
2. How to Field Dress Deer with BUTT OUT ( FAST N CLEAN)
Papa Romes Outdoors · 3.4M views · 7:36 · 2019
Papa Romes Outdoors demonstrates field dressing with the help of a specialized tool, promising a fast and clean process in about seven and a half minutes. With over 3.4 million views, it's a popular pick for hunters curious about gadget-assisted methods.
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3. How to field dress a deer | By The Bearded Butchers!
The Bearded Butchers · 3.1M views · 7:24 · 2018
The Bearded Butchers bring their professional meat-processing background to this seven-and-a-half-minute demonstration of their preferred method. It's a good fit for viewers who want instruction from people who handle game for a living.
4. BUTCHERS ADVICE WILL CHANGE HOW YOU FIELD DRESS A DEER FOREVER
Homesteady · 1.8M views · 13:10 · 2018
This 13-minute Homesteady video features advice from a professional meat packer and claims it will change how you approach the job entirely. The longer runtime and butcher's perspective make it ideal for viewers who care about meat quality as much as the process itself.
5. How to Clean and Quarter a Whitetail deer
deermeatfordinner · 1.6M views · 11:39 · 2018
From the deermeatfordinner channel, this nearly 12-minute video covers cleaning and quartering a whitetail, going a step beyond basic field dressing. It suits hunters who want to see the fuller picture of getting a deer broken down in the field.
6. How To Gut A Deer, in the Field, by Yourself! {Quick Clean Easy}
deermeatfordinner · 1.5M views · 3:04 · 2021
The shortest video on the list at just over three minutes, this deermeatfordinner clip shows a solo hunter handling the job quickly in the field. Perfect for someone who wants a fast, practical demonstration without any fluff.
7. How to field dress / gut a deer fast and easy upside down!
Total Outdoor Programming · 1.4M views · 5:18 · 2014
Total Outdoor Programming presents an unconventional upside-down approach in this five-minute video, drawn from a presenter who has dressed dozens of deer a year. It's worth a watch if you're open to alternative methods and want something quick.
8. How to Field Dress Elk – The Gutless Method – Hunting Field Care of Meat
Fresh Tracks · 1.3M views · 27:18 · 2016
At over 27 minutes, this Fresh Tracks video with Randy Newberg is the deep-dive of the list, demonstrating the gutless method on an elk. Best suited for serious hunters, especially those pursuing big game in the backcountry where packing out meat matters.
9. Field Dressing 101 with Mark Drury
DruryOutdoors · 1.3M views · 6:36 · 2017
Mark Drury of DruryOutdoors walks through his process in this six-and-a-half-minute Field Dressing 101 segment. It's a straightforward, beginner-friendly option from a well-established hunting channel.
10. How to field dress a Deer Quickly and easily!! (Under 6min)
Nea Outdoors · 1.2M views · 5:35 · 2019
Nea Outdoors delivers a quick, no-frills demonstration in under six minutes, emphasizing simple tools over gadgets. Note the creator's graphic content warning; this one suits viewers who want a fast, realistic look without production polish.
Ranked by YouTube view count as of November 2, 2026. View counts move around, so the order here reflects the day this list was compiled. All videos belong to their respective creators – watching them here plays them directly from YouTube, so views and any ad revenue still go to the channel.
