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.

The essential guide for hunters who want to bring their quarry to the table.

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.

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.