Its funny sometimes the things that turn out to be myths....Ive never cut the tarsal glands off.

The glands to worry about IMO are the lymph nodes. I wonder how many people cut the tarsals off then eat the lymph nodes? I'm not so sure about "bleeding" a dead animal either. Just doesn't really work IMO. Aging if possible will evaporate the gamey blood though.

I also agree that cooling is top priority.

Aging properly is just not realistic in most parts of the country without a controlled environment.....You have about an 8 degree window.

I think a 24 hour hang then get it done is a pretty good method for most folks.