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Post by papohead on Jan 22, 2007 14:12:58 GMT -5
Some times we hunt and it is actually to warm of a day and have alot or rabbits in the hunting vest. So here is a good way to gut the rabbits without cutting them open. Start pushing with both hands starting behind the rabbits neck and do hand over hand squeezing toward the anus or butt hole. Sorry. Eventually you will get to the end of the rabbit with alot of pressure and with the last final push and squeeze, bend down and thrown your arms between your legs and toss the guts right out the anus. But do not let your dog eat the guts, they have tapeworms in them most of the time.
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Post by ActionPoint on Jan 22, 2007 14:30:32 GMT -5
I used to use this method myself, however, on a warm day or when you are lugging a limit in your pouch I think it's especially important to do a proper field dressing. Opening up the chest cavity will facilitate better air flow and faster cooling. Not to mention that the "squeeze" method will sometimes leave behind the heart or lungs, rupture the bladder, and will often cause a "mess" with the intestines (especially if they have been hit with shot). These are all contaminants you don't want and definitely not in warm weather. IMO, the better you dress and care for your rabbits in the field, the better meal you'll have at the dinner table.
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Post by Decatur on Jan 22, 2007 15:33:07 GMT -5
I used to use this method myself, however, on a warm day or when you are lugging a limit in your pouch I think it's especially important to do a proper field dressing. Opening up the chest cavity will facilitate better air flow and faster cooling. Not to mention that the "squeeze" method will sometimes leave behind the heart or lungs, rupture the bladder, and will often cause a "mess" with the intestines (especially if they have been hit with shot). These are all contaminants you don't want and definitely not in warm weather. IMO, the better you dress and care for your rabbits in the field, the better meal you'll have at the dinner table. I couldn't agree more. The sooner you get all of th eentrails removed, and the meat cooled, the better table fare you will have. |
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Post by indianagooseman on Jan 22, 2007 16:29:01 GMT -5
But do not let your dog eat the guts, they have tapeworms in them most of the time. HMM, wish I'd have read this yesterday my lab gobbled up two piles as soon as they hit the ground! |
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Post by steiny on Jan 22, 2007 19:33:36 GMT -5
I think that squeeze the guts out method is a horrible way to dress game. Why not run over them with your truck and just squish them out?
Get yourself a pocket knife for crying out loud.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Jan 23, 2007 12:02:16 GMT -5
Kinda messy, but quick!!!!!
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Post by dougburris on Jan 24, 2007 14:42:59 GMT -5
i'm with you steiny, i know my rabbit is ready for the fry pan our way!!!!
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Post by papohead on Jan 25, 2007 12:46:53 GMT -5
Thank you for all of the replys. when you use a shot gun and blast the all over and the guts and fur go into the meat anyway.
I can see the point with gastric juice inside the rabbit meat. I never had any problems or had gotten sick. I clean the rabbit and any spoilage or fur in the meat is not eatten.
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