On this episode of Huntavore, Nick sought out the expertise of Brandon Sheard; custom slaughter man and butcher, and creator of Farmstead Meatsmith.  For his trip to Oklahoma, Nick was preparing for the hopeful achievement of being able to harvest wild pork.  Brandon brings a knowledge base of being a mobile slaughterman and custom butcher for domestic pigs and heritage breeds.  He walks Nick through an effective kill shot, a field dress of pigs, and a unique way of keeping the skin on the animal to gain maximum harvest, with the added benefit of keeping the meat and fat clean.  If hogs are in your future, this is an episode you should save.  Get ready for an informative episode of Huntavore.Brandon Sheard is owner and creator of FarmStead Meatsmith.  A podcast, youtube channel, and instructor of butchery classes at his farmstead.  What started as a job opportunity, became a passion for taking ownership of his food.  Brandon explains the differences in domestic and wild pork.  How boars will have a musk known as boar taint, and how some communities have learned to enjoy the taste.  Where an effective shot can be taken on a hog to bring it down quickly.  Lastly, how can the hair and outer skin be torched off to clean the animal to keep the skin on in hopes of keeping the fat and meat clean and get maximum use of the harvest.Farmstead Meatsmith Website:  https://farmsteadmeatsmith.com/Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant, outdoor content! Show Sponsors:Tappecue Meat ProbesInstagram: @tappecueWebsite: https://bit.ly/2NIr0XjCoupon Code 10% off: HUNT10Umai DryInstagram: @umaidryWebsite: bit.ly/3WhfnnXSign up for the newsletter for 10% off    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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