A field dressing apparatus and system preferably includes a plurality of ground stabilizing components, a plurality of a tethering members and a plurality of engaging components. Each ground stabilizing component includes a shaft element that extends from a handle element. A proximal end of the tethering member is secured to the ground stabilizing component and a distal end is secured to the engaging component. The engaging component preferably includes a hook section, a gripping section and a ring section. The hook section extends from one end of the gripping section and the ring section is disposed on the other end of the gripping section. The distal end of the tethering member is secured to the ring section of the engaging component. A second embodiment of the dressing apparatus and system includes the plurality of a tethering members, a plurality of engaging components and a compacting securing panel.