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How to gut a moose step by step
How to gut a moose step by step | Adventure Hunting Moose Deer Outfitters & Outdoors
How to gut a moose step by step
Watch a step-by-step evisceration of a moose from the Le chasseur outfitterWhether it’s bleeding, well positioned moose from the start, to head positioning and bladder recovery, it’s all there!MEEKOS OUTFITTERWinter has barely begun and you’re already looking forward to the next season. hunting season? We know what you mean! To pass the time pleasantly in the meantime, we’ve put together some loose information on big game gutting techniques.Gutting a mooseCongratulations, you’ve successfully hunted your big buck! Now it’s time to prepare it properly, so you can fill your freezer with quality meat. Bleeding, evisceration and cooling techniques are of great importance for good meat preservation.Step 1: BleedingWhenthe moose is hit by a projectile, bleeding begins, and sometimes that’s enough. However, depending on where the bullet is lodged, bleeding can be too slow. We therefore recommend making a small incision in the moose’s neck. However, if you wish to have the animal’s head naturalized, this incision can also be made on the rib cage, pointing towards the heart.Step 2: EviscerationEviscerationinvolves removing the animal’s internal organs, i.e. the stomach, heart, liver and intestines. At this stage, it is essential to take care not to puncture the intestines, as the bacteria they contain can contaminate the meat and cause food poisoning if it is not fully cooked. Wait until you’re out of the forest to skin your game or have it skinned, as the skin protects the meat from potential contaminants.Step 3: CoolingThefaster you eviscerate the animal, the faster the meat will cool. Normally, meat should reach a temperature of 7°C after the first 24 hours of cooling. If you don’t leave the forest immediately, we recommend hanging the moose from a tree, keeping the chest open with branches. TheFédération québécoise des chasseurs et pêcheurs has posted a video explaining in detail the steps involved in gutting, quartering and transporting moose. To harvest your big buck, it’s essential to know your hunting territory and recognize the signs of theanimal‘s presence. Unless they’ve been going to the same place for generations, the outfitters are the ideal place to increase your chances of harvesting, because the guides who work there are an invaluable source of tips on how to make the most of your chances, and they know their territory like the back of their hand!