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