{"product":{"product_id":"081299406X","title":"The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 1: Big Game","price":"22.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GM3u5HZpL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/081299406X"},"comments":[{"body":"If you want a great book resource, I would highly recommend Steven Rinella's Complete Guide to Hunting series. It covers a wide range of topics from gear selection, hunting methods, and some recipe ideas. His show and podcasts are also good.\r\n\r\n[Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Hunting-Butchering-Cooking/dp/081299406X)","subreddit_name":"Hunting","author":"bucketman"},{"body":"Second this and when I went out first time last year his book had all the info I needed to, 1 stay safe and 2 tactics in hunting and 3 how to field dress it.\r\n\r\nThe Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 1: Big Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/081299406X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Bg5QBb59ZXHR1","subreddit_name":"Hunting","author":"queese00"},{"body":"[The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game](https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Hunting-Butchering-Cooking/dp/081299406X/ref=asc_df_081299406X/?tag=hyprod-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=312168443438\u0026amp;hvpos=\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=10484902143292535203\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=1027744\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-433788233416\u0026amp;psc=1).","subreddit_name":"Hunting","author":"guyfieristache"},{"body":"Ok so there are a bunch of really great YouTube videos. Also highly recommend Steve Rinella’s books. [The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering and Cooking Wild Game](https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Hunting-Butchering-Cooking/dp/081299406X/ref=asc_df_081299406X/?tag=hyprod-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=312168443438\u0026amp;hvpos=\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=5943104145641990883\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9005486\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-433788233416\u0026amp;psc=1)","subreddit_name":"Hunting","author":"Western_Carpet4097"},{"body":"Join the Alberta BHA Facebook, they have webinars/presentations available for just these questions.  I think there’s a pack dump webinar happening this week, if I remember right, as well as a hunting draw and e-scouting one. \r\n\r\nThe MeatEater books and videos are great resources, especially if you’re packing out the game in a backpack, and want to bone out, combined with the gutless method, because dragging deer, without a sled, sucks. \r\n\r\nThe Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 1: Big Game https://www.amazon.ca/dp/081299406X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_2YQV5ZDJJT1Z3VNJRJ8V","subreddit_name":"CanadaHunting","author":"canuck_01"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/081299406X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OcoMFb9WC88G9\r\n\r\nAnd definitely watch this show.  Good luck on hunting, it's an amazing time.  Look and see if there's anyone local that would want to go with you, friends want to hunt to at all?","subreddit_name":"Hunting","author":"random0351"},{"body":"I recommend stuff from these guys quite a lot. They just do a very good job approaching these topics of a laymen’s POV.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 1: Big Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/081299406X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ODGqFbTFRHEW9\r\n\r\nThe show (MeatEater) on Netflix often shows cleaning and processing,  but the earlier seasons not on Netflix typically does more. Search for them on YouTube or get a free trial to the outdoor network on amazon.","subreddit_name":"bowhunting","author":"Tibbaryllis2"},{"body":"[Start here.](https://www.amazon.com/dp/081299406X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DGRyAb93Q1WC8)\r\n\r\nVolume 2 is really good for small game as well. These truly are the BEST resources possible outside of in person mentoring for a new hunter, coming from someone who has hunted for 25 years. ","subreddit_name":"bowhunting","author":"Pedrodinero77"},{"body":"Slow cooking works well for game because most wild meat is lean and easily overcooked otherwise, making it tough.  \r\n\r\nSteve Rinella has a two volume set that would make a great gift: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Hunting-Butchering-Cooking/dp/081299406X","subreddit_name":"Cooking","author":"bushx"},{"body":"the hunting courses kinda suck in my experience (although i just did the online alberta one and converted it to a BC hunter number)\r\n\r\nThe best resource for a deer hunting primer IMO would be this book \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.ca/Complete-Guide-Hunting-Butchering-Cooking/dp/081299406X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1505842201\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=steve+rinella\r\n","subreddit_name":"canadaguns","author":"UncleGrga"},{"body":"Sounds like you're pretty new to hunting as well as bow hunting given some of the questions in the thread about more than stalking like licenses etc...  Just thought I'd throw this out there for you to check out, it's a good book with lots of good information for you. [Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering and Cooking] (https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Hunting-Butchering-Cooking/dp/081299406X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1499369249\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=steve+rinella+the+complete+guide+to+hunting)\r\n","subreddit_name":"bowhunting","author":"BeerGardenGnome"},{"body":"I would highly recommend this book to get you started: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Hunting-Butchering-Cooking/dp/081299406X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1488983161\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=rinella+guide\r\n\r\nIt really gives you an idea of the types of things you need, and gives examples in various regions.","subreddit_name":"BuyItForLife","author":"RugerRedhawk"},{"body":"i almost like to keep it as a poorly kept secret.\r\n\r\nThe hunting courses are very valuable, the online alberta course is very easy to ignore and skip through and then \"challenge\" the test....\r\n\r\nI think its a great way for people who will be going hunting with an experienced friend/relative to get licensed. But not great for the guy with an SKS who is playing with the idea of hunting and doesn't really know where to start.\r\n\r\nIf somebody is gonna just wing it with the Alberta test, I highly recommend studying local regs and then reading this book.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.ca/Complete-Guide-Hunting-Butchering-Cooking/dp/081299406X","subreddit_name":"canadaguns","author":"UncleGrga"},{"body":"I haven't had them, but elk ribs are thing according to [Steve Rinella's book](https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Hunting-Butchering-Cooking/dp/081299406X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1477593299\u0026amp;sr=1-1\u0026amp;keywords=steve+rinella). He is a big advocate about using every part of the animal and the book is full of recipes. Based on your comments in this thread, I think you would enjoy it.","subreddit_name":"cohunting","author":"steinmb"},{"body":"http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Hunting-Butchering-Cooking/dp/081299406X\r\n\r\nUse amazon smile to donate a potion to charity. I like the Rocky Mountain Elk. Great book for your geography; doesn't help as much in thick swamps by me.\r\n\r\nI wouldn't worry about removing too much. With a rotary tool like a dremel and a sanding drum on medium-low it would take you maybe 5 minutes. Long smooth strokes and even pressure with the dremel so you don't carve a dip in the stock. You can also use sand paper by hand but damn if power tools don't make life easier. Try it for a few minutes and tighten the action down. See if you have it cleared and mentally mark spots that still touch and repeat. \r\n\r\nI would highly recommend hunting down a torque wrench in Inch/Pounds for tightening the action screws. It is supposed to be around 15 in/lbs for the Boyds stocks; too much and you'll crush the wood. If you tinker a lot with rifles then get the FAT Wrench from amazon. Can't tell you how often I've used the thing. If you don't tinker then track one down a borrow one. ","subreddit_name":"savageshooters","author":"Flaccidacid987"}]}