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longlane · August 28, 2013, 09:22 AM

Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game by John J. Mettler:
http://www.amazon.com/Basic-Butcheri...dp/0882663917/

And

A Guide to Canning, Freezing, Curing & Smoking Meat, Fish & Game by Wilbur F. Eastman:
http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Canning-...dp/1580174574/

I have both and learned a lot in regards to improving on tradition passed down to me. I recommend the second as well, because half the responsibility of hunting and dressing is saving, preserving, and not wasting the meat.

Also, don't skimp on your knives.

August 28, 2013, 09:22 AM	#10
longlane Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 162	I highly recommend two books Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game by John J. Mettler: http://www.amazon.com/Basic-Butcheri...dp/0882663917/ And A Guide to Canning, Freezing, Curing & Smoking Meat, Fish & Game by Wilbur F. Eastman: http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Canning-...dp/1580174574/ I have both and learned a lot in regards to improving on tradition passed down to me. I recommend the second as well, because half the responsibility of hunting and dressing is saving, preserving, and not wasting the meat. Also, don't skimp on your knives. __________________ In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. -T.W.