Small Game ??

[Smok]

By small game I mean Raccoon , Beaver , Mush rat they have gland's that need to be removed before eating dose any one have a chart of where the glands are ???? Well we are at it any recipes

[marcraft]

i dont eat racoons and have only field dressed beaver 3 times but from my limited experience in this field ill give what help i can. the most prominent scent glands were on the inner side of the legs and armpits (for lack of a better term) the tails are delicious if you boil them and have with stew. i made beaver jerky but it didnt turn out too well... i cooked my second one on a slow roast over a fire and it was excellent , you might want to try that if you have the patience for it

[Smok]

I have heard that coon is a big southern thing ..BBQ .. But where are the glands ..Thank you marcraft for your input are there any glands on the back of the beaver that I need to weary about ???:confused:

[marcraft]

most off the glands i found were on the underside of the beaver by the legs and tail , didnt smell very bad so i think i got most of em , sorry bout not givin a chart ill c if i can scan one from a trapping manual

[LadyTrapper]

I kicked the dust off an old manual and scanned this picture.
It might help.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p287/ladytrapper/Copyofscan0003.jpg

[Smok]

lady trapper that is great thank you I soak mine older beaver in vinegar over night in then soda for 3 or 4 hrs this older taste out with young ones there good to go most of the time..how about you

[marcraft]

which manual is that ?