Many hunters prefer to draw small game in the field. Wipe out the cavity with clean paper towels or cloth and hang or lay the game in a well ventilated place to cool. Hanging close together or stacking game in a mass may cause heating. Skinning game in the field and then placing the carcasses in an insulated cooler between layers of dry ice is an excellent way to rapidly chill carcasses. The outer end of the breast bone is rather flexible in any young bird.
Field dress the bird immediately.
Wipe the body cavity with a dry cloth, paper towel or dry grass. Moisture spreads bacteria which causes spoilage. Cool the bird by allowing air to circulate in the body cavity. Hold the cavity open with a small stick to speed cooling. When the weather isn't cold, bring a cooler in the car to transport birds.