Hunting Harvest
After the hunting harvest of your first deer you may be wondering; What do I do now? First thing is to field dress the deer unless you can get it to a processor very soon. Hunting was originally for the meat. For many hunters that is still an important reason for hunting. Only in recent times has hunting become more for sport and less for food. A part of authentic hunting is the proper care and use of the animals meat. This shows respect for our sport, and respect for the animal. Many hunters around the world, and our own native people consider the animals spirit. Often giving thanks in gratitude for the life sustaining meat they receive from a kill. I'm not suggesting that we have a ritual after harvesting a deer, but that we show reasonable respect, and that we are not wasteful. I believe we have dominion over animals, but with that comes responsible behavior. Those who do not want the venison, or have too much, should consider donating it. Give it to someone, or to one of the many organizations which will process and distribute it to those in need. In my state we can take it to one listed for processing deer, pay a ten dollar charge, and everything else is taken care of. This is a link to similar organizations in other places:
NRA hungry. Go to Whitetail Deer
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