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is necessary to get the animal heat out in order to keep 

 from spoiling. With proper care, stock can be for- 

 warded in all seasons so as to arrive in good condition. 

 Trapped birds are more desirable than those that have 

 been shot. Game birds can be packed dry unfrozen, or 

 frozen solid before packing, or packed with ice. Of 

 late years venison saddles have sold higher as a rule 

 when skinned than when sent with skin on. Whole 

 deer, however, should never be skinned, but the 

 entrails should be removed, including liver and lights, 

 and the inside of carcass thoroughly washed with 

 cold water. Hares and rabbits should never be drawn, 

 and should be kept as free from blood as possible. 



