Meat Yield
84 lbs
Dressed
150 lbs
Yield
56%
Servings
168
150 lbs
84 lbs
168
66 lbs
Inputs
Result
150 × 0.75 dressed = 112.5, rounds to 113. 150 × 0.42 boneless = 63 lbs. Multiplier 1.0 for boneless. Servings = 63 / 0.5 = 126.
Inputs
Result
700 × 0.60 = 420 dressed. 700 × 0.38 = 266 boneless. Bone-in multiplier 1.3 = 345.8, rounds to 346. 346 / 0.5 = 692 servings.
A 150-lb field dressed whitetail buck yields about 63 lbs of boneless meat (42% of field weight). Bone-in cuts yield about 82 lbs. The actual amount depends on deer size, processing style, and how much trim goes to ground meat. Larger mule deer bucks at 200 lbs yield about 80 lbs boneless.
| Species | Avg Field Wt | Dressed % | Boneless % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Buck | 150 lbs | 75% | 42% |
| Mule Deer Buck | 200 lbs | 72% | 40% |
| Elk Bull | 700 lbs | 60% | 38% |
| Whitetail Doe | 110 lbs | 75% | 42% |
From a 150-lb whitetail yielding 63 lbs boneless: about 7.5 lbs backstraps/tenderloins (12%), 22 lbs hind quarter roasts and steaks (35%), 16 lbs front shoulder stew meat (25%), 5 lbs ribs (8%), and 12.5 lbs ground/trim (20%).
A 150-lb whitetail buck provides about 63 lbs of boneless meat, yielding roughly 126 half-pound servings. For a family of 4, that is about 31 dinners or approximately one month of protein. An elk bull at 266 lbs boneless provides 4–5 months of protein for the same family.
Field dressed weight is the animal after removing internal organs in the field — typically the weight hunters report. Hanging weight (carcass weight) is after additionally removing the hide, head, and lower legs. Hanging weight is typically 75% of field dressed weight for deer. Retail boneless meat is about 56% of hanging weight.
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Last Updated: Mar 21, 2026
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