Most experienced hunters agree that the real work begins after the animal is down. No hunt is complete until an animal has been properly field dressed and packed out of the field. What you do in the minutes after the fatal shot determines whether you will enjoy the savory flavors of wild meat, or find yourself with "gamy", unpalatable fare. For most of us, the experience of field dressing comes infrequently. In the intervening months (sometimes years) our memory of the proper techniques can grow rusty. That's where the "Pocket Guide to Field Dressing Game" comes in. Waterproof, dirt-proof, and stain-proof, it covers everything from basic field dressing to cutting up an animal in the field when it is too big to pack out in one piece. It even covers the proper techniques for cleaning game birds. This guide should find space in every hunter's pack, next to the hunting knife and game saw. Gilbert, a wildlife biologist, has hunted, fished, and guided throughout North America for over 35 years.

This handy guide is an almost indestructible how-to tool. It includes need-to-know information about basic cuts, skinning, boning, packing and more. Best of all, the guide is waterproof, dirt-proof and pocket-sized, so you can take it everywhere!

This handy new field guide provides a simplified introduction to common safe practices and procedures for field dressing various species of game and fish, including rabbits, squirrels, deer and large mammals, ducks and geese, pheasant, turkeys, small game birds. Also includes sections on hunting etiquette, safe cooking of wild game and the edibility of reptiles, amphibians, insects and road kill. This practically indestructible guide is the perfect companion to have in your pocket whenever you head out during hunting season.

"Adapted from the late Captain James A. Smith's classic Dress 'Em Out, ...."--P. [4] of cover.

How to start field dressing like a pro in no time - even if you're a beginner! Hunting has always been an essential skill for our survival. But somewhere along the way, we became less in touch with the ancient practices of our species, and this essential skill has been outsourced to only a select few. This has its advantages, but it also comes with many unnecessary problems affecting you and your family. Unfortunately, you are no longer in control of the kind of meat you eat, and you definitely can't be sure of its quality. For this reason, so many people are waking up and realizing the value of more traditional food-sourcing methods. If this sounds like you, and if you're a person who loves the great outdoors and has a growing interest in hunting, then you've come to the right place. With the right tools and step-by-step guidance, you can discover all there is to know about the small game and uncover the right ways to field dress, skin, butcher, and preserve your hunt for safe consumption. Besides being an opportunity to discover the great wonders of the natural world and its fantastic wildlife, hunting is also a great way to improve patience, confidence, responsibility, and emotional control. Most importantly, you will gain true self-respect, respect for everything around you, and your role in nature. In Eat My Meat, renowned hunter and Native Indian Pat Gatz takes you on an incredible journey through the hunting world, providing you with a unique training experience that will have you field dressing like a pro in no time. Here is just a fraction of what you will discover: Step-by-step instructions on the most efficient techniques to successfully field dress popular small game animals A simple but extensive guide on best practices, allowing you to minimize your chances of unintentionally ruining your game while dressing it Every hunter must have the essential equipment to make your field dressing experience as seamless and trouble-free as possible. Incredible field dressing tips and techniques that only the real pros know The secret to field dressing small game birds in as little as 30 seconds What you should absolutely NOT do and how to avoid the most common mistakes that can potentially haunt inexperienced hunters And much more. There's nothing more satisfying than the feeling you get when you finally get to eat the meat you've worked so hard to earn. With this comprehensive guide, you are guaranteed to become a successful hunter - even if you have zero experience with hunting and field dressing. It's time to seize the moment, reconnect with nature, and thoroughly enjoy the wealth it offers you.