Processing a hare

Could anyone post pics of a healthy liver vs one that is not?
Besides the liver, any other areas that should be checked for concern in general for various game?
 
Barrabas?


You don't really have to worry about it if you clean all the internal organs out, and keep your hands clean. Cooking at the suggested temps kills internal parasites.

Google for images...they should be there...but really, don't fret. Just do it by the numbers. Keep blood away from open cuts, don't eat internals, and refrigerate meat as you would any other.


OH...and keep the viscera away from your dog. Rabbits have internal parasites...hookworms, roundworms, etc. For some reason, dogs LOVE internal organs.

Kis
 
Barrabas said:
Could anyone post pics of a healthy liver vs one that is not?
Besides the liver, any other areas that should be checked for concern in general for various game?
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I look at the liver and general condition of the animal. The liver should look like liver. Dark brownish red no spots. If the liver has spots on it the animal is chucked. Nice thing about eating game versus hamburger. If it doesn't look right, healthy, worms, boils, warvels, too many fleas, skinney, pus pockets, walk away.
 
hannibal lecter spyderco said:
healthy

http://www.liversupport.co.uk/images/liver_cirrhosis_small.jpg

unhealty

http://www.murrasaca.com/archivodeimagenes/CirrhosisSurgery.jpg

Take a look at internal organs to make sure that there are no growths in gi or kidneys.

Stay away from brain and spinal cord.

Animals that seem overly thin weakened, pelt in poor condition. Always discard the liver and make sure that meat is cook well.
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:D:D:D:D:D

In fairness, few rabbits develop cirrhosis. Hares...well...EVERYBODY knows about a "Wild Hare.":thumbup:
Love to party, those things.:rolleyes:
 
Congrats on the first kill, Ottoshot!

I got my first snowshoe about 2 years ago. Ours are transplants from Canada. They'r quite tasty.

I followed the same advice given here - check the liver & kidneys for spots. Let cool alone for awhile. I noticed ear mites or fleas on mine.

I did not save the pelt, but it comes off easily as you probably know by now.

I floured and fried mine for 20 minutes or so, then made a thick stew with the usual carrots, onions, celery and spices. I like to cook wild game well. Also, I didn't eat the internal organs, brain or spine.

As for the 39A, great gun! A bit hefty for my liking, but that is entirely a personal preference.

Enjoy!

Also that's GREAT wilderness survival content! Perfect for this forum.
 
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