Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering Collective KHC 148 - Meat Care: Techniques to Properly Care for Your Game Meat
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Oct 6, 2025 Gear up for hunting season with expert tips on game meat care! Discover essential techniques to minimize waste and keep your harvest fresh. Learn the importance of a sharp knife and the gutless method for easier access. Timing and keeping meat cool are crucial, so plan your pack-out and utilize shade effectively. Avoid contamination and ensure every last ounce of meat is utilized. Plus, find out how to deter predators and ensure ethical practices for a successful hunt!
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Meat Care Equals Hunting Ethics
- Cameron treats meat care as equally important as the shot itself and sees losing meat as a deep personal failure.
- He links ethical hunting to ensuring meat reaches the freezer and feeds family rather than being wasted.
Bring Multiple Sharp Knives
- Always carry a sharp knife and spare blades on your person while hunting.
- Use different blades for caping, gutting, and heavy cuts to avoid dulling or breaking a single knife.
Moose Gutting Without A Knife
- In 2007 Cameron and Roy killed a moose but had no knife and used a broadhead to gut it.
- The job was difficult and inefficient, reinforcing Cameron's insistence on always carrying a knife.