Hunting

Some say the beaver population is higher today than ever before. Their damage to trees and land is significant, forcing landowners to control their numbers. This in turn has led to a revival in...

The theft of rifles from a home during a burglary is a nightmare that no gun owner wants to face. Many people rush out to purchase the biggest, strongest rifle safe they can afford....

Mounting and preserving your own deer antlers is easy and requires just a few basic tools. Doing the project yourself helps you experience more of the hunt and adds to the list of fond memories...

One of the most important skills a deer hunter must learn is how to field dress a deer once he has taken it. Field dressing must be done immediately to keep the meat from spoiling. A second...

Field dressing a recently killed deer is necessary to cool it off and keep it in the best possible condition so that the meat does not become tainted or go bad. One useful tool is the Whitetail...

You've harvested a deer and decided to put it on the wall. What do you do now? Heads Up Taxidermy at Brush, Colo. recommends the following steps.

There are a few different ways to clean pheasants; it really depends on whether you have to transport them, and how much you want to keep.

I have been hunting squirrel for over 30 years. My dad, uncles and grandpa taught me how to hunt, clean and cook squirrels back in the '70s. Here is how I clean squirrels.

Trying to make a little extra cash in the fur market and don't know how skin your catch? follow these steps to success.

You've taken down your deer with a clean shot and now you need to dress it out in order to take it home and butcher it. But how, exactly, do you dress a deer while in the field and away from handy...

Ghillie suits have been used for centuries by snipers and hunters to conceal their movements and their profile so that they could stalk closer to their prey. The concept of the Ghillie suit dates...

You finally harvested your first deer and now you are unsure how to properly skin it. You are not alone and many hunters have been faced with the same dilemma. In this article I will explain the...

Like to hunt and like jerky, but hate paying those outrageous prices at the store for a small bag. The solution is simple, make your own.

Now that you have found the perfect deer hunting spot how do you insure that the deer will go where you want them to? Build a funnel that forces them onto your shooting lanes. This method also...

Field dressing is the essential first part of preparing a deer after a successful hunt, removing the glands and organs that can contaminate the meat if they are left in the deer. It is recommended...

You shot that buck and now you need to know how to skin it. This article explains how in a few easy steps.

Once you've taken down a nice buck, it's hard to resist the urge to show off the trophy that its antlers naturally represent. Some people choose to employ the often-expensive skills of a...

Davy Crockett's coonskin cap is one of the most iconic fur accessories in history. Raccoons are hunted and skinned almost exclusively for the purpose of making hats out of the pelts. But before...

Cutting elk meat is very similar to cutting domestic meat, like beef or pork. Many of the same techniques and principals apply. However, there are several differences, such as removing the...

For many deer hunters, one of the most thrilling parts of the hunt is the potential for shooting a deer that sports a nice set of antlers. Oftentimes, hunters who shoot what they consider a...

For most hunters, tagging that first deer of the season is a great accomplishment. It's one thing to get the deer, it's another to field dress a freshly killed deer. Below are some simple steps to...

One of the benefits of a successful deer hunt is the venison. Venison is a tasty alternative to beef, offering low fat, high protein and the absence of drugs or artificial coloring. Venison is a...

With just a few simple supplies, you can make your own turkey box call from wood. It's cheap to make, easy to use and works like a charm.

This article is to explain how to quarter a deer (remove the edible portions) without exposing the internal organs and tainting the meat.

Ghillie suits have been used for centuries by snipers and hunters to conceal their movements so that they could get closer to their prey. The concept of the Ghillie suit dates back to when the...

Learn how to skin a deer for mounting.

Pronghorn antelope are the speed champions of the West. When you finally get one on the ground, what comes next? Although you might hear otherwise, pronghorn antelope make for tasty table fare....

Wild hogs provide excellent meat for the table. Wild pork is tasty and lean. Generally speaking, smaller pigs are the best bet for the table. Prompt field dressing and skinning is important if you...

Pulling the trigger on your elk was the easy part. Now the real job begins. Like all game animals, proper field dressing is important in order to have great-tasting venison for the table. Because...

It is hunting season and you have a deer in your sights. You fire your weapon and the deer drops to the ground, dead. Don't celebrate yet because now comes the job of cleaning of the deer. It is...

Every autumn, many people in areas populated by deer pack up their rifles and head out in search of deer. Hunting serves many different purposes, with some people hunting just for trophy deer and...

Skinning and cleaning a deer for a skull mount is a time-consuming process. It takes patience and careful attention to detail in order to get it right. This is a good skill that most hunters and...

Dressing a deer is not only very beneficial due to all of the great meals that you can produce, but it is also a very rewarding task that is part of killing a deer. Dressing a deer is sometimes...

Skinning and quartering a deer can be a very time-consuming and grueling task. It is a lot of work, so it is best to get someone to help you, if possible. The deer can be very heavy, and during...

You've butchered an elk and, if you're lucky, hauled the carcass out on an ATV trailer. The hunt was just the beginning. Now you're faced with up to 600 pounds of meat, guts and skin all tied...

Part of the American psyche has always been fascinated with wilderness survival. One important part of survival in the wilderness is knowing how to hunt. Whether hunting for survival or sport,...

Congratulations on a successful hunt. Your patience while hunting has finally paid off by bagging trophy game worthy of mounting. It is going to look great on the dining room wall. You plan to...

You did it–-you finally got a buck. Now, you'll probably want to remove the antlers and skull cap to mount as a trophy to hang on the wall. You can either take the deer to a taxidermist, who can...

If you want to enjoy the meat you've earned on your hunting expedition, you need to learn how to skin the animal first. Get familiar with the incisions you'll need to make on the dead animal's...

After a deer has been killed and field-dressed, the next step is to skin the deer. It can either be skinned quickly, while the hide is still warm and fresh--within a few hours of being killed--or...

Field dressing bison is much like field dressing any other large-game animal except that it takes a little longer. Bison are the largest living land mammals in North America. A mature bison bull...

Once you have successfully brought down an elk, the real work begins. You will need to field dress your elk where you are before you can bring your kill back to the car. Because elk are so much...

Knowing how to properly skin a bear is crucial if you want a rug or full-sized mount. Proper nose and eye incisions can make the difference between a beautiful mount and a waste of hide. You will...

While I've never field dressed a deer myself, I did learn how to dress and skin a rabbit through an Outdoor Survival Skills class in college in effort to avoid the Phys Ed requirement. My husband...

The way in which you handle and dress a deer right after it’s killed will play a big part in determining how good the meat tastes when it’s served, so field dressing is an important skill for any...