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