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 ...

(Photo courtesy of Randy Ferguson/HSH) It’s been 48 years since Kip Padgelek and his dad launched their custom deer processing business together. After a career revolving around all things meat, ...

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 ...

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.

WEBSTER CITY, Iowa — With the end of deer season, several hunters and cooks gathered at the Briggs Woods Trail to learn about processing their own deer meat. Hamilton County Conservation hosted a ...

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.

In partnership with DNR, Purdue Cooperative Extension Service is once again sponsoring its award-winning series of September venison processing workshops. During each workshop, a deer will be skinned, ...