ok another question from a first timer, what do u do after u shoot your bird? field dress it? unfortunately my only acquantence that bird hunts is out of state for another 8 months

any help is greatly apreciated

no,I don't feild dress,it usually doesn't take me but about an hr.to get home and dress my bird.
if it takes you 2 or 3 hrs. or more I would say yes go ahead.


I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest

remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.

I'm the same. I'm back home within an hour so I usually wait and do it in my yard. I have hunted areas that were 3-4 hours away and I did dress them out before I started back home.

ok, but how do you field dress them?

lay the bird on it's back,there is a thin skin betwen the end of the breast and the rectum.cut around the hole split that thin skin,reach into the cavity and pull out all that is inside.pour water in the cavity and rinse out.
if it is a while befor you get home,place the bird into an ice chest with some ice.your through till you finish cleaning.



I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest

remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.

I WAITED TELL I GOT HOME TO FIELD DRESS MINE.

I'm never over ten or firteen minutes from the house so I dress them out when I get home.

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Be sure to check your local laws on dressing the bird before it is checked in. Here in Missouri, they take a weight down on the bird when you check it in.