I was at a deer processing shop to give a deer away. Although the processor didn’t participate in a venison donation program, he graciously offered to take the deer if I would pay part of the cost.

Minnesota hunters can donate, at no cost to them, deer for use in food shelves and feeding programs, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To participate in the program, take ...

We really have to get processors on board if we’re going to participate in programs like Hunters Sharing the Harvest.” ...

Similar schemes exist elsewhere in Scotland, with Achkeepster Estate, near Thurso, believed to be the first in Scotland to ...

It’s been 48 years since Kip Padgelek and his dad launched their custom deer processing business together. After a career ...

I know some people think it’s too much work to (process your own deer), but it really is a lot of fun. I highly recommend it.

Deer hunting is more than just a sport for many; it’s a way to provide high-quality meat for the family. Processing your own ...

This story first appeared in my blog The Bright Lights of Muleshoe on January 14, 2025. This business has gone through four owners over eighty-four years and is a bit of Muleshoe history because with ...

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a free-to-attend “Field to Freezer” workshop teaching the basics of deer processing from 10 a.m. to noon Feb ... and identifying cuts of meat, ...

(READ MORE: State wildlife officials prepare for deadly deer disease ahead of Georgia hunting season) Prior to eating deer meat, hunters are also advised to store their venison in the freezer and ...

Prior to eating deer meat, hunters are also advised to store their venison in the freezer and wait ... In areas where CWD exists, public health officials also recommend more stringent deer processing.