pheasents

[yellowjacket]

whats the 411 on hanging these birds. an old timer told me that as good as they are freshly dressed, they are totally different and better if u "hang" them for several days after killing them and bleeding them. "hang" as in leave them still in feathers and dont butcher them or touch them till they ripen a bit.

some hunters on here....im looking for length of time and temperatures as well. thanx!

[u&k metal works]

I always have cleaned mine the same day as they were shot then soak in salt water over night then rinse with cold water then freeze and/or eat

[twiztedzuki]

Originally Posted by u&k metal works

I always have cleaned mine the same day as they were shot then soak in salt water over night then rinse with cold water then freeze and/or eat

Yeah i clean & cook same day with any bird, except turkey i will clean and freeze or refridgerate depending on when gonna cook

[BIGRAM]

The fella that got me into bird hunting advised me to wash them well(with salt water if you wish) and freeze them in a ziplock bag full of water. Squeeze the air out so there is no air to the meat. This eliminates the risk of freezer burn.
It is a great tip, I done this with both quail and pheasant and enjoyed the birds a year later with no odd taste.