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What should you do to preserve the quality of your game's meat?

  1. Leave it in the sun to dry

  2. Cool it down as soon as possible

  3. Soak it in water for several hours

  4. Cover it with leaves

The correct answer is: Cool it down as soon as possible

Meat should be cooled down as soon as possible after being hunted or harvested in order to preserve its quality. Option A, leaving it in the sun to dry, can cause the meat to spoil and become unsafe to eat. Option C, soaking it in water for several hours, can cause the meat to become waterlogged and lose its flavor. Option D, covering it with leaves, does not provide proper cooling and can also introduce contaminants to the meat. It is important to properly cool and store meat to ensure it is safe to eat and maintains its quality.