How to field dress a small animal
  • 1. What is the first step in field dressing a small animal?
A) Gather your supplies and prepare your workspace.
B) Remove the head.
C) Eviscerate the animal.
D) Skin the animal.
  • 2. What is the most important safety precaution?
A) Wear gloves.
B) Use a dull knife.
C) Don't worry about cleanliness.
D) Work quickly.
  • 3. What is the purpose of field dressing?
A) To make the animal look presentable.
B) To make the animal lighter to carry.
C) To cool the carcass and prevent spoilage.
D) To remove the fur.
  • 4. What tool is essential for field dressing?
A) A saw.
B) A sharp knife.
C) A spoon.
D) A hammer.
  • 5. Where do you typically make the first incision?
A) Around the legs.
B) Around the abdomen.
C) Around the neck.
D) Down the back.
  • 6. What should you do with the entrails after removal?
A) Dispose of them properly, away from the carcass.
B) Feed them to your dog.
C) Bury them where you stand.
D) Leave them with the carcass.
  • 7. What does 'eviscerate' mean?
A) To skin the animal.
B) To wash the animal.
C) To remove the internal organs.
D) To bleed the animal.
  • 8. How can you cool the carcass quickly in warm weather?
A) Place it in direct sunlight.
B) Cover it with a blanket.
C) Pack the body cavity with ice or snow.
D) Hang it in a sealed bag.
  • 9. What is the diaphragm?
A) A bone in the leg.
B) The muscle separating the chest and abdominal cavities.
C) Part of the digestive system.
D) A type of skinning knife.
  • 10. Why is it important to remove the musk glands?
A) To make the fur more valuable.
B) To make the animal lighter.
C) They attract predators.
D) To prevent tainting the meat.
  • 11. How should you transport the field-dressed animal?
A) In a breathable bag or on a game carrier.
B) Dangling from a rope.
C) Inside a plastic garbage bag.
D) On the hood of your car.
  • 12. What's an important consideration when gutting near water sources?
A) Avoid contaminating the water source.
B) Gut the animal directly in the water.
C) Clean your knife in the water.
D) It's fine to dispose of entrails in the water.
  • 13. What is the 'bung'?
A) The stomach.
B) The rectum.
C) The kidney.
D) The liver.
  • 14. What should you do if you accidentally puncture the intestines?
A) Ignore it and continue gutting.
B) Apply dirt to the area.
C) Use soap.
D) Clean the area thoroughly with water and/or game wash.
  • 15. Why is it important to bleed the animal?
A) It isn't important.
B) To improve the taste and quality of the meat.
C) To make skinning easier.
D) To reduce the weight.
  • 16. Which organ is typically *not* removed during field dressing?
A) Heart
B) Kidneys
C) Lungs
D) Intestines
  • 17. What does 'gamey' taste often indicate?
A) The animal was old.
B) The animal ate certain plants.
C) It's a natural flavor of wild game.
D) Improper field dressing or spoilage.
  • 18. When is it *not* advisable to field dress an animal?
A) When the animal is clearly diseased.
B) When it's dark.
C) When you're tired.
D) When it's raining.
  • 19. What is 'game wash'?
A) A type of salt.
B) A type of soap.
C) A solution for cleaning the carcass after field dressing.
D) A method of cooking game.
  • 20. What part of the animal should you protect from contamination?
A) The fur.
B) The meat.
C) The hooves.
D) The bones.
  • 21. What does proper field dressing do for meat safety?
A) Removes all bacteria.
B) Reduces bacterial growth.
C) Makes the meat more flavorful.
D) Adds nutrients.
  • 22. Why should you avoid puncturing the bladder?
A) It's bad luck.
B) Urine can taint the meat.
C) It causes an unpleasant smell.
D) It attracts flies.
  • 23. Where are musk glands located on a rabbit?
A) In the groin area.
B) Near the tail.
C) Behind the ears.
D) Under the chin.
  • 24. What is 'blooming' the carcass?
A) Smoking the meat immediately.
B) Salting the meat.
C) Allowing the meat to age slightly in a cool environment.
D) Drying the meat in the sun.
  • 25. What is the most common cause of meat spoilage?
A) Not removing the fur.
B) Exposure to sunlight.
C) Bacterial contamination and warm temperatures.
D) Improper bleeding.
  • 26. Which way should you cut to avoid cutting yourself?
A) Away from your body.
B) With the grain of the fur.
C) Towards your body.
D) It doesn't matter.
  • 27. What is the purpose of using a gambrel?
A) To clean the animal.
B) To carry the animal.
C) To stun the animal.
D) To hang the animal for easier skinning and processing.
  • 28. What should you look for when inspecting the organs?
A) Any signs of disease or abnormality.
B) Their color.
C) Their smell.
D) Their size.
  • 29. What should you do with your used gloves?
A) Bury them.
B) Leave them in the woods.
C) Dispose of them properly in a sealed bag.
D) Wash and reuse them.
  • 30. If you don't have running water, what is a good alternative for cleaning the carcass?
A) Use gasoline.
B) Use urine.
C) Use mud.
D) Use clean, potable water and a clean cloth.
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