Ace the 2025 Pennsylvania Hunter-Trapper Challenge – Ready, Aim, Succeed!

Avoid dressing the game in water as it can lead to bacterial growth and contamination of the meat. It is also important to choose a secluded area away from trails to avoid any unwanted attention or disturbance while field dressing. While dressing the game away from water sources can minimize the risk of contamination, it is not as crucial as avoiding dressing in water. Using gloves during the process is recommended, but it is not something that should be avoided when choosing a site to field dress game.