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