There are many reasons every hunter should know how to can venison. Aside from preserving your game, canning venison is a great method for clearing out freezer space in anticipation of next season.

Over the years as a deer hunter, I found an easy way to become popular at holiday parties. Just bring a tray of deer bologna and jerky, and there’s a good chance you’ll be invited to more events in ...

Safe preservation of venison begins in the field. A special concern with venison is chronic wasting disease. Harvest only healthy-looking deer. Avoid eating the eyes, brain, spinal cord, spleen, ...

Venison and other meats must be canned correctly to prevent botulism, a serious foodborne illness. Unsafe venison canning instructions were included in Kris Winkelman's column in the Oct. 23 Food page ...

Bedford County, Va. (WFXR) — It was an idea that came up in casual conversation. “Could venison be canned and used to feed people in need of food in the region?” The answer is, yes. That is how an ...

The hunting season can provide your family with a great opportunity to have nutritious venison available all year long. While freezing deer meat is a good option, or paying a processor to cut and wrap ...

According to local processors, the 2024 deer harvest has been very good this year. Many hunters dress out their own deer for home storage, and many more take the easy way out and take it to a deer ...