How to start field dressing like a pro in no time - even if you're a complete 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 surely has its advantages, but it also comes with many unnecessary problems that affect 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. And it's for this exact reason that so many people are waking up and realizing the value of more traditional ways of sourcing their food. 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 small game and uncover the right ways to field dress, skin, butcher, and preserve your hunt for safe consumption. Besides it being an opportunity to discover the great wonders of the natural world and its fantastic wildlife, hunting is also a great way to improve a number of virtues such as patience, confidence, responsibility, and emotional control. Most importantly, you will gain a true sense of 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 The essential equipment every hunter must have 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 dress 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 fully enjoy the wealth it has to offer you.

To a hunter, nothing beats the savory taste of properly dressed, butchered, and prepared game. With step-by-step instructions and illustrations, Monte Burch passes down the wisdom of his practical experience and explains how to field dress and butcher small game in order to prepare and preserve it for cooking and storage. (6 x 9, 148 pages, b&w photos, illustrations)

FROM THE FIELD TO YOUR TABLE North America is blessed with a diverse landscape and wide variety of game and fish species offering sportsmen and women the chance to experience the hunt, the preparation and ultimately the ability to eat some of the healthiest meat available. Hunting for Food is a practical field guide that will teach new and experienced outdoor enthusiasts how to hunt, fish, clean and cook delicious, hearty meals of wild game. Learn what you need to enjoy the full field-to-table experience with chapters on popular species such as deer, hogs, rabbits, turkeys, pheasants, ducks, fish, frogs and more. INSIDE YOU'LL FIND: • Tips and tactics for finding and harvesting game • The best firearms, ammunition, archery gear and fishing tackle for each game species • Essential equipment for each step of the process • Detailed photos and step-by-step instruction on field dressing and preparation • Easy-to-follow recipes for delicious table fare everyone will want to taste

A handy reference book on caring for your deer once it’s down. Hunting, butchering, and preparing deer has been a way of life for Monte and Joan Burch. Drawing on their years of experience living off the land and practical skills gained while butchering livestock, Monte and Joan offer The Pocket Guide to Field Dressing, Butchering, and Cooking Deer as a must-have resource for the hunter on the go. Included is essential advice on: Field dressing Transporting Hanging Skinning Caping Butchering Cooking Each step is accompanied by black-and-white drawings and color photographs that further illustrate the advice being offered. So whether you are a novice or an experienced professional, The Pocket Guide to Field Dressing, Butchering, and Cooking Deer will undoubtedly prove to be an essential reference. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

The process of getting a deer from the field to the dinner plate can seem overwhelming, especially for beginners. Fortunately, this book of expert advice from veteran deer hunter John Weiss, packed with helpful illustrations and step-by-step explanations, makes it simple. Weiss covers everything you need to know to do your own butchering, including field dressing and transporting your deer, and aging and freezing your venison. The Ultimate Guide to Butchering Deer also features instructions on how to grind burger and make sausage links, and even comes with delicious recipes. This truly is a must-read for any aspiring home deer butcher.

You’ve had a successful day in the field. Now what? Expert Peter Fiduccia has all the information you need to prepare deer in his new book, Butchering Deer. Fiduccia starts with the history of hunting deer for meat, the nutritional content of venison, and deer anatomy for better shot placement. He then extensively covers all phases of field dressing and butchering, from eviscerating the animal and skinning hides to how to cut each piece of meat (chuck, rib, short loin, loin end, rump, round, shank, flank, plate, brisket, shoulder, shank, and even bacon and ham). Other topics include: Tag it & drag it: transporting deer from field to home Protecting the carcass from bugs How to prepare a clean working area Tips to grinding burger and sausage meat Guidelines for packaging, labeling, and freezing Sharpening knives and other butchering tools Dry rubs and marinades And many more! The butchering sections include detailed photos and drawings depicting all sections of meat to butcher. Fiduccia concludes his guide with a section on the best ways to prepare and cook venison in camp or at home using quick and easy recipes. With Butchering Deer, you can easily become a home deer butcher.