Venison 101
Venison 101 is a one-day, intensive hands-on program designed for hunters who have an interest in expanding their knowledge of deer diseases, processing venison, and preparing delicious venison for friends and family.
This annual workshop is offered in early fall. It begins with an evaluation of deer diseases (including Chronic Wasting Disease), followed by proper field dressing, an opportunity for hands-on processing, and cooking/canning demonstrations. There will be plenty of opportunities to taste venison products and interact with speakers.
Who Should Attend
- Extension Educators
- Hunters
To advise hunters, a pamphlet, "Proper Care and Handling of Venison: From Field to Table," is available at http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/uk066.pdf. It explains how to reduce the risk of food-borne illness by properly handling, processing and preparing deer.
