Figure 8.—Dragging to tree. Secure both hindlegs.
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Figure 9.—Position of carcass for hide removal.
Begin removal of the hindlegs by cutting through the hide and tendons between the sole of the foot and the dew claws ([fig. 10]). Split the hide from the dew claws down the leg to the hock and over the rear of the round to a point about 6 inches below the hock and remove the hide from each hindleg ([fig. 11]). Remove the hindleg by cutting through the joint closest to the foot with a knife or saw (figs. [12] and [13]). Be careful not to cut the large tendons just below the hock for they will be needed when hoisting the carcass.
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Figure 10.—Cutting beneath dew claws.