Objectives
Explain the historical significance of hunting ?
Survival origins
cultural significance
Native Practices
Conservation movement
modern roles
True or False:
Wild Game was only valued for their meat
False
Every part of the animal was harvested
True or False
Traps and Snares were used for primarily small game.
True
True or False
Bleeding(in theory) can improve meat quality?
True
True or False
Venison meat contains lots of unhealthy fats.
False - Very lean due to active lifestyle
Identify traditional Native American hunting methods
Atl Atl, Bow and Arrow, traps and Snares
This was used as a spear throwing tool before the use of a bow and arrow
Atl atl
Name 2 early methods of take.
traps and snare, Atl Atl, Bow and Arrow
Which two areas do you need to be mindful when cleaning?
bladder and stomach
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
Describe basic steps of cleaning and processing wild game
Field Dressing, Skinning, Quartering, Bleeding
Before the Conservation Movement, primitive hunting was considered _______ because hunting was not for sport but for survival needs.
Sustainable
Traps and snares are considered to be what kind of hunting?
Passive
What are 3 cuts on a deer.
tenderloin, back strap, ham, shank, neck, ribs, flank, rump
Soaking/brine in milk or buttermilk
Discuss health benefits of incorporating wild game into your diet
Lean protein, anti cancer properties, rich in vitamins, no hormones or antibiotics, good fatty acids
Which US President ( that I talked about) had a large influence on hunting culture and lead into the conservation movement?
Theodore Roosevelt
What are 2 benefits of using a bow and arrow?
distance, accuracy, speed
What is one of the steps in cleaning and processing?
field dressing, skinning, quartering
Waterfowl contains high amounts of what?
Omega 3's
Understand the how wild game can be prepared in creative ways
Grill, smoked, seared, braised, smoked etc.
Any example meal I gave
Arrows were often tipped with this material.
arrow heads/flint/stone
Grip, Fletching, Shaft, Dart point, Attaching spur, finger loops
What is the first step in cleaning a duck?
Plucking the feathers
What are 3 of the benefits of the Conjugated Linoleic Acid?
anti cancer properties, cardiovascular health, prevent anemia, immune function, blood pressure, weight management