Game Weight Calculator

Calculate live weight, field dressed weight, hanging weight, and estimated meat yield for deer, elk, bear, turkey, hog, and more. Based on standard wildlife management conversion factors.

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Gutted (organs removed), but hide, head, and lower legs still on

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White-tailed Deer — Species Info

(Odocoileus virginianus)

Avg. Male Weight

100–300 lbs

Avg. Female Weight

70–150 lbs

Field Dressed %

78% of live

Meat Yield %

43% of live

Field & Meat Care Tips
  • Field dress immediately after harvest to cool the carcass
  • Hang in a cool area (34–40°F) for 3–7 days to tenderize meat
  • Bone-in weight includes ribs, spine — boneless yield is lower
  • A 200-lb live deer yields approximately 85–90 lbs of boneless meat

SpeciesField DressedHanging WeightMeat YieldAvg. Male Weight

White-tailed Deer

78% of live67% of live43% of live100–300 lbs

Mule Deer

78% of live67% of live44% of live130–350 lbs

Elk (Wapiti)

78% of live68% of live44% of live500–1100 lbs

Black Bear

75% of live65% of live38% of live150–600 lbs

Wild Turkey

78% of live70% of live50% of live10–28 lbs

Wild Boar / Feral Hog

72% of live63% of live38% of live100–400 lbs

Pronghorn Antelope

78% of live67% of live46% of live90–145 lbs

Moose

79% of live68% of live46% of live800–1600 lbs
Click any row to select that species. Percentages are averages — actual values vary by individual animal, season, and region.

Understanding Game Animal Weights

What Is Field Dressed Weight?

Field dressed weight is the weight of an animal after the internal organs (viscera) have been removed, but with the hide, head, and lower legs still on. This is typically the first weight measurement available after harvest and is commonly what hunters report. For white-tailed deer, field dressed weight is approximately 78% of live weight.

What Is Hanging Weight?

Hanging weight (also called carcass weight or dressed weight) is after the animal is gutted, skinned, and the head and lower legs have been removed. This is the weight typically used when aging meat in a cooler or walk-in. For deer, hanging weight is approximately 67% of live weight.

How Much Meat Will I Get?

Boneless meat yield varies from about 38–50% of live weight depending on the species and processing method. A white-tailed deer with a live weight of 150 lbs will typically yield about 60–65 lbs of boneless meat. Larger animals like elk and moose can yield hundreds of pounds.

Why Do These Percentages Vary?

These are averages. Actual yields depend on the animal's body condition (fat reserves), time of season (pre-rut bucks carry less fat), skill of the processor, and whether bones are included in cuts. A well-fed, late-fall deer will have higher meat yields than a post-rut buck in poor condition.