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Plenty of hunters succeed each season and get home to find the meat they’ve harvested in the field is no good. There are plenty of reasons for this, ranging from high temperatures to contamination. And, for every reason your meat is ruined, there’s a way the spoilage could’ve been prevented.

Cool your kill - in warm weather, it’s exceptionally important that you get the carcass cooled as quickly as possible. Traditional field dressing is the best option, but if you’ve got access to a one-ton packed with ice, more power to you. Do bear in mind that meat spoils from inside as well.

Keep it clean - you can protect your meat from bugs and debris by placing it in suitable sacks. Many veteran hunters recommend a dash of black pepper on the carcass to keep insects at bay while you’re working.

Avoid contamination - when dressing your carcass, take care not to puncture the innards as the contents of the animal’s digestive tract can ruin all your hard work. Many hunters recommend tying off the rectum before you remove it to avoid accidental spills.

If you plan to succeed, you’re a step ahead of the other hunters any day. Part of a successful hunter’s plan should include the basics of field dressing, as well as a hunt kit that includes the tools you’ll need in the event of success.

First, pack a good hunting knife. Whether you choose a fixed or folding blade is up to you, but experts agree you should pick a knife you’re comfortable using and bring along a stone to sharpen it. You’ll need this to make incisions in the animal for field dressing - it will come in handy for skinning as well.

The second thing you’ll need is a lightweight saw. There are plenty of options here, including the folding variety, but the key again is finding a tool you’re comfortable with and can wield with confidence in the field. The saw will be used to remove antlers and split the brisket.

Finally, consider bringing along a lightweight hatchet or axe - some experts recommend a pair of hatchets. A good hatchet is useful if you’re going after bigger game as quartering an elk is no easy task, so you may as well be tooled up for the job.

Dog Flu Diet and Diseases

Dachshunds Are Very Aggressive Little Dogs Dog Flu Diet and Diseases, Canada - Jul 13, 2008 "The dachshund is a hunting dog by nature, they were used for hunting and they still have that ingrained in them," said Joy Young, of Orielton, …

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State announces deer hunting dates My Tennessean.com, TN - 5 hours ago By MIKE ORGAN • Staff Writer • July 10, 2008 The state's deer hunting season and other guidelines for 2008-2009 have been set by the Tennessee Wildlife …

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There’s a fair amount to consider when you stumble upon tracks in the field. Knowing what the tracks can tell you before you find them is key to benefiting from the chance discovery.

Check the gait - a buck’s tracks will be less organized, showing a prominent outward kick. Does and younger animals will leave tracks that go in a straight line.

What’s the drag - small deer lift their hooves more completely on soft terrain, heavier deer, and bucks in particular, tend to drag their hooves, leaving clefts in the ground between tracks.

Size matters - bigger deer have bigger feet, and though size isn’t the most reliable indicator, one set of exceptionally large tracks among a myriad of smaller tracks is a sure sign that a big buck is around.

How old is it - it’s hard to tell how old tracks are in the field, but with a little experience, you will learn the difference between sharply-defined new tracks and their less-impressive older cousins.

How many sets - the big bucks like to run on their own, so when there’s a single set of large tracks on their own, you’re probably on to a winner.

Deer Hunting Secrets - The First, All-Inclusive Guide to Get Any Hunter The Success They Desire.

One of the best ways to get the bear you dream of is to learn how to judge his size in the field. The biggest bears live in the prime real estate of any given hunting zone - smaller bears live on the fringes of these areas for their own protection, and are often easier to find because larger bears occupy the best hiding places.

To judge your bear’s size, watch him move. Big bears show no hesitation or fear in their movement - they’re practically cocky. Now consider the scale of things - how good are you at judging distances? A small bear near to you will look bigger than a large bear at a distance - experts recommend you get as close as you can to the bear before making your decision.

The older a bear is, the heavier he will appear. A big, mature bear will have a snout that’s broader, longer and deeper than any small or female bear around. Similarly, his ears will be set more to the sides than the top of his head. And you’ll notice the biting muscles bulging behind his forehead. Finally, big bears have massive front shoulders - with a wrist, foot and forearm that are all the same width.

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