Wild West District Extension Blog

Tag: Preparing Wild Bird

Field to Table

By: Nancy Honig, Adult Development and Aging Extension Agent

The bright orange colors visible around the area let us know pheasant season is in full swing, and deer season is just around the corner. For those who like to hunt and prepare wild game, here are some tips to make sure you are keeping it safe and delicious throughout the process.

The most important part is to process your game correctly in the field. Below is a link with great information about proper field dressing, as well as additional information on care, cookery (which includes recipes), and food preservation methods for game.

Once you have gotten your meat home you need to decide if you are going to eat it immediately, freeze it for later, or preserve it.

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