The carcass weight of a deer after field dressing, which involves removing the intestines, organs, and skin, is approximately 60-65% of the live weight. So if you harvest a 300 lb. deer, you can generally anticipate that the field dressed weight will be approximately 195 lb.. White-tailed Deer Weight Chart (Weight in Pounds) LIVE WEIGHT FIELD DRESSED WEIGHT EDIBLE MEAT WEIGHT 50 39
Dressed deer weight vs. live weight Jump to Latest 20K views 12 replies 11 participants last post by 225nontypical Oct 14, 2009 G. The chart below will help you estimate your deer's live weight, field dressed weight and also edible meat weight. How to use this chart: Chest/Girth = Measure the chest just behind the front legs Live Weight = Live deer on the hoof Field Dressed = body cavity cleaned out (no entrails) Edible Meat = Boneless edible venison Weight is in pounds (lbs.)