Making the Most of Your Deer: Field Dressing, Butchering, Venison Preparation, Tanning, Antlercraft, Taxidermy, Soapmaking, & More (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780811731621)

All-purpose guide to utilizing your deer after the killDetailed instructions on field dressing and butchering Varied recipes for venison plus tips on do-it-yourself taxidermyYou've braved the elements, spent hours lying in wait, and had your share of near misses, but you've finally bagged that prize whitetail or mule deer. Now what? In this wide-ranging guide, Dennis Walrod tells you everything you need to know to maximize the use of your deer. In addition to essential instruction on field dressing and transport, the author goes on to cover salting and tanning hides, aging venison, leathercrafting, soapmaking, trophy mounting, and creating home furnishings and decorations. Also included is a selection of mouthwatering venison recipes, making this an indispensable resource for any hunter looking to extend the hunting experience beyond the moment of the kill.

Author: Dennis Walrod
ISBN-10: 0811731626
ISBN-13: 9780811731621
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Language: English
Published: 06/14/2004
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.00w x 0.66d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/24/2004 pg. 54