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What is the first step in field dressing a deer?

  1. Cooling the meat immediately

  2. Tagging the deer

  3. Removing the internal organs

  4. Skinning the deer

The correct answer is: Removing the internal organs

The first step in field dressing a deer is removing the internal organs. This is because it is important to remove the internal organs as soon as possible to prevent bacteria from contaminating the meat. Cooling the meat immediately may be important, but it should only be done after the internal organs are removed. Tagging the deer is necessary, but it is not the first step in field dressing. Skinning the deer is also not the first step, as it is more important to remove the internal organs first in order to properly cool and preserve the meat.