Cody_Frankum
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For anybodies first time hunting a given species I always say shoot the first legal animal you get the opportunity at, so if a giant stanky boar comes waddling out I would take him immediately to get the experience, also a few farmers would be cursing you under their breath if you pass on any hog. Like has been stated before getting the meat cooled is the most important thing. Typically where you'll be hunting I'm assuming you won't be that far away from a truck and gutting a pig then getting it in the truck and fill the cavity with ice and maybe putting a few bags on top is the easiest way to go.
Me personally, I have a hard time telling someone to go ahead and butcher an animal by themselves if they have never hunted or been around something like that before, if you can find someone that has experience most people are willing to lend a hand in this process.
I guess the next biggest step is just spending time on the range and getting used to the gun and get a good sharp knife.. also wear gloves when cutting up a pig.
Me personally, I have a hard time telling someone to go ahead and butcher an animal by themselves if they have never hunted or been around something like that before, if you can find someone that has experience most people are willing to lend a hand in this process.
I guess the next biggest step is just spending time on the range and getting used to the gun and get a good sharp knife.. also wear gloves when cutting up a pig.