AIRASSAULT
PMA Member
I buy the shoulder length AI gloves from farm and fleet in bulk and also have bulk nitrile and latex gloves.. put the AI gloves on first and then the wrist length gloves on top of those and gives you a lot more dexterity and a double layer of protection
-iabowhunter-
New Member
What's the point of them anyways?
SEIowaDeerslayer
Well-Known Member
Yeah I use the shoulder ones as well, the ones that the vets use, buy them in bulk at theisen's. I like them because fat and guts don't stick to my arms then, and feces or pieces lung don't get stuck under my fingernails. Makes showering a lot easier.
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HorseDoctor
PMA Member
I don't know, maybe it just makes common sense to keep most of the blood (and guts if you do it wrong) off of your hands and your shirt/coat sleeves. Or you can just wipe your bloody hands off on your T-shirt.
Or, if you pick your nose it will prevent you from contaminating the venison with buggers. :thrwrck: Some people might worry about catching a disease from deer but that is very unlikely. Even those of us who play in the "blood & guts" on a daily basis like to clean up a little before we go home at night and gloves make it a lot easier. If you really don't know why folks might want to wear gloves, I apologize for the smart a$$ answer but really... 
StickersNKickers
Camo Up!
We use the vet gloves. Work ok, although they can be a little slick at times. And I usually end up knicking one and get blood inside. But still better than using bare hands.
DGorman
Active Member
I buy the hs gloves. I tried the bulk packages, but I like having them wrapped up ready to go. You can also use the bag to stuff the gloves in when you're done so you don't get blood in your pockets. I sometimes forget them and end up bare handing it, but I prefer gloves, especially during gun season. No reason to get your sleeves all bloody or have to take your coat off when it's 10° or less. The last one I did without gloves during gun season I ended up breaking some ice off a puddle to wash up when I was done. A few bucks a year for convenience is well worth it in my opinion.
Not trying to be tough. Learned from my uncle who worked at a locker and now owns all the locker equip himself. We butcher hogs, beef, deer, chicken etc. It's not like I'm jumping head first into the body cavity. If you feel gloves are for you great, I personally don't get a good feel for the knife. Take your time, do it right. A little blood on your hands sure but sleeves/clothes stay clean.
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muddy
Well-Known Member
I remember that one deer you gutted, sneezing gagging and hilarity.
Liv4Rut
Active Member
That one was the worst one I have ever done. Gut bombed........
HorseDoctor
PMA Member
If you want a better "feel" for what you are doing with your knife or grasping viscera while gutting, try buying surgical gloves instead of the latex or even worse, the nitrile exam gloves that most use. Most drug stores should have them. Get the right size; most men will wear a size 7 1/2 or 8, women 6 1/2 or 7. They should fit snug enough that there are no wrinkles. You will have much better tactile sense than with "exam gloves". I've gutted a lot of deer especially during gun season cause everyone I hunt with seems to have "forgotten" their knife when I'm around. To be honest I would rather gut a deer myself in 5 minutes that watch someone struggle with the job for 30., Used to do them all barehanded but when you do 8-10 a day in below zero weather gloves are a definite asset. Now I only barehand when I run out of gloves or forget them. And I'm not just being a sissy as I will take a bite of heart once in a while usually to gross out some smart-a$$ teenager who's all over shooting something but won't help with the gutting & skinning end of the process...
JNRBRONC
Well-Known Member
And I remember that one deer YOU gutted, gagging the whole time.
I try to wear gloves when gutting, usually have them with me, but will dive right in without them if needed.
-iabowhunter-
New Member
I don't know, maybe it just makes common sense to keep most of the blood (and guts if you do it wrong) off of your hands and your shirt/coat sleeves. Or you can just wipe your bloody hands off on your T-shirt.
I gutted my first buck with NO gloves....went home and used this amazing thing called "dish soap" stuff is amazing maybe consider buying some!! Maybe instead if buying some gloves (for city boy hunters) you could buy a pack of tissues and use them instead if your fingers!
-iabowhunter-
New Member
I don't know, maybe it just makes common sense to keep most of the blood (and guts if you do it wrong) off of your hands and your shirt/coat sleeves. Or you can just wipe your bloody hands off on your T-shirt.
I gutted my first buck with NO gloves....went home and used this amazing thing called "dish soap" stuff is amazing maybe consider buying some!! Maybe instead if buying some gloves (for city boy hunters) you could buy a pack of tissues and use them instead if your fingers!
-iabowhunter-
New Member
I don't know, maybe it just makes common sense to keep most of the blood (and guts if you do it wrong) off of your hands and your shirt/coat sleeves. Or you can just wipe your bloody hands off on your T-shirt.
I gutted my first buck with NO gloves....went home and used this amazing thing called "dish soap" stuff is amazing maybe consider buying some!! Maybe instead if buying some gloves (for city boy hunters) you could buy a pack of tissues for picking your nose and use them instead if your fingers!